Australia fines Coles over milk supply deals; flags Brownes' pricing practices
South Korean ministry to shun Starbucks vouchers in 'Tank Day' campaign backlash
New Zealand central bank to hold rates at 2.25% on May 27; slim majority expect Q3 hike: Reuters poll
India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and trade
Briton makes 20th Everest ascent, most by a foreigner
Canadiens pounce on Hurricanes early in 6-2 win to open Eastern Conference Final
Knicks move 2 wins from the NBA Finals with a 109-93 victory over the Cavs
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World
The 10 best performances at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest final in Vienna has showcased acts from 25 countries
May 17, 2026World
Crime|Europe|World
Driver plows into pedestrians in Modena, 8 injured as driver detained after attempted escape
A driver has plowed into pedestrians in the northern Italian city of Modena, injuring eight people, four of them critically, before trying to flee and being detained by police, local authorities said
May 16, 2026
Business|Sports|World
Protests and defeat: Chelsea fans run out of patience with club’s billionaire American owners
Protests and defeat: Chelsea fans run out of patience with club’s billionaire American owners
May 17, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli strike kills Hamas’ military wing leader, who Israel says was an architect of Oct 7 attacks
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has killed Hamas military wing leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad
May 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Brass bands in Beijing make way for sticker shock at home as Trump returns to escalating inflation
President Donald Trump has returned from his state visit to China to face a challenging U.S. economy
May 16, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Britain’s hard right on the march as tens of thousands descend on London
Britain’s hard right on the march as tens of thousands descend on London
May 17, 2026
Africa|Health|Science|World
Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80
At least 80 people have died in Congo’s new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province
May 16, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91
A U.N. court says that a Rwandan suspect charged in connection with the 1994 genocide died in a hospital while in custody in The Hague
May 17, 2026
Crime|World
Drones, bullets and cartel warfare fuel an invisible displacement crisis in Mexico
María Cabrera and her family fled into the night-cloaked mountains of central Mexico with only the clothes on their backs when bombs fell from the sky and bullets ricocheted off her concrete floors
May 16, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Timmy, the stranded humpback whale, found dead off Danish coast
Timmy, the stranded humpback whale, found dead off Danish coast
May 17, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree
Perched behind the cash register at Stubs liquor store, Amy Van Duyn gazed out the window at a red-and-green gasoline price sign, which she said
May 16, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
London police were out in force to deal with rival rallies and a soccer final
Police say 43 people were arrested in London in connection two rival marches on the streets of capital
May 16, 2026
Americas|Political|Technology|US|World
US aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment that included Iran war, Maduro capture
US aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment that included Iran war, Maduro capture
May 16, 2026
Sports|World
Heartbreak for Hearts as Celtic crowned Scottish Premiership champion
Celtic has won the Scottish Premiership in dramatic style with two late goals to beat rival Hearts 3-1
May 16, 2026
Health|Science|World
France says cruise ship Andes virus matches known South American viruses
France’s Pasteur Institute has fully sequenced the Andes virus found in a French passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship
May 16, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark
Authorities say a humpback whale found dead this week off a Danish island has been identified as the animal released two weeks ago in a spectacular and contentious rescue effort
May 16, 2026
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World
Is Britain ungovernable?
Is Britain ungovernable?
May 16, 2026
Europe|World
Many see Andy Burnham as UK government's savior. First he needs a seat in Parliament
Britain’s government is in turmoil, and some see Andy Burnham as the one to save it
May 16, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|World
As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out
As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out
May 16, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
US and Nigerian forces kill senior ISIS commander, Trump says
US and Nigerian forces kill senior ISIS commander, Trump says
May 16, 2026
Business|Economy|US|World
Trump returns from China with no Iran breakthrough — and a decision to make
Trump returns from China with no Iran breakthrough — and a decision to make
May 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
Long Island Rail Road, America’s largest commuter railroad, is on strike
Long Island Rail Road, America’s largest commuter railroad, is on strike
May 16, 2026
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|US|World
Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties
U.S. President Donald Trump has described arms sales to Taiwan as a "very good negotiating chip" in dealings with China
May 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|World
How much are players earning at PGA Championship? The purse goes up to $20.5M
The PGA Championship has bumped up its prize fund by $1.5 million
May 16, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Israel kills most senior Hamas military leader in Gaza strike
Israel kills most senior Hamas military leader in Gaza strike
May 16, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission
President Donald Trump says U.S. and Nigerian forces carried out a mission to kill a leader of the Islamic State group
May 16, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
A cargo train hits a public bus at a Bangkok rail crossing, killing at least 8
A train has crashed into a public bus in Bangkok, killing at least eight people
May 16, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Mourinho receives Arbeloa's blessing amid talk of return to Real Madrid
Real Madrid’s Álvaro Arbeloa has given his blessing to former boss José Mourinho amid intense speculation that the Portuguese coach is set to replace him and start a second stint at the European powerhouse
May 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
Trump leaves China summit with Iran, Taiwan, and trade in focus
President Donald Trump left Beijing for the US on Friday afternoon after two days of high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping to ease tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Air Force One departed following a tarmac ceremony where Trump fist-pumped as attendees waved US and Chinese flags. The visit featured a state banquet, historic site tours, and working meals.
May 15, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing next week, the Kremlin says
May 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US CEOs follow Trump's footsteps with diplomacy in Beijing
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May 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|World
Argentina’s beef consumption falls to lowest level in 20 years as prices soar
Argentina’s beef consumption has fallen to its lowest level in two decades as soaring prices and weakening purchasing power push many families to replace beef with cheaper proteins like chicken and pork
May 16, 2026
Political|World
Gaza airstrike targeted Hamas military wing leader, Israel says
Israeli officials say an airstrike in Gaza has targeted Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the leader of Hamas’ military wing
May 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
As Netanyahu spotlights Israel's ties to the UAE, its rulers prefer to be discreet
The tight relationship between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is typically managed discreetly
May 16, 2026
Health|Science|Technology|World
FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up
The Food and Drug Administration's top drug official is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency
May 16, 2026
Americas|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology|World
Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical
Pope Leo XIV has created a study group on artificial intelligence in a sign of his ongoing concern about the technology
May 16, 2026
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World
These women are training to represent the US in an Olympic sport they'd never heard of
With Los Angeles hosting the 2028 Olympics, the U.S. women’s handball team will be able to play in the Games for the first time since 1996
May 16, 2026
Political|US|World
Supreme Court rejects Virginia's bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats
The Supreme Court has rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats in the closely divided House of Representatives
May 16, 2026
Political|US|World
US ramps up pressure on Cuba with potential Castro indictment following visit by CIA chief
US ramps up pressure on Cuba with potential Castro indictment following visit by CIA chief
May 15, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|World
‘This is far worse’: When conflict 2,000 miles away compounds civil war at home
‘This is far worse’: When conflict 2,000 miles away compounds civil war at home
May 16, 2026
Education|Health|Political|Science|US|World
A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it
A Kansas judge has protected access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors as the nation’s largest children’s hospital moved to restrict such care in Texa and buckled under pressure from the Trump administration
May 16, 2026
Arts|Political|World
Trump undertakes sweeping makeover of White House and Washington
President Donald Trump is pursuing an ambitious remaking of Washington, from a $400 million White House ballroom to a 250-foot arch and a renovated
March 05, 2026
Crime|Election|US|World
Colorado's Democratic governor commutes ex-election clerk Tina Peters' sentence after Trump pressure
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is commuting the sentence of a former county clerk and election conspiracy theorist following pressure from President Donald Trump
May 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
The Latest: After China visit, Trump says he’s undecided on sending weapons to Taiwan
U.S. President Donald Trump departed Beijing following a final day meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping
May 15, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US Supreme Court tosses longshot appeal from Virginians to use new congressional map that would benefit Democrats
US Supreme Court tosses longshot appeal from Virginians to use new congressional map that would benefit Democrats
May 16, 2026
Business|Health|Sports|US|World
Rangers say second baseman Josh Smith will be hospitalized at least a week with viral meningitis
Texas Rangers second baseman Josh Smith is expected to be hospitalized for at least a week to be treated for viral meningitis
May 16, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Iraqi man accused of NYC synagogue plot after attacks in Europe and Canada in response to Iran war
An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel's war in Iran has been arrested and charged with supporting Iran-backed terrorist organizations
May 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Stock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market
The U.S. stock market fell from its records and joined a worldwide drop for stocks after higher oil prices sent a shiver through the bond market
May 15, 2026
Business|Economy|US|World
AP finishes US restructuring with round of 20 layoffs, part of strategic pivot from print journalism
The Associated Press implemented a round of layoffs Friday of U.S.-based journalists
May 15, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Iraqi militant leader ‘directed and urged’ attacks on Americans and Jews over Iran war, feds say
Iraqi militant leader ‘directed and urged’ attacks on Americans and Jews over Iran war, feds say
May 16, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
US Justice Department working to indict former Cuban president Raúl Castro
US Justice Department working to indict former Cuban president Raúl Castro
May 16, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources say
The Pentagon is drawing down thousands of troops in Europe by stopping units from deploying to Poland and Germany as opposed to yanking those already stationed there
May 15, 2026
Health|Interview|Travel|World
Doctor to Erin Burnett on what life is like inside biocontainment unit: 'it's a little weird being in here by myself'
The cruise ship passenger who tested positive for hantavirus speaks exclusively with Erin Burnett about what life has been like inside the biocontainment unit.
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US
Iran’s foreign minister says that a lack of trust remains the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages from the U.S. have made Iran reluctant about its intentions in the stalled ceasefire negotiations
May 15, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|US|World
U.S. Marshals find Pennsylvania fugitive living in the woods in Florida
U.S. Marshals find Pennsylvania fugitive living in the woods in Florida
May 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Exclusive: Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible
Exclusive: Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible
May 16, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
‘Creeps need not apply’: How a team of bipartisan women plan to change Capitol Hill’s culture of harassment
‘Creeps need not apply’: How a team of bipartisan women plan to change Capitol Hill’s culture of harassment
May 16, 2026
Political|US|World
Trump says new sculpture garden honoring 250 prominent Americans will rise along the Potomac River
President Donald Trump plans to build an exhibit of statues featuring prominent Americans along the Potomac River
May 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|World
The balikbayan box: The way Filipino Americans have sent love all the way back home
Beginning in the 1970s, just about every Filipino household in America was either hauling balikbayan boxes in person or mailing them to relatives back in the Philippines
May 16, 2026
Health|World
Created as IDs, dog tags became a crucial link between military families and fallen troops
Military identification tags — popularly known as dog tags — became standard issue for U.S. troops at the request of an Army chaplain concerned about identifying fallen soldiers at the beginning of the 20th century
May 16, 2026
Health|Science|World
A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded
Africa’s top public health body confirms a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province
May 15, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
Scientists find climate change is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide
Global warming is causing rivers to slowly lose oxygen, threatening fish and other lives
May 16, 2026
Political|World
Israeli forces set up a camp in the Iraqi desert during Iran war, officials say
Israeli forces set up a temporary post in the Iraqi desert during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, according to officials
May 15, 2026
Economy|Election|Europe|World
UK government faces weeks of uncertainty over the prime minister's future
Britain's government faces uncertainty as the Labour Party grapples with internal turmoil
May 15, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Switzerland beats defending champion the US in ice hockey worlds opener
Switzerland has begun its quest for a first ice hockey world championship title by defeating the United States 3-1
May 15, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Sports|World
Trailblazing goalie Manon Rheaume hired to become first GM of PWHL's Detroit expansion team
Manon Rheaume is carrying over her trailblazing women’s hockey career into a front office role in being hired as the general manager of the PWHL’s expansion team in Detroit
May 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
CNN brings you inside Cuba as recent developments worsen the country's energy crisis
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May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation
When Jerome Powell was sworn in as chair of the Federal Reserve eight years ago, economists worried that inflation and interest rates were too low and that too few Americans had jobs
May 15, 2026
Crime|Europe|Science|Travel|World
Search for bodies of Italian divers in Maldives cave suspended due to bad weather
Maldivian authorities have suspended a high-risk operation to recover the bodies of four Italian divers believed trapped inside a deep underwater cave, after one body was recovered the day before
May 15, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Justice Department to seek death penalty for man charged with killing 2 Israeli Embassy staffers
The Justice Department will seek the death penalty for the man accused of fatally shooting two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington outside a Jewish museum
May 15, 2026
Crime|Political|World
New Virginia law banning `assault firearms' prompts quick lawsuits from gun-rights groups
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation banning certain semi-automatic firearms
May 15, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Texas high court rejects removal of Democratic lawmakers who led quorum break over redistricting
The Texas Supreme Court has refused to declare that Democratic state lawmakers who briefly left the state last year in a quorum break to stop a vote on new congressional voting maps pushed by President Donald Trump vacated their offices
May 15, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World
Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome to a Eurovision Song Contest that embraces linguistic diversity
English has long dominated pop music, but it no longer reigns supreme at the Eurovision Song Contest
May 15, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Travel|World
Saying ‘screw you’ through architecture: America’s spite houses
Saying ‘screw you’ through architecture: America’s spite houses
October 24, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for Xi
U.S.
May 15, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland
The Pentagon has canceled plans to deploy 4,000 U.S.-based troops to Poland, two U.S. officials said, a surprise decision slammed by lawmakers that renewed questions
May 15, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|World
New species of giant dinosaur identified from remains found in Thailand
New species of giant dinosaur identified from remains found in Thailand
May 15, 2026
Americas|Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World
UK media regulator says X promises to crack down on terrorist and hate content
Elon Musk's social media platform X is pledging to crack down on hate and terrorist content in Britain
May 15, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Trump says Xi is considering a detained pastor's case, but freeing activist Jimmy Lai is 'tough'
U.S. President Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping is considering the case of detained pastor Ezra Jin Mingri
May 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
Trump says China will buy 200 planes from Boeing, with a possibility of expanding the deal to 750
President Donald Trump said aircraft manufacturer Boeing has a deal to sell at least 200 planes to China
May 15, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
Trump leaves China, short on deliverables but with signs of a stabilized relationship
Trump leaves China, short on deliverables but with signs of a stabilized relationship
May 15, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Don't expect Oleksandr Usyk to get into the ring with Jake Paul any time soon
Oleksandr Usyk wants to make some “noise” before he calls time on a career that has made him the most dominant heavyweight boxer of his generation
May 15, 2026
Arts|Political|Sports|US|World
Trump announces sculpture garden site as he muses on architecture after trip to China
Trump announces sculpture garden site as he muses on architecture after trip to China
May 15, 2026
Sports|World
Premier League winger Mitoma out of Japan squad for World Cup as 26-player squad named
Injured Premier League winger Kaoru Mitoma was left out of Japan’s World Cup squad when coach Hajime Moriyasu named his 26 players for the tournament starting next month in North America
May 15, 2026
Sports|World
Roque’s OT goal lifts Victoire to 3-1 win over Charge in Game 1 of Walter Cup Finals
Abby Roque scored her second goal of the game 2:29 into overtime as the Montreal Victoire defeated the Ottawa Charge 3-2 in Game 1 of the Walter Cup Finals in the Professional Women’s Hockey League on Thursday night
May 15, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties
President Donald Trump says he’s not yet made a decision on whether a major sale of U.S. arms to Taiwan can move forward following his three-day visit to China
May 15, 2026
Crime|US|World
FBI offers $200,000 reward to catch ex-Air Force specialist wanted on espionage charges in Iran
The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture of a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran in 2013
May 15, 2026
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|World
Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, 'Dai Dai'
Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have released the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem
May 15, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World
From medieval plague ships to hantavirus: How outbreaks at sea helped to shape the international public health system
To stop the spread of infectious diseases, governments need information and other resources that countries around the globe share through international organizations.
May 15, 2026
Arts|Economy|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World
AI-generated fantasies of US intervention reveal how desperation has narrowed Cuba’s political horizons
Cubans are using AI image generators to imagine US intervention in their country. The results look straight out of the 1890s.
May 15, 2026
Business|Sports|Technology|World
AT&T Stadium unveils new World Cup grass pitch
AT&T Stadium unveils new World Cup grass pitch
May 15, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|US|World
What to expect in Louisiana's primaries
Louisiana voters will participate in a revamped and stripped-down state primary Saturday and decide the political fate of an embattled Republican U.S. senator targeted for defeat by President Donald Trump
May 15, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|World
Somali piracy on the rise as Iran war forces ships into high-risk detours
Somali piracy on the rise as Iran war forces ships into high-risk detours
May 15, 2026
Entertainment|Travel|World
Why Xi invited Trump to this highly secretive former imperial garden
Why Xi invited Trump to this highly secretive former imperial garden
May 15, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|World
Eurovision finalists to take the stage amid boycott from Spain, Ireland and others over Israel’s presence
Eurovision finalists to take the stage amid boycott from Spain, Ireland and others over Israel’s presence
May 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science|World
Trump administration rushes to steady Kennedy’s HHS, with an eye on the midterms
Trump administration rushes to steady Kennedy’s HHS, with an eye on the midterms
May 15, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|World
India raises fuel prices as global energy crisis adds pressure on economy
India has raised fuel prices by 3 rupees per liter to offset losses from higher global oil prices
May 15, 2026
Americas|Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World
Cuban dancer finds meaning and work in the streets as the island's art scene fades
Renowned Cuban dancer and choreographer Juan Miguel Mas, has faced significant challenges due to Cuba's economic crisis
May 15, 2026
Australia|Health|Travel|World
6 passengers from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in Australia for 3-week quarantine
Six passengers from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak have arrived in Australia for a quarantine expected to last at least three weeks
May 15, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|World
A Texas town may offer a preview of a Trump plan to force noncitizens from public housing
A bungled message from a South Texas housing authority prompted mass flight
May 15, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US|World
Marner, Dorofeyev propel Golden Knights past Ducks 5-1 in Game 6 clincher, into conference finals
Mitch Marner scored a tremendous goal 62 seconds after the opening faceoff, Pavel Dorofeyev scored two goals in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights cruised into the Western Conference finals with a 5-1 victory over Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of the second round
May 15, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World
Journey of a lifetime: A US teen Buddhist lama is now a monk studying in the Himalayan foothills
A teenage Buddhist lama recently blessed thousands at a monastery in the Himalayan foothills
May 15, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Japan's wholesale inflation spikes on energy shock, bolsters case for June rate hike
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in April at the fastest pace in three years as the Iran war boosted oil and chemical goods prices, data showed on
May 15, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World
Finland's hotly tipped Eurovision performance features flames, a valuable violin and a safety plan
At the Eurovision Song Contest, performers get just three minutes to impress
May 15, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Two Democrats seeking US Senate nomination in Iowa debate who can flip a GOP seat
Two Democrats competing to become Iowa's next senator each say they're the best candidate to flip a GOP seat in the U.S. Senate
May 14, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
Tensions are escalating again near the Strait of Hormuz after a ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another was attacked and sank near the coast of Oman
May 14, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World
Suzuki, Evans cap 2nd-period surge, Canadiens beat Sabres 6-3 to take 3-2 lead in 2nd-round series
Captain Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans scored 68 seconds apart late in the second period, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 to take a 3-2 lead in their second-round playoff series
May 15, 2026
Americas|Economy|Political|World
Bolivian miners clash with police in La Paz, demand president’s resignation
Explosions were heard during violent clashes in La Paz on Thursday, as mining groups took to the streets, calling for the resignation of centrist President Rodrigo Paz.
May 15, 2026
World
Yemen government and Houthis agree to free 1,600 detainees in the largest swap of the 11-year war
Yemen's government and Houthi rebels have agreed to free more than 1,600 detainees in the largest swap of Yemen's 11-year civil war
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Canada aims to double its electric grid by 2050 with clean energy and lower costs for users
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils a clean electricity strategy aimed at doubling Canada’s electricity grid by 2050
May 15, 2026
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Antipoverty advocate Global Citizen hopes the World Cup halftime show drives money for education
Global Citizen is gearing up for its biggest event yet: the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show
May 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Trading Day: Summits, in Beijing and stocks
Another day, another record high for the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and many stock markets around the world on Thursday, as the Xi-Trump summit in China and
May 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World
Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after talks with China's Xi
U.S.
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
FEMSA's NetPay brings digital payments to Mexico gas stations as Sheinbaum pushes shift from cash
Mexican retail and bottling group FEMSA, which runs OXXO convenience stores and gas stations, said on Thursday its payments unit NetPay was launching a digital payments
May 15, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World
Cuba mulls US offer of $100 million in aid but wary of Trump's motives, blockade
Cuba on Thursday said it would entertain a U.S. offer of $100 million in humanitarian aid but expressed skepticism over President Donald Trump's intentions
May 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
New Zealand manufacturing expansion nearly stalls in April, survey shows
New Zealand's manufacturing index marginally expanded in April, but the sector's growth slowed to a six-month low as the conflict in the Middle East drove up costs and
May 15, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|World
Deaths of six migrants in Texas railcar investigated as human smuggling
The six people found dead inside a sweltering railroad boxcar in Laredo, Texas, over the weekend were stowaway migrants from Mexico and Honduras who fell victim to
May 15, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|US|World
US Justice Dept close to dropping charges against India's Gautam Adani, sources say
The U.S.
May 14, 2026
Arts|Crime|Political|World
Black cemetery in Florida vandalized, 'Trump' spray-painted on graves
Police in Florida are investigating vandalism at a historic, predominantly African
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Fed's Barr says wrong to lower liquidity rules to shrink Fed holdings
By Michael S.
May 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
CIA chief visits Cuba as Trump urges sweeping changes
(Corrects date of Cuban revolution in paragraph 2, also, clarifies Ratcliffe´s visit to the island was second by a CIA director, not the first.)
May 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Fed's Williams sees no need to change rate policy right now
By Michael S.
May 15, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|World
FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy band BTS
May 14, 2026
Health|Political|World
US Supreme Court ruling preserves abortion pill access for now as other challenges loom
The U.S. Supreme Court has for now refused to block a U.S.
May 15, 2026
Americas|Political|World
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Raul Castro's grandson in Havana, US and Cuban officials say
Cuban and U.S. officials say that CIA Director John Ratcliffe has met with Cuban officials including Raul Castro’s grandson during a high-level visit to the island
May 15, 2026
Americas|Europe|Political|World
Trump is cutting the numbers of US troops in Europe. Here’s how
Trump is cutting the numbers of US troops in Europe. Here’s how
May 15, 2026
Crime|Environment|Travel|US|World
US agents arrest tourist after video shows a rock hurled at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal's head
A tourist from Washington state is facing federal charges after a witness recorded what prosecutors say was a video of him hurling a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal
May 14, 2026
Crime|Education|Political|US|World
A timeline of events in the death penalty case of Richard Glossip
Former death row inmate Richard Glossip has been granted bond by an Oklahoma judge who ruled Thursday that Glossip could be freed from jail while awaiting a new trial for a 1997 killing
May 15, 2026
Arts|Education|Health|Political|World
Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions
The Justice Department is accusing Yale University of illegally considering race in its medical school admissions
May 15, 2026
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Lawyers urge judge to block Trump order that would create eligible voter list, limit mail ballots
Voting rights groups are arguing that a federal judge should stop President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail voting because he doesn’t have the authority to do so
May 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World
Pato O'Ward reaches the top of the Indianapolis 500 speed chart on the 3rd day of practice
IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward finally saw his name at the top of the Indianapolis 500 leaderboard Thursday
May 15, 2026
Health|US|World
Supreme Court allows telehealth and mail access to mifepristone for now
Supreme Court allows telehealth and mail access to mifepristone for now
May 15, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
The Latest: Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning
President Donald Trump is in Beijing for key meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
May 14, 2026
Education|Europe|Travel|World
Princess of Wales' Italy visit highlights progressive preschool approach that shuns standardization
The Princess of Wales’ visit to Italy highlights the Reggio Approach, an educational model that values a child’s curiosity and potential
May 14, 2026
Health|Science|Technology|US|World
US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery continue
The U.S.
May 15, 2026
Americas|Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Political|World
Teen was among 6 people from Honduras and Mexico who died in hot Texas shipping container
More details are out after six people were found dead in a rail yard shipping container in Laredo, Texas, last weekend
May 15, 2026
Business|Crime|Technology|World
Jury awards $49.5M to the family of a woman killed in 2019 Boeing Max crash
A federal jury in Chicago has awarded $49.5 million to the family of a 24-year-old nonprofit global health worker killed in the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 Max jet in Ethiopia
May 15, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World
Czech police detain suspect in theft of medieval saint's skull from church
Czech police detained a 35-year-old man suspected of stealing a revered 800-year-old saint's skull from a church in the northern Czech Republic this week, they said on
May 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US House narrowly rejects bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
The U.S.
May 15, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Russia pounds Ukraine in heaviest wartime drone attack over two days
Russia carried out its largest aerial attack over a two-day period since the start of its war in Ukraine, pounding the capital Kyiv and
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World
UK's Starmer faces survival battle as potential rivals circle
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was struggling to hold on to power after his main rival in the government
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Argentina inflation dips in April
Argentina's monthly inflation rate was 2.6% in April, down from the 3.4% registered in March but slightly above analysts' forecast of 2.5% despite increases in all
May 15, 2026
Americas|Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Louisiana, South Carolina Republicans advance new congressional maps
Republicans in Louisiana and South Carolina on Thursday took steps toward installing new congressional maps aimed at eliminating one Democratic-held seat in each state,
May 15, 2026
World
Congress moves to raise retirement age for Capitol Police as threats against lawmakers mount
Lawmakers are working to raise the retirement age for U.S. Capitol Police officers
May 15, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle|World
Three students charged after assaults on teachers, SRO at Siegel High School
Three students charged after assaults on teachers, SRO at Siegel High School
May 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|World
Saudi Arabia signs soccer World Cup deal and says sports investment is a priority
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund became an “official tournament supporter” of the World Cup on Thursday and reaffirmed its commitment to invest in sports despite notable retreats from other ventures in recent months
May 14, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|World
Rory McIlroy has a bad finish for a rough start at the PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy had a blister on his right pinky toe during practice rounds for the PGA Championship
May 15, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|World
Detective works full time to revisit decades-old cold cases
Detective works full time to revisit decades-old cold cases
May 15, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia hammers Ukraine in biggest prolonged drone attack since war began
Russia hammers Ukraine in biggest prolonged drone attack since war began
May 14, 2026
Crime|Health|US|World
Man accused of wounding 2 drivers in Cambridge shooting pleads not guilty
A man accused of wounding two drivers when he fired at least 70 rounds from an assault-style weapon on a busy street near Boston pleaded not guilty to assault and other charges
May 14, 2026
Crime|Health|US|World
New Hampshire gets its first Safe Haven baby box at Manchester Fire Department
New Hampshire gets its first Safe Haven baby box at Manchester Fire Department
May 15, 2026
Education|World
World class: How one school brings the globe into the classroom
World class: How one school brings the globe into the classroom
May 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Cisco leads Wall Street to more records and the Dow back to 50,000
The U.S. stock market rose to more records after Cisco Systems joined the parade of companies reporting fatter profits for the start of 2026 than analysts expected
May 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning, in latest DHS leadership change
The head of U.S. Border Patrol has announced his resignation
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|World
New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that's both 'awesome' and awkward
A global oil bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz has created a financial windfall on the other side of the world in New Mexico that is both enviable and politically sensitive in a Democratic-dominated state
May 14, 2026
Election|Europe|Finance|World
UK health secretary resigns, setting up a potential Labour leadership challenge to Keir Starmer
Efforts to unseat British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have erupted into open rebellion within his party
May 14, 2026
Health|Science|US|World
Doctor from hantavirus-stricken ship tests negative, moves out of biocontainment unit
Doctor from hantavirus-stricken ship tests negative, moves out of biocontainment unit
May 14, 2026
Political|US|World
Judge weighs Democrats' bid to block Trump's executive order on voting
U.S.
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Cuba's electrical grid suffers partial collapse as protests flare
Cuba's electrical grid suffered a partial collapse early on Thursday morning, the country's grid operator UNE said, snuffing out power across eastern Cuba
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Fed's Miran says he will vacate board seat on or just before Warsh is sworn in as chair
U.S.
May 15, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Israelis mark capture of East Jerusalem with Old City parade, racist chants
Thousands of Israeli nationalists marched on Thursday through the Muslim quarter of Jerusalem's walled Old City under heavy security, in an annual
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Boeing shares drop 4% after Trump announces China orders just 200 jets
China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, U.S.
May 14, 2026
Business|World
UN human-rights experts urge Starbucks and US to address union-busting claims
A group of United Nations human-rights experts has asked Starbucks and the U.S. government to respond to allegations that Starbucks has carried out a years-long
May 15, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|Travel|World
Small medical plane crashes in New Mexico mountains, killing all 4 people aboard
A small medical plane crashed in a mountain range outside Ruidoso, New Mexico, killing all four people aboard and sparking a wildfire in the surrounding forest
May 14, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
US Border Patrol chief quits, adding to turnover among immigration officials
U.S.
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Venezuela debt restructuring to bring country 'out of shadows,' central bank chief says
Restructuring Venezuela's sovereign debt and that of state oil firm PDVSA will bring the country "out of the shadows" of the global financial system, interim
May 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
US pledges new humanitarian aid to UN, says it must align with Trump's interests
The State Department's top aid official said on Thursday that $1.8 billion in new humanitarian aid to be provided by the U.S. through
May 15, 2026
Health|Science|US|World
U.S. reports no hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak, monitors 41
There are no confirmed cases in the United States of the Andes hantavirus outbreak that killed three people aboard a luxury cruise
May 15, 2026
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Bolsonaro reversal on ties to jailed banker leaves allies reeling
Allies of Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro scrambled on Thursday to play down ties to a jailed banker that threatened his odds in
May 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World
FCC approves Verizon's $1 billion spectrum purchase
The Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday it has approved Verizon's 2024 $1 billion deal to acquire some spectrum assets from U.S.
May 14, 2026
Arts|Travel|World
Egypt exhibits Tutankhamun tomb artifact and two restored New Kingdom tombs in Luxor
Egyptian authorities on Thursday exhibited a plaster blocking wall of King Tutankhamun's tomb in Luxor and unveiled two restored ancient tombs on the
May 15, 2026
Political|Sports|World
Israeli minister criticizes Barcelona star Lamine Yamal for waving Palestinian flag
The defense minister of Israel has criticized Barcelona’s teenage star Lamine Yamal for his waving of a Palestinian flag during celebrations of the Spanish league title win
May 14, 2026
Business|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Garrick Higgo penalized 2 strokes for missing opening tee time at PGA Championship
Garrick Higgo found out in the PGA Championship if you’re not early, you’re late
May 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
US pledges $1.8 billion more for UN humanitarian aid even as it's cut foreign assistance overall
The Trump administration has announced $1.8 billion in additional funding for U.N. humanitarian aid
May 15, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|World
Ex-Brooklyn judge accused of swindling real estate investors out of millions of dollars
A former New York City judge who resigned last year while under investigation for professional misconduct has been charged with abusing his position to swindle real estate investors out of at least $5 million and then using some of the loot to pay his own bills
May 14, 2026
Asia|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World
What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species
What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species
May 15, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
In new lawsuit, Justice Department challenges efforts to sanction Trump administration lawyers
The Justice Department is challenging efforts to sanction attorneys from the first and second Trump administrations, asserting in a lawsuit that the District of Columbia Bar is unfairly playing politics with the legal disciplinary process
May 14, 2026
Economy|Health|Political|Science|World
A surge in violence followed Trump's cuts to USAID programs in Africa, a study finds
A new study has found that the Trump administration's decision last year to dissolve the U.S. Agency for International Development — once a leading global aid donor — was followed by a significant increase in violence in several African countries the agency had supported
May 15, 2026
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|World
Man charged after allegedly hurling rock at endangered monk seal
Man charged after allegedly hurling rock at endangered monk seal
May 15, 2026
Business|Political|World
Law firms urge appeals court to keep blocking Trump's sanctions against them
An appeals court has heard arguments in a case challenging President Donald Trump's ability to sanction some of the nation’s most prestigious law firms over their ties to clients and representatives whom he dislikes
May 15, 2026
Crime|Political|World
New round of Lebanon-Israel talks kicks off as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues
Israel and Lebanon have started a third round of direct talks in Washington
May 14, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran
FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran
May 15, 2026
Europe|Health|Political|World
Leading challenger to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits government
Leading challenger to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits government
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World
China will do what it can to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Bessent says
U.S.
May 14, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Latvian prime minister resigns after controversy over stray Ukrainian drones
Latvian center-right Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned after losing support from the Progressives Party, her left-leaning coalition partner
May 14, 2026
Business|Environment|Political|World
Iran allowing transit of Chinese vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Fars news reports
Iran has begun allowing some Chinese vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz following an understanding over Iranian management protocols for the waterway, the semi-
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
US, China are discussing AI guardrails to safeguard most powerful models, Bessent says
U.S. and Chinese delegations are discussing artificial intelligence guardrails at their Beijing summit and will set up a protocol for best practices to
May 14, 2026
Political|World
Iran retains at most 'very moderate' strike capability, US admiral says
U.S. bombings have dealt a major blow to Iran's military and its defense industry, leaving Tehran with only a small or perhaps very moderate ability
May 14, 2026
Economy|Health|Political|World
US casts Israel-Lebanon talks on Thursday as 'positive and productive'
The United States cast Israel-Lebanon talks held in Washington on Thursday as "productive and positive
May 14, 2026
World
Gaza aid flotilla sets sail again after Israeli interceptions
Ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla set sail for a third time on Thursday from southern Turkey, after earlier attempts
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World
Oil ends flat as tanker crossings through Strait of Hormuz temper supply fears
Oil prices ended little changed on Thursday after Iran's state media said about 30 vessels had crossed the Strait of Hormuz, though attacks on one ship
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Iraq seeking financial assistance from IMF, World Bank as result of Iran war
Iraqi officials have approached the International Monetary Fund about securing financial assistance as a result of the
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Equities advance with tech boost, dollar rises after data
Strong demand for technology stocks lifted equity indexes around the world on Thursday, while the dollar rose after economic data and
May 14, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Bosnian Serb general Mladic's early release denied by UN court
A U.N. war crimes court said on Thursday it had denied a bid for early release by Ratko Mladic, the 84-year-old Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide and crimes
May 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Technology|World
US jury awards family of Boeing 737 MAX crash victim $49.5 million
A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million to the family of a woman who was killed in the March 2019 crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX.
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Venezuela says refiner Citgo's value has increased, calls for halting sale
Lawyers representing Venezuela told a U.S. court this week that the value of Venezuela-owned U.S. refiner Citgo Petroleum has increased since the sale
May 14, 2026
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
UK lawmaker resigns seat, clearing path for leadership challenger Burnham
British Labour lawmaker Josh Simons on Thursday said he would resign from his seat in parliament in a move designed to give Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham a chance to
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Blackstone data center vehicle makes muted debut after $1.75 billion IPO
Shares of Blackstone's newly minted investment vehicle opened flat in their market debut on Thursday, after the company raised $1.75 billion in its U.S.
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|Travel|World
Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could lead to 'dangerous' place
China's President Xi Jinping warned U.S.
May 14, 2026
Business|Political|World
US appeals court questions Trump's push to punish major law firms
President Donald Trump’s administration faced a skeptical federal appeals court on Thursday in its bid to revive the Republican
May 14, 2026
Economy|Environment|World
Cuba’s energy crisis to worsen as donated Russian oil runs out, minister warns
Cuba’s energy crisis to worsen as donated Russian oil runs out, minister warns
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
BoE's Pill calls for 'prompt but modest' rate hike to quell inflation pressure
Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Thursday a "prompt but modest" increase in interest rates would help to head off the risk of inflation pressure caused by
May 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World
Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry
The Supreme Court says man can sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
China's Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict
China’s Xi Jinping has warned President Donald Trump that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly
May 14, 2026
Business|Political|US|World
Border Patrol chief Michael Banks resigns his position
Border Patrol chief Michael Banks resigns his position
May 14, 2026
Crime|US|World
Oklahoma executes a man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and her 7-month-old daughter
Oklahoma has executed a man who was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and her 7-month-old daughter nearly 20 years ago
May 14, 2026
Africa|Political|World
South African president removes social development minister
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday removed Sisisi Tolashe from the position of minister of social development.
May 14, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
U.S. officials flag prospect of Chinese energy purchases after Trump-Xi meeting
U.S. officials raised the prospect of China buying more American energy after Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing on
May 14, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Germany's Merz calls for EU budget overhaul as battle looms
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday called for a revamp of what he cast as the European Union's outdated budget system,
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
UK to tighten money market fund rules by end of year
Britain will impose tougher rules later this year on money market funds, which have been a focus of regulators since market turmoil in
May 14, 2026
Business|Political|World
Iran and UAE clash at BRICS foreign ministers' meeting
Iran's foreign minister accused the United Arab Emirates of direct involvement in military operations against his country during a BRICS meeting in New Delhi on Thursday,
May 14, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
'We are thirsty for justice': Philippine families demand senator face drug war charges
As tension and gunfire erupted inside the Philippine Senate, where Senator Ronald dela Rosa had taken refuge to evade arrest and later escaped,
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World
'G2' choreography
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets U.S.
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
European shares end at one-week highs on tech boost
European shares closed higher on Thursday, after hitting the highest in a week with a boost from technology stocks, while investors remained cautious
May 14, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Taiwan: no surprises from Trump-Xi summit, China should end military pressure
Taiwan said on Thursday that nothing surprising had come out of a summit between Chinese and U.S. leaders in Beijing, but that China should
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
Putin visit to China will take place very soon, Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China very soon and preparations for the trip are already complete, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Russia says it's establishing 'full partnership' with Afghan Taliban
Russia is establishing a "full-fledged partnership" with Afghanistan's ruling Taliban and is encouraging other countries in the region to expand cooperation with Kabul, a
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Canadian home sales rise in April, prices edge lower
Canadian home sales posted a modest increase in April from March after a slow start to the month, and prices edged lower, data from the Canadian Real Estate
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US weekly jobless claims increase moderately, labor market remains stable
The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, pointing to a stable labor market even as rising energy prices from the
May 14, 2026
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|World
Almost 20 million people in Sudan still face acute hunger, monitors say
Some 19.5 million Sudanese people, or more than 40% of the population, are facing acute hunger, according to a report by a global hunger monitor, as the
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US Treasury's Bessent expects large Boeing order during China visit
U.S.
May 14, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|World
Scientists dig up Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur in Thailand
Along a meandering river in a warm and arid region that is now Thailand roughly 113 million years ago, a plant-eating behemoth almost 90 feet (27 meters) long browsed
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|US|World
Small cities in big Texas metro areas lead as the fastest growing municipalities in the US
Small cities in big Texas metro areas are the fastest-growing in the U.S. The Census Bureau reported Thursday that Celina, Princeton, Melissa and Anna were at the top of the list from mid-2024 to mid-2025
May 14, 2026
Health|Political|World
UK health minister Wes Streeting resigns
British health minister Wes Streeting resigned from government on Thursday, saying he had lost confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership.
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US's Bessent says soybeans 'all taken care of', cooling expectations for fresh Chinese buying
U.S.
May 14, 2026
Europe|World
Latvian Prime Minister resigns over handling of Ukrainian drone incidents
Latvia's centre-right Prime Minister Evika Silina said on Thursday she had resigned, triggering the collapse of her coalition government just
May 14, 2026
Arts|Celebrity|Europe|Food|Travel|World
UK's Princess Kate learns pasta-making on visit to Italy
Britain's Princess of Wales learned how to make pasta on Thursday during a visit to a hillside community in northern Italy's so-called food valley, an area globally known for
May 14, 2026
Europe|Health|World
Denmark's Queen Margrethe admitted to hospital
Denmark's Queen Margrethe, 86, was admitted to hospital due to angina on Thursday, the royal court said.
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Inflation is most 'pressing risk' to US economy, Fed's Schmid says
Inflation is the biggest risk to a U.S. economy that has shown "remarkable resilience" in the face of numerous challenges, and the job market is stable, Kansas City Federal Reserve
May 14, 2026
Arts|Environment|Europe|Travel|World
Outcry in Italy over plans to expand Rome's famed Borghese Gallery
Italian heritage groups have said they will battle proposals to build a new structure near Rome's Borghese Gallery, saying the project would damage one of
May 14, 2026
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|World
Parts of Somalia face famine risk for first time since 2022
Areas of southern Somalia are at risk of famine, two global food security monitors said on Thursday, with one district reaching a level of hunger not seen in
May 14, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Yemen government, Houthis to release more than 1,600 prisoners in conflict's largest swap
The internationally recognised Yemeni government and the Iran-aligned Houthi group will exchange more than 1,600 prisoners, the office of the U.N. special envoy for
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
US import prices surge in April as fuels post biggest gain in four years
U.S. import prices surged in April, with the cost of fuels posting the largest increase in four years, another indication that the U.S.-backed war with Iran was boosting
May 14, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
King Charles visits Jewish area of London hit by antisemitic attacks
King Charles was greeted by cheering crowds on Thursday when he visited an area of London which has suffered a spate of antisemitic attacks in recent weeks, in a show of
May 14, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israel to sue New York Times over article on rape of Palestinian detainees, Netanyahu says
Israel plans to sue The New York Times and one of its journalists for defamation over an article that said Israeli soldiers, prison guards and settlers
May 14, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Taliban detains three journalists in Afghanistan, UN says
Afghanistan's Taliban government has detained at least three journalists on unspecified charges, the United Nations mission there said on Thursday in
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US business inventories post biggest gain in nearly four years in March
U.S. business inventories increased by the most in nearly four years in March, boosted by stocks at wholesalers, government data showed on Thursday.
May 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Technology|Travel|World
Denver runway fatality reveals a weakness in airport security
An intruder was killed on a Denver runway after exploiting a security gap at one of the nation’s busiest airports
May 14, 2026
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World
Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline
Italy's defence minister said on Thursday he had written twice to the Treasury urging a decision on whether to tap a European Union arms-
May 14, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World
Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy
Pope Leo on Thursday decried rising European military spending, which grew last year by the highest amount since the end of the Cold War amid pressure from
May 14, 2026
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Dollar strengthens after data with Trump-Xi summit under way
The dollar climbed for a fourth straight day on Thursday, as economic data continued to shift market expectations away from a potential rate cut from
May 14, 2026
Business|Education|Europe|Health|Technology|World
Italy parents' group faces Meta, TikTok in Milan court over minors' social media use
An Italian parents' group and a number of families faced off against Meta and TikTok on Thursday in the first hearing of a lawsuit that seeks to restrict
May 14, 2026
Environment|Europe|Travel|World
Horde of amorous peacocks ruffles feathers in Italian seaside town
Horde of amorous peacocks ruffles feathers in Italian seaside town
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
IMF staff heading to Ukraine to review $8.1 billion loan program in coming weeks
International Monetary Fund staff will visit Ukraine in coming weeks to review the country's progress in implementing economic reforms and broadening
May 14, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World
Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say
Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say
May 14, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World
Kouri Richins’ boys wanted her to get life in prison. Their wish was granted
Kouri Richins’ boys wanted her to get life in prison. Their wish was granted
May 14, 2026
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World
Over 40% of Sudan's population face high levels of acute food insecurity, monitoring group warns
A global hunger monitoring group reported that over 40% of Sudan's population faces acute food insecurity through May
May 14, 2026
Health|US|World
Judge blocks Trump administration’s demand for Rhode Island hospital's records of transgender kids
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's demands for confidential transgender patient information from Rhode Island's largest hospital
May 14, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US|Videos|World
Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism
President Donald Trump and several top administration officials are joining with a cast of mostly conservative Christian clergy this Sunday for a prayer gathering
May 14, 2026
Arts|Sports|World
The curious case of the missing Wanamaker Trophy
The curious case of the missing Wanamaker Trophy
May 15, 2025
Arts|Business|Education|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World
The world's reaction to hantavirus is tinged by echoes of something else: COVID
The coronavirus pandemic's impact lingers, influencing our lives in both obvious and subtle ways
May 14, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Gaza risks becoming permanently divided, top official warns
Gaza risks becoming permanently divided, top official warns
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years
Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years
May 14, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation
Pope Leo XIV has denounced investments in AI and high-tech weaponry, warning they lead to a “spiral of annihilation.”
May 14, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|World
El Niño is coming faster than expected and chances are rising that it will be historically strong
El Niño is coming faster than expected and chances are rising that it will be historically strong
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Americans are shelling out for higher gas prices while cutting back on some goods
Americans are shelling out for higher gas prices while cutting back on some goods
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US filings for jobless benefits hits 211,000 as the war in Iran drags on, clouding economic forecast
The number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose last week but remains historically low despite the economic uncertainty caused by the war in Iran
May 14, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Hungary summons Russian ambassador after drone attack in Ukraine
Hungary's government has summoned Russia's ambassador over a massive drone attack near its border with Ukraine
May 14, 2026
Crime|Europe|US|World
Neo-Nazi leader gets 15 years for recruiting violent attacks, including a Santa poison plot
The leader of an Eastern European neo-Nazi group has been sentenced in New York to 15 years in prison for trying to recruit others to commit violent acts against Jews and racial minorities
May 14, 2026
Health|Travel|World
France allows asymptomatic passengers off new cruise ship struck by stomach bug outbreak
Passengers unaffected by an illness outbreak on a British cruise ship have been allowed to disembark in the French port city of Bordeaux
May 14, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Opinion|Political|World
Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks
Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks
May 14, 2026
Arts|Travel|World
Underwater memorial to wrecked slave ship draws pilgrims seeking to connect with their roots
A group of Black divers recently visited the site where the British slave ship Henrietta Marie sank 326 years ago
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|World
White House scrambles for gas-price relief as Iran war drags on
Trump administration officials are scrambling to contain the economic and political fallout of the war with Iran, three people
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Iran urges BRICS nations to condemn war, Indian-flagged vessel sunk
Iran’s foreign minister urged BRICS nations on Thursday to condemn what he called violations of international law by the United States
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
China April new loans unexpectedly shrink as weak demand weighs
China’s new yuan loans contracted in April for the first time in nine months, sharply undershooting forecasts as seasonal factors and weak household
May 14, 2026
Crime|Health|World
Judge orders US government to return Colombian woman deported to DR Congo
Judge orders US government to return Colombian woman deported to DR Congo
May 14, 2026
Asia|Crime|Environment|World
Dust storms and lightning kill at least 96 people in northern India
Dust storms, heavy rain, and lightning have damaged homes and killed at least 96 people in northern India
May 14, 2026
Arts|Food|Political|Travel|World
Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi reset
When Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping sat down to a lavish state banquet in Beijing on Thursday, the menu itself read like a
May 14, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court flees from Senate
A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court has fled from the Senate, where he sought refuge to evade arrest
May 14, 2026
Crime|US|World
A Maryland attorney took in his daughter’s family. His son-in-law then fatally shot him, prosecutors say
A Maryland attorney took in his daughter’s family. His son-in-law then fatally shot him, prosecutors say
May 14, 2026
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Jeffries' job grows more difficult in race for House and speaker's gavel
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries had warned Republicans they would come to regret the congressional redistricting fight
May 14, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Zelenskiy's ex-top aide arrested as Ukraine graft probe widens
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's former right-hand man was taken into custody on Thursday on money-laundering charges, part of a
May 14, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
China's Xi lauds 'new positioning' in ties with US
China's President Xi Jinping hailed on Thursday a "new positioning" of ties with the United States that envisages cooperation with
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Investors gird for high US Treasury yields as new Fed Chair Warsh battles inflation
Investors are bracing for U.S.
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Foxconn reports forecast-beating 19% jump in Q1 profit on AI demand
Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported on Thursday a 19% rise in first-quarter profit versus
May 14, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Thai economic growth likely slowed in first quarter on tourism slump
Thailand's economic growth likely slowed in the first quarter of 2026 and was barely positive on a quarterly basis, according to a Reuters poll of
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|World
India says safe, unimpeded maritime flows vital for global economic well-being
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Thursday that "safe, unimpeded maritime flows" through international waters, including the Strait of Hormuz and
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Taiwan considers resubmitting request for rejected defence budget items
Taiwan's government said on Thursday it was considering resubmitting to parliament a request for items cut by lawmakers from a special defence budget given how crucial they
May 14, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Philippine politician wanted by ICC makes 'escape' after Senate chaos
A top Philippine politician wanted by the International Criminal Court was no longer taking refuge at the Senate after what his wife
May 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|World
South Africa's Ramaphosa gets party backing over 'Farmgate' scandal, SABC reports
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has secured the backing of his party's top decision-making body over a scandal triggered by the theft of bundles of cash in
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
India's wholesale inflation quickens to 3-1/2-year high of 8.3% as energy costs soar
India's wholesale price inflation rose unexpectedly to 8.3% in April, the fastest pace in three-and-a-half years, government
May 14, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World
China renews, then halts licenses for hundreds of US beef exporters amid Trump-Xi summit
Chinese customs appeared to have halted export clearances for hundreds of U.S. beef plants on Thursday, hours after Reuters
May 14, 2026
Americas|Political|World
Trump's talk of 51st US state met with near-silence in Venezuela
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in making Venezuela the 51st U.S. state
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
AI rally powers on, Trump-Xi summit takes centre stage
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The record-setting AI-led rally appears to be chugging along just fine as investors shrug off the prospect of interest rates
May 14, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Philippine Senate to convene as court next week for VP Duterte impeachment
The Philippine Senate will convene as an impeachment court on May 18 ahead of the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, its president said on Thursday,
May 14, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Gunshots fired in Philippines parliament as senator wanted by ICC resists arrest
Gunshots fired in Philippines parliament as senator wanted by ICC resists arrest
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
Honda records its first-ever annual loss on a costly EV strategy
Honda says it racked up a full-year loss for the first time ever, losing $2.7 billion in the last fiscal year due to a costly electric-vehicle strategy
May 14, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World
BRICS foreign ministers meet in India as Iran war, oil prices and divisions test the bloc's unity
BRICS foreign ministers have started a two-day meeting in New Delhi
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Honda posts first annual loss on $9 billion EV writedown, scraps EV sales goals
Honda Motor posted its first annual loss in nearly 70 years as a listed company on Thursday, hit by more than $9 billion in costs to restructure its
May 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
Man known for racially derogatory livestreams charged with attempted murder after Tennessee shooting
Authorities say a man who livestreams himself saying racially derogatory statements to Black people in public settings has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a shooting outside a Tennessee courthouse
May 14, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
Samsung Electronics urges union to resume talks as strike threat looms
Samsung Electronics on Thursday proposed that its South Korean labour union resume pay talks after government-mediated negotiations fell apart, a union leader said, citing a
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
China's yuan hits 3-year high, stocks dip, as investors await details from Trump-Xi summit
China's yuan edged up to a three-year high against the dollar on Thursday, while key stock indexes pulled away from recent peaks, as investors awaited more news from a
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
BOJ board member Masu calls for early rate hike, joins hawkish chorus
The Bank of Japan should raise interest rates as soon as possible if there are no clear signs of an economic slowdown, board member Kazuyuki Masu said in
May 14, 2026
Asia|Crime|Environment|World
Violent storm tears through India's most populous state, killing over 100
A violent storm bringing rain and hail scythed across India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, killing more than 100
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Asia Pacific banks face growing credit risks, raise provisions as Iran war drags on
Asia Pacific banks may have to raise their loan loss provisions further in the near-term as the Iran conflict
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
US clears H200 chip sales to 10 China firms as Nvidia CEO looks for breakthrough
The U.S. has cleared around 10 Chinese firms to buy Nvidia's second-most powerful AI chip, the H200, but not a single delivery has been made so far, three people familiar with the
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World
BlackRock's GIP teams up with Temasek, Abu Dhabi heavyweights to target $30 billion in infrastructure deals
BlackRock's GIP has partnered with Singapore's Temasek and Abu Dhabi's
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
UK economy posts strong Q1, but Iran war casts shadow over outlook
Britain's economy grew unexpectedly in March to cap another strong first quarter, suggesting it was in better shape as the Iran war escalated
May 14, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
French central bank succession fight tests Macron's sway ahead of 2027 election
French President Emmanuel Macron faces a test next week when lawmakers decide whether to approve his former chief of staff to run the
May 14, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Sports|World
Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline 2026 World Cup Final halftime show
Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline 2026 World Cup Final halftime show
May 14, 2026
Political|World
UAE denies Netanyahu secretly visited the country during the Iran war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says he quietly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Iran war
May 14, 2026
Asia|Business|World
South Korea official says unlikely anyone but Iran behind Hormuz ship attack, Yonhap reports
The possibility that an entity other than Iran was responsible for the attack against a South Korean cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz is low, a senior official in Seoul
May 14, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Japan is considering extra budget on rising fuel bills, sources say
Japan's government is looking at compiling a supplementary budget to reduce the burden on households from rising fuel
May 14, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Rights group says M23, Rwandan army committed killings, rapes in Congo’s Uvira
M23 rebels and the Rwandan army carried out killings, rapes and abductions during a month-long occupation of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in late 2025 and
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Nvidia CEO hopes Trump and Xi will improve two-way ties, CCTV says
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told state broadcaster CCTV on Thursday that he hoped U.S.
May 14, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Political|World
A Vienna cafe offers a welcome for Israel supporters as tensions brew at the Eurovision Song Contest
Vienna's coffeehouses have embraced the Eurovision Song Contest, but tensions over Israel’s participation have surfaced
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
US House passes bill allowing year-round sales of E15 gasoline
The U.S.
May 14, 2026
Economy|Environment|World
Protests flare across Havana as power cuts deepen amid US blockade
Protests broke out across the Cuban capital of Havana on Wednesday evening as the city confronted its worst rolling blackouts in decades amid a U.S.
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
As Iran war jolts Air India, Lufthansa and Cathay pounce on fast-growing market
Air India's thousands of flight cuts due to the Iran war and Pakistan's airspace ban have become a boon for foreign carriers, with Lufthansa Group
May 14, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia hits Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, injuring at least 4
Russia has launched a mass drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, injuring at least four people
May 14, 2026
Health|Science|World
Hantavirus risk to US public remains low, CDC says
The risk from hantavirus to the general public remains very low, and the U.S.
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Who is incoming Fed chair Kevin Warsh?
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve
May 14, 2026
Americas|Entertainment|Sports|World
Messi has 2 goals and an assist as Inter Miami rallies for 5-3 victory over Cincinnati
Lionel Messi had two goals and an assist, German Berterame had the go-ahead goal in the 84th minute and Inter Miami rallied for a 5-3 victory over Cincinnati, extending its road winning streak to seven
May 14, 2026
Health|Political|World
US judge blocks Justice Department bid for Rhode Island hospital transgender care records
A U.S. judge on Wednesday blocked the Justice Department from forcing a Rhode Island hospital to hand over records on gender-affirming care for transgender youth,
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Citadel asked some Hong Kong quant staff to relocate, FT reports
Hedge fund Citadel has moved some of its core researchers out of Hong Kong, telling members of its global quantitative strategies team in recent months that they had to either
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World
Land management company EagleRock raises about $320 million in US IPO
EagleRock, a land and resource management company that collects royalties and fees from oil and gas production on the land it controls in the Permian Basin, has raised $320.1
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Threatened Samsung strike poses significant risk to South Korea growth, Finance Minister says
A threatened strike by Samsung Electronics' union would be a significant risk to South Korea's economic growth, exports and markets, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said on
May 14, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Smoke and coffee fire up Darderi for after-midnight win at Italian Open quarterfinals
Luciano Darderi reaches the Italian Open semifinals after defeating teenager Rafael Jodar in a match that ended after 2 a.m. local time
May 13, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
New York man found guilty in Chinese 'secret police station' case
A New York man was found guilty on Wednesday of acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government after a trial over federal prosecutors' allegations
May 14, 2026
Business|Political|US|World
Miami residents sue over Florida's donation of state land for Trump library
Miami residents and a nonprofit group sued on Wednesday over Florida's donation of land in Miami for the Donald J.
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Gloom in UK housing market shows no sign of lifting, RICS survey shows
Buyers in Britain's housing market stayed downbeat last month as the economic fallout from the Iran war and rising mortgage rates weighed on sentiment, a survey from the Royal
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Air NZ warns of largest loss in four years as Iran war sends fuel cost soaring
Air New Zealand on Thursday forecast its largest pre-tax annual loss in four years, as sky-high fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World
NAACP says Tennessee redistricting intentionally discriminates on basis of race
U.S. civil rights group NAACP said on Wednesday the new congressional map approved last week by Tennessee Republicans intentionally discriminated on
May 14, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia launches huge drone attack on western Ukraine by NATO's border, killing six
Russia unleashed a massive daytime drone attack on Ukraine on Wednesday, targeting critical infrastructure in the west, killing at least six people and
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger, creating larger budget airline for travelers
Allegiant Air says it has completed its purchase of Sun Country Airlines, bringing together two low-cost carriers and creating a larger budget airline for travelers
May 14, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Travel|World
Survivors of plane crash off Florida were on a life raft for hours with no idea if help was coming
Eleven people who survived a plane crash about 50 miles off the Florida coast were on a life raft for hours and had no idea anyone was coming to save them when rescue crews from the U.S. military arrived
May 14, 2026
Crime|Economy|US|World
Taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers exceeded $550,000, newly released documents show
Taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers exceeded $550,000, newly released documents show
May 14, 2026
World
Supporters of bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia hit number to force House vote
Supporters of a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia have reached a critical threshold to force a vote in the House
May 14, 2026
Africa|Crime|Europe|World
Remains of 2nd US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
The U.S. military says the remains of the second U.S. Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Trading Day: Inflation? Stocks don't care
Investors shrugged off a sharp rise in U.S. producer inflation and spike in bond yields on Wednesday to push the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new highs,
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
New Zealand home prices dip in April as living costs weigh
New Zealand home prices slipped in April as high living costs dampened buyer sentiment, though most regions were steady and overall market conditions were largely unchanged,
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Fed's Collins expects inflation pressures from Iran war to eventually subside, WSJ reports
Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins told the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday that she expects inflation pressures from the Iran war to eventually subside and that the
May 14, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Iran war looms over Trump's China visit, shifts alliances
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran loomed over U.S.
May 13, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Brazil markets rattled by report linking Flavio Bolsonaro to disgraced banker
Brazilian financial markets reeled on Wednesday as traders pointed to a report alleging ties between Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and a scandal-plagued banker, with some
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
HF Sinclair terminates CFO Atanas Atanasov
U.S. refiner HF Sinclair's CFO Atanas Atanasov, who has been on leave of absence since late February amid concerns raised by its audit committee, has been terminated, the company
May 14, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Rubio: U.S. wants China to press Iran to change course in Gulf
The United States hopes to convince China to play a more active role in trying to persuade Iran to walk away from what it is doing in the Gulf, U.S.
May 14, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN expert on Palestinian territories
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked U.S. sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a U.N. expert on the Palestinian territories, finding that the Trump
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Venezuela starts sovereign, PDVSA debt overhaul; liabilities seen above $150 billion
Venezuela on Wednesday launched a restructuring of its sovereign debt and that of state oil firm PDVSA, lifting bond prices, as it seeks relief from what it called unsustainable
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
He fought Trump’s tariffs through the Supreme Court all the way to a refund
He fought Trump’s tariffs through the Supreme Court all the way to a refund
May 14, 2026
Economy|Political|Technology|World
The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan
U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for his highly anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world worried about war, trade and artificial intelligence
May 13, 2026
Health|Science|Travel|World
Doctor on ship who helped care for passengers with hantavirus leaves medical isolation unit
An oncologist traveling on the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak has been cleared to leave a special biocontainment unit in Nebraska, where he was the lone American placed in isolation after he helped care for fellow passengers who became sick on board
May 14, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Barcelona's 100-point bid ends in a 1-0 loss at Alaves in the Spanish league
Barcelona’s hopes of reaching the 100-point mark in the Spanish league have ended with a 1-0 loss at Alaves
May 14, 2026
Crime|MidEast|World
Israeli drone strikes on vehicles in Lebanon kill 12 people, including 2 children
The Lebanese Health Ministry says that Israeli airstrikes have struck seven vehicles in Lebanon, killing 12 people
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World
King Charles III lays out UK government agenda as Starmer's job hangs in the balance
King Charles III has outlined the British government's legislative plans as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to stay in power
May 13, 2026
Education|Europe|Health|World
Princess Catherine arrives in Italy on first solo trip abroad after cancer goes into remission
Britain’s Princess Catherine is making her first overseas trip since announcing her cancer is in remission
May 13, 2026
Health|Science|Travel|World
New Yorker describes hantavirus quarantine experience after cruise ship outbreak: "Trying to stay positive"
New Yorker describes hantavirus quarantine experience after cruise ship outbreak: "Trying to stay positive"
May 14, 2026
Sports|World
Paris Saint-Germain clinches league title with 2-0 win over closest rival Lens
Paris Saint-Germain clinched a record-extending 14th French league title after winning 2-0 at closest rival Lens
May 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Entertainment|World
Harvey Weinstein reports chest pain and court ends early as jury deliberates in his rape retrial
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers say their client felt chest pains as jurors deliberated in his rape retrial
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Canadian dollar extends daily losing streak as BoC minutes show patience
The Canadian dollar edged lower for a sixth straight day against its U.S. counterpart on Wednesday, as the greenback posted broad-based gains and minutes
May 14, 2026
Business|Crime|US|World
South Carolina lawyer Murdaugh's murder conviction overturned
South Carolina's highest court on Wednesday overturned the murder conviction of former lawyer Richard "Alex" Murdaugh, who was serving two consecutive life sentences for allegedly
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
S&P 500, Nasdaq boosted by chips to record closing highs
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq gained ground on Wednesday with a boost from artificial intelligence-related tech shares, which helped markets
May 13, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Israel's Eurovision Song Contest entrant heard booing as he went onstage
Israel's contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final on Tuesday heard the boos of a small number of pro-Palestinian protesters
May 14, 2026
Health|Science|World
59,000-year-old tooth offers a rare glimpse into how Neanderthals handled a medical problem
59,000-year-old tooth offers a rare glimpse into how Neanderthals handled a medical problem
May 14, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Manchester City keeps the pressure on Arsenal with 3-0 win against Crystal Palace
The Premier League title race is not over yet
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Tech carries Wall Street to records, even as most stocks fall after discouraging inflation data
A rebound for technology stocks led Wall Street to records, even though the majority of U.S. stocks fell following another discouraging update on inflation
May 13, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
US deportations to El Salvador double as Bukele aligns himself with Trump agenda
Official figures show that the number of people deported to El Salvador from the United States nearly doubled in the first months of 2026
May 14, 2026
Election|Finance|US|World
Louisiana advances plan for new US House districts as Georgia joins redistricting effort for 2028
Republican senators in Louisiana have advanced a plan to eliminate one of two majority-Black U.S. House districts for this year's elections
May 13, 2026
Crime|Political|Sports|World
Memphis residents claim harassment, arrest and abuse by Trump-ordered Memphis Safe Task Force
Four Memphis residents say they have been harassed, arrested and physically mistreated for engaging in activities protected by the First Amendment such as observing and recording law enforcement personnel in their city
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Warsh wins confirmation as Fed chair, with inflation on the march
The U.S.
May 14, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
Trump wants China's help on Iran. Beijing may have other ideas
When U.S.
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
BP to meet union leaders next week for Whiting refinery negotiations
BP will meet with union leaders on Monday to resume contract negotiations for workers at its Whiting, Indiana, oil refinery, the company and United Steelworkers union said
May 14, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
US House members defy leadership, to force vote on Ukraine aid
A U.S.
May 13, 2026
Crime|US|World
Family of Black motorist killed in 2019 traffic stop reaches $4.8 million settlement with Louisiana officials
Louisiana officials reached a tentative $4.8 million settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, an unarmed Black motorist who died in May 2019 in
May 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Technology|World
KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR valued at $3 billion as shares fall in NYSE debut
Emergency medical services heavyweight GMR Solutions was valued at $3.01 billion after its shares fell 10% in its New York Stock Exchange debut on Wednesday, adding to a string of
May 13, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
US airlines should improve pilot training for smoke in cockpit, NTSB says
The National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday recommended improving training for pilot preparedness for smoke-in-cockpit emergencies after a
May 14, 2026
Business|Political|World
UAE denies Netanyahu held secret meeting with Emirati president in the UAE during Iran war
The United Arab Emirates' foreign ministry denied on Wednesday a statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office that he visited the country and held a
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Oil settles lower on US rate hike fears; investors watch Trump-Xi meeting
Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday as investors worried about possible U.S. interest rate hikes and awaited updates on a high-stakes summit in
May 13, 2026
Political|Sports|Travel|US|World
US drops bond requirement for World Cup ticket holders
The Trump administration will not require World Cup ticket holders from countries flagged for high rates of visa overstays to pay expensive
May 13, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Top ANC official backs President Ramaphosa over 'Farmgate' scandal
A top official in South Africa's African National Congress party threw his weight behind President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday over the "Farmgate"
May 13, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
US Senate blocks latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, support grows
U.S.
May 14, 2026
Sports|Travel|US|World
Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won't have to pay bonds to enter US
The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from countries that have qualified for the World Cup and have bought tickets for the soccer tournament pay as much as $15,000 in bonds to enter the United States
May 13, 2026
Education|Europe|Technology|World
'Spark Interactive' trailer brings Holocaust education into the digital age
'Spark Interactive' trailer brings Holocaust education into the digital age
May 14, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Mexico's Sheinbaum denies reports of CIA operations there while CNN stands by report
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denies a CNN report claiming the CIA conducted deadly operations in Mexico
May 13, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Macron ends Africa trip in Ethiopia with focus on UN reform and inclusive governance
French President Emmanuel Macron has concluded his Africa visit with talks in Ethiopia
May 14, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve
May 13, 2026
Interview|Sports|World
Cameron Young and Justin Thomas see the PGA Championship differently because of their fathers
For a golf world that tends to view the PGA Championship as the fourth of the four majors, Cameron Young and Justin Thomas see it differently
May 14, 2026
Economy|Political|Travel|World
On the road to Tehran, Iranians on edge as threat of resumption of war looms
On the road to Tehran, Iranians on edge as threat of resumption of war looms
May 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World
Former private prison executive David Venturella will become ICE's acting leader
The Trump administration says a former executive at a private prison operator will serve as the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
May 13, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Russia fires 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk by Putin and Trump of possible peace
Russia has launched a massive daytime drone attack on Ukraine, firing at least 800 drones across 20 regions of the country
May 13, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Palestinian man shot dead while climbing West Bank barrier into Israel in search of work
Palestinian authorities say Israeli police have shot and killed a Palestinian man attempting to climb the barrier separating the West Bank from Jerusalem
May 13, 2026
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Oklahoma set to execute man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend and baby in Tulsa fire
Oklahoma set to execute man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend and baby in Tulsa fire
May 13, 2026
Crime|Health|US|World
Sheriff says he's 'thankful' and 'blessed' after stabbing
Sheriff says he's 'thankful' and 'blessed' after stabbing
May 14, 2026
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Artist rolls out the green carpet for team Algeria with giant earthwork
Artist rolls out the green carpet for team Algeria with giant earthwork
May 14, 2026
Europe|Health|Travel|World
Cruise ship, carrying many Brits, stranded in France after stomach flu outbreak
A cruise ship, carrying more than 1,000 passengers many of whom are British, remained stranded in Bordeaux on Wednesday after an outbreak
May 13, 2026
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Expected closure of Everglades detention center is no accident given timing, environmentalists say
Environmental groups say the expected closure of a detention center in the Florida Everglades is linked to their lawsuit
May 13, 2026
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UK police plan 'unprecedented' operation to prevent trouble at weekend protests
London police said on Wednesday they would mount an "unprecedented" operation this weekend to prevent violence and serious disorder when two large protests
May 13, 2026
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US Justice Department drafts legal opinion backing demands for state voter rolls
The Department of Justice has issued a formal legal justification for the federal government's demands that states share their unredacted voter rolls, even though half
May 13, 2026
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Saudi warplanes struck militias in Iraq during war, sources say
Saudi fighter jets bombed targets linked to powerful Tehran-backed Shi'ite militias in Iraq during the
May 13, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
Gunshots fired in standoff at Philippine Senate over ICC suspect
Gunshots broke out in chaotic scenes at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday where troops had been deployed after a politician wanted by
May 13, 2026
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France probes whether Israeli firm BlackCore interfered in local elections, sources say
French authorities are examining whether a foreign interference campaign aimed at a hard-left party ahead of March's municipal
May 13, 2026
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Iran, Ukraine wars deliver worst hit in years to oil refining output
Refinery attacks tied to the wars in Iran and Ukraine have knocked out nearly 9% of global oil refining capacity in recent months,
May 13, 2026
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Families of Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates for 23 days call for their rescue
Ambreen Fatima protested in Karachi with her children on Wednesday for the release of her husband, one of ten Pakistani crew aboard an oil tanker seized by
May 13, 2026
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Moscow authorities restrict publication of photos and videos of aftermath of drone strikes
Moscow authorities have imposed restrictions on the publication of photos and videos showing the aftermath of "terrorist attacks", including drone strikes, the office of
May 13, 2026
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Hungary summons Russian ambassador over drone strikes on western Ukraine
Hungary has summoned Russia's ambassador over a drone attack on western Ukraine, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Wednesday.
May 13, 2026
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BoE to hold rates at 3.75% this year, but growing minority expect a hike: Reuters poll
The Bank of England will hold borrowing costs at 3.75% this year, a Reuters poll of economists found, though over a third
May 13, 2026
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|World
Nigerian court sentences ex-power minister Mamman to 75 years in prison for fraud
A Nigerian court on Wednesday sentenced former power minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in prison after convicting him of laundering 33.8 billion naira ($24.71 million), the
May 13, 2026
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Dodgers give Shohei Ohtani a DH break for 2 days amid his offensive slump
Shohei Ohtani is getting a break from batting for two days
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Fed is 'dead serious' about getting inflation down, Kashkari says
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Wednesday that the U.S. labor market looks "a bit better" than it did earlier this year, while the Iran war has worsened
May 13, 2026
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A timeline of events in the cases against Alex Murdaugh
The South Carolina Supreme Court has thrown out the murder convictions against disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh for the deaths of his wife and son
May 13, 2026
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Maple Leafs fire coach Craig Berube after two seasons, last-place finish in Atlantic Division
The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired coach Craig Berube after he guided the team to a last-place finish in the Atlantic Division this season
May 13, 2026
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Republican resistance to Iran war grows in the Senate as Murkowski flips
Senate Republicans have again blocked Democratic legislation that would halt President Donald Trump’s war with Iran
May 13, 2026
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Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan
The welcoming ceremony for U_S_ President Donald Trump as he arrived in Beijing for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping has included a military honor guard, a military band and hundreds of Chinese youths waving flags and chanting, “Warm welcome!”
May 13, 2026
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Over 32,000 unapproved pills headed to Georgia seized by Philadelphia CPB officers, officials say
Over 32,000 unapproved pills headed to Georgia seized by Philadelphia CPB officers, officials say
May 14, 2026
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Producer prices shot up 6%, adding pressure on companies to hike prices for struggling customers
U.S. wholesale inflation came in hot last month
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason
Americans paid more for their groceries in April, but high gas prices were only one of the reasons why
May 13, 2026
Europe|Health|Travel|World
1,700 passengers held on cruise ship over potential acute stomach bug sickness
1,700 passengers held on cruise ship over potential acute stomach bug sickness
May 13, 2026
Europe|Health|Travel|World
France confines more than 1,700 on British cruise ship in Bordeaux after gastroenteritis outbreak
French authorities have ordered over 1,700 passengers and crew on a British cruise ship to stay on board due to a gastrointestinal illness outbreak
May 13, 2026
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Putin flexes muscle with test of powerful nuclear-capable missile
Putin flexes muscle with test of powerful nuclear-capable missile
May 13, 2026
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Company says it’s not clear when its hantavirus-hit ship will start cruises again
Oceanwide Expeditions says it expects to know by the end of the week if the MV Hondius cruise ship will keep to its schedule after a hantavirus outbreak
May 13, 2026
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Scientists find clues that a new tectonic plate boundary is forming
Scientists find clues that a new tectonic plate boundary is forming
May 13, 2026
Crime|World
Gunfire breaks out in Philippine Senate where authorities tried to arrest a senator
A burst of gunfire rang out in the Philippine Senate, sparking chaos in the building where authorities had tried to arrest a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court in connection with a deadly government crackdown on drugs
May 13, 2026
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US and China seek to repair damage from tariff war that sent trade into a freefall
President Donald Trump's trade war with Beijing has sent U.S.-China trade into a freefall and forced companies on both sides of the Pacific to regroup
May 13, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Latvian government loses majority in parliament over handling of Ukraine drone incidents
Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Silina was left without a ruling majority in the parliament on Wednesday after the left-wing Progressives
May 13, 2026
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Ukraine attacks Russian energy sites - what has been hit?
Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy facilities in recent months as peace talks have failed to make progress.
May 13, 2026
Economy|World
Bank of England's Mann sees risk rate hikes could rock gilt market
The Bank of England should be alert to the risk that future interest rate hikes could roil Britain's government bond market because of the growing role of hedge funds and
May 13, 2026
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Top French court rejects Amazon challenge over French book delivery fees
France's highest administrative court, the Conseil d'Etat, rejected on Wednesday a challenge by Internet giant Amazon over minimum delivery fees on books, as the country
May 13, 2026
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Fed's Collins says rate hikes may be needed to curb inflation
Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said on Wednesday the U.S. central bank may need to raise interest rates if inflation pressures do not abate.
May 13, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|World
Warm words, thin relief: Macron's Africa financial push under scrutiny
French President Emmanuel Macron jogged with Kenyan marathon star Eliud Kipchoge, spoke with local university students and announced $27 billion in new
May 13, 2026
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PM Starmer's leadership woes overshadow parliament's grand reopening
Britain's grand State Opening of Parliament ceremony does not normally feature an elephant.
May 13, 2026
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US dollar rises as inflation jumps; Trump-Xi talks begin
The dollar gained on Wednesday after hitting a two-week high following the latest stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation reading, with talks set to
May 13, 2026
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NY Fed defeats Puerto Rican bank's appeal tied to Venezuela-related cutoff
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Wednesday defeated an appeal by a Puerto Rican lender whose access to the U.S. central banking system was cut
May 13, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Who is Ronald dela Rosa, the Philippine senator at centre of Senate shootout?
Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa called on the public to step in to prevent law enforcement agents from handing him over to the International Criminal Court
May 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia places UK ex-minister Ben Wallace on wanted list
Russia has placed British former defence minister Ben Wallace on a wanted list in connection with an unspecified criminal investigation, state media said on Wednesday,
May 13, 2026
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US producer prices surprise with largest increase in four years
U.S. producer prices posted their biggest increase in four years in April, boosted by soaring costs for goods and services, the latest sign of
May 13, 2026
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Most US adults say finances in good shape but job worries tick up, Fed survey shows
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults last year continued to rate their personal finances as being in reasonable shape, although they remained concerned about inflation
May 13, 2026
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Global equities rise with the dollar, bond yields as US inflation soars
MSCI's global equities gauge advanced with the dollar on Wednesday as investors assessed hotter-than- expected inflation data
May 13, 2026
World
Board of Peace envoy Mladenov says ceasefire hinges on Hamas' disarmament
Nickolay Mladenov, who is overseeing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, says the truce hinges on Hamas’ disarmament hinges on Hamas' disarmament
May 13, 2026
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Iran frees prominent rights lawyer Sotoudeh on bail, reports say
Iran has released on bail prominent human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who was arrested in early April in a crackdown during the conflict with the United States and Israel,
May 13, 2026
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How has the Iran war affected Middle East states?
LONDON, May 13 - The war that began on February 28 with a massive Israeli-U.S. bombing campaign against Iran has rocked the entire Middle East, wreaking damage to infrastructure and economies and
May 13, 2026
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Plane crashes 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida; 11 people rescued, US Coast Guard says
Plane crashes 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida; 11 people rescued, US Coast Guard says
May 13, 2026
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Taiwan anxiously eyes Trump’s summit in China, with $14 billion in US arms sales up in the air
Taiwan anxiously eyes Trump’s summit in China, with $14 billion in US arms sales up in the air
May 13, 2026
Sports|Travel|World
NFL sends 49ers back to Mexico City in Week 11 after Melbourne opener on 9-game international slate
The San Francisco 49ers will bookend the NFL’s largest ever international slate by playing the 2026 season opener in Melbourne against the NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams and facing the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11 in Mexico City
May 13, 2026
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Malaysia says Iranian oil transfers near its waters exploit a maritime loophole
Malaysia’s maritime agency says Iranian-linked tankers are exploiting “jurisdictional gaps” to conduct ship-to-ship transfers of sanctioned oil near its waters
May 13, 2026
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US overdose deaths fell again in 2025, but some worry about policy and drug supply changes
About 70,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year — about 14% fewer than the previous year
May 13, 2026
Health|Science|World
PCOS, a condition impacting millions of women worldwide, gets a new name
PCOS, a condition impacting millions of women worldwide, gets a new name
May 13, 2026
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S&P 500 opens muted as hot inflation data signals rates to stay on hold
The S&P 500 was subdued at the open on Wednesday, as hotter-than-anticipated producer prices reinforced bets that the Federal Reserve would keep monetary policy restrictive all
May 13, 2026
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UN food agency halves Syria food aid, halts bread subsidy over funding shortages
The World Food Programme said on Wednesday it had halved emergency food assistance in Syria due to funding shortages, warning that millions remained vulnerable despite signs of
May 13, 2026
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Brazil's retail sales beat forecasts, hit record high in March
Brazil's retail sales volumes beat expectations and reached a record high in March, data from statistics agency IBGE showed on Wednesday, though high borrowing costs
May 13, 2026
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Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services
Apple on Wednesday echoed Google's criticism of EU antitrust regulators' efforts to force the search giant to help AI rivals access its services, warning
May 13, 2026
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UK's Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation threat overshadows King's Speech
Keir Starmer was facing his biggest challenge yet on Wednesday when his health minister was reportedly readying his
May 13, 2026
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JPMorgan executive open to talks with France's far-right National Rally
JPMorgan is open to engaging with France's far-right National Rally (RN) ahead of next year's presidential election, a senior regional executive at the
May 13, 2026
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang travel to China aboard Air Force One with Trump
Prominent U.S. executives from Big Tech and Wall Street to agriculture and aerospace joined President Donald Trump on his trip to China
May 12, 2026
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US drug overdose deaths dropped for third straight year in 2025, CDC data shows
Drug overdose deaths in the United States fell nearly 14% in 2025, federal estimates showed on Wednesday, marking a third consecutive year of declines.
May 13, 2026
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Pentagon strikes agreements with defense firms on containerized missiles
The Pentagon is set to announce on Wednesday framework agreements that position it to potentially acquire over 10,000 low-cost, containerized missiles over three
May 13, 2026
Europe|Health|Science|World
Tests in Italy, Spain come back negative in global hunt for hantavirus
Seventeen people under observation in Italy and Spain for possible hantavirus infection have tested negative, the countries'
May 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
UK's Farage describes $7 million gift as a 'reward' for Brexit
Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party, on Thursday said a 5 million pound ($6.75 million) donation from a cryptocurrency billionaire he received
May 13, 2026
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Iran war brings Turkey-PKK peace process to near standstill
Just two weeks after Turkey's parliament made recommendations on how to advance the country's peace process with Kurdish
May 13, 2026
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Alibaba's AI spending to exceed goals on signs of payoff, says margin 'secondary'
China's Alibaba said it would exceed its planned AI investment of up to 380 billion yuan ($55.96 billion) over the next three years, as early
May 13, 2026
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Birkenstock warns of higher costs from tariffs, Middle East conflict
Birkenstock shares slumped 13% on Wednesday after the sandal maker warned of rising second-half cost pressures from U.S. tariffs and the Middle East conflict, with
May 13, 2026
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What's at stake in Turkey's bid to end conflict with PKK militants?
Turkey's attempt to finish its decades-old conflict with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group has stalled, with both sides waiting for the other to act in a
May 13, 2026
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Italy says ciao to Princess Kate on her first overseas trip since illness
Britain’s Princess of Wales on Wednesday visited the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, renowned for its approach to early
May 13, 2026
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Russian airspace breaches show need to boost NATO eastern flank air defence, say leaders
Russia's repeated airspace violations of countries on the eastern flank of NATO underline the urgent need to consolidate the alliance's air defences against missiles and
May 13, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Democratic House primary in competitive Nebraska race remains too close to call
A Democratic primary election for a competitive U.S.
May 12, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Gunshots fired as chaos erupts at Philippine Senate
Volleys of gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday and people were told to run for cover, Reuters witnesses heard, as
May 13, 2026
Crime|Lifestyle|US|World
Family member describes troubling relationship concerns before triple homicide
Family member describes troubling relationship concerns before triple homicide
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Brazil's beloved instant payment system faces scrutiny from the Trump administration
Brazil may be politically divided but people across the spectrum all love the country's instant payment system
May 13, 2026
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America is in for yet another long spell of price pain
America is in for yet another long spell of price pain
May 13, 2026
Health|Science|Travel|World
Cruise ship passenger making best of quarantine in US after hantavirus outbreak
When Jake Rosmarin boarded the MV Hondius, he gleefully posted on social media that the ship would be home for 35 days as he and more than 100 other passengers and crew were to travel across the South Atlantic
May 13, 2026
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Princess Kate visits Italy in first official overseas trip since cancer treatment
Princess Kate visits Italy in first official overseas trip since cancer treatment
May 13, 2026
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Why Trump’s call to pull 5,000 US troops from Germany will hurt America
Overseas US military bases are integral to combat operations and can burnish the country’s image to advance its foreign policy goals.
May 13, 2026
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Cannes film market opens to record turnout as focus shifts to smaller films
The world's largest film market opened in Cannes this week and attracted a record number of attendees vying to buy the mostly smaller productions
May 13, 2026
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Trump's designs on Greenland prod investment, tourism likely to pay off faster than mines
New focus on Greenland since Donald Trump declared his aim to seize it could help boost investment there, with Arctic tourism likely to pay off faster
May 13, 2026
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Kremlin says Russia can do business with US if it stops linking trade to Ukraine
Russia is interested in joint economic projects with the United States if Washington stops linking trade ties with a peace deal on Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
May 13, 2026
Election|Europe|Sports|World
Mbappe and Bardella trade barbs over far right's gains in France
A public quarrel between two of France's most famous young men - one a soccer player, the other a darling of the far right - over
May 13, 2026
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Indonesia prosecutors seek 18-year prison sentence for Gojek founder in graft case
Indonesian prosecutors said on Wednesday that they were seeking an 18-year prison sentence for Nadiem Makarim, a former Indonesian education minister and co-founder of ride
May 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Britain to legislate to tackle threats from hostile state proxies
Britain will legislate to strengthen its ability to deal with proxies for malign state actors, taking powers to make it possible to ban them in light of
May 13, 2026
World
Vatican warns rebel Catholic group it risks excommunication
The Vatican on Wednesday urged a breakaway Catholic group dedicated to the old Latin mass to cancel plans to ordain new bishops without consent from
May 13, 2026
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Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro deadlocked in presidential runoff poll
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro were statistically tied in a simulated runoff ahead of this year's presidential election, a
May 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|World
German cabinet agrees to replace green-friendly heating law
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's cabinet agreed on Wednesday to scrap a contentious heating law and pass measures to boost long-term
May 13, 2026
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Pemex confirms death of worker injured in explosion at Oaxaca refinery
A Pemex worker injured in an explosion at Oaxaca refinery in the Port of Salina Cruz died on Tuesday evening while receiving treatment en route to the hospital, Pemex said in a
May 13, 2026
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Federal judge cites 'red flags' in Musk, SEC Twitter settlement
A federal judge on Wednesday cast doubt on the motives behind the U.S.
May 13, 2026
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Trump, Xi to weigh tariff cuts on $30 billion of imports in managed trade push
The U.S. and China are expected to inch toward a managed trade mechanism for non-sensitive goods this week, with each side possibly identifying some $30
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
UAE-owned tanker leaks some fuel off Oman following Iranian strike
A unit of state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said on Wednesday that one of its tankers struck by Iranian drones last week has leaked a small amount of fuel off the
May 13, 2026
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Trump lands in China for Xi summit with Nvidia CEO in tow
President Donald Trump landed in Beijing accompanied by an entourage that included Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Elon Musk
May 13, 2026
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S&P 500 futures turn negative after April PPI data
S&P 500 futures turned negative on Wednesday after data showed producer prices rose more than expected in April, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest
May 13, 2026
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Airlines tackle fuel cost surge with price hikes, outlook cuts
A surge in jet fuel prices from $85-$90 to $150-$200 per barrel amid the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has blindsided the aviation industry, where fuel accounts for up to a quarter
March 10, 2026
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Soros' Open Society Foundations commit $30M to groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate
Open Society Foundations, the family philanthropy founded by hedge fund billionaire George Soros, is putting $30 million toward groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate
May 13, 2026
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Russian ship that sank near Spain in 2024 may have carried nuclear reactor parts
A Russian ship that sank after its engine room exploded in the Mediterranean could have been carrying parts for nuclear reactors used in submarines, according to Spanish government documents
May 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help
As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help
May 13, 2026
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India races to shield economy from Iran war-driven oil shock, capital stress
A sustained spike in energy prices triggered by the Iran war has clouded India's macroeconomic outlook, spurring crisis-era measures from
May 13, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Philippine Senator says arrest imminent, urges public to block ICC transfer
Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa said on Wednesday that his arrest was imminent and urged people to mobilise to prevent him from being sent to the International Criminal
May 13, 2026
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Blackstone drops $4 billion New World deal, Bloomberg News reports
Blackstone has walked away from a proposed $4 billion tie-up with Hong Kong's New World Development after the indebted property developer refused to cede control, Bloomberg News
May 13, 2026
Europe|Political|Technology|Travel|World
Japan PM Takaichi to visit UK and Italy in June, NTV reports
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven leaders' summit in France in mid-June, broadcaster NTV reported on
May 13, 2026
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Volvo Cars open to US partnerships, CEO says
Sweden's Volvo Cars is open to cooperation with other companies in the United States as the auto maker seeks to better utilise the existing production capacity at its South
May 13, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Nissan predicts profit above $1 billion this fiscal year, modest Iran war hit
Nissan forecast more than $1 billion in profit for its fiscal year on Wednesday, predicting a relatively modest hit from the Iran war and an increasing impact from
May 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
UK police pull bodies of three women from sea at Brighton
British police said on Wednesday they had recovered the bodies of three women from the sea in Brighton and were working to establish how the "tragic incident" had happened.
May 13, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
Samsung Electronics fails to reach deal with union; PM says strike must be averted
Samsung Electronics and its union failed to reach a pay deal on Wednesday, heightening the risk of a long strike that threatens not only chip
May 13, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks
Ghana will evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa following a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting migrants from other sub-Saharan African countries, a post by the foreign
May 13, 2026
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Mexico's Pemex CEO, close ally of Sheinbaum, under threat as woes mount
The future of Pemex CEO Victor Rodríguez is increasingly uncertain as the longtime ally of President Claudia Sheinbaum
May 13, 2026
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Fed alert
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Oil prices remain elevated, inflation is climbing and bond markets
May 13, 2026
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ECB to hike rates in June and at least once more on war-led inflation spike: Reuters poll
The European Central Bank will hike its deposit rate next month and at least once more this year to try to stop the energy price shock from the Middle
May 13, 2026
Health|Political|World
UK health minister Streeting preparing to resign, Times says
Britain's health minister Wes Streeting is preparing to resign and could quit as early as Thursday, the Times reported on Wednesday, adding that he is likely to mount a
May 13, 2026
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Israel steps up attacks on Gaza since Iran truce, as military says Hamas rearming
Israel has escalated its attacks in Gaza in the five weeks since halting its joint bombing with the
May 13, 2026
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China criticizes US chip equipment bill in run-up to Beijing talks
China is pushing back against proposed U.S. legislation that would curb its chipmakers in the global AI race, making early moves that underscore Beijing's concerns
May 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
What are the main policy plans of Hungary's new government?
Hungary's new government, under Prime Minister Peter Magyar, was sworn in earlier this week, replacing Prime Minister Viktor Orban's administration after 16 years.
May 13, 2026
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Ex-BOJ chief Kuroda sees yen intervention impact as short-lived
Japan's recent foreign exchange intervention may have kept the yen from sliding below the 160-per-dollar mark but it is unlikely to have a lasting effect in
May 13, 2026
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Walmart cuts 1,000 roles to simplify operations, source says
Walmart has eliminated 1,000 roles as the world's largest retailer simplifies its operating structure, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
ECB urges banks to quickly prepare for AI-assisted cyberattacks
European Central Bank board member Frank Elderson on Wednesday urged banks in the euro area to quickly prepare for potential cyberattacks launched with the help of
May 13, 2026
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Japanese automaker Nissan reduces losses and expects to return to profit
Japanese automaker Nissan says it reduced losses for the fiscal year through March
May 13, 2026
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Japanese investors sell foreign stocks in April as energy costs rise
Japanese investors turned net sellers of foreign stocks for the first time in four months in April, as concerns over higher energy costs from the Iran war and the risk of broader
May 13, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Taiwan ruling party nominates lawmaker sanctioned by China for Taipei mayor
Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) nominated lawmaker Puma Shen on Wednesday as its candidate for Taipei mayor, a man who has been sanctioned by China for
May 13, 2026
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Iran war pushes German wholesale price inflation to three-year high
German wholesale prices climbed to a three-year high of 6.3% in April as the Iran war pushed up the prices of energy and raw materials,
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
BYD in talks with Stellantis, others for Europe plants, Bloomberg News reports
BYD is negotiating with Stellantis and other European car makers to take over underused factories in the region, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing the Chinese company's
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
SoftBank profit more than triples to $12 billion on OpenAI stake gains
Technology investor SoftBank Group reported on Wednesday that its net profit more than tripled to 1.83 trillion yen ($11.60 billion) in the January-March
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US Treasury's Bessent, China's He wrap up S. Korea talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit
U.S.
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Volkswagen controlling families demand overhaul after dent to profit
Volkswagen's controlling family shareholders piled pressure on the automaker to overhaul its business model on Wednesday after the German company's ongoing
May 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|World
India's Modi cuts size of his motorcade to save fuel, source says
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "significantly" cut the size of his motorcade to save fuel, a government source said on Wednesday, days after he urged citizens to
May 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Rights groups urge Poland to halt support for US deportation flights to Ukraine
Amnesty International and Human Rights First on Wednesday urged Poland to stop cooperating with U.S. deportation flights transferring Ukrainian nationals via its
May 13, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to Taiwan
China reiterated its strong opposition to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan on Wednesday, calling on Washington to honour its commitments ahead of U.S.
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
UBS delays Fed rate cuts on inflation concerns, as jobs stay resilient
UBS Global Wealth Management joined a wave of brokerages in pushing back their U.S. monetary policy easing forecasts, citing persistent inflation and resilience in the labor market
May 13, 2026
Africa|Food|Travel|World
The country where you don’t wear a rolex — you eat it
The country where you don’t wear a rolex — you eat it
May 13, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Former Philippine ‘drug war’ police chief runs away from government agents to avoid international arrest warrant
Former Philippine ‘drug war’ police chief runs away from government agents to avoid international arrest warrant
May 13, 2026
Business|Political|Travel|World
Pomp and pageantry: for Chinese officials preparing for a Trump visit, every second counts
Pomp and pageantry: for Chinese officials preparing for a Trump visit, every second counts
May 13, 2026
Australia|Business|World
Australia’s Trump Tower plans scrapped as developer says brand has become ‘toxic’
Australia’s Trump Tower plans scrapped as developer says brand has become ‘toxic’
May 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|Travel|World
Helsinki's costly cycling push draws crowds - and criticism
Finland's capital Helsinki has spent billions of euros on public transport and bicycle lanes — and plans more — despite mixed reactions from residents.
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Locked in a stalemate with Iran, Trump heads to China
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter With the conflict in the Middle East still mired in a stalemate, Donald Trump is on his way to Beijing to see if
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Delhi
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is set to cast a shadow over a two-day meeting of the foreign ministers of the BRICS grouping that kicks
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
French unemployment rate rises to 8.1%, highest since 2021
France's unemployment rate rose to 8.1% in the first quarter of 2026, its highest since 2021, the INSEE statistics agency reported on Wednesday, though it was still lower
May 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
French inflation confirmed at 2.5% in April, highest since July 2024
EU-harmonised consumer prices in France rose 2.5% year-on-year in April, statistics office INSEE said on Wednesday, confirming a preliminary reading published late last month and
May 13, 2026
Economy|US|World
Russia's Lavrov says 'nothing is happening' with US-Russia relations
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that many positive things were being said about the enormous potential of U.S.-Russia relations, but that in reality
May 13, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
Tech rivalry, distrust sap summit hopes for Trump-Xi AI push
U.S.
May 13, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Ukraine hits Russia's energy targets after US-brokered ceasefire ends
Ukraine resumed drone attacks on Russia's oil refineries and ports on Wednesday, two days after a three-day ceasefire proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump expired.
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Thai growth likely to top 3% over next 1-2 years on new investments, minister says
Thailand's finance minister said on Wednesday that he expects growth to top 3% over the next one to two years, boosted by new investments, with the central bank also
May 13, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UN may put Cyprus peace plan forward this year, Cypriot president says
The United Nations is likely to launch a fresh push to resolve the decades-old split of Cyprus before the term of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expires at the end of
May 13, 2026
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
South Korea weighs phased Hormuz role after US talks, minister says
South Korea is reviewing a phased contribution to efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on
May 13, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Australia's CBA shares slump on tax changes, provisions; lenders fall
Australia's largest lender, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) lost nearly A$30 billion ($21.7 billion) in value as its shares slid on
May 13, 2026
Australia|Economy|World
Albanese takes a gamble on Australia’s housing obsession by cutting investor tax breaks
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s move to wind back tax breaks for property investors has been
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Nvidia CEO joins Trump for China trip, spurring hopes for H200 deal
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will join President Donald Trump during his visit to Beijing, igniting hopes in China that the
May 13, 2026
Sports|US|World
Dorofeyev scores in OT to give Golden Knights 3-2 win over Ducks and 3-2 series lead
Pavel Dorofeyev scored his second goal of the game at 4:10 of overtime to give Vegas a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night, moving the Golden Knights a victory away from advancing to the Western Conference final
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Japan megabanks to gain access to Anthropic's Mythos in about two weeks, source says
Japan's three largest banks are expected to gain access to Mythos, the artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic, in about two weeks, a person
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Mainland Chinese snap up Hong Kong homes in April, most in 2 years
The number of Hong Kong homes bought by mainland Chinese surged 48% in April from the previous month to a two-year high, data from property agent Midland Realty showed,
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
China's fishing fleet raises concerns off Argentina
On a balmy January night, an Argentine coast guard ship’s radio picked up garbled Mandarin broadcast from nearby boats.
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Dollar at one-week high on Middle East uncertainty, hot US inflation
The dollar held near a one-week high on Wednesday on renewed uncertainty in the Middle East and as traders digested a hotter-than-expected
May 13, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World
US tariff whiplash pushed toy factory in China to brink of collapse
Had the United States kept tariffs on Chinese imports at triple digits for just one more day last year, Huntar Company would have collapsed, said David
May 13, 2026
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World
Spain pushes ahead with social media, AI rules despite Big Tech lobbying pressure
Spain will push ahead with new rules to make social networks and AI safer despite intense lobbying from the tech industry, its digital transformation
May 13, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World
Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply
The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a somber black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient in colored ink
May 13, 2026
Health|Science|Travel|World
He was on the trip of a lifetime. Now he’s in a biocontainment unit in Nebraska while hantavirus cases rise
He was on the trip of a lifetime. Now he’s in a biocontainment unit in Nebraska while hantavirus cases rise
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Trump, Xi to weigh rare earth truce extension, but China's curbs still bite
China and the U.S. are considering extending a truce on Chinese rare earth export curbs at a leaders' summit
May 13, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Tennessee Democrats stripped of House committee seats over redistricting protests
The Republican speaker of Tennessee's House of Representatives on Tuesday stripped Democratic lawmakers of all committee assignments as punishment for their role in
May 13, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|World
US ICE official who worked at private prison firm will be agency's new acting head
U.S.
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
As Trump heads to China, past US flubs on US policy toward Taiwan can be a warning
American presidents have navigated a verbal tightrope for nearly 50 years regarding official U.S. policy toward Taiwan and China
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Vietnam state oil company urges US Navy to allow tanker through blockade, document shows
The trading arm of Vietnam's state oil company
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US Treasury's Bessent arrives in South Korea for trade talks with China's He ahead of leaders’ summit
U.S.
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
OECD sees Japan raising interest rates to 2% by end-2027
The Bank of Japan is projected to raise its short-term policy rate to 2% from 0.75% currently by the end of 2027, as robust domestic demand will help the
May 13, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|World
Australia wages growth slows in Q1, led by private sector
Australian wages rose at a moderate pace in the first quarter as annual growth in the private sector slowed to the lowest in almost four years, data showed on Wednesday.
May 13, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
At Temple of Heaven summit, Trump and Xi will seek a good harvest
Chinese emperors once prayed for bumper crops under the blue-tiled, triple-eaved roof of Beijing's Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, in sacred rites
May 12, 2026
Arts|Health|Sports|World
NBA-Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies at 47
Jason Collins, the first openly gay active player in the NBA, has died at the age of 47 after battling cancer, his family said on Tuesday.
May 13, 2026
Business|Election|World
Bahamas prime minister re-elected in early election victory
Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis and his ruling Progressive Liberal Party were re-elected on Tuesday, making him the first leader to be elected to a second
May 13, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Travel|World
Peter Jackson receives honorary Palme D’Or as Cannes flaunts star power despite Hollywood's retreat
The 79th Cannes Film Festival is underway with politics, artificial intelligence and the shifting priorities of Hollywood taking center stage at the global film gathering
May 12, 2026
Health|Interview|Science|World
Doctor who tested positive for hantavirus speaks out from biocontainment unit
Erin Burnett talks to Dr. Stephen Kornfeld, the American passenger who tested positive for hantavirus and is now the only person isolated in the biocontainment unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
May 12, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear program outweighs Americans' economic pain
U.S.
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Technology|World
KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR Solutions raises $479 million in US IPO
Emergency medical services provider GMR Solutions has raised $478.7 million in its U.S. initial public offering, the company said on Tuesday, after selling 31.9 million shares at $
May 13, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|World
Trump Organization drops plan for first Australian skyscraper, blames partner
The Trump Organization said on Wednesday it abandoned a plan to build its first tower in Australia less than three months after signing the deal, citing an Australian
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Samsung Elec regrets collapse of pay talks with union, says to continue dialogue
Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it regretted the collapse of pay deal talks with its South Korean union, flagging concerns that it could heighten anxiety among
May 13, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Mexico denies CNN report on deadly CIA operations against cartels
Mexican authorities and the U.S.
May 13, 2026
Asia|Political|World
South Korea weighs phased Hormuz role after US talks, minister says
South Korea is reviewing a phased contribution to efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
NZ trims new spending, sticks to surplus path as global risks heighten
New Zealand will keep a tight rein on day-to-day spending in this year's budget while increasing capital investment to strengthen
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Incoming BHP CEO to consider bolt-on acquisitions for growth
Incoming BHP CEO Brandon Craig will focus on securing growth options beyond 2035 by ramping up exploration, partnering with peers and making bolt-on acquisitions where
May 13, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Sports|World
NBA-Memphis Grizzlies forward Clarke dies at 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the NBA team said on Tuesday. No cause of death was immediately announced.
May 13, 2026
Economy|Education|Political|World
Mass protests in Argentina decry Milei's funding cuts to prized public universities
Tens of thousands of Argentines were flooding the streets of major cities nationwide to protest funding cuts by libertarian President Javier Milei to the public university system — a near-universal point of pride in this crisis-prone country
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
David Venturella to serve as acting ICE director
David Venturella to serve as acting ICE director
May 13, 2026
Economy|Political|Travel|World
In diplomacy, pomp and protocol matter, especially when Trump goes to China
President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing is drawing attention for the spectacle China might present
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World
Trump's redistricting push fizzles in South Carolina Senate but wins in Missouri's top court
President Donald Trump's efforts to reshape U.S. House districts have seen mixed outcomes
May 12, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Peru presidential candidate Sanchez accused of financial crimes after advancing to runoff
A Peruvian prosecutor accused leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez of financial crimes, local media outlet RPP reported on Tuesday, hours after electoral authorities said
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Global EV demand rises for second month, data shows
Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a second straight month in April as high petrol prices kept steering buyers away from combustion-
May 13, 2026
Crime|Interview|US|World
Democratic lawmakers grill FBI’s Kash Patel over report alleging excessive drinking
Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday pressed FBI Director Kash Patel over a media report that episodes of excessive drinking interfered with his ability
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Brazil's Lula scraps tax on imports under $50 before election
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday signed an executive order to eliminate federal taxes on foreign purchases worth up to $50, reversing course on a
May 13, 2026
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World
New gang violence in Haiti displaces hundreds of people
A new wave of gang violence in Haiti has forced hundreds of people to flee their homes, leaving them scattered along a road near the main airport
May 12, 2026
Crime|US|World
Takeaways from FBI Director Kash Patel’s defensive Hill testimony
Takeaways from FBI Director Kash Patel’s defensive Hill testimony
May 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
85-year-old French widow caught in Trump's immigration crackdown describes her detention
The 85-year-old French widow of a U.S. military veteran shares her experience in U.S. immigration detention
May 12, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Exclusive: CIA escalates secret war on cartels with deadly operations inside Mexico
Exclusive: CIA escalates secret war on cartels with deadly operations inside Mexico
May 13, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Republican senators say they need more detail on $1B White House security request
Republican senators say they need more details on a $1 billion security proposal for the White House, including a proposed $220 million to secure President Donald Trump’s new East Wing ballroom
May 13, 2026
Interview|Sports|World
Alex Fitzpatrick claims breakthrough PGA Tour win with brother Matt
CNN World Sport's Patrick Snell speaks with English golfer Alex Fitzpatrick about the emotional victory he shared with his brother Matt at the Zurich Classic in New Orleans, Louisiana.
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center, New York Times reports
Florida intends to shut down the controversial federal migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz", the New York Times
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Trading Day: Inflation up, chips down
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on Tuesday, dragged down by a sharp decline in semiconductors, while sentiment was also rattled by rebounding oil
May 13, 2026
Crime|Health|World
Colombia sees worst civilian impact from conflict in a decade, says Red Cross
The humanitarian impact on civilians from Colombia's armed conflict reached its worst level in a decade in 2025 due to increased hostilities and armed groups' disregard for
May 13, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
JBS posts 56% drop in Q1 net profit amid challenges in North American operations
Brazil's JBS, the world's largest meatpacker, posted a 56% decline in its first-quarter net profit on Tuesday, missing market
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
ECB's Nagel sees rate hikes increasingly likely: Handelsblatt
European Central Bank interest rate hikes are becoming increasingly likely, unless there is a fundamental change in the inflation outlook, Bundesbank President Joachim
May 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russian attacks in Dnipropetrovsk region kill six after ceasefire expires, officials say
Russian forces launched attacks in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region on Tuesday, killing at least six people, regional officials said, after the expiry of a U.S.-mediated ceasefire.
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|World
S&P revises Mexico's outlook to 'negative' on debt, growth concerns
Credit ratings agency S&P on Tuesday revised Mexico's outlook to "negative" from "stable", citing the risk of very slow fiscal consolidation largely due to weak economic growth that
May 13, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Republicans in South Carolina Senate reject redistricting bid that Trump backed
A bid to redraw South Carolina’s congressional map and
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Union says BP delaying negotiations following Whiting refinery lockout
BP has not resumed contract talks with a U.S. steelworkers’ union since locking out more than 800 workers at its Whiting, Indiana, refinery in March, the union said on Tuesday,
May 13, 2026
Economy|Health|Political|World
The Latest: Trump departs for high-stakes China summit as Iran war looms
President Donald Trump has departed for Beijing to meet with China's President Xi Jinping
May 12, 2026
Arts|Sports|World
Amid spying controversy, Southampton reaches playoff final and is one win from Premier League return
Southampton has brushed off a spying controversy to advance past Middlesbrough after extra time in the Championship playoffs and get to within one win of a return to the Premier League
May 13, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
FBI Director Kash Patel denies drinking allegations in heated Senate exchange
FBI Director Kash Patel has strongly denied allegations of excessive drinking on the job
May 13, 2026
Crime|US|World
Man with assault rifle wildly shoots at drivers near Boston, wounding 2, officials say
A man previously convicted of shooting at police fired randomly at passing cars outside Boston, wounding two people
May 12, 2026
Arts|Technology|World
Exclusive: The FAA is evaluating risks to flights from Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’
Exclusive: The FAA is evaluating risks to flights from Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’
May 13, 2026
Education|Political|World
San Francisco leaders commemorate landmark Yick Wo case that shaped U.S. civil rights movement
San Francisco leaders commemorate landmark Yick Wo case that shaped U.S. civil rights movement
May 13, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump says he does not need China's help to end Iran war, Tehran tightens grip on Hormuz
U.S.
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costs
Governments worldwide are trying to shield consumers from soaring energy costs resulting from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
March 20, 2026
Business|Health|Political|Science|World
Trump says US FDA Commissioner Makary is out
U.S.
May 12, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Kyrgyzstan charges ousted ex-security boss with coup plot, lawyer says
Kyrgyzstan authorities have charged eight people, including powerful ex-security chief Kamchybek Tashiev, with plotting to seize power from President
May 13, 2026
Europe|Health|Science|Travel|World
Britain to bring 10 people to UK for precautionary isolation after hantavirus outbreak
Britain said on Tuesday that 10 people from remote island territories, including cruise ship passengers and medical staff who had contact with confirmed cases in the
May 13, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|World
Eurovision Song Contest gets off to a tense start, overshadowed by Gaza
The Eurovision Song Contest got off to a tense start in Vienna on Tuesday as Israel competed in the first semifinal amid a boycott by five countries over
May 12, 2026
Business|Technology|World
FCC approves $40 billion sale of EchoStar spectrum to SpaceX, AT&T
The U.S.
May 13, 2026
Technology|World
US social media legislation gains momentum as key Republican senator pledges support
U.S. legislation that would require social media companies to take more responsibility for how their apps affect children and teens overcame a key
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
US consumer finance agency to bring staff back to office year after closure
Leadership at the U.S. consumer finance watchdog plans to recall staff to the office more than a year after the Trump administration shuttered its
May 13, 2026
Business|Technology|World
Meta employees launch protest against mouse-tracking tech at US offices
Meta employees distributed flyers at multiple U.S. offices on Tuesday to protest the company's recent installation of mouse-tracking software on their
May 13, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World
30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet
Los Angeles is ready with transportation and food for the World Cup, but the playing surface isn't set yet
May 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on Lisbon 9/11 memorial
Antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on Lisbon 9/11 memorial
May 13, 2026
Arts|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel|World
Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway
Denver airport workers initially missed a security breach by a man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed by a plane with 231 people on board
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Wall Street's record-setting run halts as AI stocks slump and oil prices rise
A sudden halt for technology stocks put the brakes on Wall Street's record-setting run
May 12, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast
Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast
May 13, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
Appeals court spares Trump from paying $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll — for now
President Donald Trump won't have to pay an $83 million defamation award to a longtime advice columnist until the U.S. Supreme Court gets a chance to review the case or reject an appeal
May 13, 2026
Americas|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Sinner matches Djokovic record with 31st straight Masters win. Coco Gauff reaches Italian Open semis
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat qualifier Andrea Pellegrino 6-2, 6-3 to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals and match Novak Djokovic’s record with a 31st consecutive Masters Series victory
May 12, 2026
Political|Technology|World
Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are stalled
Kuwait has accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port in the Gulf Arab nation
May 12, 2026
World
Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet
Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet
May 13, 2026
Crime|MidEast|World
Sexual violence was systematic and integral to Oct. 7 attacks and their aftermath, new report says
A report has found that sexual violence was systematic, widespread and integral to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks that sparked Israel's war with Hamas
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US appeals court pauses ruling against Trump's 10% global tariff
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday temporarily paused a lower court ruling against the Trump administration's 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the
May 12, 2026
World
Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say
Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicized strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the Middle
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World
What is in the US Senate's landmark crypto bill?
The U.S.
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World
Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday
The U.S.
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump says end of war in Ukraine is very close
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the war in Ukraine is very close to ending and he believes there will be a settlement between Russia and Ukraine.
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
French economy resilient but Iran crisis weighs, central bank says in monthly report
French companies have so far absorbed the shock from the conflict in the Middle East, but pervasive uncertainty and higher energy costs are beginning to test the economy's
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals with Iran as Tehran flexes Hormuz control
Both Iraq and Pakistan have cut deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, according to five sources with
May 12, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
In wild late-night posting spree, Trump attacks Obama with imaginary quote and false conspiracy theories
In wild late-night posting spree, Trump attacks Obama with imaginary quote and false conspiracy theories
May 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World
China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says
Senior U.S. and Chinese officials agree that no country can be allowed to exact shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department told
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
PayPal to waive $30 million in fees to settle DOJ probe of minority business program
The U.S.
May 12, 2026
Business|Europe|Technology|World
Meta seeks to avoid EU fine with free WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots
Meta Platforms has offered to give rival AI chatbots free access to its social messaging service WhatsApp for a month while it discusses ways to resolve EU
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of wins
A year ago, U.S.
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as inflation, Iran tensions weigh
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed lower on Tuesday, easing from record highs as hotter-than-expected inflation data and an increasingly
May 12, 2026
Europe|Political|World
US says next Bosnia peace envoy will have more limited role
A top U.S. diplomat said on Tuesday the mandate of Bosnia's next international peace envoy would be more limited, saying that the departure of the German politician currently in the
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump promises US-Cuba talks but gives no details
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Cuba is asking for help and "we are going to talk," without providing any more information about U.S. plans.
May 12, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|World
The Cannes Film Festival has started. Here are 5 things that happened on its first day
The 79th Cannes Film Festival has kicked off
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump downplays differences with China's Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit
President Donald Trump is downplaying differences with President Xi Jinping over the U.S. conflict in Iran as he heads to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with the Chinese leader
May 12, 2026
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World
Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the rising cost of the conflict and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles
May 12, 2026
Business|Europe|Technology|World
Ukrainian drone pilots turn a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO
Ukrainian drone pilots turned a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO
May 12, 2026
Crime|Health|Travel|World
'That's a lot of pills': Florida traffic stop uncovers 31,000 illegal pills
'That's a lot of pills': Florida traffic stop uncovers 31,000 illegal pills
May 13, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said
President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space, called the “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program, is estimated to cost much more than he originally said
May 13, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|World
UK's Starmer defiant as calls for his resignation grow and several ministers quit
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists he has no intention of resigning despite growing calls within his Labour Party for him to step down
May 12, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
World markets feel the strain as US–Iran war grinds on
From a rout in Asian currencies to the closure of a low budget
May 12, 2026
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Trump wants to rebrand ICE as NICE. Not everyone agrees
Trump wants to rebrand ICE as NICE. Not everyone agrees
May 13, 2026
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Who are the 'bond vigilantes' exacting a price from Britain's government?
Britain's long-dated government borrowing costs have surged to their highest since 1998 as concern that a potential change in leadership could weaken
May 12, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
For years, graft accusations against his circle did Zelenskiy little harm. Now they hit closer
After years in which Volodymyr Zelenskiy's wartime reputation withstood corruption allegations that swirled around his associates, the
May 12, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK to send drones, jets and warship to join defensive mission securing Strait of Hormuz
Britain said on Tuesday it would contribute autonomous mine-hunting equipment, Typhoon fighter jets and the warship HMS Dragon to a multinational defensive mission aimed at
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
US EIA concedes Middle East supply disruptions are far worse than prior estimates
The U.S.
May 12, 2026
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Less than two years after landslide, unloved Starmer battles to save his job
Keir Starmer was once hailed as the leader who would bring pragmatism and stability to Britain after years of political chaos.
May 12, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
Leidos receives $2.7 billion hypersonic weapons contract
Leidos Holdings said on Tuesday the U.S.
May 12, 2026
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US annual consumer inflation posts largest gain in three years as prices increase broadly
U.S. consumer inflation increased further in April, with the annual rate posting its largest gain in three years, heightening political risks for
May 12, 2026
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Fed's Goolsbee says latest inflation read was disappointing
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said on Tuesday that the government's report showing accelerating consumer inflation last month was unexpectedly
May 12, 2026
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United Airlines' flight attendants ratify deal for 31% wage hike, boarding pay
United Airlines' flight attendants voted to ratify a new five-year labor contract that bumps up base pay by nearly a third and includes boarding pay, the union representing them
May 12, 2026
Europe|Political|World
The Latest: Starmer fights for political survival as calls for his resignation grow in UK
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival after a disastrous set of results in local elections for his Labour Party last week
May 12, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile and calls it the world's most powerful
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has welcomed the test launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile as a key part of efforts to modernize the country’s nuclear forces
May 12, 2026
MidEast|Sports|World
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during title parade
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waved a Palestinian flag during an open top bus parade as the team celebrated winning the Spanish title
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|World
The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US
U.S. consumer prices climbed a sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher
May 12, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Virginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to let them use new congressional map
Virginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to let them use new congressional map
May 12, 2026
Health|World
Supreme Court briefly extends telehealth and mail access to abortion pill
The Supreme Court on Monday extended a short-term order that will allow women to continue to access the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth visits while the justices deliberate over a high-profile emergency appeal.
May 12, 2026
Business|Entertainment|World
US House lawmakers press Paramount CEO on Warner Brothers acquisition
Two U.S.
May 12, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Kremlin releases video of Putin out and about in Moscow after Western bunker claims
The Kremlin has released a video of Vladimir Putin driving in Moscow and meeting an old school teacher in a hotel lobby, after Western media outlets cited a
May 12, 2026
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Argentina's country risk falls steadily, fueling debate on return to capital markets
Argentina's country risk hit its lowest level since the beginning of February as confidence in the government's ability to pay back
May 12, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
UNICEF says 70 children killed in West Bank and East Jerusalem since 2025
Seventy children have been killed in the occupied Palestinian territories excluding Gaza since early 2025, amounting to around one a week, while over 800 have been injured,
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World
Boeing's new order bookings surge in April
Boeing booked 135 net new orders in April, nearly matching its total in the first three months of the year, the company said on Tuesday.
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
US CEOs seek China business gains from Trump-Xi summit
From Meta to Tesla and BlackRock, the U.S. business delegation for President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this
May 12, 2026
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Starlink rival Eutelsat's Q3 revenue meets forecasts as LEO growth offsets video decline
European satellite operator Eutelsat on Tuesday reported third-quarter revenue broadly in line with market expectations, as growth in its low Earth orbit
May 12, 2026
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Peru's Fujimori and Sanchez lead presidential runoff race as count enters final stretch
Conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez are leading the vote count in the final stretch of Peru's first-round April presidential election, with
May 12, 2026
Business|Environment|Political|World
Greenland's leader says US military presence part of talks with Trump's diplomats
Greenland's prime minister said on Tuesday that increasing the U.S. military presence in the Arctic territory was part of ongoing
May 12, 2026
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US agency says Chinese drones and routers can get software updates through 2028
The U.S.
May 12, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
Pentagon deploys Anthropic's Mythos to patch cyber gaps while planning to ditch firm
The Pentagon is deploying Anthropic's Mythos cybersecurity model to find and patch software vulnerabilities across the U.S. government even as it races to
May 12, 2026
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Stocks fall, oil rallies as Middle East peace hopes fade
Wall Street's main equity indexes dipped on Tuesday and the dollar rose as U.S. inflation climbed and oil gained for a third
May 12, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Food|World
US tariffs weigh on world wine trade in 2025 while consumption slips to new low
U.S. tariffs contributed to a further decline in global wine trade last year while consumption remained at its lowest in over 60 years as economic pressures
May 12, 2026
Interview|Sports|World
Gio Reyna pleased with landmark goal in Germany ahead of US World Cup team selection
Gio Reyna says he’s happy to score a goal which ended a year-long scoreless run as he tries to make his case for a spot on the United States’ roster for the World Cup
May 12, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Nigerian military airstrike kills 100 civilians at a market, rights group claims
Nigeria's military has denied a rights group's claim that an airstrike killed 100 civilians in a market over the weekend
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Suspending federal gas tax wouldn’t save drivers as much as they might hope – here’s what goes into the price of a gallon of gas
Suspending the federal gas tax, which would require Congress to agree, would drop gas prices only about 4% – less in high-cost states like California.
May 12, 2026
Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World
Small study hints that revving up immune cells might help fight HIV
Scientists are supercharging patients' own immune cells to try to fight HIV without today's drugs
May 12, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
US war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, Pentagon says
The United States' war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Tuesday, an increase of $4 billion from an estimate provided late last
May 12, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|US|World
Justice Department announces criminal charges in Baltimore’s deadly Key Bridge collapse
Justice Department announces criminal charges in Baltimore’s deadly Key Bridge collapse
May 12, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Kremlin, Trump say Ukraine war nearly over after Zelenskiy casts doubt
The Kremlin repeated Russian President Vladimir Putin's assertion that the war in Ukraine was almost over on Tuesday and U.S.
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|World
Bahamas prime minister Philip Davis reelected in early poll
Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis and his ruling Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) were reelected on Tuesday, making him the first leader to serve a second
May 12, 2026
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What to expect in 2026: Brokerage forecasts for S&P 500, global GDP
Top brokerages expect the benchmark S&P 500 index to extend its rally in 2026, even as Middle East tensions disrupt global energy flows and drive inflation higher.
December 16, 2025
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UK's Starmer defies calls to quit, says he's getting on with governing
Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign on Tuesday, telling ministers he would get on with governing despite
May 12, 2026
Business|Sports|Travel|World
Third Everest death takes Nepal's May toll of Himalayan climbers to five
A Nepali Sherpa guide fell into a crevasse and died on Mount Everest for the third death in two weeks on the world’s highest mountain, as climbers are
May 12, 2026
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Kremlin plays down Russian economic forecast downgrades
The Kremlin played down a government economic growth forecast downgrade on Tuesday and gave no indication that it plans to punish
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Dollar rises after hot inflation data, Iran ceasefire eyed
The U.S. dollar climbed for a second straight session on Tuesday, after U.S. economic data showed inflation continued to increase, while uncertainty
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Morgan Stanley joins as primary dealer in Israeli bond market
Morgan Stanley has become the 13th bank to join the primary dealer programme for Israeli government bonds, the Finance Ministry said on Tuesday, calling it a sign of
May 12, 2026
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World
EU takes aim at TikTok, Meta's 'addictive designs' for teens
The head of the European Commission called on Tuesday for more protections for children against the "addictive designs" of social media
May 12, 2026
Economy|World
UAE sees rapidly growing trade with Syria, as ties warm
Trade between the United Arab Emirates and Syria more than doubled in 2025 and has further to grow, a UAE minister said on Tuesday, addressing a Damascus
May 12, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Putin says Russia will deploy new Sarmat nuclear missile this year
Russia will deploy its new Sarmat strategic nuclear missile at the end of this year, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, describing it as "the most powerful in the
May 12, 2026
Crime|US|World
Police release body cam footage of deadly encounter between officers, Desaver Hollis
Police release body cam footage of deadly encounter between officers, Desaver Hollis
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World
What is the Schengen Shuffle and who’s doing it?
What is the Schengen Shuffle and who’s doing it?
May 12, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World
Ukraine officials say Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff is a suspect in a money-laundering probe
Two national agencies fighting corruption in Ukraine have named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff as an official suspect in a major graft investigation
May 12, 2026
Crime|Europe|Technology|World
Greece says attack sea drone found on island is Ukrainian, calls incident 'extremely serious'
Greece’s defense minister has confirmed that a military sea drone discovered on a Greek island last week is Ukrainian built
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|World
India inflation remains modest in April at 3.48% but energy risks grow
India's retail inflation rose marginally to 3.48% in April, driven by dearer food prices, government data showed on Tuesday,
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Stellantis CEO says partnerships will be part of future strategy
Stellantis Chief Executive Antonio Filosa said on Tuesday partnerships would be a key part of the automaker's future strategy, as it prepares to present a new multi-year
May 12, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
Taiwan president thanks US for help in strengthening defences
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Tuesday expressed his thanks to the U.S. for its help in strengthening the island's defences and said Taipei would not give in to
May 12, 2026
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Private credit funds slash loan values as borrower stress rises
Private credit funds have marked down more than a tenth of their loans by at least 50%, new data from
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Brazil's April inflation matches forecasts despite growing external risks
Brazil's inflation was in line with market expectations in April, official data showed on Tuesday, with the 12-month rate remaining within the central bank's target range
May 12, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
What happens next as South Africa's Ramaphosa faces impeachment process?
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces impeachment proceedings over a scandal dubbed "Farmgate" in which thieves
May 12, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Invasive plant threatens livelihoods in Colombia’s largest coastal wetland
Colombia's Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta wetland is facing an environmental crisis due to an invasive plant native to Asia
May 12, 2026
Africa|Economy|World
Uganda's President Museveni sworn in for seventh term
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in on Tuesday for a seventh term, extending his rule in the east African country into a fifth decade.
May 12, 2026
Africa|Political|World
Uganda's president Museveni sworn in for seventh consecutive term as son emerges as de facto ruler
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been in power for 40 years
May 12, 2026
Health|Science|World
Hantavirus is not Covid-19, but ‘calm-mongering’ risks triggering post-Covid anxiety
Hantavirus is not Covid-19, but ‘calm-mongering’ risks triggering post-Covid anxiety
May 12, 2026
Health|Science|Travel|World
Visualizing the hantavirus cruise outbreak in maps and charts
Visualizing the hantavirus cruise outbreak in maps and charts
May 12, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Technology|World
Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platform
Instructure, the company behind the online learning system Canvas, has reached a deal with hackers to delete data stolen in a cyberattack
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Iran now defines Strait of Hormuz as far larger zone, IRGC officer says
Iran has expanded its definition of the Strait of Hormuz into a "vast operational area" far wider than before the Iran war, according to a senior officer in the Islamic
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Investors say they want Trump and Xi to stay out of AI's way
Investors expect U.S.
May 12, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
FBI questions CIA officers over Russia assessment in Brennan probe, sources say
The FBI has begun interviewing current and former CIA employees as part of the Department of Justice’s investigation
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
What are China's current tariffs on US energy and agriculture goods
U.S.
May 12, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
Australia's tax reforms expected to knock some heat out of housing market
Australia's government expects its ambitious reforms to the way it taxes property investments to take some of the immediate heat out of one of the world's least affordable
May 12, 2026
Business|Europe|Technology|World
TikTok challenges EU 'gatekeeper' status at Europe's top court
Bytedance's social media platform TikTok on Tuesday made a last- ditch attempt at Europe's top court to scrap its designation as a "gatekeeper" under EU
May 12, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|World
Ecuador's Espinosa joins battle to lead United Nations
Antigua and Barbuda has nominated Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa as candidate to be the next United Nations Secretary-General, a U.N. official told Reuters on Tuesday.
May 12, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
Samsung Elec union threatens to walk out of pay talks if no mediation proposal
Samsung Electronics' labour union in South Korea said on Tuesday it would walk out of ongoing pay negotiations if no mediation proposal was offered within two hours.
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Ceasefire on life support
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets With the month-old Iran war ceasefire now on “life support”,
May 12, 2026
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India's Hindu RSS lobbies groups abroad to counter minority rights criticism
By Krishna N.
May 12, 2026
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World
France's Macron unveils a $27 billion investment in Africa at a partnership summit in Kenya
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced new investments in Africa at a summit held in Kenya
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Why you could pay $5 for gas even if oil doesn’t skyrocket
Why you could pay $5 for gas even if oil doesn’t skyrocket
May 12, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Philippine senator vows to fight International Criminal Court order to arrest him over killings
A Philippine senator says he will fight any attempt to send him to the International Criminal Court to be prosecuted for an alleged crime against humanity and adds he never condoned extrajudicial killings when he led the country’s police force
May 12, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|World
It’s been 100 days since Nancy Guthrie disappeared. Her case upended Hollywood’s portrayal of solving crime
It’s been 100 days since Nancy Guthrie disappeared. Her case upended Hollywood’s portrayal of solving crime
May 12, 2026
Economy|Environment|World
The shadowy network of Chinese oil refineries funding Iran
The shadowy network of Chinese oil refineries funding Iran
May 12, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel
First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel
May 12, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes in Pakistan bazaar, killing 9 and wounding more than 2 dozen others
Police in Pakistan say nine people were killed and more than two dozen others wounded when a bomb rigged to a rickshaw exploded in a bazaar
May 12, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|US|World
Teenager dying of cancer reunited with recently deported parents
Kevin González, an 18-year-old American diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, has reunited with his parents in Mexico after they were detained and deported while trying to return to the U.S. to see him.
May 10, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
At least 100 killed in Nigerian airstrike on Zamfara market, Amnesty says
At least 100 civilians were killed in a Nigerian military airstrike on a crowded market in northwest Zamfara state, Amnesty International said on
May 12, 2026
Election|Europe|Political|World
What happens if the UK's Starmer quits, or is challenged?
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's position is under serious threat after senior minister Wes Streeting quit and dozens of Labour lawmakers called for him to set out a
February 10, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Philippines drug war enforcer urges president to not hand him over to ICC
The top enforcer of former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte's deadly war on drugs urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday to not hand him over to the
May 12, 2026
Business|Political|World
China ramps up rhetoric to attack Paraguay president's Taiwan visit
China on Tuesday ramped up its rhetoric against Paraguay President Santiago Pena's trip last week to Taiwan, saying he and his colleagues were "pawns to separatist forces"
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|World
STOXX 600 falls as fragile Middle East ceasefire dents risk sentiment
Europe's STOXX 600 closed 1% lower in broad-based declines on Tuesday as dimming hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal sent oil prices higher and weighed
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
South Africa's unemployment rate rises in first quarter
South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026 from 31.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, data from the statistics agency
May 12, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
Ten killed in blast in northwest Pakistan market, police say
A massive explosion at a crowded market in northwestern Pakistan killed 10 people and wounded dozens more on Tuesday, police and rescue
May 12, 2026
Crime|Political|World
How Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment could proceed
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has again been impeached by the lower house, a little over a year after an earlier impeachment
May 12, 2026
Business|Europe|Technology|World
Meta loses court fight over compensation to Italian publishers
Meta Platforms on Tuesday lost its fight against an Italian regulatory order that it should compensate publishers for using snippets of their news
May 12, 2026
Technology|World
Evolving drone war in southern Lebanon clouds Iran peace prospects
While Washington and Tehran argue over a deal to end the attacks on
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Food|World
Color crunch: Japan’s Calbee chip bags go monochrome as Iran war bites
Color crunch: Japan’s Calbee chip bags go monochrome as Iran war bites
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Tech boom vs oil crisis: Asia’s new economic reality is a warning for the world
Tech boom vs oil crisis: Asia’s new economic reality is a warning for the world
May 12, 2026
Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Norway faces dilemma on openness in wealth fund ethical divestments, finance minister says
When Norway's $2.2 trillion wealth fund — the world's largest — sells a company's shares over ethical concerns, should it explain why?
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US, Japan agree excess FX volatility undesirable, Bessent says
The United States and Japan believe that excess volatility in the currency market is undesirable, U.S.
May 12, 2026
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Investors ramp up bets on Bank of England rate hikes
Investors increased their bets on the Bank of England raising rates in the coming months as global markets responded to the latest increase in tensions in the Strait of
May 12, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Los Angeles-area mayor to plead guilty to acting as Chinese propaganda agent
The mayor of Arcadia, California, a heavily Chinese-American suburb of Los Angeles, has agreed to plead guilty to
May 12, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World
Australian miner Fortescue to pay $108 million for damage to Indigenous group's land
An Australian court on Tuesday ordered miner Fortescue to pay A$150 million ($108 million) in compensation to an Indigenous group for a cultural loss caused by iron ore
May 12, 2026
Sports|US|World
Champion Thunder hold off tenacious Lakers 115-110 in Game 4 for another playoff series sweep
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Chet Holmgren made a tiebreaking dunk with 32.8 seconds to play, and the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers out of the second round of the NBA playoffs with a 115-110 victory in Game 4
May 12, 2026
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Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: the plan B
Greg Abbott is planning his summer holiday with half an eye on the Iran war.
May 12, 2026
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Thales and ArianeGroup say first firing of new French long-range rocket launcher successful
Defence and cybersecurity company Thales and ArianeGroup said they had successfully carried out the first firing of a new long-range French rocket launcher, the FLP-t 150, this
May 12, 2026
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A Trump-Xi deal could revive US energy exports to China
U.S.
May 12, 2026
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US consumer inflation expected to have increased further in April amid Iran war
U.S. consumer prices likely rose at a solid pace for a second straight month in April, which would result in the largest annual increase in inflation
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Even in North Korea, someone's in your parking spot
From famine to nuclear war, North Koreans have had plenty to worry about over the years.
May 12, 2026
Health|Science|Travel|World
Planes with hantavirus cruise passengers land in the Netherlands; hospital quarantines 12
Two planes with 28 passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit by a hantavirus outbreak, landed in the Netherlands on Tuesday and a Dutch hospital treating
May 12, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Travel|World
Malaysia searches for 14 missing after migrant boat capsizes
Malaysia's maritime agency has launched a search and rescue operation for 14 people missing after a boat believed to be carrying undocumented Indonesian migrants sank
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Xi-Trump summit may yield farm deal, but China has limited soybean appetite
China and the United States may reach a farm deal at their summit this week that expands Beijing's purchases of
May 12, 2026
Crime|Election|US|World
Democrats call on Republican lawmaker to resign for agreeing with 'cotton-picking' remark
Republican U.S.
May 12, 2026
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Trump to discuss Taiwan arms sales, jailed HK tycoon Jimmy Lai with Xi
U.S.
May 11, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
New Israeli law sets military tribunal for Hamas October 7 militants
Israel's parliament passed a law late on Monday establishing a military tribunal to try hundreds of Palestinian militants who took part in the October 7,
May 12, 2026
Economy|Political|World
US top diplomat discusses Iran, Strait of Hormuz with UK and Australia
U.S.
May 12, 2026
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Peace talks stutter
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Markets are stuck in a loop of hope and despair as talks to end the war in the Middle East remain deadlocked, with the latest
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Malaysia economic growth likely slowed to 5.3% in January-March
By Renusri K BENGALURU, May 12 - Malaysia's economic growth likely eased in the first quarter, after expanding the most in more than three years in the previous quarter, according to a Reuters poll of
May 12, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists say
Climate change has driven record-breaking outbreaks of fire in Africa, Asia and elsewhere this year, with conditions expected to get worse as the
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Apple, Boeing, Citi, Tesla, Meta executives to join Trump's China trip
More than one dozen CEOs and top executives will join the U.S. delegation as President Donald Trump travels to China this week, according to a White House official.
May 11, 2026
Sports|US|World
Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series
Ross Colton and Parker Kelly each scored their first goals of the postseason in the third period for Colorado as the Avalanche snapped back from a midseries lull and beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in the second round of the NHL playoffs
May 12, 2026
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California county sues Meta over scam ads
California's Santa Clara County has sued Meta Platforms, alleging it has profited from Facebook and Instagram ads promoting scams in violation of California's false
May 11, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Australia dumps tax breaks for landlords to help young own a home
Australia's centre-left Labor government has rolled out the biggest changes to investment taxes this century to help young people break into the
May 12, 2026
Health|Political|US|World
Trump is getting another medical checkup at the end of May, the White House says
President Donald Trump is scheduled to see doctors for a medical and dental checkup later this month
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Fed chair nominee Warsh clears hurdle on path to Senate confirmation
Kevin Warsh, U.S.
May 12, 2026
Education|World
Mexico keeps school calendar unchanged after backlash over World Cup plan
Mexico's education authorities agreed on Monday to keep the 2025-2026 school calendar unchanged, reversing a proposed early end to the academic year that had drawn
May 12, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Asia-Pacific's heirs turn to wealth professionals for succession advice, UBS says
Asia-Pacific's ultra-rich, set to take part in a global transfer of $83 trillion in assets over the coming decades, are leaning more on wealth managers and family
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
World Bank sees Pacific growth slowing to 2.8% in 2026
Economic growth across 11 Pacific Island countries is expected to weaken in 2026 as higher energy and shipping costs, slowing tourism momentum and
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Japan, US affirm close cooperation on currency moves
Japan and the U.S. reaffirmed their close cooperation on currency moves, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama told reporters after a meeting with her
May 12, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Australia business confidence shaken as costs climb, survey shows
Australian business confidence remained mired in gloom in April, a survey showed on Tuesday, as spiking energy costs from the Middle East war squeezed profit margins and
May 12, 2026
Health|Political|US|World
Trump to have annual physical on May 26, White House says
U.S.
May 12, 2026
Americas|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Brazilian flotilla activist returns home, alleges torture during Israel detention
Brazilian activist Thiago Avila returned to Sao Paulo on Monday following his detention and deportation from Israel, where he alleged he was tortured and
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
BOJ debated near‑term rate hike at April meeting, opening door to June move
Some Bank of Japan policymakers argued in April for raising rates soon, with one flagging the chance of a June move, highlighting a growing hawkish shift on
May 12, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Trump pushed DOJ to subpoena reporters over alleged Iran war leaks, sources say
Trump pushed DOJ to subpoena reporters over alleged Iran war leaks, sources say
May 12, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts
Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts
November 04, 2025
Crime|Europe|World
Man suspected of plotting violent attack had sought to target Louvre, officials say
A 27-year-old man suspected of plotting a violent attack and of planning to join Islamic State in Syria or Mozambique had sought to target a Parisian museum and the Jewish
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
UK consumers cut spending for first time since late 2024, Barclays card data shows
British consumers, shaken by the widening economic fallout from the Iran war, cut their spending last month for the first time since November 2024 as they focused on essentials
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
LOT Polish Airlines says Boeing hid 737 MAX safety concerns to sell jets
Boeing hid safety problems with its 737 MAX jet when LOT Polish Airlines picked the popular single-aisle jet in 2016 to anchor its plans to recover from
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Japan March household spending falls 2.9% year/year
Japanese household spending fell more than expected in March from a year earlier, government data showed on Tuesday, extending declines to a fourth straight month.
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Trump and Xi dialed down the trade war, but challenges lurk at their China summit
President Donald Trump claims America is profiting from trade with China despite tensions over rare earth minerals, tariffs and emerging technologies like AI
May 12, 2026
Arts|Political|World
Lawsuit seeks to halt Trump’s makeover of Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool
A nonprofit on Monday filed a lawsuit
May 12, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Technology|World
The MD-11 cargo planes like the one in last fall's deadly UPS crash in Louisville return to the air
The model of cargo plane that crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, last fall after an engine fell off a UPS plane as it was taking off resumed flying over the weekend
May 12, 2026
Americas|Crime|World
Heat stroke is suspected among 6 found dead in a shipping container at a rail yard near Texas border
Heat stroke is suspected among 6 found dead in a shipping container at a rail yard near Texas border
May 11, 2026
Political|US|World
Supreme Court halts order for Alabama to use US House map with 2 largely Black districts
The U.S. Supreme Court has set the stage for Alabama to get rid of one of two largely Black congressional districts before this year’s midterm elections
May 12, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Health|Sports|World
PWHL postpones Minnesota-Montreal Game 5 out of player safety illness concerns
The fifth and deciding game of the PWHL's semifinal playoff series between Minnesota and Montreal scheduled for Monday night has been postponed
May 12, 2026
Election|US|World
US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama Republicans to pursue new voting map
The U.S.
May 12, 2026