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Google, Meta, TikTok hit by EU consumer complaints about handling of financial scams

Alphabet's Google, Meta Platforms and TikTok were hit with complaints from European Union consumer groups on Thursday for allegedly failing to protect

Google, Meta, TikTok hit by EU consumer complaints about handling of financial scams
Arts|Science|World

Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza built with sophisticated quake resistance

If ever there were a structure built to stand the test of time, it surely would be the Great Pyramid of Giza, a transcendent monument to human imagination and

Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza built with sophisticated quake resistance
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil prices close 2% lower on uncertain prospects for US-Iran deal

Oil prices were volatile on Thursday, ultimately settling about 2% lower as uncertainty over prospects for resolving the U.S.-Israeli

Oil prices close 2% lower on uncertain prospects for US-Iran deal
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Equity Residential, AvalonBay to merge in mega US real estate deal

Equity Residential and AvalonBay Communities have agreed to an all-stock merger to form a housing rental company with an enterprise value of $69 billion, the firms

Equity Residential, AvalonBay to merge in mega US real estate deal
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US moves closer to prohibitive tariffs on Russian palladium

The United States has moved closer to slapping prohibitive tariffs on imports of Russian palladium after the Department of Commerce made a final determination on a

US moves closer to prohibitive tariffs on Russian palladium
Environment|Science|Travel|World

A third of National Park island home to rare wildlife has burned in spate of Southern California wildfires

A third of National Park island home to rare wildlife has burned in spate of Southern California wildfires

A third of National Park island home to rare wildlife has burned in spate of Southern California wildfires
Crime|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Bodies of Italian divers located in sea cave

The bodies of four missing Italian scuba divers who died last week have been found in the deepest part of the Maldives sea cave they were exploring. CNN's Barbie Latza Nadeau has the latest on the recovery efforts.

Bodies of Italian divers located in sea cave
Crime|Political|US|World

Divided Supreme Court decision bars Alabama from executing an inmate who may be intellectually disabled

Divided Supreme Court decision bars Alabama from executing an inmate who may be intellectually disabled

Divided Supreme Court decision bars Alabama from executing an inmate who may be intellectually disabled
Environment|Science|World

Thank El Niño for NOAA’s latest forecast for Atlantic hurricane season

Thank El Niño for NOAA’s latest forecast for Atlantic hurricane season

Thank El Niño for NOAA’s latest forecast for Atlantic hurricane season
Europe|Political|World

Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally Belarus

Trucks carrying intercontinental ballistic missiles rumbled over forest roads, submarines set sail from Arctic and Pacific ports, and crews scrambled into warplanes as Russia and neighboring Belarus held the final stage of their joint nuclear drills

Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally Belarus
Health|Political|Science|World

American doctor with Ebola now in isolation ward in Germany; death toll rises to 139

Countries around the world are scrambling to stop a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak that has killed at least 139 people. One American doctor is isolated and two other American doctors are being monitored. Fred Pleitgen reports on OutFront.

American doctor with Ebola now in isolation ward in Germany; death toll rises to 139
Economy|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Berlin OKs bid to rehost Olympics on or after 100th anniversary of 1936 Games under the Nazis

Berlin’s state parliament has given the go-ahead for the city’s bid to rehost the Olympic Games on or after the 100th anniversary of the 1936 Games staged by the Nazis

Berlin OKs bid to rehost Olympics on or after 100th anniversary of 1936 Games under the Nazis
Economy|Europe|World

France faces rising fiscal risks, IMF warns

France faces mounting public finance risks as budget-tightening lags and debt remains high, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, warning that insufficient

France faces rising fiscal risks, IMF warns
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Fishing boats worldwide stuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war

Captain Chris Welch of Kennebunk, Maine, is catching

Fishing boats worldwide stuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war
Health|Political|World

Lebanese bury victims of deadliest Israeli strike since ceasefire

Mourners gathered in a southern Lebanese town on Thursday to bury victims from an Israeli airstrike earlier this week that killed 14 people, the

Lebanese bury victims of deadliest Israeli strike since ceasefire
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Outrage grows after Israeli minister mocks Gaza flotilla activists

Western governments voiced outrage on Thursday after Israel’s far-right security minister posted a video of himself taunting Gaza-bound flotilla activists

Outrage grows after Israeli minister mocks Gaza flotilla activists
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Britain looks to boost tourist spots with temporary summer tax cut

British finance minister Rachel Reeves on Thursday announced a temporary cut in value-added tax for tourist venues over the summer to reduce

Britain looks to boost tourist spots with temporary summer tax cut
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Wall St opens lower as oil jumps on renewed Mideast concerns

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday as oil prices surged following a Reuters report that Iran's Supreme ‌Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei ordered the country's near

Wall St opens lower as oil jumps on renewed Mideast concerns
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US single-family housing starts tumble in April

U.S. single-family homebuilding dropped sharply in April and permits for future construction fell, suggesting the housing market could remain subdued for a while as the

US single-family housing starts tumble in April
Crime|Europe|World

Protesters condemn Ireland's 'George Floyd moment' after death of Congolese-born man

Hundreds of people protested outside Ireland's parliament on Thursday to express outrage at the death of a Congolese-born man after he was restrained

Protesters condemn Ireland's 'George Floyd moment' after death of Congolese-born man
Business|Economy|World

US labor market shows resilience in face of war; housing still subdued

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to labor market resilience and giving the Federal Reserve room

US labor market shows resilience in face of war; housing still subdued
Business|Economy|World

US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair warns of China role in Argentina contract bid

U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Brian Mast has warned U.S.

US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair warns of China role in Argentina contract bid
Health|Science|World

Congo Ebola outbreak cases are 'top of the iceberg', coalition says

A global vaccine coalition official said on Thursday that cases so far identified in the Congo Ebola outbreak represent just the top of the iceberg and it may

Congo Ebola outbreak cases are 'top of the iceberg', coalition says
Business|Political|Travel|World

Supreme Court revives damages suit against cruise ship companies that docked in Cuba

Supreme Court revives damages suit against cruise ship companies that docked in Cuba

Supreme Court revives damages suit against cruise ship companies that docked in Cuba
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

United Nations' top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty

The United Nations’ top court has issued a landmark advisory opinion that says the right to strike is protected by a cornerstone labor treaty

United Nations' top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Critical Metals inks 15-year Greenland rare earth deal with REalloys

Critical Metals said on Thursday it has signed a 15-year binding offtake agreement with REalloys for rare earth concentrate from its Tanbreez project in Greenland.

Critical Metals inks 15-year Greenland rare earth deal with REalloys
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Spain's Supreme Court strikes down national registry for tourist rentals

Spain's Supreme Court has struck down a national registry for short-term tourist rentals seeking to advertise on platforms such as Airbnb that was introduced by the

Spain's Supreme Court strikes down national registry for tourist rentals
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US manufacturing activity rises to four-year high in May, S&P Global survey shows

U.S. manufacturing activity strengthened in May, scaling the highest level in four years, as businesses boosted inventories to guard against potential

US manufacturing activity rises to four-year high in May, S&P Global survey shows
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia flexes nuclear muscles as tensions rise with NATO

Russia launched nuclear-capable missiles and issued nuclear munitions to some units on Thursday as part of major nuclear

Russia flexes nuclear muscles as tensions rise with NATO
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil market could hit 'red zone' in July-August, IEA chief says

The start of peak summer fuel demand combined with the lack of new oil exports from the Middle

Oil market could hit 'red zone' in July-August, IEA chief says
Arts|Europe|Travel|World

Section of Eiffel Tower staircase fetches over €450,000 at auction

A spiral segment of the Eiffel Tower's original staircase sold for more than €450,000 at auction in Paris on Thursday.

Section of Eiffel Tower staircase fetches over €450,000 at auction
Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -19.0 in May

Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 1.6 points in May from the April number, figures released on Thursday showed.

Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -19.0 in May
Crime|Education|Environment|World

From the Archives: Remembering EF-5 tornado that ripped through Moore, killing 25 people in 2013

From the Archives: Remembering EF-5 tornado that ripped through Moore, killing 25 people in 2013

From the Archives: Remembering EF-5 tornado that ripped through Moore, killing 25 people in 2013
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|US|World

US awards IBM and other firms $2 billion to give America the edge in quantum computing

US awards IBM and other firms $2 billion to give America the edge in quantum computing

US awards IBM and other firms $2 billion to give America the edge in quantum computing
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|World

Sinner opens French Open against wild card as he chases a career Grand Slam

Jannik Sinner is set to begin his quest for a career Grand Slam at the French Open this weekend

Sinner opens French Open against wild card as he chases a career Grand Slam
Travel|World

New record set as 274 climbers scale Everest’s south side in single day

New record set as 274 climbers scale Everest’s south side in single day

New record set as 274 climbers scale Everest’s south side in single day
Education|Environment|Health|Technology|World

Video shows lightning strike near Massachusetts family: "Sounded like a bomb was going off"

Video shows lightning strike near Massachusetts family: "Sounded like a bomb was going off"

Video shows lightning strike near Massachusetts family: "Sounded like a bomb was going off"
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

How bushmeat, burial rites and disinformation make the DRC an Ebola hotspot

How bushmeat, burial rites and disinformation make the DRC an Ebola hotspot

How bushmeat, burial rites and disinformation make the DRC an Ebola hotspot
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

India's 'Cockroach' group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries

By Saurabh Sharma and Krishna N.

India's 'Cockroach' group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty

Fewer Americans filed for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite a number of uncertainties that continue to cloud the economy

US jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty
Asia|Business|Political|World

Kremlin dismisses report that China covertly trained Russian soldiers for Ukraine

The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed as false a Reuters report that China's army secretly trained about 200 Russian soldiers in China late last year, some of whom went on to

Kremlin dismisses report that China covertly trained Russian soldiers for Ukraine
Crime|US|World

Over 2,000 gather in San Diego to mourn three men killed in mosque attack

More than 2,000 people gathered in a San Diego park on Thursday to mourn a security guard and two other men murdered as they tried to

Over 2,000 gather in San Diego to mourn three men killed in mosque attack
Education|Health|Political|Science|US|World

Families weigh moves with gender-affirming care access under assault in US

Confronted with Trump Administration threats to gender-affirming care for young transgender people, American families are weighing moves out of their states to gain

Families weigh moves with gender-affirming care access under assault in US
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Sterling steady but weak business activity data weighs

The pound was steady against the dollar on Thursday as broader currency markets focused on developments in the Iran war, while traders digested some worse-

Sterling steady but weak business activity data weighs
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Countries condemn Israeli minister's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

Israel faced mounting international criticism after its national security minister released a video showing detained Gaza flotilla activists kneeling with their

Countries condemn Israeli minister's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists
Education|Opinion|Political|World

The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat

Loyalty outranks expertise, and reality bends to the leader’s word. From Nazi Germany to Imperial Japan, fascist war machines collapse on the same contradictions.

The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Queen pushed for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as trade envoy, documents show

Britain's late Queen Elizabeth pressed almost three decades ago for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be made a government trade envoy,

Queen pushed for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as trade envoy, documents show
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Iran war drags European economy down, pushes prices up

The energy shock from the Iran war is seeping ever deeper into the European economy, presenting policy-makers with a dilemma as it

Iran war drags European economy down, pushes prices up
Business|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side

A record number of 274 climbers scaled Mount Everest on Wednesday, a hiking official said, the highest number ever to reach the world's tallest peak on

Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side
Arts|Business|Crime|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Paris appeals court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over 2009 crash

A Paris appeals court on Thursday found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over

Paris appeals court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over 2009 crash
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Walmart sticks to conservative annual targets as fuel shock dents US spending

By Juveria Tabassum and Nicholas P.

Walmart sticks to conservative annual targets as fuel shock dents US spending
Crime|Europe|World

Georgia jails opposition figure who urged 'peaceful revolution' for 2-1/2 years

A court in Georgia sentenced a senior opposition figure to 2-1/2 years in prison on Thursday on charges of sabotage and inciting a coup at local elections last year, the

Georgia jails opposition figure who urged 'peaceful revolution' for 2-1/2 years
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC 'without delay' 

The Philippines' National Bureau of Investigation said on Thursday it

Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC 'without delay' 
Business|Sports|Technology|World

Sports streaming platform DAZN weighs tie-up with DirecTV Latin America, sources say

Sports streaming platform DAZN, backed by British-American billionaire Len Blavatnik, is exploring a possible tie-up with pay-TV

Sports streaming platform DAZN weighs tie-up with DirecTV Latin America, sources say
Arts|Technology|World

Radio station apologizes after accidentally announcing death of King Charles

Radio station apologizes after accidentally announcing death of King Charles

Radio station apologizes after accidentally announcing death of King Charles
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?

The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?

The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Travel|World

What it's like inside the amfAR Gala, which has raised millions for AIDS research

The amfAR Gala at the Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc is a highlight of the Cannes Film Festival

What it's like inside the amfAR Gala, which has raised millions for AIDS research
Crime|Political|Technology|World

Malaysia orders TikTok to explain 'grossly offensive' fake content targeting king

Malaysia's Communications and Multimedia Commission has ordered TikTok to explain and address its failure to act swiftly against offensive and fake content targeting the royal institution

Malaysia orders TikTok to explain 'grossly offensive' fake content targeting king
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Democrats are hoping for a breakthrough as the House takes another Iran war vote

The House is expected to vote on legislation to compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran

Democrats are hoping for a breakthrough as the House takes another Iran war vote
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Andrew was not vetted for controversial UK trade envoy role that was late Queen’s ‘wish,’ files show

Andrew was not vetted for controversial UK trade envoy role that was late Queen’s ‘wish,’ files show

Andrew was not vetted for controversial UK trade envoy role that was late Queen’s ‘wish,’ files show
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|World

Democratic senators raise alarm over foreign investment in Paramount, Warner Bros merger

A group of six Democratic senators have expressed serious concerns about planned foreign ownership interests, including from Gulf sovereign wealth

Democratic senators raise alarm over foreign investment in Paramount, Warner Bros merger
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Europe faces a Ukrainian drone problem as Kyiv targets Russian oil exports

Ukrainian drones have recently caused concern by entering Baltic airspace, leading to tensions with NATO countries

Europe faces a Ukrainian drone problem as Kyiv targets Russian oil exports
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Vitol moves to open Mexico fuel terminal years after bribery scandal, document shows

Vitol, one of the world's biggest commodities traders, has held talks with service providers and is seeking permits to operate

Vitol moves to open Mexico fuel terminal years after bribery scandal, document shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK factory orders contract at fastest pace since 2020, CBI says

British factory orders contracted this month at the fastest rate since September 2020 and expectations for selling prices surged, according to a survey on Thursday that illustrated

UK factory orders contract at fastest pace since 2020, CBI says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Germany faces Q2 stagnation, rising prices due to Iran war, Bundesbank says

Inflation in Germany is trending upwards and economic growth will likely be flat during the second quarter, hit by rising fuel expenses and uncertainty due to the Iran

Germany faces Q2 stagnation, rising prices due to Iran war, Bundesbank says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

China's Manus founders seek $1 billion to undo Meta takeover, Bloomberg News reports

Manus co-founders are weighing ways to comply with China's order to unwind Meta’s $2 billion-plus acquisition of the AI startup, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.

China's Manus founders seek $1 billion to undo Meta takeover, Bloomberg News reports
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Taiwan may limit currency switching for TSMC dollar dividends to once a year, sources say

Taiwan's central bank plans to require foreign investors receiving U.S. dollar-denominated dividends from companies including TSMC to stick with one currency choice and not

Taiwan may limit currency switching for TSMC dollar dividends to once a year, sources say
Europe|Political|World

Documents show Queen Elizabeth was eager for ex-Prince Andrew to become trade envoy

Documents reveal Queen Elizabeth II was eager for Prince Andrew to become Britain's trade envoy in 2001

Documents show Queen Elizabeth was eager for ex-Prince Andrew to become trade envoy
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

JPMorgan's Aiyengar sees global firms turning to China amid volatility

Global companies are increasingly eager to partner with innovative Chinese firms as mounting economic and geopolitical risks fuel a

JPMorgan's Aiyengar sees global firms turning to China amid volatility
MidEast|Sports|Travel|World

Soccer-Iran players apply for U.S., Canada visas in Turkey ahead of World Cup

Iran's national soccer team attended visa appointments in the Turkish capital Ankara on Thursday ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with the whole squad applying for Canadian

Soccer-Iran players apply for U.S., Canada visas in Turkey ahead of World Cup
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Japanese auto exports to Middle East plunge in April as war disrupts shipping

Japanese vehicle exports to the Middle East were nearly wiped out in April, government data showed on Thursday, as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran disrupted

Japanese auto exports to Middle East plunge in April as war disrupts shipping
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Euro zone growth set to slow in 2026 as Middle East conflict fuels inflation

The euro zone economy will slow in 2026 after war in the Middle East triggered the second energy shock in less than five years with the severity of

Euro zone growth set to slow in 2026 as Middle East conflict fuels inflation
Europe|Health|World

Family of US Ebola patient admitted to Berlin isolation ward

The family of a U.S. citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak of ‌a rare strain of the virus has killed over 130 people, has been

Family of US Ebola patient admitted to Berlin isolation ward
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Asia's currencies are flashing oil shock alarm

Asia's policymakers are taking increasingly urgent and unusual steps to shore up their economies on the front line of the global

Asia's currencies are flashing oil shock alarm
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

CEO Dimon says JPMorgan to hire more AI staff, fewer bankers, Bloomberg News reports

JPMorgan will likely hire more artificial intelligence specialists and fewer traditional bankers, CEO Jamie Dimon told Bloomberg News in an interview published late Wednesday. 

CEO Dimon says JPMorgan to hire more AI staff, fewer bankers, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

UK's QinetiQ reviews US defence business, lifts 2027 forecast; shares jump

QinetiQ was reviewing all options for its struggling U.S. business, it said on Thursday, while lifting its revenue growth and operating margin forecast for the 2027 fiscal year.

UK's QinetiQ reviews US defence business, lifts 2027 forecast; shares jump
Economy|Europe|World

Italy could take economic growth lessons from Spain, stats bureau says

Italy's economy will grow by less than 1% this year for a fourth year running, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Thursday, suggesting ways the

Italy could take economic growth lessons from Spain, stats bureau says
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Russia says it will support Cuba as U.S. tightens the 'noose'

Russia said on Thursday that it would provide active support to Cuba despite attempts by the United States to intimidate and tighten the "sanctions noose" around the

Russia says it will support Cuba as U.S. tightens the 'noose'
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration seeks to supercharge US AI exports with billions in financing, document shows

The Trump administration on Thursday plans to launch a new program to entice foreign firms to buy U.S.

Trump administration seeks to supercharge US AI exports with billions in financing, document shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Wealthy countries' climate finance hit record high in 2024, OECD says

Developed countries provided a record $136.7 billion to help poorer countries cope with climate change in 2024, the OECD said on Thursday.

Wealthy countries' climate finance hit record high in 2024, OECD says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Syzran oil refinery, Kyiv says

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Rosneft-owned Syzran oil refinery in Samara region overnight, Ukrainian military and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday.

Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Syzran oil refinery, Kyiv says
Environment|Health|Science|World

Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work

A heat wave has gripped large parts of India with roads and markets emptying during afternoons

Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work
Asia|Economy|Political|World

The differences — and similarities — in the Trump and Putin visits to China

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's recent summits with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin highlighted different dynamics with each country

The differences — and similarities — in the Trump and Putin visits to China
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate

Ukrainian drones have struck another Russian refinery, igniting a fire and producing massive black smoke

Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung's deal with union hailed as a victory as bonuses less generous than SK Hynix's

The pay deal reached between Samsung Electronics and its union is being hailed as a win for the company which gained key concessions and

Samsung's deal with union hailed as a victory as bonuses less generous than SK Hynix's
Economy|Health|World

India, Africa Union postpone New Delhi summit amid Ebola outbreak

India and the African Union (AU) have decided to postpone the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled to be held next week in New Delhi, due to the "emerging

India, Africa Union postpone New Delhi summit amid Ebola outbreak
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation

The European Union’s executive commission has cut its growth outlook and predicted higher inflation due to sharply higher energy prices from the war in Iran

Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

AI turned Samsung into a $1 trillion company. Its workers want a bigger slice of the pie

AI turned Samsung into a $1 trillion company. Its workers want a bigger slice of the pie

AI turned Samsung into a $1 trillion company. Its workers want a bigger slice of the pie
Business|Political|Technology|World

Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, CNN reports

Iran has already restarted some of its drone production during the six-week ceasefire that began in early April, CNN reported on Thursday, citing two sources familiar with U.S.

Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, CNN reports
Asia|Crime|Political|World

China opposes US murder charges against Cuban former president

China said on Thursday it firmly opposes the United States "abusing judicial means" and pressuring Cuba after Washington charged former Cuban President Raul Castro for

China opposes US murder charges against Cuban former president
Business|Economy|World

UK firms report slide in activity due to Iran war and political turmoil

British companies are suffering their most widespread drop in activity in over a year due to the economic fallout from the Iran war and political

UK firms report slide in activity due to Iran war and political turmoil
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine must be precise with drones, Polish minister says

Ukraine must be very precise when using drones to avoid Russia interfering with their flight path, the Polish defence minister said on Thursday, after a series of airspace

Ukraine must be precise with drones, Polish minister says
Business|Economy|World

Euro zone current account surplus narrows in March on trade surplus drop

The euro zone's combined current account surplus narrowed sharply in March on a big drop in the trade surplus, likely caused by higher energy costs, data from the

Euro zone current account surplus narrows in March on trade surplus drop
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Europe's economy hit hard as energy price shock stifles demand

Economic activity in the euro zone shrank at its sharpest rate in more than two-and-a-half years in May as a war-driven surge in living costs hammered

Europe's economy hit hard as energy price shock stifles demand
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Syria's Sharaa to attend G7 summit in France, sources say

Syria will attend the G7 summit in France next month as a guest nation and be represented by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, three sources familiar with the matter said,

Syria's Sharaa to attend G7 summit in France, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German private sector contracts for second month running, PMI shows

Germany's private sector activity contracted for a second consecutive month in May as the Iran war put the brakes on the country's economic recovery,

German private sector contracts for second month running, PMI shows
Health|Science|World

Ebola likely circulating in Congo for two months, outbreak to grow, WHO says

The Ebola outbreak linked to more than 130 deaths in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo likely started two months ago and is

Ebola likely circulating in Congo for two months, outbreak to grow, WHO says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US, Philippines to reach deal on economic security zone 'sooner rather than later', US official says

The United States is expected to reach a deal on the long-term framework for an economic security zone with the Philippines "sooner rather than later", a senior U.S.

US, Philippines to reach deal on economic security zone 'sooner rather than later', US official says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK government to release papers related to former Prince Andrew's appointment as trade envoy

The U.K. government is set to release confidential papers related to the former Prince Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy

UK government to release papers related to former Prince Andrew's appointment as trade envoy