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China lowers minimum amount for tax refunds for tourists to boost spending

China has lowered the minimum amount tourists spend to get tax refunds as part of measures to boost consumption as its economy comes under pressure during a trade war between Beijing and Washington

China lowers minimum amount for tax refunds for tourists to boost spending
Europe|Health|Sports|World

London Marathon: Tigst Assefa takes thrilling victory and sets new women’s-only world record

London Marathon: Tigst Assefa takes thrilling victory and sets new women’s-only world record

London Marathon: Tigst Assefa takes thrilling victory and sets new women’s-only world record
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia launches nearly 150 drones against Ukraine as Trump doubts Putin's desire for peace

Russia has launched a sweeping drone assault and airstrikes across Ukraine overnight, killing at least four people

Russia launches nearly 150 drones against Ukraine as Trump doubts Putin's desire for peace
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

ICE: ‘First-of-its-kind’ operation with local law enforcement leads to nearly 800 immigrant arrests in Florida

ICE: ‘First-of-its-kind’ operation with local law enforcement leads to nearly 800 immigrant arrests in Florida

ICE: ‘First-of-its-kind’ operation with local law enforcement leads to nearly 800 immigrant arrests in Florida
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China says CK Hutchison's ports deal must not try to avoid antitrust review

China's top market regulator said on Sunday it was paying close attention to CK Hutchison's planned sale of most of its ports operations to a BlackRock-led consortium and parties to

China says CK Hutchison's ports deal must not try to avoid antitrust review
Europe|Travel|World

More than 30,000 people pack Rome church to visit Pope Francis' tomb

Tens of thousands of people streamed past the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, packing the Roman basilica where he had chosen to be buried in a

More than 30,000 people pack Rome church to visit Pope Francis' tomb
Business|Economy|World

Britons' confidence in economy falls to lowest since at least 1978, Ipsos MORI poll shows

Confidence among people in Britain about the economy over the next 12 months has fallen to the lowest on record, polling firm Ipsos MORI said on Sunday, with only a small number

Britons' confidence in economy falls to lowest since at least 1978, Ipsos MORI poll shows
Europe|World

Some 200,000 Catholic youth flock to St. Peter's to mourn Pope Francis

Hundreds of thousands gathered in St.

Some 200,000 Catholic youth flock to St. Peter's to mourn Pope Francis
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump's first 100 days: America First president is overturning world order

He has launched an unprecedented global tariff war and slashed U.S. foreign aid.

Trump's first 100 days: America First president is overturning world order
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Putin orders Russian emergency planes to Iran after blast at port of Bandar Abbas

President Vladimir Putin has ordered several planes to be sent to Iran to help deal with the aftermath of a blast at Iran's port of Bandar Abbas, Russia's emergency ministry said on

Putin orders Russian emergency planes to Iran after blast at port of Bandar Abbas
Business|Crime|Travel|World

What is Lapu-Lapu Day? Filipinos shocked by festival tragedy in Vancouver

Thousands of Filipinos in Vancouver were celebrating Lapu-Lapu Day on Saturday, marking a defining moment in Philippine history, when tragedy struck - a vehicle drove into the crowd

What is Lapu-Lapu Day? Filipinos shocked by festival tragedy in Vancouver
Business|Economy|Finance|World

IMF-World Bank meetings end with little tariff clarity, but economic foreboding

Global finance leaders came to Washington this past week seeking clarity on what it would take to get some relief from President

IMF-World Bank meetings end with little tariff clarity, but economic foreboding
Asia|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

South Korea martial law put Lee Jae-myung back on track for presidency

Lee Jae-myung, the liberal South Korean politician favoured to become the country's next leader, has overcome a knife attack, martial law and criminal charges on his

South Korea martial law put Lee Jae-myung back on track for presidency
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Lee Jae-myung, frontrunner for South Korea president, wins party primary

South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party of Korea on Sunday named Lee Jae-myung, the party's ex-leader, as its candidate for the snap presidential

Lee Jae-myung, frontrunner for South Korea president, wins party primary
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Market turmoil has many afraid to check retirement savings

As President Donald Trump's trade war has injected turmoil in financial markets, many retired and near-retired Americans are anxiously looking on, worried about outliving their savings or having to put off entries on their bucket lists

Market turmoil has many afraid to check retirement savings
Europe|Political|World

Bardella, France's National Rally president, set to run in 2027 if Le Pen cannot

Jordan Bardella plans to be the French far-right National Rally's presidential candidate in 2027 if the party's leader Marine Le Pen remains barred from running, he told Le Parisien

Bardella, France's National Rally president, set to run in 2027 if Le Pen cannot
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Toyota considers investing in potential $42 billion buyout of key supplier

Toyota Motor said it is exploring the possibility of investing in a potential buyout of key parts supplier Toyota Industries - a buyout that

Toyota considers investing in potential $42 billion buyout of key supplier
Business|Economy|Environment|World

A massive explosion at an Iranian port possibly linked to missile fuel kills 25, injures some 800

A massive explosion and fire has rocked a port in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant

A massive explosion at an Iranian port possibly linked to missile fuel kills 25, injures some 800
Science|Technology|Travel|World

US forces deploy anti-ship missiles in Philippines and stage live-fire drills near China hotspots

The mock battle scenarios under the annual Balikatan military exercises between the United States and the Philippines over the weekend have not only simulated real-life war

US forces deploy anti-ship missiles in Philippines and stage live-fire drills near China hotspots
Asia|Business|Environment|Political|World

Massive explosion at Iranian port kills 28 and injures hundreds

Massive explosion at Iranian port kills 28 and injures hundreds

Massive explosion at Iranian port kills 28 and injures hundreds
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

What is the International Court of Justice and why is it weighing in on humanitarian aid in Gaza?

The top United Nations court on Monday will begin hearing from 40 countries on what Israel must do to provide desperately needed humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank

What is the International Court of Justice and why is it weighing in on humanitarian aid in Gaza?
Economy|Political|World

It might be Carney vs. Poilievre to lead Canada, but Trump is unofficially on the ballot

Donald Trump might as well be on the ballot when Canadians vote for a new government

It might be Carney vs. Poilievre to lead Canada, but Trump is unofficially on the ballot
Europe|Political|World

Shocked by US peace proposal, Ukrainians say they will not accept any formal surrender of Crimea

A peace proposal by the Trump administration that includes recognizing Russian authority over Crimea shocked Ukrainian officials

Shocked by US peace proposal, Ukrainians say they will not accept any formal surrender of Crimea
Business|Education|Entertainment|Opinion|World

The Pope Francis I knew: Reflections from CNN’s Vatican correspondent

The Pope Francis I knew: Reflections from CNN’s Vatican correspondent

The Pope Francis I knew: Reflections from CNN’s Vatican correspondent
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Trump's next 100 days to feature trade deals, peace talks, 'torpedoes,' officials say

President Donald Trump and his administration this week will highlight the accomplishments of his first 100 days in office, while looking toward

Trump's next 100 days to feature trade deals, peace talks, 'torpedoes,' officials say
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis' radical legacy or change course?

Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor

Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis' radical legacy or change course?
Business|Economy|Travel|World

China issues tax refund policies for foreign tourists to boost inbound consumption

China said on Sunday it will improve tax refund policies for foreign tourists to boost inbound consumption, part of efforts to boost the economy as domestic demand remains tepid.

China issues tax refund policies for foreign tourists to boost inbound consumption
Business|Health|Political|World

Senior Hamas leaders depart Cairo following ceasefire talks as Trump says ‘We’ve got to be good to Gaza’

Senior Hamas leaders depart Cairo following ceasefire talks as Trump says ‘We’ve got to be good to Gaza’

Senior Hamas leaders depart Cairo following ceasefire talks as Trump says ‘We’ve got to be good to Gaza’
Political|World

White House journalists use annual press dinner to celebrate First Amendment

There was no president

White House journalists use annual press dinner to celebrate First Amendment
Sports|World

Aaron Gordon's historic dunk at buzzer lifts Nuggets over Clippers 101-99 and ties series 2-2

Aaron Gordon slammed down Nikola Jokic’s miss as time expired to lift the Denver Nuggets over the Los Angeles Clippers 101-99 on Saturday to tie their playoff series 2-2

Aaron Gordon's historic dunk at buzzer lifts Nuggets over Clippers 101-99 and ties series 2-2
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Panic in Pakistan as India vows to cut off water supply over Kashmir

By Ariba Shahid and Krishna N.

Panic in Pakistan as India vows to cut off water supply over Kashmir
Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's Q1 industrial profits return to growth amid tariff woes

China's industrial profits returned to growth in the first quarter, official data showed on Sunday, but are likely to come under further pressure amid a trade war with the United

China's Q1 industrial profits return to growth amid tariff woes
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US|World

Arizona's Eugenio Suárez becomes 19th player in MLB history to hit 4 HRs in game

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez homered in his first four at-bats against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night

Arizona's Eugenio Suárez becomes 19th player in MLB history to hit 4 HRs in game
Sports|World

Sanderson scores in OT as Senators beat Maple Leafs 4-3 to avoid sweep

Defenseman Jake Sanderson scored on a long wrist shot from the left boards at 17:42 of overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Saturday night to force a fifth game in the first-round series

Sanderson scores in OT as Senators beat Maple Leafs 4-3 to avoid sweep
Economy|Science|Technology|World

Iran and the US hold hours of expert talks in Oman over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program

A person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press that the third round of talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program have ended

Iran and the US hold hours of expert talks in Oman over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program
Business|Science|Technology|World

Suspected chemical blast at Iran's Bandar Abbas port kills at least 18, injures hundreds

A huge blast probably caused by the explosion of chemical materials killed at least 18 people

Suspected chemical blast at Iran's Bandar Abbas port kills at least 18, injures hundreds
Business|Finance|Political|Sports|Travel|US|World

Taiwan envoy said he prayed for president to be able to attend new pope's inauguration

Taiwan's envoy to the funeral of Pope Francis said he prayed for President Lai Ching-te to be able to attend the inauguration of the new pontiff, and that he had

Taiwan envoy said he prayed for president to be able to attend new pope's inauguration
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Lawsuit says migrants endure isolation and intimidation at US' Guantanamo detention center

Civil rights advocates have renewed concerns that immigrants detained at the Guantanamo Bay U.S. Naval Base on Cuba are being held in extreme isolation, cut off from meaningful access to legal counsel or candid communication with relatives

Lawsuit says migrants endure isolation and intimidation at US' Guantanamo detention center
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump criticizes Putin after meeting with Zelensky: ‘Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war’

Trump criticizes Putin after meeting with Zelensky: ‘Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war’

Trump criticizes Putin after meeting with Zelensky: ‘Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war’
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US|World

Barbashev scores in OT, Golden Knights beat Wild 4-3 in Game 4 to even first-round series

Ivan Barbashev scored at 17:26 of overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in Game 4 to even their first-round playoff series

Barbashev scores in OT, Golden Knights beat Wild 4-3 in Game 4 to even first-round series
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Novak and Griffin shoot 61 in Zurich Classic better-ball play to take 3-shot lead

Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin shot an 11-under 61 in better-ball play Saturday to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the Zurich Classic, the PGA Tour’s only team event

Novak and Griffin shoot 61 in Zurich Classic better-ball play to take 3-shot lead
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Argentina soccer team pays tribute to their holiest fan, Pope Francis

From flags to a life-size statue, images and homages to Pope Francis were visible all around the Pedro Bidegain stadium in Buenos Aires on Saturday as his beloved San Lorenzo

Argentina soccer team pays tribute to their holiest fan, Pope Francis
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

US could restrict Mexican livestock imports over screwworm worry, official says

President Donald Trump's administration warned on Saturday that it will restrict livestock imports from Mexico if that country's government does not intensify its fight against

US could restrict Mexican livestock imports over screwworm worry, official says
Crime|US|World

Wife of US Coast Guard member arrested over expired visa after security check for military housing

U.S. officials say the wife of an active-duty Coast Guardsman was arrested earlier this week by federal immigration authorities inside the family residential section of the U.S. Naval Air Station at Key West, Florida, after she was flagged in a security check

Wife of US Coast Guard member arrested over expired visa after security check for military housing
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Haeran Ryu and Mao Saigo share the 3rd-round lead in the Chevron Championship

Haeran Ryu capped a front-nine run in the Chevron Championship with a chip-in birdie on the ninth hole, then held on in tricky wind conditions Saturday for a share of the third-round lead with Mao Saigo

Haeran Ryu and Mao Saigo share the 3rd-round lead in the Chevron Championship
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

TikTok to enter Japan's e-commerce industry, Nikkei reports

Chinese social media platform TikTok will enter the online shopping industry in Japan within the next few months, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Sunday.

TikTok to enter Japan's e-commerce industry, Nikkei reports
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Trump says US ships should be allowed to travel through the Panama and Suez canals for free

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that American military and commercial ships should be allowed to travel through the Panama Canal and Suez Canal free of charge.

Trump says US ships should be allowed to travel through the Panama and Suez canals for free
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

ICE deports immigrant mother of an infant and 3 children who are US citizens, lawyers say

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have in recent days deported a Cuban-born mother of a 1-year-old girl, separating them indefinitely

ICE deports immigrant mother of an infant and 3 children who are US citizens, lawyers say
Crime|Europe|World

Russia says ‘Ukrainian special services agent’ detained in connection with car blast that killed a Russian general

Russia says ‘Ukrainian special services agent’ detained in connection with car blast that killed a Russian general

Russia says ‘Ukrainian special services agent’ detained in connection with car blast that killed a Russian general