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Trump starts his foreign trip with a crush of problems — and outsized certainty he has the answers

President Donald Trump is on his way to the Middle East, where he had intended to focus on pressing wealthy Gulf nations to pour billions in new investment into the United States

Knicks take a 3-1 lead over the Celtics with a 121-113 victory as Tatum is injured in final minutes

Jalen Brunson had 39 points and 12 assists, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from their first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 years and pushed the defending champion Boston Celtics to the brink of elimination with a 121-113 victory Monday night in Game 4

China, Latin America trade exceeded $500 billion in 2024

Trade between China and Latin America exceeded $500 billion for the first time last year, China's President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday.

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison assures legal compliance in ports deal

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison said late on Monday that its closely monitored ports deal would strictly adhere to all required compliance standards and would never be executed illegally.

Japan's finance minister wants to discuss forex with Bessent at G7

Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Tuesday that he would seek to meet U.S.

FBI ordered to prioritize immigration, as DOJ scales back white collar cases

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BOJ upbeat on wages despite US tariffs, sees scope to resume rate hikes

The Bank of Japan expects wages and prices to keep rising even as the uncertainty over U.S. tariff policy weighs on the economy, its deputy governor Shinichi Uchida

Modi says India has only paused military action after it and Pakistan stop firing at each other

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India has only “paused its military action” and will “retaliate on its own terms” if there is any future terror attack on the country

Mercury fuels gold mining in Senegal. And it’s poisoning the people who use it

In Senegal’s gold-rich Kedougou region, women and children face serious health risks from mercury exposure used in gold processing

Who is Edan Alexander, the Israeli-American hostage released by Hamas?

Edan Alexander was 19 when Hamas militants stormed the Israeli military base where the American-Israeli from New Jersey was a soldier and dragged him into the Gaza Strip

Walker, Svechnikov score late as Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination in 5-2 win

Sean Walker scored late and Andrei Svechnikov added an empty-net clincher to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Monday night for a 3-1 lead in their second-round playoff series

Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn't end its blockade

Food security experts say the Gaza Strip is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t lift its blockade and stop its military campaign

Trump just brought a group of white South Africans to the US as refugees. What are they escaping?

The Trump administration has brought a small group of white South Africans to the United States as refugees in what it says is the start of a larger relocation effort

Russian drones attack Ukraine after the Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal but promises talks

Ukraine's air force says Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks

UK police investigate a fire at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private house

British police are investigating a fire that damaged the door of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s house in north London

'Dangerous' migrants require immediate deportation, US government says

The Trump administration told the U.S.

Trump visiting Gulf Arab states while crises flare in Gaza and Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East this week as scheduled won’t include a trip to Israel to discuss the war in Gaza or talks with Iran about its nuclear program

A power outage disrupts London's subway network during the afternoon rush

A power outage has disrupted multiple lines on the London Underground network

Australia consumer sentiment recovers partially from tariff blow

A measure of Australian consumer sentiment partially rebounded in May as the initial shock of U.S.

Dominican Republic, Kenya call for funds for struggling Haiti security effort

By Natalia Siniawski The top diplomats from Kenya and the Dominican Republic met in Santo Domingo on Monday and called on the international community to fulfill and expand its promised funding for the

Chinese e-commerce giants make expensive bets on fast deliveries

Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com have opened a new front in the ongoing battle for market share, with both expanding aggressively into so-

UK shoppers celebrate Easter and the sunshine with a spending splurge

British shoppers overcame their worries about a global trade war and sharply increased their spending in April with Easter and sunny weather boosting sales of food, gardening

Possible anchoring failure leaves 3 climbers dead in Washington state

Possible anchoring failure leaves 3 climbers dead in Washington state

The Eurovision Song Contest is back. Here's how and who to watch

The Eurovision party is officially underway

Freed Israeli-American hostage leaves Gaza, Israel says no ceasefire

An Israeli-American hostage was released from 19 months of captivity in Gaza during a brief pause in fighting on Monday and reunited

Some 270,000 pilgrims pray for Pope Leo and peace in Portugal's Fatima shrine

Hundreds of thousands of devotees of the Virgin Mary on Monday gathered at the sanctuary of Fatima in Portugal to pray for newly-appointed

Global stocks rally after US, China pause tariff war, but uncertainty remains

Global stock markets surged on Monday after the U.S. and China agreed to slash steep tariffs for at least 90

First white South Africans arrive in US as Trump claims they face discrimination

The Trump administration welcomed on Monday 59 white South Africans it granted refugee status in the U.S., having

Dallas Mavericks secure No. 1 overall pick after winning 2025 NBA draft lottery

Dallas Mavericks secure No. 1 overall pick after winning 2025 NBA draft lottery

Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial is named acting librarian of Congress

President Donald Trump's onetime defense attorney has been appointed acting librarian of Congress

Amazon signs up FedEx for residential deliveries

Amazon has hired FedEx to handle some of its large package deliveries, the companies said on Monday, weeks after UPS said it was halting its less-profitable deliveries for the e-commerce

As the Amazon’s waves weaken, a surfer fights to protect them

Deep in the Amazon rainforest, the power of mighty rivers combines with the pull of the moon's gravity to form waves

The Latest: Trump signs executive order that gives drugmakers 30-day deadline to lower costs

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order meant to try to lower drug costs for American consumers

Mercedes to add GLC SUV production at Alabama plant

Mercedes executives on Monday said the company will add production of its GLC SUV for North America at its plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Syria's Sharaa skips Iraq summit after firestorm over invitation

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will not attend the Arab League Summit in Baghdad this weekend, Syrian state media said on Monday,

Trading Day: Tariff truce a market 'game changer'

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist  Movin' on up Relief and optimism coursed through

Canada PM Carney, UK PM Starmer agree to strengthen defense and commercial ties in call

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke on Monday and agreed to strengthen trade, commercial, and defence ties, according to a statement

Container shippers win China-US tariff reprieve, await volume rebound

The container shipping industry on Monday welcomed an agreement between the United States and China to temporarily slash punishing

Turkish, Russian diplomats discuss Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Russian ministry says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan spoke on Monday to discuss Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's proposal to hold direct Russian-

UN aviation body rules Russia downed Malaysian airliner

The U.N. aviation council on Monday ruled that Russia was responsible for the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine that killed all 298 passengers and crew, including 196 Dutch

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Brazil signs Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti one year before 2026 World Cup

Brazil’s soccer confederation has said it has a deal with Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti to lead the national team at the 2026 World Cup

Middle East latest: Israeli-American hostage is released by Hamas

Hamas says it has released an American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza

Civil rights agency moves to fire judge fighting Trump directives

The federal agency tasked with protecting workers’ civil rights has moved to terminate a New York administrative judge who has resisted compliance with President Donald Trump’s directives for the agency

Zelensky challenges Putin’s offer to meet after Russia ignores ceasefire demand

Zelensky challenges Putin’s offer to meet after Russia ignores ceasefire demand

Man accused of beating stepchild, putting dog collar on him, police say

Man accused of beating stepchild, putting dog collar on him, police say

Trump signs executive order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costs

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order setting a 30-day deadline for drugmakers to electively lower the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. or face new limits down the road over what the government will pay

Koyo Kouoh, history-making curator of the 2026 Venice Biennale, has died, age 57

Koyo Kouoh, history-making curator of the 2026 Venice Biennale, has died, age 57

Staff exodus at US farm agency leaves fewer experts to battle bird flu

Hundreds of veterinarians, support staff and lab workers at the animal health arm of the U.S.

Cannes Film Festival director wants more details on Trump tariff plans

Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Fremaux wants more details before discussing President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on films made outside the United States, he said

Detained in The Hague, Philippines' Duterte wins hometown mayoral election

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was almost certain to be elected mayor of his home city by a landslide on Monday, unimpeded by his

US car prices higher in April after tariffs hit

U.S. new-vehicle prices surged in April, data released on Monday showed, a sign that the effects of President Donald Trump's auto-tariff measures are rippling through

Poland to close Russian consulate in Krakow, citing arson attack

Poland summoned the Russian ambassador and said it would close the Russian consulate in Krakow after evidence showed Moscow was responsible for a huge fire that

Investors cheer US-China tariff truce, but cautious over a final deal

A truce in the U.S.-China trade war set off a relief rally in stocks on Monday and propelled the dollar higher,

Wall Street equity indexes close higher after US-China tariff truce

Wall Street's three major indexes rose sharply on Monday with the S&P 500 marking its highest level since early March as a U.S.-China agreement to

Stocks, dollar surge as US and China agree 90-day tariff relief

Global shares rallied, while gold and safe-haven currencies slumped against a resurgent dollar on Monday as the U.S. and China agreed to

BYD factory delayed in Brazil to be 'fully functional' by end-2026, says official

Chinese electric car maker BYD's new factory in

Pentagon halting gender-affirming healthcare for transgender troops, memo says

The Pentagon is halting gender-affirming healthcare for transgender troops as it moves to implement President Donald Trump's plan to kick them out

What's next with Trump's trade war truce with China

President Donald Trump’s agreement with China to temporarily slash tariffs for 90 days offered the world a bit of welcome relief

Dow leaps 1,100 points and S&P 500 rallies 3.3% following a 90-day truce in the US-China trade war

U.S. stocks rallied after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war

Dow soars 1,100 points after Trump team and China dramatically lower tariffs

Dow soars 1,100 points after Trump team and China dramatically lower tariffs

Trump administration welcomes 59 white South Africans as refugees

The Trump administration is welcoming a small group of white South Africans as refugees, saying they face discrimination and violence at home

US health officials advise older travelers not to get a chikungunya vaccine

The U.S. government is advising that international travelers age 60 and older not get a chikungunya vaccine as it investigates possible side effects

Bank of Mexico seen cutting key rate by 50 basis points: Reuters poll

The Bank of Mexico will likely cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points at its meeting on May 15, taking it to 8.5%, according to a Reuters poll on Monday, as

Oil prices settle up at 2-week high as US, China ease tariffs

Oil prices rose about 1.5% to settle at a two-week high on Monday, after the U.S. and China agreed to temporarily slash tariffs, raising hopes of an end to the

US budget surplus surges to $258 billion in April, year-to-date deficit tops $1 trillion

The U.S. government posted a $258 billion budget surplus for April, up 23%, or about $49 billion, from a year earlier, reflecting strong tax receipts in the final month of the

Episcopal Church says it won't help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status in US

The Episcopal Church’s migration service is refusing a directive from the U.S. federal government to help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status, citing the church’s longstanding commitment to racial justice and reconciliation

The PKK Kurdish militant group will disarm and disband as part of a peace initiative with Turkey

The PKK Kurdish militant group says it will disband and end its armed struggle as part of a new peace initiative with Turkey, ending four decades of armed conflict

DeVonta Smith of the Eagles visits Spain as NFL ambassador ahead of 2025 game in Madrid

DeVonta Smith enjoyed his first international game experience last September when the Philadelphia Eagles opened what became a Super Bowl championship season by beating the Green Bay Packers in Brazil in the NFL’s first game in South America

US businesses that rely on Chinese imports express relief and anxiety over tariff pause

American businesses that rely on Chinese goods are reacting with muted relief after the U.S. and China agreed to pause their exorbitant tariffs on each other’s products for 90 days

An airstrike in central Myanmar kills up to 22 people at a bombed school, reports say

Witnesses and independent media reports say that an airstrike by Myanmar’s military on a village in the country’s central Sagaing region has hit a school

Sen. Paul points to business-sector resistance to Trump's tariffs in solidly red Kentucky

Sen. Rand Paul says resistance to President Donald Trump’s trade wars has sprung up in Kentucky from a cross-section of business sectors

Puerto Rico seeks to lure manufacturing to boost its economy as Trump's tariff war deepens

A global trade war is offering Puerto Rico hope as the island attempts to strengthen its fragile economy

Family demands murder charges after Ohio man dies following jail restraint incident

Family demands murder charges after Ohio man dies following jail restraint incident

Harvard says it won't abandon ‘core’ principles to meet Department of Education demands

Harvard University has responded to threats from the Education Department to halt grant funding to the Ivy League school

Poland orders the Russian Consulate in Krakow closed after Moscow was blamed for a 2024 arson attack

Poland's foreign minister says he's ordering the closure of Russia’s Consulate in the southern city of Krakow

Codelco, BHP agree on terms to explore 'Anillo' mining property

Chilean state-run copper miner Codelco said on Monday that it had reached an agreement with BHP for the multinational firm to explore the "Anillo" mining property.

US deputy attorney general tapped to serve as acting librarian of Congress

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has been appointed to serve as the acting librarian of Congress, a U.S.

Graco stroller maker Newell seeks tariff details before resuming China shipments

Newell Brands is looking for more clarity on how newly lowered U.S. tariffs will be applied before potentially resuming shipments of its Graco baby strollers

After leaders request, European Commission working on tougher Russia sanctions, France says

France said on Monday that leaders at a meeting on Ukraine this weekend had asked the European Commission to put together new "massive" sanctions targeting Russia's oil

EU analysing U.S.-UK trade deal for impact on EU, global trade

The European Commission is analysing the trade deal struck last week between the United States and Britain for implications for the 27-nation European Union and global trade,

Pakistan finance minister: conflict with India won't have large fiscal impact

The recent military escalation with arch-rival India won't have a large fiscal impact on Pakistan and can be managed within the

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia continues attacks, gives no response to proposal for direct talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Russia was continuing its attacks on Ukraine and had made no response to a proposal for direct talks in Turkey this week in a "

Fitch upgrades Argentina's rating on IMF support, Forex reforms

Credit ratings agency Fitch on Monday upgraded Argentina's long-term foreign-currency and local-currency issuer default rating to "CCC+" from "CCC", citing the launch of a new International

Insurance broker Hub valued at $29 billion in fresh investment round

Hub International has raised nearly $1.6 billion in a funding round that valued the Hellman & Friedman-backed insurance broker at $29 billion and

Cattle futures surge over US halt to Mexican cattle imports

U.S. cattle futures soared to record highs on Monday after Washington suspended cattle imports from Mexico over a flesh-eating

Couple scammed out of $50,000 in bogus credit card charges

Couple scammed out of $50,000 in bogus credit card charges

Dollar strengthens after China-US truce eases growth fears

The dollar surged on Monday as the United States and China reached a deal to temporarily cut reciprocal tariffs and tamped down concerns that a trade war

US-China trade reprieve buys Shein and Temu time to restock US inventory

An agreement between the United States and China to temporarily slash tariffs stopped short of reinstating the U.S. "de minimis" duty exemption for ecommerce packages

Locals in Chiclayo, Peru, say this is the Pope's favorite dish. CNN tries it

CNN's Stefano Pozzebon is in Chiclayo, Peru, trying what locals say is the Pope's favorite dish.

Mexico says US suspension of beef imports because of screwworm is unfair

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has described as “unfair” the decision by the Trump administration to suspend imports of Mexican beef cattle for 15 days due to the detection of screwworm in shipments

The pope and Sinner: Love, service and a match made in heaven

Jannik Sinner says it’s “a good thing for us tennis players” that the new pope likes to play the sport

How Trump managed to get his much-needed China trade victory

How Trump managed to get his much-needed China trade victory

Palestinian president lifts ban on operations of Qatar's Al Jazeera TV inside Palestinian territory

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has lifted on Monday a ban imposed on operations of Qatar's Al Jazeera television in the territory, with the broadcaster set to resume operations on

Universal Music appoints Matt Ellis as new CFO

Universal Music Group, the world's biggest music label, said on Monday it has appointed Matt Ellis as its new chief financial officer.

Awaiting US cash, EBRD gives funders till end of the year to pay up

The European Bank of Reconstruction and Development has extended the deadline for its shareholders to subscribe to a 2023 capital increase, the lender's president

Mexico expects early review of USMCA trade pact

Mexico expects a planned review of the trilateral trade pact with the U.S. and Canada to kick off ahead of schedule, the nation's economy minister said

Trump says he could go to Turkey to join Russia, Ukraine

President Donald Trump on Monday raised the prospect of joining talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey on Thursday.

Trump Tower Damascus? Syria seeks to charm US president for sanctions relief

A Trump Tower in Damascus, a detente with Israel and U.S. access to Syria's oil and gas are part of Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa's

Philippine president shores up support after midterms battle for power

Allies of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr looked set to win at least half of the available Senate seats in a midterm election on Monday, an

BoE's Taylor says 'perilous' trade situation justified half-point rate cut vote

Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Monday that he voted for a half-point rate cut last week - in defiance of the majority on the Monetary Policy

6 Bulgarians convicted in UK of spying for Russia get prison terms up to nearly 11 years

Six Bulgarian nationals have been sentenced in a London court to up to nearly 11 years in prison for spying for Russia

CNN correspondents explain what we know about the India and Pakistan ceasefire

India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire after weeks of tension and back-and-forth strikes, with India’s foreign secretary saying the halt in fighting is now in effect. CNN International Diplomatic Editor, Nic Robertson and CNN Chief Global Affairs correspondent, Matthew Chance report on the latest.

Cannes makes it official: No nudity on the red carpet

The Cannes Film Festival red carpet is perhaps the most rigidly controlled red carpet in the world

5th person dies from blaze that forced residents to jump from Milwaukee apartment building windows

A fifth person has died following an intense fire that engulfed a four-story Milwaukee apartment building on Mother’s Day

Legal details over accepting Qatari plane to use as Air Force One ‘still being worked out,’ White House says

Legal details over accepting Qatari plane to use as Air Force One ‘still being worked out,’ White House says

Trump says he may ease sanctions on Syria

President Donald Trump said on Monday that he may ease U.S. sanctions on Syria in response to a query from his Turkish counterpart.

'Flawless' host Switzerland glides past EU for next US trade deal, Trump aides say

Switzerland has moved to the front of the queue for a trade deal with the United States, U.S.

Hamas says it released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander

Hamas has released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander on Monday, the group said, paving the way for a possible return to ceasefire talks for the war-torn enclave.

Pharma stocks recover from initial shock of Trump's drug pricing order

Shares of U.S. drugmakers rebounded on Monday after an initial selloff as analysts said that President Donald Trump's sweeping executive order to slash

EU antitrust regulators to decide on SES, Intelsat deal by June 10

EU antitrust regulators will decide by June 10 whether

Pakistan must get rid of its "terrorist infrastructure", India PM Modi says

Pakistan will have to get rid of its "terrorist infrastructure" if it wants to be "saved", Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, his first comments on the military

Moody's says tariffs may hit African banks through China slowdown

Banks in sub-Saharan Africa will not be directly

Brazil's Lula courts trade ties in Beijing as China spars with Trump

Brazilian officials on Monday touted President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's meeting with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing as a

Russian spy ring leader jailed in UK for nearly 11 years

The leader of a British-based Russian spy ring which prosecutors said carried out surveillance for the Kremlin was sentenced in a London court on Monday to nearly 11 years in jail,

India PM Modi warns Pakistan of more strikes if there is a 'terrorist attack'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned Pakistan on Monday that New Delhi would target "terrorist hideouts" across the

Kurdish PKK ends 40-year Turkey insurgency, bringing hope of regional stability

The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group, which has been locked in bloody conflict with Turkey for more than four decades, has

For 12 hours, zero ships left China bound for California’s top ports. That hasn’t happened since the pandemic

For 12 hours, zero ships left China bound for California’s top ports. That hasn’t happened since the pandemic

Trump's anti-DEI battle threatens nonprofits trying to fill critical labor gaps

Recruiting women into construction and manufacturing has for years been a painstaking but broadly popular effort to address persistent labor shortages

What is the Emoluments Clause? And how might it apply to Qatar giving Trump a plane?

President Donald Trump’s readiness to accept a luxury jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar for conversion into a presidential aircraft has revived the conversations around emoluments and the notion of a president otherwise allegedly profiting off of the office

A split jury and a lie sent him to prison. Now he’s working to change Louisiana’s law

Bobby Gumpright was in the throws of addiction 25 years ago when he fabricated a story that he had been robbed at gunpoint by a Black man

Cannes, the global Colosseum of film, readies for 78th edition with new challenges on the horizon

Perhaps as much as ever, all eyes in the movie world will be on the 78th Cannes Film Festival when it gets underway Tuesday in the South of France

Jannik Sinner overcomes 'big drop' in level in 2nd match back from doping ban at Italian Open

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner overcame a brief lapse during the first set of a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Dutch qualifier Jesper De Jong in his second match back on tour in front of his home crowd at the Italian Open

Codelco and Rio Tinto ramp up efforts for Chile copper 'mining district'

Chilean copper producer Codelco and global miner Rio Tinto will jointly aim to create a copper "mining district" around their shared Nuevo Cobre project in the Atacama region of

Iran warns Europeans that reimposing sanctions could have irreversible consequences

Iran's foreign minister warned Britain, France and Germany on Monday that a decision to trigger a U.N. mechanism reimposing sanctions on Tehran could lead to an

Prosecutor seeks 6 years in jail for independent Russian election monitor

A Russian prosecutor on Monday requested six years in prison for Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of an independent monitoring group that has criticised the conduct of Russian

France accuses enemies of spreading fake news after 'cocaine bag' claims

President Emmanuel Macron's office has accused France's enemies of spreading fake news by suggesting that he and other European leaders had taken

UK police investigating fire at PM Starmer's house

British police are investigating an overnight fire at a house belonging to Prime Minister Keir Starmer in north London in which nobody was hurt.

Markets reduce bets on ECB rate cuts after US-China talks, Schnabel remarks

Euro area benchmark Bund yields hit a fresh one-month high and markets reduced bets on European Central Bank interest rate cuts on Monday as an easing in trade and

Eagles get rival Cowboys for NFL regular-season opener on Sept. 4

The Philadelphia Eagles will start defending their championship at home on Sept. 4 against the division rival Dallas Cowboys

Here's a look at the sectors getting a boost from the truce in the US-China trade war

Shares of many companies that source at least some of their goods from China are surging on Monday as U.S. and Chinese officials announced that they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and called a 90-day truce in their trade war to allow for more talks on resolving their trade disputes

Not for the first time, a UK government vows to 'take back control' and cut immigration

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to cut immigration numbers and make it harder to settle in the U.K. He is confronting an issue that has bedeviled successive governments and fueled the rise of a new anti-immigrant party that could threaten the country’s political establishment

US and China reach a deal to slash sky-high tariffs for now, with a 90-day pause

U.S. and Chinese officials say they have called a 90-day truce in their trade war, rolling back most of their recent tariff hikes

Britain sets out plan to toughen rules on migration, as Starmer combats surge in support for populists

Britain sets out plan to toughen rules on migration, as Starmer combats surge in support for populists

5 dead, hundreds displaced by Milwaukee apartment building fire

5 dead, hundreds displaced by Milwaukee apartment building fire

A museum opens at a former factory in the Czech Republic where Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews

A dilapidated industrial site in the Czech Republic where German businessman Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews during the World War II is coming back to life

Legendary soccer coach Carlo Ancelotti set to become new Brazil manager

Legendary soccer coach Carlo Ancelotti set to become new Brazil manager

India and Pakistan faced a new crisis. Here’s a look at their history of armed conflict

After days of intense firefights, Indian and Pakistani authorities say there were no reported incidents of firing overnight along the heavily militarized region between their countries

What happened the last time Russia and Ukraine held peace talks?

Russia and Ukraine may be on the point of holding peace talks for the first time since the early weeks of the war.

Kremlin says Putin is serious about Ukraine peace talks but says no more

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin was serious about trying to find peace at talks he has proposed in Turkey but his spokesman said he could say no

Families in Turkey await news of loved ones as Kurdish insurgency ends

Hours after the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) announced it was disbanding its armed wing, families gathered outside an office in the Turkish city of Diyarbakir, many

US should take more generous view of Latin America, Brazil finance minister says

The United States should look more generously at Latin America and South America, Brazil Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Monday, arguing that the world's largest economy

Ukraine says Russia 'completely ignoring' ceasefire proposal

Russia is "completely ignoring" a 30-day ceasefire proposed by Ukraine and European powers that was to have begun on Monday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.

Elon Musk invited to Saudi-US investment forum in Riyadh, planning note says

Elon Musk has been invited to attend a Saudi-U.S. investment forum in Riyadh on Tuesday on the sidelines of U.S.

JPMorgan lifts China growth forecasts after 'surprisingly positive' US deal

Investment bank JPMorgan lifted its forecasts for China's economic growth on Monday following what it called a "surprisingly positive" deal with the United States to dial down the

Nations meet at UN for 'killer robot' talks as regulation lags

Countries are meeting at the United Nations on Monday to revive efforts to regulate the kinds of AI-controlled autonomous weapons increasingly used in modern

British PM Starmer's new policies to drive down net migration

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would end the country's "failed experiment in open borders" with a sweeping set of reforms to significantly drive down net

Colombia to sign onto China's Belt and Road initiative, Petro says

Colombia will join China's Belt and Road initiative, a massive development project from the Asian nation in which it funds infrastructure projects, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said

As Brazilian president visits China, $1 billion sustainable fuel deal announced

Brazil announced two Chinese partnerships on Monday, including a $1 billion investment by China's Envision Energy to produce sustainable aviation fuel, as the country's president

Former Taiwan president Tsai to make sensitive visit to Britain this week

Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will visit Britain this week at the invitation of British lawmakers, a trip that comes as London is trying to improve ties with Beijing and

Novartis to keep making malaria drugs if orders dry up amid aid cuts

Swiss drugmaker Novartis will keep making medicines for malaria and leprosy, even if it does not get orders as normal amid the global health funding crunch, its

U.S.-China tariff delay gives Fed fresh reason to sit tight on rates

The Federal Reserve got one more reason to wait on cutting interest rates after a delay of the most punitive tariffs imposed in the Trump administration's

What have China and the United States agreed to in Geneva?

China and the United States announced a truce in their trade war on Monday after talks in Geneva that will roll back the bulk of tariffs and other countermeasures

UK's Starmer, under pressure from Farage, pledges big drop in immigration

Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised on Monday to cut net migration to Britain significantly over the next four years, saying the country risked

EU sees Syria instability as terror risk

Instability in Syria could pose security risks for Europe, according to a draft internal EU counter-terrorism document seen by Reuters warning that the overall

Trump's tariffs have launched global trade wars. Here's a timeline of how we got here

Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into trade wars abroad — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty

France to respond firmly after Algeria expels more officials

France will respond to Algeria's "unjustified" decision to expel 15 French officials, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday, as relations between the countries worsened

U.S. presidential visits to Saudi Arabia in good and bad times

Donald Trump visits Saudi Arabia this week, 80 years after President Franklin D.

Nature has been my sanctuary during cancer treatment, UK princess Kate says

Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, said nature had been her sanctuary over the last year in which she underwent preventative chemotherapy for cancer.

India, Pakistan military operations chiefs hold talks by phone, CNN-News18 says

The military operations chiefs of India and Pakistan held talks by phone on Monday evening, broadcaster CNN-News18 said, two days after the nuclear-armed neighbours reached a

China's official media welcome US tariff deal, others sceptical

A tariff deal between the United States and China on Monday was greeted with scepticism on Chinese social media, while official commentary

US customers should get Chinese rare earth permits more easily after trade truce, say sources

Rare earth export permits for U.S. customers are likely to have an easier time getting approval from Beijing after Monday's trade war truce, however a complete removal of the

As Trump heads to the Gulf, Israel asks where it stands

Israeli officials have put a brave face on U.S.

This US-owned factory in China made toys for Walmart. Tariffs put it on life support

The emails started pouring in on April 9, the day President Donald Trump’s 145% tariff on Chinese imports took effect.

Gaza population faces critical risk of famine, global hunger monitor says

Half a million people in the Gaza Strip face starvation, a global hunger monitor said on Monday, saying the Israeli-blockaded enclave still confronts a critical risk of famine with a

Space law doesn’t protect historical sites, mining operations and bases on the Moon – a space lawyer describes a framework that could

More people will be going to the Moon in coming years, and the way current legal frameworks are written could lead to conflict.

Pope Leo XIV urges release of imprisoned journalists, affirms gift of free speech and press

Pope Leo XIV has called for the release of imprisoned journalists and affirmed the “precious gift of free speech and the press.”

Trump's reshaping of higher education tests America's appeal for international students

The durability of the America's appeal for international students is facing a test under the Trump administration, which has ramped up scrutiny of student visas and moved to deport foreign students for involvement in pro-Palestinian activism

From defenders to skeptics: The sharp decline in young Americans’ support for free speech

Americans across all generations still value free speech. But for younger Americans, especially, that support is less strong and seems increasingly conditional.

US Virgin Islands involved in US international ship registry proposal, governor says

The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) is involved in a proposal that aims to create a US international ship registry domiciled in the U.S. territory, the island's governor said.

Israel's Herzog calls on international community to help with new Gaza aid plan

Israel's President Isaac Herzog called on the international community to help with its new plan to distribute aid directly to the people of Gaza and cut out Palestinian group

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Taiwan test fires for first time new US-supplied HIMARS rocket system

Taiwan on Monday test-fired for the first time a new U.S.-supplied rocket system that has been widely used by Ukraine against Russia and

BoE's Greene says price pressures still too high, inflation expectations rising

Bank of England monetary policymaker Megan Greene said on Monday that wage and inflation measures were moving in the right direction but remained too high and that she was worried

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Donald Trump's return to the White House has cast fresh attention on deepening U.S. ties with Gulf nations, as the U.S. president prepares to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United

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China hosts Latin American, Caribbean nations amid US trade war talks

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Prospects of Saudi ties to Israel elusive as Trump seeks $1 trillion bonanza

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US and China agree to drastically roll back tariffs in major trade breakthrough

Thousands raise awareness of gun violence at 29th annual Mother's Day Walk in Boston

Thousands raise awareness of gun violence at 29th annual Mother's Day Walk in Boston

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Even though he is detained in The Hague, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was among candidates who vied for some 18,000 national and local seats in Monday’s midterm elections

‘I could not afford the American Dream:’ This retired US veteran relocated to Brazil after struggling with the cost of living

‘I could not afford the American Dream:’ This retired US veteran relocated to Brazil after struggling with the cost of living

Indiana Pacers match NBA record in Game 4 rout of Cleveland Cavaliers to push No. 1 seed to brink of elimination

Indiana Pacers match NBA record in Game 4 rout of Cleveland Cavaliers to push No. 1 seed to brink of elimination

South Korean conductor Myung-Whun Chung named La Scala's first-ever Asian musical conductor

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Israel asks ICC judges to withdraw Netanyahu arrest warrant

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Saudi airline flynas launches IPO to raise up to $1.1 billion

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Nissan to cut over 10,000 more jobs, NHK reports

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Instant View: US-China agree to cut tariffs, 90-day pause

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Pope Leo tells media to shun divisions, urges release of jailed reporters

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Pope Leo, in first known call with foreign leader, speaks to Ukraine's Zelenskiy

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Japan supermarket rice prices fall for first time in 18 weeks

Japanese supermarket rice prices fell for the first time in 18 weeks, the agriculture ministry said on Monday, though they were still double the price from the same period a year

EU and Ukraine defence industries need to integrate more, EU commissioner says

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China's CATL to raise at least $4 billion in Hong Kong listing

Chinese battery manufacturer CATL aims to raise at least HK$31.01 billion ($3.99 billion) in its Hong Kong listing, according to its prospectus filed on Monday, the largest

Italy's UniCredit raises profit outlook, still undecided on BPM deal

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Trump promises to order that the US pay only the price other nations do for some drugs

President Donald Trump says he’ll sign an executive order that, if implemented, could bring down the costs of some medications

Trump is visiting three of the world’s richest nations. Here’s what’s on their wish list

Trump is visiting three of the world’s richest nations. Here’s what’s on their wish list

A bridge builder and quiet reformer. How Pope Leo will lead the Catholic Church

A bridge builder and quiet reformer. How Pope Leo will lead the Catholic Church

Runaway goat attempts to ram cyclist off bike in freak incident during Giro d’Italia

Runaway goat attempts to ram cyclist off bike in freak incident during Giro d’Italia

India great Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket

India great Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket

Kentucky Derby-winning jockey fined $62,000 and suspended for overuse of whip

Kentucky Derby-winning jockey fined $62,000 and suspended for overuse of whip

Kurdish PKK militants announce decision to dissolve after decades of conflict with Turkey

Kurdish PKK militants announce decision to dissolve after decades of conflict with Turkey

A Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago is returned from South Korea

A Korean Buddhist statue from the 14th century that was stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago has been returned following a yearslong legal battle between Japan and South Korea over its ownership

Stock futures rise after ‘substantial progress’ is made in US-China trade negotiations

Stock futures rise after ‘substantial progress’ is made in US-China trade negotiations

Trump is Middle East-bound for his first major international trip of his second term. Here’s what to watch

Trump is Middle East-bound for his first major international trip of his second term. Here’s what to watch

Tufts student returns to Massachusetts after release from immigration custody

A Tufts University student from Turkey who was swept up in the campaign by President Donald Trump's administration to deport pro-Palestinian campus activists

UK's Starmer says net migration will fall significantly

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised net migration would fall significantly by 2029 as he announced policies to boost skills and training.

UK employers stay downbeat on hiring plans, surveys show

Gloom surrounds British employers' hiring plans after recent tax hikes and surging uncertainty in the global economy, according to surveys on Monday that chimed with the Bank

Eli Lilly's Zepbound outperforms Novo Nordisk's Wegovy for weight loss in trial

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Judge orders temporary halt to Trump administration's government overhaul

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India reopens 32 airports after ceasefire with Pakistan

India said on Monday that it has reopened 32 airports that were shut during clashes with neighbour Pakistan, after a ceasefire over the weekend.

Global perceptions of US fall below China, survey says

Global perceptions of the United States have deteriorated across the world over the past year and are now worse than views of China, according to an annual study of perceptions

Japanese foreign equity purchases in April hit 20-year high on global market volatility

Japanese investors sharply ramped up their overseas equity purchases in April, shifting away from bonds as they rebalanced portfolios amid global market volatility triggered by U.S. tariffs

Hamas to release Israeli-American hostage Alexander on Monday, group says

Hamas will release on Monday Israeli-American Edan Alexander, believed to be the last surviving U.S. hostage held by the militant Palestinian group in Gaza, a spokesperson for the

Albania's Socialist Party leads in parliamentary vote, results show

Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama was on course for an unprecedented fourth term in office on Monday as partial results showed his Socialist Party with a commanding lead in Sunday's

Japan's Ishiba signals increasing corn imports as part of US trade talks

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Trump plans to accept luxury 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One

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Bank of England's Lombardelli says caution still needed over inflation risks

Bank of England Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli said on Monday that there were signs that inflation pressures in Britain would continue to weaken but she was still cautious and

Pigeon rescue crew find peace in tending London's flocks

Seeking solace in a turbulent world, Jennie Brennan and Jacob Peter have found an unlikely source of wellbeing: quietly rescuing and

Japan's service sentiment worsens in April as US tariffs take toll

Japan's service-sector sentiment worsened in April on concern over the impact of higher U.S. tariffs, a government survey showed on Monday, a sign uncertainty over trade talks with

UK takeover panel gives Qualcomm till May 27 to make a bid for Alphawave

British semiconductor company Alphawave IP Group on Monday said the UK takeover panel had extended the deadline for a takeover offer by U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm to May 27.

UK to host EU foreign ministers on defence and Ukraine before summit

Britain's foreign minister will host European peers on Monday to discuss support for Ukraine and greater regional defence cooperation in the run-up to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's

Another equipment outage impacts flights at Newark Liberty International Airport

Another equipment outage impacts flights at Newark Liberty International Airport

India inflation likely cooled in April, albeit slightly

Indian consumer inflation likely eased to a near six-year low in April after a further moderation of food price rises, keeping it below the Reserve Bank of

The deal is on

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Japan's Ishiba open to more stimulus but rules out sales tax cut

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday the government was ready to take further steps to cushion the economic blow from higher U.S. tariffs, but

Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire with Russia and challenges Putin to meet him in Turkey 'personally'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has challenged Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to meet him personally in Turkey on Thursday

Stocks, dollar up as investors wait for details on Sino-US trade talks

The United States and China ended high-stakes trade talks on a positive note on Sunday, with U.S. officials touting a "deal" to reduce the U.S. trade deficit while Chinese

Traders rebrand Venezuelan oil for China as Brazilian, sources and tanker trackers say

Traders have rebranded more than $1 billion of Venezuelan oil shipments to China as Brazilian crude over the past year, according to two tanker tracking firms,

Hedge funds re-enter Chinese equities on trade talk optimism, Morgan Stanley says

Hedge funds, especially U.S.-based ones, added bullish bets on Chinese stocks last week on hopes of progress in U.S.-China trade talks, according to Morgan Stanley.

The devil's in the lack of detail

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ECB should keep steady hand, hold rates close to current levels, Schnabel says

The European Central Bank should stop cutting borrowing costs as turmoil in the global economy is fuelling price pressures and inflation was at risk of exceeding the bank's 2% target in the

Iran and US conclude a fourth round of negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program in Oman

Iran and the United States have held a fourth round of talks over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

First group of 49 white South Africans leaves for the US after Trump offered them refugee status

A group of 49 white South Africans has departed their homeland for the United States on a private charter plane having been offered refugee status by the Trump administration

Hamas announces imminent release of Edan Alexander, last known living American hostage

Hamas announces imminent release of Edan Alexander, last known living American hostage

Rubio speaks with UK's Lammy, Germany's Merz on India-Pakistan tensions, Russia

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South Korea's presidential campaigns kick off, focus on ailing economy

Contenders for South Korea's presidency kicked off their campaigns on Monday, vowing to unify a deeply polarised society and spur economic growth while navigating

Israel's blockade means Gaza's hospitals cannot provide food to recovering patients

Hospital patients are among the most vulnerable as Palestinians across Gaza struggle to feed themselves

Burkina Faso forces killed at least 100 civilians in a March attack, Human Rights Watch says

Human Rights Watch says at least 100 civilians in Burkina Faso were killed by government forces near the town of Solenzo in the western Boucle du Mouhoun region in an attack in March

USAID is all but gone. For one family, 3 generations of service were defined by it

In a way, the requiem of a now dismantled agency that promoted U.S. security through development and humanitarian work abroad can be told through its people

Trump envoy confirms that Hamas has agreed to release the last living US hostage in Gaza

Hamas says the last living American hostage in Gaza will be released as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire, reopen crossings into the Israeli-blockaded territory and resume aid delivery

First white South Africans board plane for US under Trump refugee plan

The first white South Africans granted refugee status under a programme initiated by U.S.

Trump says US government plans to accept luxury jet following reports of multimillion-dollar gift from Qatar

Trump says US government plans to accept luxury jet following reports of multimillion-dollar gift from Qatar

Bobrovsky stops 23 shots, Panthers top Maple Leafs 2-0 in Game 4 to tie series

Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout, Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett scored and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-0 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series

India claims its strikes inside Pakistan territory last week killed over 100 militants

India says its strikes into Pakistan-controlled Kashmir and Pakistan on Wednesday killed more than 100 militants

Catherine Dubois scores in 4th OT to lift Victoire over Charge 3-2 for first playoff victory

Catherine Dubois scored at 15:33 of the fourth overtime to lift the Montreal Victoire to a 3-2 playoff victory over the Ottawa Charge on Sunday

Mikko Rantanen has a goal and 2 assists for Stars in 5-2 win over Jets to take a 2-1 series lead

Mikko Rantanen had a goal and two assists, including on the tiebreaking goal off Alexander Petrovic's skate as the Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Sunday to take 2-1 lead in the second-round Western Conference series

India-Pakistan ceasefire raises hopes that the worst fighting in decades is over. Here’s what to know

India-Pakistan ceasefire raises hopes that the worst fighting in decades is over. Here’s what to know

Argentina's top court finds 80 boxes of Nazi materials in its basement

Dozens of boxes of Nazi material confiscated by Argentinean authorities during World War II were recently rediscovered in the Supreme Court's basement, the court said on Sunday

Albania votes as PM Rama seeks fourth term, promising EU integration

Albanians voted in parliamentary elections on Sunday with prime minister Edi Rama seeking an unprecedented fourth term after a campaign

India's diplomatic ambitions tested as Trump pushes for deal on Kashmir

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Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One

President Donald Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials say it could be converted into a potential presidential aircraft

Clank! Nuggets and Thunder combine for 25 points, tied for fewest in 1st quarter of NBA playoff game

The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder couldn’t wake up their offense with an early tip for Game 4 on Sunday

Trump administration fires top copyright official days after firing Librarian of Congress

The Trump administration has fired the nation’s top copyright official, Shira Perlmutter

Three Chinese nationals arrested in Japan after thousands of protected hermit crabs found in suitcases

Three Chinese nationals arrested in Japan after thousands of protected hermit crabs found in suitcases

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 25 points and leads Thunder past Denver 92-87 to tie series 2-2

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder finally outplayed Denver in crunch time, beating the Nuggets 92-87 Sunday to knot their second-round series at two games each

At Sunday Mass in New York, Americans celebrate their new pope

Excitement rippled through New York City's St.

Ransomware group Lockbit appears to have been hacked, analysts say

The ransom-seeking cybercriminals behind the extortion group

Hamas says it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander

Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander will soon be released in Gaza, a senior Hamas official told Reuters on Sunday, a move key Arab mediators

Trump 'starting to doubt' that Ukraine will reach deal with Russia

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Barcelona rallies to beat Real Madrid 4-3 despite Mbappé hat trick to move closer to La Liga title

Barcelona took a huge step to securing the Spanish league title with a 4-3 win over Real Madrid despite Kylian Mbappé’s hat trick in a mesmerizing “clasico” and opened a seven-point lead over its second-placed rival with three matches remaining

US touts 'substantial progress' in tariff talks with China, but details are still scarce

The lead U.S. negotiator in trade talks with China cheered “a great deal of productivity” in resolving differences between the world’s two leading economic powers, after officials wrapped two days of bargaining in Switzerland following President Donald Trump imposing steep tariffs and Beijing retaliating

Indian military warns Pakistan against ceasefire violations

The Indian military sent a "hotline message" to Pakistan on Sunday about violations of a ceasefire agreed

US, China hail 'constructive' Geneva trade talks, details due Monday

The U.S. and China ended high-stakes trade talks on a positive note on Sunday, with U.S. officials touting a "deal" to reduce the U.S. trade deficit,

US blanks newcomer Hungary for 2nd straight shutout at hockey worlds, Canada routs Latvia

The United States has routed newcomer Hungary 6-0 for its second shutout victory at the ice hockey world championship

Israel issues evacuation warnings for Yemen ports after vowing to ‘defend itself by itself’

Israel issues evacuation warnings for Yemen ports after vowing to ‘defend itself by itself’

What to know about the Newark mayor's arrest at an immigration detention center

An immigration detention center in New Jersey is at the center of tensions between three congressional Democrats and the Trump administration after the arrest of Newark’s mayor outside the facility

Zelenskiy tells Putin to come to Turkey if he wants talks, after Trump intervention

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he was ready to meet Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday after U.S.

Iran calls latest nuclear talks with US ‘difficult’ but both sides agree negotiations will continue

Iran calls latest nuclear talks with US ‘difficult’ but both sides agree negotiations will continue

Top US officials emerge from China trade talks touting ‘substantial progress’ and ‘deal’

Top US officials emerge from China trade talks touting ‘substantial progress’ and ‘deal’

Albanians vote in election after a campaign dominated by uphill efforts to join the EU

Voting has ended in Albania’s parliamentary election after a boisterous campaign dominated by the country’s uphill effort to join the European Union and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s bid for a fourth term

Jeeno Thitikul plays bogey-free and no one can catch her in the Mizuho Americas Open

Jeeno Thitikul has won the Mizuho Americas Open by playing a bogey-free final round of 69 at Liberty National

Hidden details emerge from a medieval manuscript masquerading as a book cover

Hidden details emerge from a medieval manuscript masquerading as a book cover

Hamas in talks with US about Gaza ceasefire and aid, says senior Palestinian official

Talks between Hamas and the U.S. administration on a ceasefire in Gaza and the entry of humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave are underway, a senior Palestinian official familiar

Poland says Russian secret service behind 2024 fire in Warsaw shopping centre

Russian secret services were behind a massive fire that nearly completely destroyed a Warsaw shopping centre in May 2024, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Sunday after a

Zelenskiy says: I am ready to meet Putin in Turkey on Thursday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he would be ready to meet Vladimir Putin for talks in Istanbul on Thursday after U.S.

Zelenskiy says he will meet Putin after Trump tells him not to await truce

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he would agree to meet Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday after U.S.

Unease lingers in Kashmir despite ceasefire between India and Pakistan

People in Kashmir say they are relieved but uneasy after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire

Democrats involved in tense encounter at ICE facility say Trump administration is trying to intimidate them

Democrats involved in tense encounter at ICE facility say Trump administration is trying to intimidate them

Iran, US nuclear talks end in Oman, next round awaits capitals' nod

Fresh talks between Iranian and U.S. negotiators to resolve disputes over Tehran's nuclear programme ended in Oman on Sunday with further negotiations planned,

Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch and another Allen-Mahomes matchup are among biggest 2025 NFL games

The thirst for football is so great the schedule release is a three-hour, prime-time broadcast on the NFL Network

Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk back in Massachusetts after 6 weeks in ICE detention in Louisiana

Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk back in Massachusetts after 6 weeks in ICE detention in Louisiana

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in symbolically rich blessing on Mother's Day

Pope Leo XIV has called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid

How to see May’s full flower moon

How to see May’s full flower moon

Some Ukrainian soldiers say Russians must withdraw before any peace talks

After fending off attacks during a three-day weekend ceasefire declared by Russia, some Ukrainian soldiers fighting near

US' Bessent hails 'substantial progress' in trade talks with China

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US Commerce Secretary Lutnick says China talks aimed at lowering trade tensions

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Indian air force says losses are part of combat but all pilots back home

The Indian Air Force said on Sunday that "losses are a part of combat" without giving details but added that all its pilots were back home after fighting with Pakistan this week,

Whoops, waves, tears: Faithful react to Pope Leo's first Sunday blessing in St. Peter's Square

Tens of thousands of faithful Catholics gathered in St. Peter’s Square to watch Pope Leo XIV deliver the first Sunday blessing of his pontificate exactly at noon

‘Never again war!’ Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in first Vatican address since his election

‘Never again war!’ Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in first Vatican address since his election

UK plans to end 'failed free market experiment' in immigration

The British government outlined plans on Sunday to end what it called the "failed free market experiment" in mass immigration by restricting skilled worker visas

Pope's older brother has yet to speak with him. Here's what he plans on saying

Pope Leo XIV's older brother, Louis Prevost, joins CNN's Kaitlan Collins to express his excitement and describes what he plans to say to his younger brother.

American Danielle Collins stuns world No. 2, ending her reign at Italian Open

American Danielle Collins stuns world No. 2, ending her reign at Italian Open

Passenger bus skids off a cliff in Sri Lanka, killing 21 people and injuring 35

A passenger bus has skidded off a cliff in Sri Lanka’s tea-growing hill country, killing 21 people and injuring 35 others

US ‘not genuine’ in talks over Tehran’s nuclear program, Iranian official says

US ‘not genuine’ in talks over Tehran’s nuclear program, Iranian official says

Russia’s European neighbors are lifting bans on landmines. Campaigners are horrified

Russia’s European neighbors are lifting bans on landmines. Campaigners are horrified

US Secretary of State Rubio to attend NATO meeting on Ukraine-Russia

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend the informal NATO foreign ministers meeting in Turkey on May 14-16 to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war.

Villagers evacuated from line of fire along India-Pakistan border fear going back

After spending days in temporary homes and with relatives, people from both sides of the Indian and Pakistani border are

Gaza war cannot be solved by military means, says German foreign minister

The conflict in Gaza cannot be solved by military means and a political solution must be found to end the war permanently, German Foreign Minister Johann

A unique variety of garlic is in danger of extinction. One woman is trying to keep it alive

A unique variety of garlic is in danger of extinction. One woman is trying to keep it alive

Late abortions are rare. The US just lost a clinic that offered the procedure for over 50 years

An abortion clinic in Colorado that for more than 50 years served people who looked to terminate their pregnancies in the second or third trimester quietly closed last month

Dutch-led Suriname team digitizes 100,000 documents to preserve Jewish history in the Caribbean

As firefighters in Suriname battled to save buildings in the historic city center of Paramaribo in April, volunteers were scanning documents from the Neveh Shalom Synagogue in an effort to preserve the history of the thousands of Jews who have called the city home since the 1700s

Israel fully endorses Trump's plan for Gaza aid, minister says

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Sunday that Israel fully endorses U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza aid.

Turkey ready to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Erdogan tells Putin

Turkey is ready to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul again, President Tayyip Erdogan told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a phone call on Sunday,

Pope Leo XIV appeals for 'no more war' in first Sunday message

Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world's major powers for "no more war" in his first Sunday message to crowds in St.

'Beacon of freedom' dims as US initiatives that promote democracy abroad wither under Trump

The United States is pulling back from its role in spreading democratic ideals abroad under President Donald Trump

FEMA cuts emergency training as hurricane season looms

The U.S. federal disaster agency FEMA has sharply reduced training for state and local emergency managers ahead of the

Kremlin focuses on draft 2022 deal for proposed peace talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposed peace talks with Ukraine will take into account an abandoned 2022 draft deal between the two countries and the reality of Russia's

Before they name a 2028 nominee, Democrats will have to decide which state will weigh in first

Democrats will pick their next presidential nominee in 2028, but before that happens, the party will have to decide which state gets to go first on the nominating calendar

Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls on Russia to confirm ceasefire before talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Russia on Sunday to confirm an unconditional ceasefire beginning on May 12, saying Ukraine would then be ready to meet for direct

See the FAA reports that downplayed the risk of a Newark outage

Two reports by the FAA, completed before Newark’s air traffic controllers moved from the New York area to Philadelphia, show the FAA predicted communications outages could happen, but downplayed the chances. CNN’s Kyung Lah reports.

What is the traditional Sunday blessing that popes deliver in St. Peter’s Square?

The new pope, Leo XIV, is scheduled to deliver his first such prayer on Sunday from the loggia where he first appeared in public after being elected three days ago

Japan PM Ishiba reiterates call to eliminate all tariffs with US

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reiterated on Sunday that he will aim for the elimination of all tariffs in trade negotiations with the United States.

Zahabi sends UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo into retirement with a defeat at UFC 315

Aiemann Zahabi shocked UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo in a featherweight main card fight at UFC 315, after which Aldo announced his retirement

Former Panamanian president Martinelli leaves Nicaraguan embassy for asylum in Colombia

Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli has left the Nicaraguan embassy in Panama City where he had sought refuge more than a year ago after the courts upheld a prison sentence against him for money laundering and headed to Colombia where he has received political asylum

Panama's ex-president Martinelli departs for asylum in Colombia

Colombia granted asylum to Panama's former President Ricardo Martinelli, Colombian authorities said on Saturday, and two sources close to the ex-president said that he had

Chinese passenger car sales rise for a third month in April

China's car sales in April rose for a third month, up 14.8% from a year earlier, as government-subsidised auto trade-ins mitigated the impact of U.S. tariffs on consumer

Economic jitters and soaring gold prices create a frenzy for US jewelry merchants

As gold prices soar to record highs resulting from global economic jitters, hundreds of thousands of U.S. dollars’ worth of gold are circulating through the doors of the St. Vincent Jewelry Center in downtown Los Angeles on any given day

Reilly Smith scores with 0.3 seconds left, Golden Knights stun Oilers 4-3 in Game 3

Reilly Smith scored with 0.3 seconds left on a shot that deflected in off Edmonton forward Leon Draisaitl’s stick to give the Vegas Golden Knights a stunning 4-3 victory in Game 3 on Saturday night

China's President Xi Jinping to speak at opening of China-CELAC Forum on Tuesday

China's President Xi Jinping will attend the opening of and deliver a speech at the China-CELAC Forum in Beijing on May 13, China's Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday.

South Korea's former PM Han drops presidential bid, ending rift among conservatives

South Korea's former prime minister and acting president Han Duck-soo ended a short, ill-fated attempt to win the conservative party's presidential nomination on Sunday after days of

Bangladesh bans activities of ousted PM Hasina’s party following protests

Bangladesh’s interim government has banned all activities of the Awami League, the political party of deposed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, under the country’s Anti-Terrorism

Svechnikov, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Capitals 4-0 in Game 3 of 2nd-round playoff series

Andrei Svechnikov pounced on a loose faceoff puck for his sixth postseason goal to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 4-0 on Saturday night for a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series

US-China tariff talks to continue Sunday, an official tells AP, as Trump touts 'great progress made'

President Donald Trump says “great progress” was being made in ongoing U.S.-China talks over tariffs menacing the global economy, and even suggested a “total reset" was on the table as tariff negotiations are set to continue Sunday in Switzerland

South Korean conservative party fails in a bid to switch presidential candidates

South Korea’s embattled conservative party has canceled then reinstated the presidential candidacy of Kim Moon Soo within hours, after a failed attempt to replace him with former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo

Russia's Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, 'without preconditions'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed restarting direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, “without preconditions,” an offer that came in response to Ukraine and its allies urging Moscow to commit to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire

Trump says US and China negotiated 'total reset' in Geneva talks

U.S. President Donald Trump hailed talks with China in Switzerland on Saturday, saying the two sides had negotiated "a total reset ... in a friendly, but constructive, manner."

India and Pakistan accuse each other of violating ceasefire hours after reaching deal

India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire after U.S.-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades but accused each other of violating the deal just hours later

Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk arrives back home after spending six weeks at a Louisiana detention center

Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk arrives back home after spending six weeks at a Louisiana detention center

Trump says ‘great progress made’ between US and China following first day of trade talks

Trump says ‘great progress made’ between US and China following first day of trade talks

Russia's Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul. Following are key quotes translated into English by Reuters.

Trump hails China talks, says two sides negotiated 'total reset' in Geneva

U.S.

Hack-A-Robinson? Knicks fans cheer their big man through his free-throw shooting woes

The Boston Celtics continued with their strategy of fouling Mitchell Robinson intentionally

Pope Leo XIV lays out vision of papacy and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity

Pope Leo XIV has laid out the vision of his papacy and has identified artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity

Congo gold miner halts operations in tax dispute with M23 rebel administration

Twangiza Mining, a gold miner operating in the rebel-controlled South Kivu Province

Straka, Lowry handle blustery conditions at Truist, head into final round tied at Philly Cricket

Sepp Straka shot a 4-under 66 and Shane Lowry had a 67 in blustery conditions Saturday to share the lead heading into the final round of the Truist Championship

Pope Leo visits Pope Francis' tomb and Marian shrine on first trip outside Vatican

Pope Leo XIV took his first trip outside the Vatican on Saturday, heading about an hour's drive east of Rome for a visit to a Catholic shrine and stopping on

Newark mayor denies trespassing at immigration detention center following arrest

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is denying that he trespassed at a new federal immigration detention center during a confrontation that led to his arrest

Explosions reported after India and Pakistan agree to ceasefire

Nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday after U.S.

France in talks with Britain, Ukraine about potential troops, Macron tells paper

France is consulting with partners on how to potentially support Ukraine in its struggle with Russia with troops, French President Emmanuel Macron told newspaper Le Parisien on

European leaders tell Putin to agree to Ukraine ceasefire or face new sanctions

Major European powers threw their weight behind an unconditional 30-day Ukraine ceasefire on Saturday, with the backing of U.S.

Restrictions lifted after 160,000 Spaniards confined due to toxic cloud

An order was lifted on Saturday to confine around 160,000 people in Spain's northeastern Catalonia region after a fire at an industrial estate caused a toxic cloud of chlorine over a

Homeland Security Dept. accuses lawmakers of ‘storming’ an ICE facility despite oversight laws saying they could be there

Homeland Security Dept. accuses lawmakers of ‘storming’ an ICE facility despite oversight laws saying they could be there

Sinner wins in return from doping ban before home crowd at Italian Open

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner has made a solid return from his three-month doping ban by beating 99th-ranked Mariano Navone 6-3, 6-4 before an adoring home crowd at the Italian Open

Israeli airstrikes kill 23 in Gaza as outcry over aid blockade grows

Health officials say Israeli airstrikes overnight and into Saturday have killed at least 23 Palestinians in Gaza

US-China trade talks in Geneva end for night, to continue on Sunday, source says

Trade talks in Geneva between the United States and China have ended for the night but will continue on Sunday, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

The Latest: India accuses Pakistan of ceasefire breaches in Kashmir

India has accused Pakistan of repeatedly violating the ceasefire agreed earlier on Saturday in the disputed territory of Kashmir

Germany will stop reporting arms deliveries to Ukraine, Merz says

The German government will stop publishing details of military aid to Ukraine, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday during a visit to Kyiv.

Iran will not back down from nuclear rights, foreign minister says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Saturday that if the United States' goal is to deprive Iran of its "nuclear rights", Tehran will never back down over those rights.

Haaland returns yet Man City stumbles to leave Champions League hopes in doubt

Manchester City’s Champions League qualification ambitions have been thrown back into doubt after a surprising 0-0 draw at already-relegated Southampton, the Premier League’s last-placed team

Vance called Indian prime minister to encourage ceasefire talks after receiving alarming intelligence, sources say

Vance called Indian prime minister to encourage ceasefire talks after receiving alarming intelligence, sources say

Stuart Skinner replaces injured Calvin Pickard as Oilers' starter for Game 3 vs. Golden Knights

The Edmonton Oilers have switched goaltenders for Game 3 of their second-round playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights, with Stuart Skinner replacing Calvin Pickard on Saturday night

Transgender issues are a strength for Trump, AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll finds that most U.S. adults agree with President Donald Trump that whether a person is a man or woman is determined by their sex at birth

Hear newly elected pope deliver homily during first Mass

Pope Leo XIV delivered the homily during mass at the Sistine Chapel a day after he was elected as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church. Leo began the homily in his native English before switching to Italian.

Qataris search for bodies of Americans killed by Islamic State in Syria

A Qatari mission has begun searching for the remains of U.S. hostages killed by Islamic State in Syria a decade ago, two sources briefed on the mission

World reacts after India, Pakistan agree to stop firing

U.S.

Top Chinese and US trade negotiators continue Geneva trade talks into evening

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S.

Iran to send Russia launchers for short-range missiles, sources say

(This May 9 story has been corrected to clarify that Iran's statement came from its permanent mission to the United Nations, not the United States, in paragraph 8) By Jonathan Landay, Jonathan Saul

Koyo Kouoh, 2026 Venice Art Biennale curator, dies suddenly at age 58

Koyo Kouoh, the curator of the 2026 Venice Art Biennale, has died at age 58, her home institution in South Africa said in an Instagram post

Quakers march against Trump’s crackdown on immigrants carrying on their long faith tradition

A group of Quakers are marching more than 300 miles from New York City to Washington, D

A miniature dachshund is reunited with its owner after 18 months lost on an Australian island

A miniature dachshund named Valerie who was lost for 18 months — or around half her life — on an Australian island has been reunited with her owners

Ukrainians who fled war and the US communities that welcomed them fear they may be uprooted under Trump

Ukrainians who fled war and the US communities that welcomed them fear they may be uprooted under Trump

Trump is bringing white South Africans to the US as refugees, but what persecution are they facing?

The Trump administration is bringing a small number of white South Africans to the United States as refugees next week in what it says is the start of a larger relocation effort

Advocates press for accounting of sex-abuse cases in new pope's past jurisdictions

The new pope, Leo XIV, has something in common with many of his peers in the Catholic hierarchy

Trump team mulls suspending the constitutional right of habeas corpus to speed deportations. Can it?

Top White House aide Stephen Miller says the Trump administration is looking for ways to expand its legal power to deport migrants who are in the United States illegally

Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit

A Soviet-era spacecraft has plunged to Earth, more than a half-century after its failed launch to Venus

South Korea's conservatives settle on Kim Moon-soo after nomination turmoil exposes rifts

South Korea's conservatives made another about-face on Saturday and reinstated their nominee, just hours after dropping him and reopening the nomination

Seven dead after heavy rain hit Mogadishu on Friday

At least seven people have been killed in two districts of Mogadishu after a flood triggered by severe rainfall swept through the east African nation on Friday

Mild earthquake in Tennessee felt across the Southeast

Mild earthquake in Tennessee felt across the Southeast

Pope Leo signals he will closely follow Francis and says AI represents challenge for humanity

Pope Leo signals he will closely follow Francis and says AI represents challenge for humanity

Louisiana governor pushes Trump to weigh primary challenger to GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, AP sources say

President Donald Trump and Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry have discussed the possibility that Julia Letlow, a congresswoman elected in 2021 after her husband died of COVID, might challenge Sen. Bill Cassidy in next year's Republican primary

After ceasefire demand, Kremlin calls European statements 'confrontational'

The Kremlin accused European countries on Saturday of making contradictory and confrontational statements, after European leaders backed a U.S. plan for a 30-day ceasefire in

Turkey ready to undertake duty for observing potential ceasefire in Ukraine, source says

Turkey is ready to undertake the duty to observe a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, its foreign minister said during a "coalition of the willing" call with Kyiv's partners on Saturday, a

The Himalayan region of Kashmir, at the heart of India-Pakistan enmity

India and Pakistan agreed to stop firing along their border on Saturday, bringing an end to the escalated tensions between the two arch-rivals after multiple strikes were launched

Fire at chemical plant in northeastern Spain keeps thousands indoors

Authorities in northeastern Spain say a fire at a chemical factory has forced emergency services to issue health warnings to 150,000 local residents and stay-indoors orders for five nearby towns

European leaders visit Kyiv, and tell Russia: 30-day ceasefire now or face massive sanctions

European leaders visit Kyiv, and tell Russia: 30-day ceasefire now or face massive sanctions

New German foreign minister travels to Israel for 'critical discussions'

The new German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, departed for Israel on Saturday for a Middle East trip in which "critical discussions" are expected, he said when leaving Berlin.

India-Pakistan ties over the years

India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday after a fourth day of strikes and counter-strikes against each other's military installations.

India-Pakistan water treaty remains suspended despite ceasefire, sources say

A key water-sharing pact between India and Pakistan remains suspended, four government sources told Reuters,

Authorities arrest over 100 people on Tennessee roads in support of Trump's deportation plan

More than 100 people have been taken into custody by federal immigration officials in a joint operation with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, leaving many in Nashville’s immigrant community uncertain and worried

Angel City’s Savy King ‘responsive’ after collapsing during NWSL game

Angel City’s Savy King ‘responsive’ after collapsing during NWSL game

Pope Leo XIV: A White Sox fan who calls his brother daily from Rome

Pope Leo XIV: A White Sox fan who calls his brother daily from Rome

At least 20 people killed in Sudan after a suspected drone strike hits a prison

Sudanese authorities say a suspected drone attack has killed at least 20 prisoners in the southern region of Kordofan

Nikola Jokić arrives wearing Joker-inspired suit, helps Denver Nuggets to overtime playoff win over Oklahoma City Thunder

Nikola Jokić arrives wearing Joker-inspired suit, helps Denver Nuggets to overtime playoff win over Oklahoma City Thunder

Trump says India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire

U.S.

European leaders say Trump agreed to sanction Russia unless ceasefire agreed

Ukraine and European leaders agreed on Saturday to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire from May 12 with the backing of U.S.

Wounded Ukrainian soldiers ask: What ceasefire?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a three-day pause in fighting against Ukraine, but for bloodied Ukrainian

Rodrigo Duterte is being held at The Hague. Next week he might be elected mayor of his hometown

Rodrigo Duterte is being held at The Hague. Next week he might be elected mayor of his hometown

Russia and Ukraine blame each other as fighting continues despite Moscow's truce

Russia said on Saturday that fighting had been taking place in four regions of Ukraine despite this week's unilateral ceasefire by Moscow, saying its troops had been forced to

Salvage of Lynch's sunken yacht paused after diver's death

Work to recover the late British tech tycoon Mike Lynch's sunken superyacht off the coast of northern Sicily has been paused following the death of a diver involved in the

Pope Leo tells cardinals they must continue 'precious legacy' of Pope Francis

Pope Leo XIV signalled on Saturday he would continue with the vision and reforms of Pope Francis, telling the world's Catholic cardinals

Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia raises the prospect of US nuclear cooperation with the kingdom

Saudi Arabia wants U.S. help developing its own civil nuclear program, and the Trump administration says it’s “very excited” at the prospect

A failed Soviet-era spacecraft likely crashed back to Earth overnight

A failed Soviet-era spacecraft likely crashed back to Earth overnight

EU Commission chief says bloc ready to impose more sanctions on Russia if ceasefire breached

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday backed a proposed unconditional 30-day ceasefire in the Russian war in Ukraine and said that the EU was ready to

US offers to help India and Pakistan start talks, G7 also urges dialogue

The U.S. government said it offered assistance to make India and Pakistan start "constructive talks" while the Group of Seven (G7) major countries also urged

India's clash with Pakistan sees use of Chinese missiles, French jets, Israeli drones and more

India’s missile and bomb strikes on targets in Pakistan and Pakistani-controlled Kashmir have prompted multiple attacks in retaliation between the nuclear-armed neighbors to the point that some are now calling it a de facto war

Russia says Western arms flows to Ukraine would need to stop during any ceasefire

Russia would require a halt to U.S. and European arms supplies to Ukraine during any potential ceasefire, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with ABC News.

China takes centre stage in Philippines' feisty midterm election

In political rallies, Senate hearings and voter surveys ahead of Monday's midterm elections in the Philippines, China has been an overwhelming -

Pakistan continuing "blatant escalation" on border, says Indian army

The Indian army said on Saturday that Pakistan was continuing its "blatant escalation" with drone strikes and using other munitions along India's western border, and its "enemy

Slovak PM derides EU attempts to keep him from Moscow war commemorations

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Friday his country wanted to develop relations with Russia, and he derided those in the European Union who he said created obstacles to his

Long-range Russian attacks continue to kill Ukrainians amid ceasefire deadlock

Two months ago, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine was ready to accept a U.S. proposal for a 30-day cease-fire, provided Russia did the same

Pakistan defence minister: no meeting of government top nuclear body is scheduled

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that no meeting of the National Command Authority, which is Pakistan's top military and civil body overseeing the country's nuclear

Connor Hellebuyck makes 21 saves, Jets beat Stars 4-0 in Game 2 to tie series

Connor Hellebuyck made 21 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Dallas Stars 4-0 on Friday night in Game 2 to tie the Western Conference second-round series

US federal HR agency leading DOGE job cuts cancels sole-source Workday award

The U.S. federal human resources agency at the heart of billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk's efforts to slash the federal workforce on Friday canceled a

Murray and Porter lead the Nuggets to a 113-104 bounce-back win over the Thunder

Jamal Murray scored 27 points and Michael Porter Jr. bounced back with 21 clutch points, leading the Denver Nuggets past the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder 113-104 in overtime Friday night for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series

Columbia University suspends more than 65 students over library occupation

Columbia University has suspended more than 65 students for their role in a pro-Palestinian demonstration that forced the shutdown of the main campus library, a school

Jasson Dominguez hits 3 homers to lead the Yankees past the Athletics 10-2

Jasson Dominguez hit three homers and drove in seven runs to lead the New York Yankees to a 10-2 victory over the Athletics on Friday night

Pakistan PM calls meeting of body that oversees nuclear arsenal, says Pakistan military

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called a meeting of the National Command Authority on Saturday, the military said, after Islamabad launched a military operation

US top diplomat Rubio speaks with Pakistan army chief, urges de-escalation

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir on Friday and urged both Pakistan and India to find ways to de-escalate, a U.S.

Wordle, White Sox and more: Fast facts about Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV, now the successor of St. Peter, leads the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church in a sacred role that few others will ever hold

Investigators outline final moments of plane crash that killed former college soccer star and family

Federal investigators are outlining the final moments of a plane crash in upstate New York last month that killed a high-achieving family from Massachusetts

Pope Leo XIV's Creole heritage highlights complex history of racism and the church in America

The election of Pope Leo XIV, who is the first U.S. pope and has Creole roots, is raising more awareness about the complexity of the Creole identity

Donovan Mitchell scores 43 and Cavaliers beat the Pacers 126-104 to cut series deficit to 2-1

Donovan Mitchell had 43 points and nine rebounds, and the finally full-strength Cleveland Cavaliers beat Indiana 126-104 on Friday night to cut the Pacers’ lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals

Indigenous fashion week in Santa Fe, New Mexico, explores heritage in silk and hides

Fashion designers from across North America are bringing inspiration from their heritage, culture and everyday lives to three days of runway modeling starting Friday in a hub for Indigenous artistry and commerce

Mayor Baraka of Newark, New Jersey, arrested at immigration detention center he has been protesting

The mayor of Newark, New Jersey, has been arrested at a federal immigration detention center where he has been protesting its opening this week

China's factory-gate deflation deepens as trade war bites

China's factory-gate prices posted the steepest drop in six months in April while consumer prices fell for a third month, underlining the need for more stimulus as policymakers

As US and China begin trade talks in Geneva, Trump's tariff hammer looks less mighty than he claims

The way President Donald Trump sees it, beating China in a trade war should be easy

From Villanova to the Vatican: Alma mater is floored it taught the 1st US pope

Church bells rang out for hours in celebration at Villanova University in suburban Philadelphia after one of their graduates was elected the first pope from the U.S. in the history of the Catholic Church

Don Kelly grew up rooting for the Pirates. Now he's tasked with leading them out of the wilderness

New Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly is eager to try and help his hometown team

Trump involved in discussions over suspending habeas corpus, sources say

Trump involved in discussions over suspending habeas corpus, sources say

Fed's Musalem: Should not commit to rate cuts until tariff impact becomes certain

The Fed should not commit to further interest rate cuts until it is clear whether the Trump administration's tariff policies lead to persistent inflation or a

India suspends its top cricket tournament, the IPL, for a week amid military tensions with Pakistan

India’s biggest domestic cricket tournament has been suspended for one week following the escalating military tensions with Pakistan

Can the Dept. of Transportation and Sean Duffy fix an antiquated and frequently broken air traffic control system?

Can the Dept. of Transportation and Sean Duffy fix an antiquated and frequently broken air traffic control system?

Trove of documents unsealed in NYC mayor's criminal case offers a glimpse of thwarted investigation

Federal agents investigating New York City Mayor Eric Adams were still seizing phones and applying for search warrants days before Justice Department leaders ordered prosecutors to drop the corruption case

Turkish Tufts University student released from Louisiana immigration detention center

A Tufts University student from Turkey has been released from a Louisiana immigration detention center more than six weeks after she was arrested while walking along a street in a Boston suburb

CSX reaches tentative 5-year deal with BLET covering 3,400 workers

Railroad operator CSX said on Friday it has signed a tentative agreement for a new five-year contract with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET).

Trump cannot use new executive order to skirt 'sanctuary' cities ruling, judge says

A federal judge warned on Friday that a new executive order from President Donald Trump that calls for cutting off funding to so-called sanctuary jurisdictions that do not

China's Xi pledges to help Myanmar rebuild post-earthquake, Xinhua reports

China's President Xi Jinping pledged on Friday to support Myanmar in its rebuilding efforts following the Southeast Asian nation's deadliest earthquake in recent years, according to state

China and the US to talk trade war ceasefire, not peace

China and the United States start their first major Trade War Two meeting on Saturday to pull back from what analysts describe as a lose-

Trump says he's OK with taxing the rich but warns of political fallout

U.S.

Russia and Ukraine accuse one another of ceasefire violations

Ukrainian troops have made further attempts to breach the Russian border in the Kursk and Belgorod regions, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Friday as President Vladimir Putin

Pope Leo XIV is a White Sox fan — and the organization is embracing the occasion

It’s the biggest victory for the struggling Chicago White Sox in a long time

The Latest: Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of weekend meeting

President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to de-escalate the trade war

S&P affirms Israel's credit ratings amid heightened security risks, economic uncertainty

S&P Global affirmed Israel's long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings at "A/A-1" and warned that prolonged or intensified military conflict could negatively

China buys Canadian, Australian wheat as heat hits crop, traders say

Chinese buyers bought between 400,000 and 500,000 metric tons of wheat from Australia and Canada in recent weeks,

Fed's Bowman picks staff from Goldman, Davis Polk and BPI, Bloomberg News reports

U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman has picked three staffers from the banking world, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Pentagon waiver looks like a Catch-22 to banned transgender troops

So far, none of America's transgender troops who want to continue serving in uniform have applied for a waiver to the Pentagon's ban on their

US Pratt engine strikers press for jobs commitment, union says

A nearly week-long strike by around 3,000 U.S.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says participation in Russia-Ukraine war justified -KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said North Korea’s involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war was justified, calling it an exercise of sovereign rights in defence of a “brother nation,”

US military ordered to pull books on diversity, gender issues

The Pentagon ordered military educational institutions to pull and review any books that promote what it called "divisive concepts and gender

Ahead of China-US talks, Trump says 80% tariff 'seems right'

U.S.

US opens national security probe into imported commercial jets, engines

The U.S. Commerce Department said on Friday it has opened a national security investigation into the import of commercial aircraft, jet engines and parts.

Congress needs to address debt ceiling before its August recess to prevent default, Treasury secretary says

Congress needs to address debt ceiling before its August recess to prevent default, Treasury secretary says

Indigenous designers take center stage at Native Fashion Week in Santa Fe

Indigenous designers take center stage at Native Fashion Week in Santa Fe

Treasury secretary calls on Congress to raise or suspend the debt ceiling by mid-July

The U.S. is on track to run out of money to pay its bills as early as August without congressional action

Nippon Steel exec headed to Washington next week in push for US Steel deal, source says

Nippon Steel Vice Chairman Takahiro Mori is headed to Washington next week as the company seeks to win approval of its $15 billion bid for U.S.

Trading Day: All eyes on 'Geneva Convention'

TRADING DAY Cautious stability World markets traded on a solid footing this week as the Trump administration struck what could be the first of "dozens"

Container shipping firms cull Asia-US service as Trump tariffs collapse trade

Major container shipping companies are suspending at least six scheduled weekly routes between China and the United States as President Donald Trump's

Bain Capital to buy PCI Pharma at $10 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reports

Bain Capital is in talks to buy contract drug manufacturer PCI Pharma Services at a valuation of $10 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

New pope gives Villanova University another reason to cheer

At midweek, the chaplain of Villanova University's basketball team cheered as one of his former star players led the New York Knicks to a come-

Trump says US will maintain 10% tariffs even after trade deals

President Donald Trump said on Friday that the U.S. will maintain a baseline 10% tariff on imports even after trade deals are struck, adding there could be exemptions when

Pakistan Army's spokesman claims India fired ballistic missiles that fell into Indian territory

The Pakistan Army spokesman claimed India fired ballistic missiles that fell in Indian territory, announcing it in a sudden statement on national broadcaster at 1:50 a.m. local

FTC backs DOJ proposal Google in search antitrust case

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the de-facto federal privacy regulator, said on Friday that the U.S.

Trump to Putin and Zelenskiy: 'Get this war ended'

U.S.

US to accept white South African refugees while other programs remain paused

The Trump administration will welcome more than two dozen white South Africans to the United States as refugees next week

How the military is dealing with Hegseth's order to remove transgender troops

The military services are scrambling to nail down details and put together new guidance to start removing transgender troops from the force

More warning signs emerge for US travel industry as summer nears

Travel technology company Expedia Group says reduced travel demand in the United States led to its weaker-than-expected revenue in the first quarter

Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Bush nominee who veered to the left, dies at 85

Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Bush nominee who veered to the left, dies at 85

Freed Palestinian student accuses Columbia University of inciting violence

A Palestinian student arrested as he was about to finalize his U.S. citizenship is accusing Columbia University of eroding democracy with its handling of protests against the Israel-Hamas war

US and other allies of Ukraine pile pressure on Putin, threatening fresh sanctions if he refuses 30-day truce

US and other allies of Ukraine pile pressure on Putin, threatening fresh sanctions if he refuses 30-day truce

Skorts vs. shorts uniform debate brimming in Irish sport camogie as women push for choice

A small Irish sport has become the latest battleground for female athletes protesting against their dress codes — in this case “skorts.”

First at-home test kit for cervical cancer approved by the FDA, company says

U.S. officials have approved the first cervical cancer test that allows women to collect their own sample at home

Infant hospitalizations from RSV dropped after shots became available, US data shows

Infant hospitalizations due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in the United States dropped as much as 43% last year compared to previous years, following the widespread

Russia backs 30-day ceasefire but with due account of nuances, Kremlin's Peskov says

Russia supports the implementation of a 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict, but only with due consideration of 'nuances' in the more than three-year-old war, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry

Warm American welcome for new pope masks US church's deep divide

As Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass as pontiff at the Sistine Chapel on Friday, he spoke a few words in English.

Bank of England cuts rates in split decision before US tariff deal

(This May 8 story has been corrected to say two-thirds of the impact is due to the direct effect of tariffs on demand for UK

Stocks hit pause, dollar slips with China/US trade talks in focus

MSCI's global equities index barely rose on Friday and the dollar lost ground as a U.S. trade deal with Britain fueled guarded optimism

US appeals court upholds federal ban on felons owning guns

A U.S. appeals court on Friday upheld a federal law preventing felons from possessing firearms, rejecting a challenge by a California man who said the ban should not

Trump to push 'self-deportation' message in proclamation

President Donald Trump on Friday plans to sign a proclamation to encourage migrants who are in the United States illegally to voluntarily depart the

In Peru's north, locals remember Pope Leo driving pick-up, playing tennis

The small city of Chiclayo in northern Peru was bustling with excitement on Friday, with businesses and locals sharing photos, memories

First white South Africans to arrive under US refugee plan as soon as next week

U.S.

Measles outbreak in North Dakota prompts local health officials to quarantine unvaccinated schoolchildren

Measles outbreak in North Dakota prompts local health officials to quarantine unvaccinated schoolchildren

US warns that if Sunday Iran talks aren’t productive, ‘they won’t continue’

US warns that if Sunday Iran talks aren’t productive, ‘they won’t continue’

IMF frees $1 billion for Pakistan, approves new $1.4 billion program

The International Monetary Fund executive board approved on Friday a fresh $1.4 billion loan to Pakistan under its climate resilience fund and approved

Inside Trump’s negotiating strategy with China

Inside Trump’s negotiating strategy with China

Wall Street and other markets hold steady ahead of a highly anticipated US-China meeting on trade

U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish as Wall Street and other financial markets wait for a highly anticipated meeting on Saturday between China and the United States on trade

15 states sue over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his 'energy emergency' order

A coalition of 15 states is suing over President Donald Trump’s efforts to fast-track energy-related projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws and threatening endangered species, critical habitat and cultural resources

The Latest: Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass as pontiff a day after his election

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Mass, a day after his historic election as the first U.S.-born pope in the church’s 2,000-year history

Timberwolves searching for fan accused of ‘racially charged comments’ toward Draymond Green and say another fan was ejected

Timberwolves searching for fan accused of ‘racially charged comments’ toward Draymond Green and say another fan was ejected

Bill Gates warns Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts will cause ‘millions of deaths’

Bill Gates warns Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts will cause ‘millions of deaths’

The Latest: Russia-West rift at forefront of celebrations for victory over Nazis

In contrast to Russia’s celebrations marking 80 years since the surrender of the Nazis, European leaders agreed to set up a tribunal to try Russian leaders for Moscow’s war on Ukraine

Wisconsin father charged in school shooting is latest parent accused in gun violence

A Wisconsin man charged with crimes for a school shooting committed by his daughter is the latest U.S. parent taken to court for violence caused by a child

U.S. embassy in Kyiv warns of 'potentially significant' air attack

The U.S. embassy in Kyiv warned on Friday of a "potentially significant" air attack in the coming days. "The U.S.

Iran, US to resume nuclear talks on Sunday after postponement

Iran has agreed to hold a fourth round of nuclear talks with the United States on Sunday in Oman, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday, adding that the negotiations were

Dollar set for weekly gain amid US trade deal optimism

The dollar was on track for a weekly gain against major currencies, including the Swiss franc, yen and euro on Friday, after a U.S.-UK trade deal increased

US measles cases surpass 1,000 for first time in 5 years

The number of measles cases in the United States has crossed 1,000 for the first time in five years, federal data showed on Friday, as the country battles one of its

Oil prices post weekly gains on US-China trade talk optimism

Oil prices settled nearly 2% higher on Friday and notched their first weekly gains since mid-April as a U.S. trade deal with the United Kingdom turned investors

Pentagon orders military academies to review books for possible removal

Pentagon orders military academies to review books for possible removal

Thousands rally in Romania in EU support ahead of presidential election run-off

Thousands of people rallied in Romania's capital, Bucharest, and other cities in support of the European Union on Friday, one week before a presidential election run-off that

Wall St closes near flat with focus on US-China talks

U.S. stocks ended the week on a quiet note on Friday after oscillating between slight gains and declines, as investors gauged President Donald Trump's comments

German Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer dies at age 103

Margot Friedländer, a German Jew who survived the Theresienstadt concentration camp and became a high-profile witness to Nazi persecution in her final years, has died

Hurricanes return home for Game 3 matchup with Capitals after splitting two road games

The Carolina Hurricanes return home for Game 3 of their second-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals having split the first two games on the road

Pope Leo XIV is a tennis player. Tsitsipas would be happy to hit some balls with him

It was fitting that when Pope Leo XIV was elected the Italian Open tennis tournament was being played just up the road from the Vatican

Pope Leo asks cardinals to make themselves ‘small’ in first Mass as pontiff as cardinals deny he’s a ‘counterweight’ to Trump

Pope Leo asks cardinals to make themselves ‘small’ in first Mass as pontiff as cardinals deny he’s a ‘counterweight’ to Trump

Victory Day parade in Russia celebrates the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany

Russia has celebrated the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, with President Vladimir Putin presiding over a massive parade of tanks, missiles and troops through Red Square

Trump fires Democratic-appointed Consumer Product Safety commissioners

Trump fires Democratic-appointed Consumer Product Safety commissioners

To keep millions alive after aid cuts, pull climate and other funding in richer nations, group says

Leading aid organizations are triaging aid after countries led by the U.S. funnel less money to foreign assistance

Tiger Woods' son Charlie misses out on US Open qualifying again

The 16-year-old son of Tiger Woods will have to wait until next year to try to play in the U.S. Open

FIFA confirms Women's World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031 when US is expected to host

The Women’s World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031 when the United States is expected to host the tournament, FIFA confirmed Friday

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as details emerge of how votes coalesced in secret conclave

Details have begun to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make Pope Leo XIV history’s first American pope

Trump won't unilaterally lower China tariffs, White House says

President Donald Trump remains firm that the United States is not going to unilaterally reduce tariffs on Chinese goods without concessions from China, the White House said on Friday, hours

NATO's Rutte wants 2032 deadline for new defence spending goals, Dutch PM says

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has proposed that alliance members meet higher targets for defence spending by 2032, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said on Friday.

US weighs special status for Greenland as quest for island intensifies

U.S. officials are discussing a plan to pull Greenland into America's sphere of influence using a type of agreement that

White House confirms Trump fired Librarian of Congress

President Donald Trump fired the Librarian of Congress, CarlaHayden, because she wasn't serving the interests of the American people, the White House said on Friday.

San Francisco's commuter trains stopped for four hours by computer outage

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Canada PM Carney's cabinet to be sworn in on Tuesday

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet will be sworn in on Tuesday,

'Heinous act': Home nurse accused of abusing disabled patient

'Heinous act': Home nurse accused of abusing disabled patient

Blasts rock Indian Kashmir, Amritsar as Pakistan conflict escalates

Blasts rang out across Indian Kashmir and the Sikh holy city of Amritsar in neighbouring Punjab state late on

Trump fires head of Library of Congress in part over diversity, White House says

U.S President Donald Trump fired the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, in part over her commitment to diversity, the White House said on Friday.

Mother sues Airbnb after son dies from carbon monoxide poisoning in Brazil

Mother sues Airbnb after son dies from carbon monoxide poisoning in Brazil

Alcaraz beats Lajovic in return from injury at Italian Open; Sabalenka and Gauff advance

Carlos Alcaraz returned from a brief injury layoff with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Serbian qualifier Dusan Lajovic at the Italian Open

'Don't get in my way,' the new acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staff

The new head of the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country is warning staff not to try to impede upcoming changes

Supporters of a bill to study reparations for slavery urge Maryland Gov. Moore to sign the measure

Supporters of a measure to create a commission to study potential reparations for slavery in Maryland have rallied next to the Capitol and the governor’s residence to urge Gov. Wes Moore to sign the legislation

Protesters in Slovakia condemn Prime Minister Fico's visit to Moscow

Protesters have gathered in the Slovak capital to to demonstrate against populist Prime Minister Robert Fico’s latest trip to Russia

Fed officials, citing uncertainty, reiterate patient policy stance

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Victims’ group alleges Pope Leo XIV mishandled sexual abuse cases involving priests in Chicago and Peru

Victims’ group alleges Pope Leo XIV mishandled sexual abuse cases involving priests in Chicago and Peru

Cardinal Prevost put his head in his hands as papacy loomed

As U.S.

Family creates AI video to depict Arizona man addressing his killer in court

A simulation of a dead man created by artificial intelligence addressed his killer in an Arizona court this month, in what appears

Ukraine, Hungary each expel two diplomats in espionage row

Ukraine and Hungary said on Friday they were expelling two diplomats each after each side accused the other of engaging in espionage.

US, Europeans finalising 30-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire proposal, says diplomatic source

The United States and its European allies are finalising a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine that if refused would see them jointly impose new sanctions on

New FEMA head says he will 'run right over' staff who resist his changes

David Richardson, the new head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, told staff on Friday he will "run right over" anyone who resists

White House dismisses Democrats on Consumer Product Safety Commission

The Trump administration dismissed three Democrats on the five-member Consumer Product Safety Commission, a White House official confirmed Friday.

Pope Leo XIV’s unexpected New Orleans Creole background excites city’s large Catholic community

Pope Leo XIV’s unexpected New Orleans Creole background excites city’s large Catholic community

Ancient wooden spears found in Germany may have been wielded by Neanderthals, a new study suggests

A set of ancient wooden spears may be younger than scientists thought and wielded by Neanderthals instead of their ancestors

Iran and US to meet in Oman for more talks on Tehran’s advancing nuclear program

Iran and the United States will meet again this weekend for talks over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

Pakistan postpones its T20 cricket tournament because of concerns over conflict with India

The Pakistan Cricket Board has postponed its Pakistan Super League following rising military tensions between India and Pakistan

Pentagon considers shifting Greenland to US Northern Command, sparking concerns over Trump’s ambitions for the territory

Pentagon considers shifting Greenland to US Northern Command, sparking concerns over Trump’s ambitions for the territory

As 'Born in the U.S.A.' plays, American cardinals in Rome celebrate Pope Leo XIV

Speakers blasted “Born in the U.S.A

Ukraine says it has uncovered Hungarian spy network working in border region

Ukraine says it has uncovered Hungarian spy network working in border region

Privacy concerns swirl around HHS plan to build Medicare, Medicaid database on autism

Privacy concerns swirl around HHS plan to build Medicare, Medicaid database on autism

Pope Leo plays tennis and supports AS Roma, says senior priest

Pope Leo XIV, the first US leader of the global Catholic Church, is a keen tennis player and a fan of AS Roma soccer club, according to a senior member of his religious order

French pro-Palestinian group contests government decision to shut it down

A French pro-Palestinian protest group is contesting a government decision to shut it down, saying the move was politically motivated and based on "false" arguments

Brazil, China discuss railway from Peruvian port to Brazil territory

Brazil is in talks with China to build a railway connecting the Chinese-built mega Chancay port in Peru to Brazilian regions, Planning Minister Simone Tebet said on Friday.

Cardinals offer glimpses into path Pope Leo XIV will follow

With the world still wondering how the fledgling papacy of Leo XIV will take wing, cardinals and other clerics gave glimpses into his

Detroit Three automakers blast Trump UK trade deal

A group representing General Motors, Ford and Stellantis blasted President Donald Trump's trade deal announced with the United Kingdom,

US-UK deal 'good news' but tariffs still higher, Bank of England governor says

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said the trade deal concluded between the United States and Britain was a good thing but still left tariffs on most British

China's Tsingshan 'has not given up' on Chile lithium plans despite plant retreat

Chinese metals group Tsingshan said on Friday it remains interested in opportunities to invest in Chile's downstream lithium sector, following reports that it had scrapped plans

Migrants told of Libya deportation waited hours on tarmac, attorney says

Migrants in Texas who were told they would be deported to Libya sat on a military airfield tarmac for hours on Wednesday, unsure of

US admits its new aid plan would initially only feed 60% of Gaza, as UN rejects proposal

US admits its new aid plan would initially only feed 60% of Gaza, as UN rejects proposal

A 2012 video shows comments from new pope that disappoint LGBTQ activists

Pope Leo XIV in 2012 made comments critical of what he called the “homosexual lifestyle” and the role of mass media in promoting acceptance of same-sex relationships that conflicted with Catholic doctrine

Medieval tale of Merlin and King Arthur found hiding as a book cover

Medieval tale of Merlin and King Arthur found hiding as a book cover

Indian and Pakistan troops swap intense artillery fire

Indian and Pakistani soldiers have exchanged heavy volleys of shells and gunfire across their frontier in Kashmir, killing at least five civilians in a growing military standoff

England's record six teams in next Champions League set to fuel wealth gap in European soccer

England will send a record six teams into the Champions League next season

Trump revives, then discards, then revives again the idea of taxing the rich in big GOP bill

After flirting with raising the tax rate for the wealthiest earners, President Donald Trump is backing off that call — sort of

German legislator's concealed meeting with Putin confidants sparks security concerns

German legislators are demanding an explanation from a senior Social Democrat on the parliamentary committee that scrutinises the work of the intelligence services

Conflict, extreme weather worsening hunger in West and Central Africa, WFP warns

Some 52 million people in West and Central Africa will struggle to meet their basic food and nutrition needs in the upcoming lean season, driven by conflict, extreme weather and

US senator introduces bill calling for location-tracking on AI chips to limit China access

A U.S. senator introduced a bill on Friday that would direct the Commerce Department to require location verification mechanisms for export-controlled AI chips, in an effort to curb China's

New York Cardinal Dolan says new pope will seek to 'build bridges' with Trump

New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan said on Friday he thought the new U.S. pontiff, Pope Leo, will seek to build bridges with all world leaders, including U.S.

UK steel sector urges clarity on timeframe for 0% US tariffs

Britain's steel sector on Friday urged clarity on when U.S. tariffs will be scrapped under a landmark first deal to remove President Donald Trump's levies on the

Panasonic to cut 10,000 jobs, expects $900 million in restructuring costs

Panasonic Holdings said on Friday it will cut 10,000 staff and expects to book restructuring costs of 130 billion yen ($896.06 million) this business year as part of an overhaul of

Russian patriarch, criticised by Pope Francis, sends warm message to Leo

Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, sent a message of congratulations on Friday to Pope Leo, whose predecessor Pope Francis had criticised Kirill's backing

Ceasefire efforts in Ukraine moving in right direction, Finland says

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Inside China's decision to come to the table on Trump tariffs

Since U.S. President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on China last month, Beijing has responded in kind.

Residents stockpile food, rush to bunkers as conflict rattles India and Pakistan

Residents across Pakistan and India rushed to stockpile foods and other essential

Switzerland and US agree to accelerate trade talks, Swiss president says

Switzerland and the United States have agreed to accelerate their trade talks and are determined to reach an agreement quickly, Swiss President Karin

Poland and France deepen defence ties amid doubts over U.S. support

France and Poland signed a treaty on Friday to increase cooperation on defence, nuclear energy and other measures, in a sign of growing alliances between

Cricket-India suspends IPL for a week, Pakistan postpones games amid conflict

The Indian Premier League was suspended for one week on Friday while the Pakistan Super League postponed its remaining matches in the wake of the ongoing

Swiss president hopes 'Holy Spirit' might guide US-China weekend talks in Geneva over tariffs

Switzerland’s president has lamented “disappointing” talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary that did not ease stiff U.S. tariffs on Swiss goods

Washington's Hispanic community fighting fear and rallying help as rumors of an ICE crackdown bubble

A flurry of rumors and unconfirmed media reports has fueled fears that agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement would be descending on schools in Washington, D

Hear first American pope address the world

Cardinal Robert Prevost, of the United States, has been elected as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church and the first American pontiff in history. He will be known as Leo XIV. In his speech, which he delivered in front of a roaring crowd, he called for the Church to “build bridges” and also paid tribute to the late Pope Francis.

Trump floats 100% tariff on Barbies while his UK trade ‘deal’ shields super-luxury cars like Rolls-Royce

Trump floats 100% tariff on Barbies while his UK trade ‘deal’ shields super-luxury cars like Rolls-Royce

Jared Kushner quietly advising Trump administration ahead of Middle East trip

Jared Kushner quietly advising Trump administration ahead of Middle East trip

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine to seek presidency, chides West over rights

Ugandan opposition leader and pop singer Bobi Wine said on Friday he plans to run for president for a second time and criticised the West for not speaking out more against "gross

US to cut health aid to Zambia over 'systemic theft'

The United States said it would cut $50 million in annual aid to Zambia's health sector because the government had failed to stop "systemic theft" of donated medicines and medical

Russia and US are in talks on Russian gas flows to Europe, Kremlin says

The issue of Russian gas shipments to Europe is being discussed at talks between Russia and the United States, state news agency TASS quoted a Kremlin official as saying on Friday,

For US Cardinal Prevost, road to becoming Pope Leo was paved in Peru

Cardinal Robert Prevost may be the first person from the U.S. to become the head of the Catholic Church but his surprising election by the world's cardinals

Reduced to rubble: India strikes alleged headquarters of militant groups in Pakistan's heartland

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Ukraine to host 'coalition of willing' leaders Saturday, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine will host a meeting of leaders of the so-called "coalition of the willing" on Saturday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.

Israel won't be involved in new Gaza aid plan, only in security, US envoy says

A U.S.-backed mechanism for getting aid into Gaza should take effect soon, Washington's envoy to Israel said on Friday ahead of President Donald Trump's

Pakistan and India are blaming each other as their Kashmir conflict spirals. Here’s what we know

Pakistan and India are blaming each other as their Kashmir conflict spirals. Here’s what we know

Catholic Chicagoans celebrate as native son Pope Leo XIV becomes first American pope

Catholic Chicagoans gathered in churches, cheered from classrooms and celebrated from their homes as the historic decision was announced that a native son, Cardinal Robert Prevost, had been elected pope

See the moment white smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel

White smoke has risen above the Sistine Chapel, the signal that cardinals have chosen a new pope on the second day of the conclave.

Pope Leo XIV’s friends say he’ll continue Francis’ legacy in his own image

Pope Leo XIV’s friends say he’ll continue Francis’ legacy in his own image

Soviet-era spacecraft is expected to plummet to Earth this weekend after 53 years

A half-ton spacecraft launched by the Soviet Union 53 years ago is expected to fall back to Earth this weekend

With Xi at his side, Putin marks WW2 victory as Ukraine war grinds on

Russia marked the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two on Friday with a major military parade

Polish opposition presidential candidate takes poll hit over apartment deal

Poland's main opposition presidential candidate was facing mounting criticism on Friday over his acquisition of an apartment from a vulnerable pensioner, as a poll showed a dip in

NY Fed's Perli says regular morning Standing Repo Facility operations coming

By Michael S.

Putin and Trump exchanged World War Two anniversary greetings via aides, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.

Italy industry output edges up in March but outlook weak

Italian industrial output edged up by 0.1% in March from the month before, data showed on Friday, below market expectations following a 0.9% drop in February, as

Pope Leo faces packed schedule, inherits many events from Francis

Pope Leo XIV has only been in the job one day and already faces a packed schedule of religious services, diplomatic meetings and Holy Year events, many of

Canada unemployment rate jumps to 6.9% in April

Canada's unemployment rate rose to 6.9% in April and the employment number was largely flat with minimal gains of net 7,400 jobs, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday.

Hassett says seeing positive developments around US-China trade meeting

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Friday signs in advance of weekend U.S.-China trade talks in Switzerland are promising and positive.

Ahead of key China talks, Trump says 80% tariff 'seems right'

U.S.

Former US Supreme Court Justice Souter dies

Bookish and reclusive jurist David Souter, who joined the U.S.

Trump, Kennedy defend new surgeon general pick amid MAGA backlash

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Canada's unemployment rate jumps to 6.9% in April as Trump tariffs bite

Canada's unemployment rate rose to 6.9% in April, the highest since November, as U.S. tariffs started to hit Canada's export-dependent economy in earnest, data

Germany's Merz does not rule out EU defence borrowing

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz did not rule out common European Union borrowing for defence during a trip to Brussels on Friday, but said it

Air Canada bookings to US decline by 'low teens' on trade tensions, CEO says

Air Canada is seeing a "low teens" percentage decline in bookings over the next six months for trips across the U.S. border amid trade tensions and a weaker Canadian dollar, the

He was killed in a road rage incident. His family used AI to bring him to the courtroom to address his killer

He was killed in a road rage incident. His family used AI to bring him to the courtroom to address his killer

Pope Leo XIV's brother settles crucial Chicago debate: Is the pontiff a White Sox or Cubs fan?

Pope Leo XIV's brother settles crucial Chicago debate: Is the pontiff a White Sox or Cubs fan?

Pope Leo XIV brings hope to Chicago sports fans, and the Knicks for their Villanova ties

The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the white smoke emerged from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel

China's central bank to spur financing support for consumption, trade

China's central bank said on Friday it will spur financial institutions to expand support for consumption and foreign trade amid a protracted trade war with the United States.

Pope Leo temporarily confirms Vatican heads in current roles

Pope Leo has confirmed all top Vatican officials in their current roles on a temporary basis, giving him time to decide before making definitive appointments, the Vatican said

German prosecutors move to strip AfD lawmaker's immunity amid bribery probe

Public prosecutors in Germany have moved to strip a politician from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) of his immunity as a lawmaker after initiating a probe into bribery

New Pope Leo XIV, celebrating first Mass, wants Church to be beacon of light

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass on Friday in the Sistine Chapel where he was elected less than 24 hours earlier,

Delta, Korean Air to buy 25% stake in Canada's WestJet

Delta Air Lines and Korean Air Lines will acquire an aggregate 25% stake in Canada's WestJet Airlines for $550 million from private equity firm Onex Corp, the U.S. carrier said on Friday.

Kurdish PKK congress took 'historic decisions' after jailed leader urged disarmament, agency says

The militant Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) made "historic decisions" at a congress this week after a call from its jailed leader to dissolve, a linked news agency said on Friday - a

Kurdish PKK congress took 'historic decisions' after jailed leader urged disarmament, agency says

The militant Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) made "historic decisions" at a congress this week after a call from its jailed leader to dissolve, a linked news agency said on Friday - a

China's Baidu looks to patent AI system to decipher animal sounds

Ever wished you could understand what your cat is trying to tell you?

In Trump's circle, some expect high tariffs even after trade deals

To hear Donald Trump and some of his advisers tell it, trade tariffs will accomplish many things: stimulate the U.S. economy, bring home

Supreme Court says retired Justice David Souter has died at age 85

The Supreme Court says retired Justice David Souter has died at age 85

Bronze statue of woman turning heads in busy Times Square

Bronze statue of woman turning heads in busy Times Square

Pope Leo XIV's Peruvian roots bring pride to Paterson, N.J., community

Pope Leo XIV's Peruvian roots bring pride to Paterson, N.J., community

Pope Leo XIV was natural leader in high school, says Robert Prevost's classmate from Massachusetts

Pope Leo XIV was natural leader in high school, says Robert Prevost's classmate from Massachusetts

President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

President Donald Trump has fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the Republican president and his agenda

New Gaza aid plans would increase children's suffering, UNICEF says

The United Nations Children's Fund on Friday criticized emerging plans to take over distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza on Thursday floated by both Israel and the United States

The art of the possible: Britain settles for quick win in US trade deal

Britain spent months buttering up Donald Trump, keeping calm in the face of the U.S. president's tariff-led assault on global trade,

Global equity fund inflows ease to a four-week low

Global equity funds attracted the smallest weekly inflows in four weeks in the week through May 7, amid concerns about the impact of tariffs on the global economy and as investors awaited

EU changes to sustainability law risk company lawsuits, legal scholars say

The European Union's plans to cut back sustainability reporting rules could expose European companies to more climate change-related lawsuits, 31 legal scholars said

Fed's Kugler says US labor market stable, close to maximum employment

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler on Friday said the U.S. labor market is stable and, based on the current unemployment rate of 4.2% and a range of other measures, is most likely

Portuguese centre-right in lead before election but short of majority, poll shows

Portugal's governing centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD) kept its lead in a new opinion poll released on Friday ahead of a May 18 national election, though it

Tariff rollback hopes rising

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Financial Industry and Financial Markets It's Friday, so today I'll provide a quick

Chinese embassies in India, Pakistan, Nepal advise caution amid conflict

The Chinese embassies in India and Pakistan on Friday advised citizens to step up safety precautions and to be cautious about travelling to the South Asian countries, amidst the

Sweden cuts GDP growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026

The Swedish government lowered its GDP growth forecast for 2025 and 2026 on Friday to 1.8% and 2.3%, respectively.

What's in the new pope's in-tray: financial woes, doctrinal rows

Pope Leo XIV, the 267th leader of the global Catholic Church and the first U.S. pontiff, will face a number of major challenges following his surprise election on Thursday.

In his first appearance, Pope Leo offers three big clues about his papacy

From his first moments on the balcony of St.

Holiday Inn owner IHG confident US domestic demand will deliver profit growth (May 8)

Holiday Inn owner InterContinental Hotels Group said on Thursday it is

Europe throws support behind Ukraine special tribunal to prosecute Russia

Europe threw its support on Friday behind a special tribunal to prosecute President Vladimir Putin and other senior Russian officials

India offers to slash tariff gap by two-thirds in dash to seal trade pact with Trump

India has offered to slash its tariff gap with the U.S. to less than 4% from nearly 13% now, in exchange for an exemption from

Audi CEO expects 'more bearable' tariff regulation in coming months

Volkswagen's premium brand Audi, which has no production in the United States, expects current trade talks between Brussels and Washington to provide some level of clarity over

Pope Leo hopes to bring light to "dark nights of this world"

Pope Leo said on Friday he hoped that his election can help the Catholic Church bring light to the "dark nights of this world" as he delivered his first Mass since being

India-Pakistan conflict offers rich intelligence opportunity for China

The conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir offers a potentially rich intelligence harvest for China in its own rivalry with India as it gleans data from

US stock market leadership eyed with crucial economic data on tap

Investors head into a busy week for economic data watching if leadership in the U.S. stock market could be moving away from defensive equity areas that indicates

EU's von der Leyen: Will only go to the White House to negotiate a tariffs solution

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday she would only go to the White House for "a solution" on trade tariffs, reacting to a question related to

South Korea court clears way for new conservative party candidate amid dispute

A Seoul court on Friday ruled the main conservative party could hold another convention to agree a presidential candidate amid a bitter dispute over who should

Romania should be compensated for aiding Ukraine, hard-right presidential frontrunner says

Romania's hard-right presidential frontrunner George Simion said in a televised debate that the EU and NATO state should be compensated for the aid it has provided to

North Korea's Kim visits Russian embassy as his generals meet Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a rare visit to Russia's embassy in Pyongyang with his daughter on Friday and reaffirmed "the invincible alliance" between the two

Nissan abandons plan for $1.1 billion EV battery plant in southern Japan

Nissan Motor said on Friday it would abandon a plan to build a $1.1 billion factory for electric vehicle batteries on Japan's southwestern island of Kyushu, marking

Leo XIV's brother recalls feeling of 'disbelief' over his sibling becoming pope

When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his television in Illinois and watched in awe as his brother’s name was announced

Minnesota Timberwolves take advantage of Steph Curry’s absence to level series with Golden State Warriors

Minnesota Timberwolves take advantage of Steph Curry’s absence to level series with Golden State Warriors

Putin, Xi and friendly world leaders celebrate Russia’s Victory Day at Moscow Parade

Putin, Xi and friendly world leaders celebrate Russia’s Victory Day at Moscow Parade

Global sea levels are rising faster and faster. It spells catastrophe for coastal towns and cities

Global sea levels are rising faster and faster. It spells catastrophe for coastal towns and cities

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur seek to salvage tough domestic seasons in Europa League final

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur seek to salvage tough domestic seasons in Europa League final

UK's Lammy to join international meeting in Lviv on support for Ukraine

British foreign minister David Lammy will on Friday meet with his Ukrainian counterpart and 17 other foreign ministers in Lviv, western Ukraine, to confirm their support for the

Mali's efforts to stem political protests to face test

An attempt by Mali's military government to stamp out public dissent by banning all political activity will be put to the test on Friday as critics wary of security

Chinese exports to US plummeted in April as Trump’s tariffs kicked in

Chinese exports to US plummeted in April as Trump’s tariffs kicked in

Nvidia modifies H20 chip for China to overcome US export controls, sources say

Nvidia plans to release a downgraded version of its H20 artificial intelligence chip for China in the next two months, following U.S. export restrictions

Thai central bank chief sees limited policy space ahead of tariffs-induced 'storm' 

Thailand has limited fiscal and monetary policy room ahead of what could be a prolonged impact from steep U.S. tariffs, but the economy is not in crisis

Reaction to Cardinal Robert Prevost becoming Pope Leo XIV, first US pontiff

Following are reactions from notable figures to the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday.

IAG orders 71 long-haul jets split between Airbus and Boeing

British Airways owner IAG on Friday unveiled plans to buy 71 long-haul aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, sharing a major fleet expansion across the

Nippon Steel expects profit to drop 43% this year, US Steel decision by early June

Nippon Steel expects net profit to slide 43% in the fiscal year ending March 2026, it said on Friday, citing a weak global steel market pressured

'Virtually all my wealth:' Bill Gates announces plan to give his money away

Bill Gates announced he will give away "virtually all" his wealth through the Gates Foundation in the next 20 years. The Microsoft founder plans to distribute around $200 billion through his foundation, that centers on global health and equity initiatives, before he shutters the organization in 2045.

BP shares rise as FT reports more rivals looking at possible takeover

Shares in BP edged higher on Friday after the Financial Times reported a number of rivals have "run the numbers" about a possible takeover of the London-listed oil company.

Iran foreign min to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar on Saturday, spokesperson says

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will visit Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Saturday and will participate in the Iran-Arab World Dialogue summit in Doha, a ministry spokesperson said

Taiwan president congratulates Pope Leo, more low key reaction from China

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te sent congratulations on Friday to newly appointed Pope Leo, saying Taiwan looked forward to building on existing

In custody in the Hague, on ballot at home: Philippines' Duterte runs for mayor

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte spends his days in a small, spartan room in detention at the Hague, awaiting trial for a

Russia parades drones it uses against Ukraine on Moscow's Red Square

Russia on Friday paraded combat drones that its forces use in the war in Ukraine on Moscow's Red Square in what state TV said was a first.

Taiwan denounces Russia, China for distorting World War Two history

Taiwan criticised Russia and China on Friday for distorting World War Two history, saying Chinese communist forces made "no substantial contribution" to fighting

What's in a name? Pope Leo XIV's choice signals a commitment to social justice

Pope Leo XIV's choice of name signals a commitment to social justice, very much in line with the late Pope Francis’ global ministry

China's April soybean imports hit decade-low as customs delays disrupt trade

China's soybean imports plunged to a 10-year low in April as prolonged customs clearance delays and late Brazilian shipments caused by

UK sanctions directors of oil trading group over Russian ties

Britain on Friday announced a package of sanctions aimed at Russia, including placing asset freezes on several directors of oil trading company Coral Energy Group, which is now known

Wirecard fugitive discussed weapons, diamonds with Russian spy ring leader

Wirecard fugitive Jan Marsalek and the leader of a British-based Russian spy ring discussed sourcing drones for Russia's war in Ukraine, trading

Investors looking beyond US scoop-up Asian funds

Investors have been selling U.S. shares and piling into Asian equity funds, as the Trump administration's tariffs cast a cloud over the U.S.

Euro zone disinflation on track but growth at risk, ECB's Rehn says

The euro zone's fight to bring inflation back to the 2% target is on track but the growth environment is deteriorating, with a global trade war creating a significant risk in the

As trade talks begin, Chinese exporters prepare to get goods moving to US again

China-based shipping agents have resumed buying container space for goods headed for the United States after a series of U.S. tariff-induced cancellations, as Beijing

China's exports top forecasts helped by global rush to beat tariffs

China's exports beat forecasts in April, buoyed by demand for materials from overseas manufacturers who rushed out goods to make the most of U.S.

China's exports to US sink, offset by trade with other economies, as US tariffs hit global trade

China's exports to the United States have tumbled while its trade with other economies surged in April

King Charles calls for global peace as UK marks 80th anniversary of VE Day

Britain's King Charles said on Thursday the world had a duty to commit to seeking lasting peace and preventing warfare in a speech to mark the end of four days of commemorations for

Draisaitl scores in OT to give Oilers a 5-4 win over Golden Knights and a 2-0 series lead

Leon Draisaitl took a pass from Connor McDavid and scored off the rush at 15:20 of overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a 5-4 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night and a 2-0 lead in the second-round series

US-China talks stir hope, and scepticism

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland Without doubt, markets are more optimistic now about a thaw in global trade tensions than they were two weeks ago, when the

Mitsubishi Heavy sees 10% operating profit growth this year on robust defence demand

Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) on Friday projected a 9.6% growth in operating profit this year on robust defence demand without weaving in impact of U.S. tariffs, after its

China's SMIC has strong quarter but outlook cloudy due to tariffs, production yields

China's top foundry, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), said first-quarter revenue surged and profit more than doubled, helped in part

India and Pakistan don’t fight wars like other countries. Here’s why

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US imposes Iran-related sanctions on third China 'teapot' refinery, port terminal

U.S.

Scarred UK assets soothed by US trade pact, BoE rate cuts

Investors are betting on long-depressed UK markets as a U.S. trade deal, rate cuts and hopes for renewed links with Europe spur optimism for a revival as they search

A rare New Zealand snail is filmed for the first time laying an egg from its neck

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Bain Capital to sell China data centre business likely valued at over $4 billion, sources say

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New Zealand to increase redress payments for victims of abuse in state care

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Trump met Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Dermer on Thursday, Axios reports

U.S.

China says it has full confidence in ability to manage US trade issues

China has full confidence in its ability to manage U.S. trade issues, Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying said on Friday, a day before officials from both

Pope Leo once leveled criticism at Trump and Vance. MAGA is not amused

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CoStar to buy Australia's Domain in $1.9 billion deal, eyes REA's market dominance

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World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread

Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history

Released Palestinian student helps launch immigrant legal aid initiative in Vermont

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The Latest: Robert Prevost of the United States is named Pope Leo XIV

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India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations as fears of a wider military confrontation rise

Pakistan said Indian drones killed two civilians and wounded four soldiers, as India accused its neighbor of attempting its own attack

US VP Vance says war between India and Pakistan will be 'none of our business'

U.S.

Chicago celebrates native son's elevation to pope

The old parish church buildings on Chicago's far South Side where Pope Leo XIV grew up, attended grammar school and

Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV

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Melania Trump hosts White House event to unveil Barbara Bush postage stamp

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U.S. beginning to understand Russian positions, Kremlin aide says

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A US-backed group seeks to take over Gaza aid distribution in a plan similar to Israel's

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Ukrainians on front line say Russians keep breaking Putin’s ceasefire

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War of words highlights buildup to UFC 315 in Montreal where political hostilities could overflow

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China, Russia vow to strengthen cooperation on international law matters, state media reports

China and Russia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in matters of international law, according to a joint statement released on Friday following Chinese President Xi Jinping's

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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow him to end humanitarian parole for 500,000 people from 4 countries

President Donald Trump's administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to end humanitarian parole for hundreds of thousands of immigrants from four countries, setting them up for potential deportation

Pakistan's US ambassador says India, Pakistan have had contact at national security level

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Japan March real wages dip, consumer spending up

Japanese real wages decreased for a third consecutive month in March, squeezed by relentless inflation although consumer spending beat expectations, government data showed on Friday.

Trump selects Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as D.C.'s interim US attorney

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A day after saying FBI needs more resources, Patel strikes different tone to Congress on budget plan

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Man United and Tottenham reach Europa League final and are one win away from Champions League

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Tensions between India and Pakistan reached a dangerous new high after India launched extensive military strikes against its nuclear-armed neighbor, retaliating for a deadly militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last month that killed 26 people. Pakistani officials reported the Indian strikes killed at least 21 civilians, including two children, raising fears of a potential war between the two nuclear powers who have fought multiple conflicts since their independence in 1947. The aerial assault shattered a fragile ceasefire that had largely held since 2021 and exceeded the scale of India’s 2019 strikes when it targeted a single remote Pakistani location following

Robert Prevost elected as first American pope and takes the name Leo XIV

Robert Prevost elected as first American pope and takes the name Leo XIV

US commerce chief says dozens of trade deals to be rolled out over next month

Washington will roll out dozens of trade deals over the next month, but a 10% tariff imposed on most countries will likely stay, U.S.

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In the Peruvian coastal city of Chiclayo, some 5,000 kilometers (3,000 miles) from new Pope Leo XIV's hometown of Chicago, Catholics took to the streets and church

Ukraine says Russia violating its own 3-day ceasefire, calls it a 'farce'

Ukraine's foreign minister said on Thursday Russia had repeatedly violated its own 3-day ceasefire hours after it began and called the initiative a "

Near-record US container import streak expected to snap in May due to tariffs

U.S. container imports surged in April as companies raced to avoid President Donald Trump's tariffs, which now include a 145% duty

Global militaries to study India-Pakistan fighter jet battle

A dogfight between Chinese-made Pakistani jets and French-made Indian Rafale fighters will be closely scrutinized by militaries seeking insights that could

US tariffs, Europe slowdown reshape global solar panels trade

Solar panel makers in Laos and Indonesia, mostly owned by Chinese firms, boosted their share in the U.S. market after steep tariffs hit exports from other

Trump, Starmer hail limited US-UK trade deal, but 10% duties remain

U.S.

FEMA's acting administrator is replaced a day after congressional testimony

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Joel Quenneville hired by Anaheim Ducks for his 1st head coaching job since Blackhawks abuse scandal

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AI-generated video gave victim a voice at his killer's sentencing in Arizona

Family and friends of Christopher Pelkey submitted dozens of statements to the court before a man convicted of shooting him during a road rage incident was sentenced

Trump keeps 10% tariffs on UK but cuts taxes on British autos, steel and aluminum with trade deal

President Donald Trump has agreed to cut tariffs on British autos, steel and aluminum in a planned trade deal

Rejoicing Peruvians see Pope Leo XIV as one of their own after his many years in Peru

Peruvians are elated after a Catholic cardinal who spent years guiding the faithful in the South American country was elected pope and hoped he will visit them soon in his new role

Civil rights leaders say acquittals in Tyre Nichols' death highlight the need for police reform

After three former Memphis police officers were acquitted in the beating death of Tyre Nichols, community and civil rights leaders are expressing outrage over another disappointment in the long push for police reform

'I still consider myself a missionary' - Pope Leo XIV in past interviews

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Haiti gangs' US terrorism designation risks harming most vulnerable, NGOs warn

The designation of Haiti's major gangs as terrorists by Washington could risk further entrenching their power by limiting financial and

Gaza's Christians confident new Pope will give importance to enclave's peace

Gaza's tiny Christian community said that they were happy about the election of a new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, adding they were also confident he would give

MP Materials swings to quarterly loss on rising production costs

U.S. rare earths producer MP Materials said on Thursday that it swung to a first-quarter loss due in part to rising production costs and interest expenses, though results met investors'

Pope who? Election of first US pontiff stuns St. Peter's crowd

When Cardinal Dominique Mambertì appeared on the central balcony of St.

Citgo posts $82 million loss in Q1 amid weak margins

Venezuela-owned refiner Citgo Petroleum registered an $82 million net loss in the first quarter, compared with a net income of $410 million in the same period

Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, known as the 'saint of the north' in Peru for his closeness to poor

Robert Prevost may have made history Thursday by becoming the first pope from the United States

Merz assures Zelenskiy his government can be relied upon for support

Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that his government could be relied upon for continued support against Russia's invasion, in

Air Canada lowers annual core profit forecast as US travel slows

Air Canada on Thursday lowered its annual adjusted core profit forecast and posted first-quarter revenue below analysts' estimates, as trans-border traffic declined due to a weaker

US energy companies seek exemption from Trump plan to move LNG on US-built ships

U.S. energy groups are asking President Donald Trump's administration to exempt liquefied natural gas tankers from a new rule

Zelenskiy says 30-day ceasefire would be 'real indicator' of movement towards peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday he told U.S.

US judge to weigh releasing detained Tufts student on Friday

A federal judge decided on Thursday not to wait for President Donald Trump's administration to bring a Tufts University doctoral student being held in a Louisiana

Asian banks see big boost to wealth business as currencies rally

A sharp rally in Asian currencies is set to boost demand for wealth and forex products as clients seek alternatives to U.S

New pope appears to have reposted critical social media posts about Trump and Vance

New pope appears to have reposted critical social media posts about Trump and Vance

Suit challenges new rules on children in federal custody who crossed into US

Two advocacy groups have filed a federal lawsuit asking the courts to halt new Trump Administration vetting procedures for reuniting children who crossed into the U.S. without their parents

Community group accuses Sunnyvale of censorship over 'Historic Palestine' poster at arts fair

Community group accuses Sunnyvale of censorship over 'Historic Palestine' poster at arts fair

Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky gets 12 years prison for crypto fraud

Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former chief executive of bankruptcy cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, was sentenced on Thursday to 12 years in prison

Breaking with tradition, Senate panel backs Trump nominees despite Democratic boycott

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US military to start kicking out transgender troops next month, memo says

U.S.

US says solution for Gaza aid is 'steps away' as aid groups raise alarm

The U.S.

Prevost surprises as first US pope, takes name Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a long-time missionary in Latin America, was elected as the surprise choice to be the new leader

Trump calls for 30-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, warns of more sanctions

U.S.

Major cases involving Trump before the US Supreme Court

The U.S.

White House overhaul of troubled US air traffic control system will cost 'lots of billions'

The Trump administration has proposed a multibillion-dollar overhaul of the U.S. air traffic control system in the wake of recent deadly plane crashes and technical failures that have put a spotlight on the outdated network

Orthodox Church leader says faith is humanity's safeguard against the 'impending robotocracy'

The spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians has warned against the unchecked rise of artificial intelligence and automation, calling it an “impending robotocracy.”

New pope led Order of St. Augustine dedicated to the poor and service

Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first U.S. pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church, previously led a Catholic religious order

US infant mortality dropped in 2024. Experts partly credit RSV shots

The nation’s infant mortality rate is falling

Trump's anti-DEI push doesn't stop Black Kentucky grads from holding an off-campus celebration

President Donald Trump’s push to eliminate diversity initiatives on college campuses didn’t stop minority students at the University of Kentucky from staging their own celebration

Americans in St. Peter's Square were stunned by choice of new pope

Americans in St. Peter’s Square were stunned and joyous when they learned that an American cardinal, Robert Provost, was elected pope and had taken the name Leo XIV

Democrats challenge Wisconsin congressional map, eyeing 2026 midterm elections

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Britain's IAG to order around 30 Airbus jets, sources say

British Airways owner IAG plans to place an order for around 30 long-haul jets from Airbus as part of a wide-body order split between the European planemaker and its U.S. rival

Brazil April beef exports to the US soar despite new tariffs, beef lobby says

Brazilian meat exporters sold some 48,000 metric tons of beef into the United States last month despite enforcement of a new 10% tariff by Washington, Roberto Perosa,

US weighs plan to lower China tariffs to as low as 50%, New York Post reports

The Trump administration is weighing a plan to slash the 145% tariff on Chinese imports by more than half as soon as next week, the New York Post reported on Thursday, citing

Full text of Pope Leo XIV's first speech: 'Peace be with you'

The following is the full first speech of Pope Leo XIV, given from the central balcony of St.

Alabama ‘purposely’ diluted Black votes with congressional plan, court finds

Alabama ‘purposely’ diluted Black votes with congressional plan, court finds

Dollar rises against safe-haven currencies buoyed by US-UK trade deal

The U.S. dollar gained against the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc on Thursday with market nerves soothed by a bilateral trade deal between the United States and

FEMA chief fired after breaking with Trump on disaster agency's future

Cameron Hamilton, the acting director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has been ousted from his position by Homeland Security

Wall Street gains as first trade deal reached

U.S. stocks rose on Thursday as investors cheered a new trade agreement hammered out between the United States and Britain, while U.S.

Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow revocation of migrants' legal status

President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S.

Britain's IAG to buy Boeing and Airbus jets, sources say

The United States said on Thursday Britain would purchase $10 billion of Boeing jets and industry sources said British Airways owner IAG

Merz, Trump agree on need to resolve trade disputes, Germany says

Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, and U.S.

Prevost, first US pope, supported Francis and shunned spotlight

Robert Prevost, the choice of the world's Catholic cardinals to serve as leader of the 1.4-billion-member Church, is the first pope from the United States

Wall Street rises on hopes for trade deals that could forestall a recession

U.S. stocks rose after the United States and United Kingdom announced a deal on trade that would lower some tariffs between the two countries

Reports of Trump deportation plans highlight abuse of migrants in Libya

Experts, human rights workers and lawyers criticized reports of plans to deport migrants from the U.S. to Libya

What’s in a name? The history of the papal name Leo

What’s in a name? The history of the papal name Leo

Bank of England cuts interest rates and welcomes word of US-UK trade deal

The Bank of England is cutting its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.25% amid concerns over the potential shock to global growth emanating from the tariff policies of the Trump administration

Ukraine accuses Russia of violating its own truce over 700 times as Kyiv ratifies US minerals deal

Russia and Ukraine have both reported attacks on their forces on the first day of a 72-hour ceasefire called by President Vladimir Putin

FACT FOCUS: Trump claims the US subsidizes Canada. Experts say the numbers don't add up

President Donald Trump falsely claimed during a meeting with newly-elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that the U.S. provides Canada with subsidies of about $200 billion

Britain's farmers welcome no weakening of import standards in US-UK deal

Britain's farmers union gave Thursday's U.S.-UK economic deal a mixed reception, welcoming the retention of British food standards on U.S. imports and reciprocal market access for

Saudi Arabia invites leaders of GCC for Gulf-US summit in Riyadh, says adviser to Bahraini king

The Bahraini king's media adviser, Nabeel al-Hamer, said on Thursday that Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz has invited leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to attend

US Democratic lawmaker asks Pentagon watchdog to probe if deportation flight broke law

A top Democratic lawmaker has asked the Pentagon's Inspector General's office to investigate whether the U.S. military broke the law when it

Starmer hails second trade win in a week after UK's tariff deal with Trump

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday secured a second trade pact in three days through a deal with U.S.

Trump says China tariffs will come down from 145%

U.S.

Pakistan's Chinese-made jet brought down two Indian fighter aircraft, US officials say

A top Chinese-made Pakistani fighter plane shot down at least two Indian military aircraft on Wednesday, two U.S. officials told Reuters,

Villagers evacuated from line of fire along India's border with Pakistan

Kalia Devi was among hundreds of fearful civilians evacuated before dawn from the line of fire along India's northwestern border with Pakistan as clashes

India says military stations attacked by Pakistan drones and missiles

Blasts rang out across the Indian city of Jammu late on Thursday during what the government said was a Pakistani drone and

Oil prices rise 3% on support from US-China trade hopes

Oil prices rose around 3% on Thursday, buoyed by hopes of a breakthrough in looming trade talks between the U.S. and China, the world's two largest oil

China lifts suspension on five Brazilian soy exporters ahead of Lula visit

China, the world's largest soybean buyer, has lifted restrictions for Brazilian soybean shipments from five firms previously suspended over phytosanitary

US says it will reduce health aid to Zambia because medicines were stolen and sold

The United States will cut $50 million worth of medical aid a year to Zambia because of “systematic” theft of the aid in past years and the government’s failure to crack down on corruption

No verdict, mistrial declared, in trial of Michigan police officer who killed Congolese immigrant

A judge has declared a mistrial after the jury couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict in the second-degree murder trial of a Michigan police officer who shot a Black man following a traffic stop in 2022

Israel closes 6 UN schools for Palestinians in east Jerusalem

Israel has closed six U.N. schools in east Jerusalem, forcing students to leave early and throwing the education of more than 800 students into question

Putin’s 3-day ceasefire comes into effect, but Ukraine claims Russia already broke it

Putin’s 3-day ceasefire comes into effect, but Ukraine claims Russia already broke it

What's in the US-UK trade deal? A broad agreement with limited details

The Trump administration announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom Thursday in grandiose terms, but with only limited details about what it achieves

A woman who called a Black child a slur has raised a backlash but also thousands of dollars

A video showing a Minnesota woman at a playground admitting to using a racist slur against a Black child has garnered millions of views

Bill Gates speaks about plan to give away $200 billion to world's poor

Bill Gates pledged on Thursday to give away some $200 billion to the world's poorest people in the next two decades.

Rock group The Who to say goodbye with North America tour

Legendary rock band The Who announced their final tour of North America on Thursday, saying after six decades of making music, all good things must come to end.

Bitcoin tops $100,000 on trade deal optimism

Bitcoin topped $100,000 on Thursday for the first time since early February, bolstered by a wide-ranging deal between the United States and the United Kingdom in a sign that

US House passes bill on Trump's Gulf of America

The Republican-controlled U.S.

British Airways parent IAG to order about 30 jets from Boeing, Bloomberg News reports

British Airways parent IAG is poised to order about 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Rubio urges India and Pakistan to de-escalate, backs direct dialogue

Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged de-escalation and expressed support for direct dialogue in separate calls with Indian External Affairs

Citigroup must face $1 billion lawsuit claiming it aided Mexican oil company fraud

Citigroup must face a revived lawsuit claiming it caused more than $1 billion of losses by orchestrating and concealing a vast fraud at the now-bankrupt Mexican oil and

Trump says he looks forward to meeting with Pope Leo, an American

U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Pope Leo on his election to head the Catholic Church on Thursday, and said it "is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope."

Trump castigates Fed's Powell for not cutting rates, downplays inflation risk

U.S.

US to seek UN sanctions on ships taking North Korean coal to China

The United States said

Russian President Putin tells new pope he trusts in constructive dialogue

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated new pope Leo on his election on Thursday and said he trusted that constructive dialogue would be maintained, based on Christian values,

Bill Gates announces plan to give ‘virtually all’ his money away and end the Gates Foundation in 20 years

Bill Gates announces plan to give ‘virtually all’ his money away and end the Gates Foundation in 20 years

'We avoided a mass shooting': Suspect hits man with firearm, points firearm at families

'We avoided a mass shooting': Suspect hits man with firearm, points firearm at families

India suspends flight operations and closes 24 airports as Pakistan resumes flights nationwide

Airlines in India have canceled hundreds of flights from two dozen airports until Saturday amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan

The EU publishes a US product hit list and prepares for WTO action against Trump's tariffs

The European Union has published a list of U.S. imports to target with retaliatory duties if no solution is found to end President Donald Trump’s tariff war

Met Gala 2025: The best looks from the red carpet

Met Gala 2025: The best looks from the red carpet

Aid group closes soup kitchens across Gaza due to dwindling supplies

A U.S.-based aid group says that Israel’s ongoing blockade of humanitarian assistance for Gaza has forced the closure of its community soup kitchens

IMF says Nigeria repays $3.4 billion COVID-19 funding

Nigeria has repaid $3.4 billion in emergency funding it received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help the country cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic five

Mexican repatriations from US ramped up in recent weeks, president says

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday said that repatriations of Mexican citizens from the United States had increased in recent weeks, mostly via flights, as the U.S

Gold reserves in London vaults rise in April as bullion returns from US

The London Bullion Market Association said on Thursday that gold held in London vaults totalled 8,536 metric tons at the end of April, up 0.6% from the previous month, as more of

Instant View: Trump heralds 'breakthrough' deal with UK

U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday announced a "breakthrough deal" on trade.

US considering new ship registry in US Virgin Islands, sources say

President Donald Trump's administration is considering a proposal to create an international shipping registry in the U.S.

Argentine cardinal hopes Pope Francis' vision lives on

Argentine cardinal Angel Rossi, one of the 133 now gathered at the Vatican to elect a new pope, told Reuters before the conclave that he hoped the next leader

Microsoft doesn't allow its employees to use China's Deepseek-President

Microsoft does not allow its employees to use an artificial intelligence app developed by Chinese AI startup Deepseek, due to concerns related to data vulnerability as well as

US FDA centers to deploy AI internally, following experimental run

The U.S.

Man swept up by ICE agents at Massachusetts gas station, his girlfriend says

Man swept up by ICE agents at Massachusetts gas station, his girlfriend says

Republicans weigh cuts to Medicaid that could dramatically affect millions

President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans in the U.S.

Canadian financial system stable, but trade war poses big risks, says central bank

A prolonged trade war could increase the risks to Canadian financial stability by hurting banks and other institutions and by making it harder

Bill Gates to give away $200 billion by 2045, says Musk is 'killing' world's poorest children

Bill Gates pledged on Thursday to give away $200 billion via his charitable foundation by 2045 and lashed out at Elon Musk, accusing the world's richest man of "

Cheniere's Q1 core profit, revenue beat estimates on strong LNG margins

Cheniere Energy, the largest U.S. liquefied natural gas exporter, beat first-quarter estimates for core profit and revenue on Thursday, helped by rising prices for the

House follows Trump's lead with a vote to change the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America'

The Republican-led House has passed a bill that would rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and direct federal agencies to update their documents and maps to incorporate the new name

Turkey and Iraq reaffirm commitment to work against Kurdish militants and other security threats

Turkey's president and Iraq's prime minister reaffirmed their commitment to cooperate against security threats, including against Kurdish militants based on Iraqi territory

The world marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day with parades and memorials. Here's what to know

Cities from London to Moscow will be awash with parades, flyovers and memorials this week as the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day — the day Nazi Germany surrendered to Allied forces

Nestle lines up Rothschild for water unit sale, sources say

Nestle has hired Rothschild to advise on the sale of its water division later this year, four people familiar with the matter told

Red Cross appeals to governments to act now to end Gaza 'horror'

Governments must act now to stop the horrors in Gaza, the director-general of the Red Cross said on Thursday, adding that the suffering there was reaching a point where it "

Trump says rare earth deal with Ukraine concluded

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he plans to talk to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy now that a rare earth deal with Ukraine has been concluded.

Bill Gates pledges his remaining fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will close in 20 years

Bill Gates says he will donate 99% of his remaining tech fortune to the Gates Foundation

UK-India trade pact to be signed after three months, India official says

A bilateral trade deal between India and the United Kingdom could be signed after three months and will take over a year to implement, an Indian government

NY Fed survey finds deteriorating views on household financial situation

By Michael S.

Under Trump, Saudi civil nuclear talks delinked from Israel recognition, sources say

The United States is no longer demanding Saudi Arabia normalise ties with Israel as a condition for progress on civil nuclear cooperation talks, two sources with

Britain's digital tax on 'Big Tech' not impacted by trade deal

Britain's digital services tax, imposed on U.S. companies like Amazon, Google and Meta, will not be changed under the terms of the trade deal agreed between the two countries on

Ukraine considers shift from dollar to euro amid geopolitical realignments

Ukraine is starting to consider a shift away from the U.S. dollar, possibly linking its currency more closely to the euro amid the splintering

Shopify sees strong revenue as e-commerce business grows despite tariff gloom

Shopify is seeing steady growth in the number of merchants signing up on its e-commerce platform and no weakness so far in consumer demand, the Canadian company said

Why does Saudi Arabia want a civil nuclear deal with the US?

Saudi Arabia and the United States are discussing a deal to cooperate on the kingdom's ambitions to develop a civil nuclear industry, talks that have long been

What's in the US-UK economic deal?

The United States and Britain announced a deal to lower tariffs on some goods on Thursday, with U.S. levies on cars and steel being cut and both sides gaining better

European stocks rise after Trump strikes tariff deal with UK

European shares ended higher on Thursday after U.S.

'All good things must come to an end': The Who announce North America farewell tour dates

British rock band The Who are to say their final goodbye to North America this summer

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White smoke from the Sistine Chapel signals a new pope has been elected.

Josaia Raisuqe, Olympic rugby silver medalist from Paris 2024, dies at age 30 in road accident

Josaia Raisuqe, Olympic rugby silver medalist from Paris 2024, dies at age 30 in road accident

Trump to change controversial Biden-era restrictions on AI chip exports

Trump to change controversial Biden-era restrictions on AI chip exports

Deliberations begin in UK trial of men accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree

Jurors have begun deliberating in the case of two men charged with cutting down the Sycamore Gap tree in northern England

Morocco to invest $760 million in disaster response stockpiling

Morocco plans to spend 7 billion dirhams ($760 million) on storage platforms across the country to stockpile necessities in immediate response to potential disasters, state media said

Seafarers stranded off Yemen port eye exit after US-Houthi ceasefire deal

Some 200 seafarers aboard more than 15 ships stuck for weeks off Yemen's port of Ras Isa are preparing to offload cargoes and leave thanks to a

FULL TEXT - Bank of Canada says trade uncertainty has pushed risks higher overall

The Bank of Canada released the following statement by Governor Tiff Macklem on Thursday: "Good morning.

Russia promises to invest $1 billion in ally Cuba by 2030

Russia said its businesses would invest more than $1 billion in long-time political ally Cuba by 2030, Cuba's presidency said on Thursday, promising a lifeline for the communist-run

China-led funds spur largest monthly inflow into gold ETFs in three years

The inflow into physically backed gold exchange-traded funds in April was the largest since March, 2022, with China-listed funds leading the move due to the country's trade war with

Rwanda economy to grow at slower pace in 2025, finance minister says

Rwanda's economy is forecast to grow at a slower pace this year than in 2024, while government spending for the 2025/26 fiscal year is expected to rise by about a fifth, Finance

Romania's political crisis heightens recession risks, employers say

A deepening political crisis after the first round of Romania's presidential election triggered the collapse of a pro-Western government, raised the risk of pushing

US wholesale inventories revised slightly lower in March

U.S. wholesale inventories increased slightly less than initially estimated in March amid decreases in the stocks of electrical, lumber, apparel and farm products.

Albania's Rama seeks fourth term in election dominated by graft, EU membership

Ilir Rranci moved to a hamlet outside the Albanian city of Elbasan for the view of snow-capped peaks and a garden big enough for

Carlyle seeks dealmaking opportunities to deploy $84 billion in dry powder

Carlyle Group will hunt for opportunities to put its $84 billion of capital to use, it said on Thursday, joining a growing host of investment managers seeking to capitalize

Babysitter receives maximum sentence in baby’s death

Babysitter receives maximum sentence in baby’s death

EU sets out possible 95-billion-euro response to US tariffs

The European Commission on Thursday proposed countermeasures on up to 95 billion euros ($107.2 billion) of U.S. imports if negotiations with Washington fail to

Boeing now plans to deliver new Air Force One jets in 2027, before Trump leaves office

Boeing now plans to deliver new Air Force One jets in 2027, before Trump leaves office

Trump announces a ‘major trade deal’ with the UK Thursday

Trump announces a ‘major trade deal’ with the UK Thursday

Trump administration invokes state secrets privilege in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case

The Trump administration is invoking the “state secrets privilege” in an apparent attempt to avoid answering a judge’s questions about its mistaken deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador

House passes GOP-led bill to rename Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America

House passes GOP-led bill to rename Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America

Ukraine's parliament ratifies minerals deal with US, hopes for more arms

Ukraine's parliament voted on Thursday in favour of ratifying a minerals deal signed with the United States, an agreement Kyiv hopes will secure

Olympics-LA28 reveals venues for Olympic opening and closing ceremonies

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will serve as the venues for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic

JPMorgan's $200 million Angola margin call reveals Africa's new debt pains

A $200 million margin call by JPMorgan on Angola's $1 billion loan at the height of the global selloff of risky assets has exposed the high

Israel's plan to evacuate Gaza would be illegal forceful displacement, Norway and Iceland say

Israel's plans to evacuate Palestinians from Gaza would amount to illegal forceful displacement, would lead to more violence and would undermine efforts to create a

US, Russia explore ways to restore Russian gas flows to Europe, sources say

With a frost covering Europe's energy relations with Russia, officials from Washington and Moscow have held discussions about the U.S.

Mexico's inflation meets expectations in April ahead of rate decision

Mexico's annual inflation rate came in line with market expectations in April, official data showed on Thursday, accelerating from the previous month but still within the central bank's

Burger King-parent Restaurant Brands' quarterly results miss on weak demand

Restaurant Brands missed first-quarter revenue and profit estimates on Thursday, hurt by sluggish demand at its restaurant chains such as Burger King and Tim Hortons

Dozens of Gaza communal kitchens shut as supply runs out, worsening hunger

Dozens of community kitchens in Gaza shut their doors on Thursday due to a lack of supplies, closing off a lifeline used by hundreds of

3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop

Three former Memphis officers have been acquitted of all state charges, including second-degree murder, in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he ran away from a traffic stop

'Friends of steel': Xi and Putin pledge to stand together against US

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russia's Vladimir Putin on Thursday their two countries should be "friends of steel", as they pledged to raise cooperation to a

UK's Reeves faces pressure to hike taxes again as economy stumbles, think-tank says

Slovak PM Fico takes circuitous route to Russia after Baltics close airspace

Slovakia's prime minister embarked on a circuitous route to Moscow on Thursday to attend Russia's World War 2 victory parade after Lithuania shut its airspace to flights carrying him to

What items are in the EU's new response measures to Trump tariffs?

The European Commission opened a public consultation on Thursday on products which could be hit by its new counter-measures to U.S. tariffs should negotiations with

US worker productivity declines in first quarter

U.S. worker productivity dropped in the first quarter for the first time in nearly three years, resulting in a surge in labor costs that could squeeze margins for businesses at a

The hidden ‘Little Marrakech’ oasis town that most tourists don’t know about

The hidden ‘Little Marrakech’ oasis town that most tourists don’t know about

New documentary claims to identify Israeli soldier who shot Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in 2022

New documentary claims to identify Israeli soldier who shot Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in 2022

Israel vows to ‘defend ourselves alone’ after Trump strikes truce with Houthis

Israel vows to ‘defend ourselves alone’ after Trump strikes truce with Houthis

Sinner 'not naming names' for messages he did and didn't receive during doping ban

Jannik Sinner was just as surprised by which fellow players sent him messages of support at the start of his three-month doping ban as those who sent nothing

How Putin uses the USSR's victory in World War II to rally support for him and the war in Ukraine

Hardly any other country marks the end of World War II with the same fanfare and fervor as Russia, for which the victory over Nazi Germany 80 years ago remains a source of immense pride and a defining moment of history

Many in Kashmir fear the deadly India-Pakistan escalation heralds another war

The people of Kashmir have for decades been caught in the middle of the bitter rivalry between Pakistan and India over the disputed Himalayan region they call home

China exempts some US imports from tariffs

China has granted tariff exemptions on select pharmaceuticals, microchips and aircraft engines from its 125% retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods imposed after President Donald Trump unleashed

Higher interest rates to delay U.S. residential market recovery, CRH CEO says

A recovery in the currently subdued U.S. residential construction market will inevitably take longer due to interest rates and inflation potentially staying higher for longer, the

EU seeks feedback on merger rules revamp amid pressure from businesses

EU antitrust regulators are seeking feedback from companies and Europeans on their proposed overhaul of merger rules which telecom providers hope will place more

The latest developments in the India-Pakistan conflict

India struck multiple locations in Pakistan this week after a deadly April 22 attack targeting Hindu tourists in Indian Kashmir that New Delhi blames on its Muslim neighbour.

Bank of England policymakers speak after rate cut

The Bank of England cut its main interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25% on Thursday, despite an unexpected three-way split among policymakers as U.S.

Trump taking harder approach towards Russia, says US former adviser

President Donald Trump is adopting a tougher approach towards Russia to secure the ceasefire he promised when he took office after becoming "really aligned" with

Pakistan defence minister says U.S. leading de-escalation efforts in India conflict

The United States is leading global efforts to reduce tensions between India and Pakistan, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif told Reuters on Thursday.

OPEC April oil output edges lower despite plans for hike, survey finds

OPEC oil output edged lower in April despite a scheduled output hike taking effect, a Reuters survey found, led by a cut in Venezuelan supply on renewed U.S. attempts

Central banks in Europe keep easing on the agenda even as Fed stays firmly on hold

Europe's central banks stood in stark contrast to their U.S. counterpart on Thursday, cutting interest rates or hinting at policy easing to

German spy agency pauses 'extremist' classification for AfD party

Germany's domestic spy agency BfV has paused its classification of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as an extremist organisation in what the AfD on Thursday called

Global central banks diverge as tariff risks hamper US Fed

Big central banks are diverging as White House tariffs threaten to raise U.S. inflation and a dash out of the dollar sparks disinflationary currency strength

The Bank of England cuts interest rates as tariffs endanger global economic growth

The Bank of England cuts interest rates as tariffs endanger global economic growth