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West Virginia receiving 'conflicting reports' about Guard members' condition after shooting, governor says

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey said he was receiving conflicting reports about the condition of the two National Guards members who were shot on Wednesday in Washington,

West Virginia receiving 'conflicting reports' about Guard members' condition after shooting, governor says
Crime|Political|US|World

2 National Guard members shot in an ambush attack just blocks from the White House

Two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the U.S. capital have been shot blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence that the mayor characterized as a targeted attack

2 National Guard members shot in an ambush attack just blocks from the White House
Business|Science|Technology|World

Mexico plans to build Latin America's most powerful supercomputer

Mexico plans to build Latin America's most powerful supercomputer

Mexico plans to build Latin America's most powerful supercomputer
World

Federal judge expands access to bond hearings for detained immigrants nationwide

A federal judge in California has expanded a decision allowing more detained immigrants to request bond hearings

Federal judge expands access to bond hearings for detained immigrants nationwide
Science|Technology|World

South Korea's largest satellite launched on Nuri rocket in ambitious space mission

South Korea launched its largest satellite yet on its nationally developed space rocket in the fourth of six launches planned through 2027

South Korea's largest satellite launched on Nuri rocket in ambitious space mission
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Dominican Republic authorizes more flights for tourists rerouted by Hurricane Melissa

The Dominican Republic has authorized the arrival of 800 new flights to accommodate a surge in tourists who were originally planning to vacation in Jamaica and other nearby islands but were rerouted following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa

Dominican Republic authorizes more flights for tourists rerouted by Hurricane Melissa
Business|Crime|Education|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|World

New Zealand launches major inquiry into case of father who hid his children in a forest for years

The disappearance of a New Zealand father and his children into a forest for years before he was shot dead by police has prompted a major government inquiry

New Zealand launches major inquiry into case of father who hid his children in a forest for years
Asia|Political|World

Trump told Japan's PM to lower the volume on Taiwan, WSJ reports

U.S.

Trump told Japan's PM to lower the volume on Taiwan, WSJ reports
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Brazil prosecutors sue agencies over Haidar shipwreck, environmental risk

Brazilian federal prosecutors in Para state have filed a lawsuit to demand the removal of the hull and oily residues from the Haidar ship, which sank 10 years ago near

Brazil prosecutors sue agencies over Haidar shipwreck, environmental risk
Election|US|World

Trump backs conservative Asfura in Honduras' tight presidential race

U.S.

Trump backs conservative Asfura in Honduras' tight presidential race
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Apple contests India's antitrust penalty law with risk of $38 billion fine, filing shows

Apple is challenging India's new antitrust penalty law under which the U.S. company could potentially face a fine of up to $38 billion, a

Apple contests India's antitrust penalty law with risk of $38 billion fine, filing shows
Business|Technology|World

Pentagon seeks to add Alibaba, Baidu, BYD to China military list, Bloomberg News reports

The Pentagon has concluded that Alibaba Group Holding, Baidu Inc and BYD Co should be added to a list of companies that aid the Chinese military, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.

Pentagon seeks to add Alibaba, Baidu, BYD to China military list, Bloomberg News reports
Crime|World

The Latest: West Virginia National Guard members shot near White House

Two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nation’s capital have been shot just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence

The Latest: West Virginia National Guard members shot near White House
Africa|Crime|Political|World

CNN finds evidence Tanzanian police killed protesters

In an exclusive investigation, CNN has found evidence that Tanzanian police used deadly fire on protesters following a disputed election in October. Forensic analysis of graphic videos and imagery reveals how protesters were killed by police and indicates mass graves concealing the scale of the brutal crackdown. CNN’s Larry Madowo reports.

CNN finds evidence Tanzanian police killed protesters
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump's Ukraine plan triggers outrage from Republican lawmakers

Several congressional Republicans are harshly criticizing President Donald Trump's White House over its handling of a proposed Ukraine peace plan they say

Trump's Ukraine plan triggers outrage from Republican lawmakers
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Trump will not invite South Africa to G20 in US

Trump will not invite South Africa to G20 in US

Trump will not invite South Africa to G20 in US
Arts|Business|Political|Sports|World

Carney will go to Washington for soccer draw, says he will see Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday he would travel to Washington next week for the 2026 soccer World Cup draw, adding that he would see U.S.

Carney will go to Washington for soccer draw, says he will see Trump
Economy|World

China protests US move to restrict visas for Central Americans with Beijing ties

China on Wednesday accused the United States of violating the United Nations Charter after Washington announced a visa policy that targeted people from Central

China protests US move to restrict visas for Central Americans with Beijing ties
Europe|Political|World

Moldova complains of unacceptable intrusion of Russian drone

Moldova summoned Russia's ambassador on Wednesday to complain about the latest intrusion of drones into its airspace and urged Moscow to take measures to prevent further instances.

Moldova complains of unacceptable intrusion of Russian drone
Business|Economy|Food|World

Cargill says it does not plan to close US beef processing plants

Cargill Inc has no immediate plans to close its U.S. beef processing plants, the company said on Wednesday, days after meatpacker Tyson Foods announced it would

Cargill says it does not plan to close US beef processing plants
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Flutter says UK gambling duties to hit EBITDA by $320 million in 2026

FanDuel-owner Flutter Entertainment said on Wednesday the UK government's plans to raise online gaming taxes will hit its adjusted EBITDA by about $320 million in fiscal 2026 and $540

Flutter says UK gambling duties to hit EBITDA by $320 million in 2026
Asia|Crime|World

Hong Kong police say death toll rises to 40 in residential blaze

Hong Kong police said on Thursday the death toll in a fire that ripped through residential blocks in the city had risen to 40, with 45 people still in a critical condition.

Hong Kong police say death toll rises to 40 in residential blaze
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Trading Day: Bulls in charge ahead of Turkey Day

Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, Correspondent, Americas Finance and Markets Jamie is enjoying some well-deserved time

Trading Day: Bulls in charge ahead of Turkey Day
Business|Economy|World

New Zealand central bank says economic recovery picking up

Early indicators suggest the economy had been expanding during the second half of this year and demand had stabilised, Reserve Bank of New Zealand

New Zealand central bank says economic recovery picking up
Crime|Education|World

New Zealand government announces inquiry into Phillips children case

The New Zealand government announced on Thursday an inquiry into the disappearance of the Phillips children, who were hidden by their fugitive father in dense bush without

New Zealand government announces inquiry into Phillips children case
Business|Technology|World

Boeing to build Apache helicopters for Poland as part of $4.7 billion contract

Boeing said on Wednesday it will produce AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for international customers, including 96 for the Polish Armed Forces, under a foreign military sales contract

Boeing to build Apache helicopters for Poland as part of $4.7 billion contract
Election|Political|US|World

Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another US House seat

Federal judges have allowed North Carolina to use a redrawn congressional map designed to give Republicans an additional U.S. House seat

Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another US House seat
Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|US|World

‘Slender Man’ stabber recaptured. A timeline of the original case, her disappearance and return to custody

‘Slender Man’ stabber recaptured. A timeline of the original case, her disappearance and return to custody

‘Slender Man’ stabber recaptured. A timeline of the original case, her disappearance and return to custody
Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

No. 4 Texas holds off No. 3 UCLA in 76-65 victory to advance to Players Era Championship

Rori Harmon scored 26 points and No. 4 Texas defeated No. 3 UCLA 76-65 on Wednesday in the Players Era Championship

No. 4 Texas holds off No. 3 UCLA in 76-65 victory to advance to Players Era Championship
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Army officers say they have seized power in Guinea-Bissau

A group of army officers said they had seized power in coup-prone Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday, a day before the planned announcement of results from a hotly contested presidential

Army officers say they have seized power in Guinea-Bissau
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|Videos|World

Court transcripts show Border Patrol official Greg Bovino dodging questions about use of force

Newly released transcripts of private interviews with a senior U.S. Border Patrol official and other authorities leading the immigration crackdown in the Chicago area reveal tense exchanges

Court transcripts show Border Patrol official Greg Bovino dodging questions about use of force
Business|Education|Sports|World

The era of supersized conferences can lead to supersized chaos. Just ask the wide-open ACC

Three months after it kicked off, college football's regular season is heading to a frantic finish with little decided

The era of supersized conferences can lead to supersized chaos. Just ask the wide-open ACC
Europe|Sports|World

Mbappé scores 4, PSG hits 5, Arsenal topples Bayern and teenage scorers shine in Champions League

It was a wild Champions League night with stellar teenage scorers

Mbappé scores 4, PSG hits 5, Arsenal topples Bayern and teenage scorers shine in Champions League
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

U.S. stocks rise as Wall Street's winning streak grows to four days

U.S. stocks rose for a fourth straight day, led by solid gains for technology companies

U.S. stocks rise as Wall Street's winning streak grows to four days
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Turkey central bank to adjust policy to hit target despite disinflation slowdown, chief says

Turkey's central bank will adjust policy to hit its targets despite a recent slowdown in the disinflation process, Governor Fatih Karahan said on Wednesday.

Turkey central bank to adjust policy to hit target despite disinflation slowdown, chief says
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

After blocked Mayne deal, Australia M&As set for higher reverse break fees

Foreign bidders for Australian companies could be liable for higher reverse break fees if regulatory approval is not received, in the wake of the failed $434 million

After blocked Mayne deal, Australia M&As set for higher reverse break fees
Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada unveils more measures to protect tariff-hit steel, lumber sectors

Canada will offer more support to help the steel and lumber industries deal with U.S. tariffs and create a domestic market, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday.

Canada unveils more measures to protect tariff-hit steel, lumber sectors
Business|Economy|Finance|World

New Zealand names Rodger Finlay as new central bank chair

Former investment banker Rodger Finlay has been appointed chair of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ), Finance Minister Nicola Willis said on

New Zealand names Rodger Finlay as new central bank chair
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Hassett at the Fed helm could pressure the dollar, investors say

Beneath the U.S. bond markets' composure around the prospect of White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett becoming the next Federal Reserve chair lies a

Hassett at the Fed helm could pressure the dollar, investors say
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Proposed Teck-Anglo merger is subject to national security review, Canada says

Canada will submit the proposed merger of Anglo American and Teck Resources to a national security review, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said

Proposed Teck-Anglo merger is subject to national security review, Canada says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks buoyed by rate cut expectations, sterling choppy on UK budget surprise

Global stocks rallied for a fourth straight day on Wednesday as expectations for a U.S.

Stocks buoyed by rate cut expectations, sterling choppy on UK budget surprise
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Hong Kong buildings blaze kills 36, nearly 300 missing

At least 36 people were killed and 279 were missing on Wednesday after Hong Kong's deadliest fire in three decades ripped through high-

Hong Kong buildings blaze kills 36, nearly 300 missing
Africa|Crime|Political|World

West Africa bloc, African Union observers voice concern over Guinea-Bissau coup

West Africa's ECOWAS and African Union observers on Wednesday expressed concern over the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau and the arrests of election officials, a joint statement

West Africa bloc, African Union observers voice concern over Guinea-Bissau coup
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US plans further troop deployments to fight drug trafficking, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday the United States is aiming to allow further deployments of troops and aircraft to tackle drug trafficking.

US plans further troop deployments to fight drug trafficking, Hegseth says
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

US group sues Apple over Congo conflict minerals

A U.S.-based advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in Washington accusing Apple of using minerals linked to conflict and human rights

US group sues Apple over Congo conflict minerals
Economy|Health|Political|World

Democratic-led states sue over Trump's food aid cuts for immigrants

A group of Democratic-led states sued on Wednesday to block U.S.

Democratic-led states sue over Trump's food aid cuts for immigrants
Crime|Political|World

ICE detains mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew

U.S. immigration authorities are detaining the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew, officials said on Wednesday, a sign of the wide

ICE detains mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Georgia case against Trump dropped, ending efforts to punish president over 2020 election aftermath

A judge has dismissed the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump and others after the prosecutor who took over the case said he would not pursue the charges

Georgia case against Trump dropped, ending efforts to punish president over 2020 election aftermath
Education|Political|US|World

Trump administration's effort to end 1960s school desegregation cases faces a hurdle

The Trump administration’s effort to overturn decades-old school desegregation orders is facing pushback from a federal judge in Louisiana

Trump administration's effort to end 1960s school desegregation cases faces a hurdle
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Political|World

Immigrant with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is detained by ICE

A Massachusetts woman who was once engaged to the brother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt remains in ICE custody two weeks after her arrest on the way to pick up the son she shares with her ex-fiance

Immigrant with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is detained by ICE
Europe|Sports|World

Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games after bad weather forced officials to move the traditional lighting from ancient Olympia to a nearby museum

Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada's prime minister announces supports for lumber, steel sectors hit by U.S. tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is announcing new supports for the steel and lumber industries hit hard by U.S. tariffs

Canada's prime minister announces supports for lumber, steel sectors hit by U.S. tariffs
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US drillers cut oil rigs to lowest in four years, Baker Hughes says

U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for the first time in four weeks, with oil rigs dropping to a four-year low, energy services firm

US drillers cut oil rigs to lowest in four years, Baker Hughes says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Bank of Mexico lowers 2025 growth forecast, raises inflation estimates for early 2026

The Bank of Mexico cut its growth forecast for Mexico's economy to close to zero on Wednesday, amid bets by the bank's board that the country's weak economy

Bank of Mexico lowers 2025 growth forecast, raises inflation estimates for early 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Yen dips as rate hike talk fades; sterling lifted by UK budget

The yen weakened against the dollar on Wednesday, after an initial boost from speculation about a possible Bank of Japan rate hike next month faded,

Yen dips as rate hike talk fades; sterling lifted by UK budget
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US economic activity little changed ahead of next Fed meeting, report shows

U.S. economic activity was little changed in recent weeks, though employment was weaker in about half of the Federal Reserve's 12 districts and consumer spending declined, the U.S. central

US economic activity little changed ahead of next Fed meeting, report shows
Crime|Education|World

Nigeria's mass school kidnapping exposes Tinubu's security struggles

The families of Papiri had long called for security forces to protect their children at the school in northern Nigeria where more than 300 pupils were kidnapped

Nigeria's mass school kidnapping exposes Tinubu's security struggles
Africa|Crime|Economy|Education|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau President Embalo's promised stability undermined after army takeover

Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo struck a confident note as he kicked off his re-election bid in early November, claiming that "stability has been

Guinea-Bissau President Embalo's promised stability undermined after army takeover
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil edges up as investors await clarity on supply, Russia-Ukraine deal

Oil prices settled up on Wednesday, bouncing back from one-month lows in the previous session, as investors assessed prospects of oversupply and talks over a Russia-

Oil edges up as investors await clarity on supply, Russia-Ukraine deal
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian nationals among 4 people arrested in France over espionage investigation

French authorities have arrested members of a pro-Russia group over alleged links to espionage-related activities

Russian nationals among 4 people arrested in France over espionage investigation
Crime|Political|World

Peru sentences ex-President Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption

A Peruvian court on Wednesday sentenced former President Martin Vizcarra to 14 years in prison after finding him guilty of taking bribes years before he took office,

Peru sentences ex-President Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption
Crime|US|World

Three men indicted in killing of Navajo citizen Zachariah Shorty

Three men indicted in killing of Navajo citizen Zachariah Shorty

Three men indicted in killing of Navajo citizen Zachariah Shorty
Crime|US|World

Justice Department asks judge for permission to release records from Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell investigations

Justice Department asks judge for permission to release records from Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell investigations

Justice Department asks judge for permission to release records from Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell investigations
Crime|Political|US|World

Georgia prosecutor kills the historic election interference case against Trump and allies

Georgia prosecutor kills the historic election interference case against Trump and allies

Georgia prosecutor kills the historic election interference case against Trump and allies
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Easter Island quarry reveals how Polynesians made enigmatic stone statues

Easter Island quarry reveals how Polynesians made enigmatic stone statues

Easter Island quarry reveals how Polynesians made enigmatic stone statues
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Divided Fed sparks surge in rate options hedging as policy uncertainty lingers

Conflicting signals from the Federal Reserve on the timing and magnitude of U.S. interest rate cuts have accelerated hedging flows into swaptions and

Divided Fed sparks surge in rate options hedging as policy uncertainty lingers
Political|World

Supreme Court bars Trump from firing Library of Congress official for now

Supreme Court bars Trump from firing Library of Congress official for now

Supreme Court bars Trump from firing Library of Congress official for now
Business|Crime|Technology|World

FCC says hackers hijack US radio gear to send fake alerts, obscenities

Hackers are hijacking U.S. radio transmission equipment to broadcast bogus emergency messages and obscene language, the Federal Communications

FCC says hackers hijack US radio gear to send fake alerts, obscenities
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump's case against Senator Mark Kelly faces steep hurdles under military law

Threats by the Trump administration to

Trump's case against Senator Mark Kelly faces steep hurdles under military law
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump wins dismissal of Georgia 2020 election interference case

A prosecutor on Wednesday dropped all criminal charges in Georgia against U.S.

Trump wins dismissal of Georgia 2020 election interference case
Europe|Political|World

Russia rules out big concessions on Ukraine as leak shows Witkoff advised Moscow

Russia will make no big concessions on a peace plan for Ukraine, a senior Russian diplomat said on Wednesday, after a leaked recording of

Russia rules out big concessions on Ukraine as leak shows Witkoff advised Moscow
Crime|Political|World

Peru sentences former President Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption

A court in Peru has sentenced former President Martín Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption

Peru sentences former President Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption
Business|Europe|Sports|World

European league of American football and breakaway teams reach deal to reunite

An American football league in Europe and the teams that recently broke away from it demanding structural reforms have reached a deal to reunite and play next season

European league of American football and breakaway teams reach deal to reunite
Business|Economy|Europe|World

ECB should cut rates only if inflation path points downward without rebound, Vujcic says

The European Central Bank must not try to micromanage monetary policy and should only cut interest rates again if price growth is heading below target without rebounding,

ECB should cut rates only if inflation path points downward without rebound, Vujcic says
Europe|Political|World

Berlin needs to brace for shifting, unreliable alliances, says minister

Germany must redefine its geopolitical role to adapt to a situation in which it is unclear what alliances can be relied on and will persist in future, Defence Minister Boris

Berlin needs to brace for shifting, unreliable alliances, says minister
Arts|Science|World

New finds in Turkey's southeast add to picture of Neolithic age

Turkey unveiled dozens of new finds at a major archaeological site in southeast Turkey on Wednesday, giving fresh insight into an area seen as showing

New finds in Turkey's southeast add to picture of Neolithic age
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Hungary to boost oil deliveries to Serbia as US sanctions cut supplies

Hungarian oil and gas company MOL will increase crude oil and fuel deliveries to Serbia after supplies to its Russia-owned NIS refinery were cut due to U.S. sanctions, Hungary's

Hungary to boost oil deliveries to Serbia as US sanctions cut supplies
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's security council chief questioned in corruption probe, media report

Senior Ukrainian security official Rustem Umerov, a key figure in peace negotiations with Moscow and Washington, was questioned as a witness by anti-corruption investigators probing

Ukraine's security council chief questioned in corruption probe, media report
Crime|Political|World

Israel launches new military operation in northern West Bank

Israeli security forces took up positions inside the West Bank city of Tubas on Wednesday and ordered some Palestinian

Israel launches new military operation in northern West Bank
Business|Economy|Technology|World

S&P cuts Tether stablecoin rating to 'weak' on disclosure gaps

S&P Global downgraded its rating of Tether, the world's largest stablecoin on Wednesday, citing an increase in higher-risk assets in its reserves and "persistent

S&P cuts Tether stablecoin rating to 'weak' on disclosure gaps
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Italy's Senate delays rape bill, exposing government rifts

Italy's Senate has postponed debate on a landmark bill that would stipulate for the first time that sex without consent constitutes rape, exposing tensions within Prime Minister

Italy's Senate delays rape bill, exposing government rifts
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Poland picks Sweden's Saab to supply it with three submarines

Poland said on Wednesday it had chosen Sweden's Saab to supply it with three submarines, in a multi-billion-dollar deal that forms a key element

Poland picks Sweden's Saab to supply it with three submarines
Europe|Political|World

Trump brushes off concerns about Witkoff’s interactions with Russians as leaked transcript roils Washington

Trump brushes off concerns about Witkoff’s interactions with Russians as leaked transcript roils Washington

Trump brushes off concerns about Witkoff’s interactions with Russians as leaked transcript roils Washington
Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

National Parks to raise fees for international tourists to popular US parks

The National Park Service says it is going to start charging international tourists an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular U.S. parks

National Parks to raise fees for international tourists to popular US parks
Crime|Election|MidEast|Political|World

Zohran Mamdani’s handling of protest outside synagogue further worries NYC Jewish leaders

Zohran Mamdani’s handling of protest outside synagogue further worries NYC Jewish leaders

Zohran Mamdani’s handling of protest outside synagogue further worries NYC Jewish leaders
Business|Economy|World

UK's unpopular Labour government tries to fight back with a tax-raising budget

Britain’s Labour government is seeking to shift the political narrative with a tax-raising budget aimed at boosting economic growth and reducing child poverty

UK's unpopular Labour government tries to fight back with a tax-raising budget
Business|Economy|Political|World

US political support tilts Latam market risk, investors say 

Latin America's political map is tilting to the right just as Washington signals deeper support for ideologically aligned governments, a convergence that

US political support tilts Latam market risk, investors say 
Business|Economy|World

Japan manufacturers' union to target $77 monthly base pay hike next year

A Japanese labour union group representing major manufacturers said on Wednesday that it would seek an increase of at least 12,000 yen ($77) in monthly base pay for next year, the

Japan manufacturers' union to target $77 monthly base pay hike next year
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin cannot leave Ukraine war successfully, German chancellor says

Russian President Vladimir Putin must accept he has no option to leave the war in Ukraine successfully, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday.

Putin cannot leave Ukraine war successfully, German chancellor says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Brazil environment minister, climate summit star, faces political struggle at home

Brazilian Environment Minister Marina Silva fought back tears as global diplomats applauded her for several minutes on Saturday in the closing plenary of

Brazil environment minister, climate summit star, faces political struggle at home
Business|Economy|Finance|World

How can Senegal tackle its debt crunch?

Senegal's bonds have plunged in November amid uncertainty over a new loan programme with the International Monetary Fund and investor concerns that it might have to

How can Senegal tackle its debt crunch?
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU urgently seeks agreement on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, as US touts other ideas

The European Union has accelerated efforts to agree on a scheme to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine after a U.S.-backed peace plan last week set out

EU urgently seeks agreement on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, as US touts other ideas
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Euro zone banks should prepare for risk of dollar squeeze, ECB says

Euro zone lenders with big dollar businesses should bulk up their liquidity and capital cushions to withstand any squeeze in a U.S. currency made more volatile by President Donald

Euro zone banks should prepare for risk of dollar squeeze, ECB says
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia says its proposals on New START arms treaty are intended to prevent negative global scenarios

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Wednesday that Moscow's proposals regarding the New START nuclear arms control treaty are designed to prevent negative global

Russia says its proposals on New START arms treaty are intended to prevent negative global scenarios
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Giving thanks for bad economic news

By Anna Szymanski -By Anna Szymanski, Editor in Charge, Reuters Open Interest What matters in U.S. and global markets today Weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data has upped bets for a Federal Reserve

Giving thanks for bad economic news
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Deutsche Bank raises 2026 gold price forecast to $4,450/oz

Deutsche Bank raised its 2026 gold price forecast to $4,450 an ounce from $4,000 on Wednesday, citing stabilising investor flows and persistent central bank demand.

Deutsche Bank raises 2026 gold price forecast to $4,450/oz
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

How sanctions made a showpiece Chinese refinery's Western partners run for the exits

When Shandong Yulong Petrochemical opened its Singapore office a year ago, the company staged a lion dance to herald prosperity for the

How sanctions made a showpiece Chinese refinery's Western partners run for the exits
Business|Travel|World

German travel agency Dertour records US slump as politics hits demand

Dertour, Germany's leading provider of tours in North America, has recorded a double-digit percentage slump in bookings to the United States since President Donald Trump took

German travel agency Dertour records US slump as politics hits demand
Europe|Interview|Sports|Travel|World

British globe trekker faces changed world on final leg of 27-year journey

Karl Bushby, a British ex-paratrooper who set out in 1998 to walk around the world, is on the final stretch of his 27-year-long trek

British globe trekker faces changed world on final leg of 27-year journey
Europe|Health|Technology|World

EU Parliament pushes for age limits on social media to safeguard minors

The European Parliament called on Wednesday for the European Union to set minimum ages for children to access social media, to combat a rise in mental health

EU Parliament pushes for age limits on social media to safeguard minors
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Germany's Merz sees signs economy turning corner, IMF says mid-term prospects constrained

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday said there were signs the economy is turning a corner following his landmark reform of fiscal rules earlier this year,

Germany's Merz sees signs economy turning corner, IMF says mid-term prospects constrained
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK OBR downgrades 2026 growth forecast to 1.4%

Britain's economy is forecast to grow by 1.4% next year, according to estimates by the country's budget watchdog published on its website on Wednesday ahead of finance minister

UK OBR downgrades 2026 growth forecast to 1.4%
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK inflation to average 2.5% in 2026, OBR forecasts

British consumer price inflation is set to average 2.5% in 2026, according to estimates by the Office for Budget Responsibility published on its website on Wednesday ahead of finance

UK inflation to average 2.5% in 2026, OBR forecasts
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

World's central banks are wary of AI and struggling to quit the dollar, survey shows

Artificial Intelligence is not a core part of operations at most of the world's central banks and digital assets are off the table, according to a survey released on

World's central banks are wary of AI and struggling to quit the dollar, survey shows
Asia|Crime|Political|World

India says examining Bangladesh request for Hasina's extradition

India is examining a request from Bangladesh for the extradition of the country's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the Indian foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. 

India says examining Bangladesh request for Hasina's extradition
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Meta slams EU's 'aberrant' antitrust demands for data on Facebook

Meta Platforms on Wednesday hit out at EU antitrust regulators for what it said were "aberrant" requests for information during two investigations four years ago,

Meta slams EU's 'aberrant' antitrust demands for data on Facebook
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|Technology|World

EU states back away from forcing Big Tech to detect and remove child pornography

European Union member states have agreed a common position on draft online child protection legislation without forcing global tech companies to identify and remove online child

EU states back away from forcing Big Tech to detect and remove child pornography
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Chinese regulators block ByteDance from using Nvidia chips, The Information reports

Chinese regulators have barred TikTok-owner ByteDance from deploying Nvidia chips in new data centers, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing two company employees.

Chinese regulators block ByteDance from using Nvidia chips, The Information reports
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Lebanon, Cyprus sign maritime deal, paving way for possible energy exploration

Lebanon and Cyprus signed a long-awaited maritime demarcation deal on Wednesday, paving the way for potential exploration of offshore gas fields and energy cooperation in the

Lebanon, Cyprus sign maritime deal, paving way for possible energy exploration
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European states buy underwater drones for military use, manufacturer says

Two European governments have agreed to buy underwater drones for military use, their German manufacturer told Reuters,

European states buy underwater drones for military use, manufacturer says
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Belgian national strike disrupts schools, flights and public transport

The third and final day of a national strike in Belgium on Wednesday grounded most flights at Brussels Airport and disrupted public transport.

Belgian national strike disrupts schools, flights and public transport
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Ireland tightens immigration rules in bid to slow population growth

Ireland introduced measures to tighten its immigration rules on Wednesday that the justice minister said were aimed at slowing a "worryingly" high rate of population growth amid

Ireland tightens immigration rules in bid to slow population growth
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Vatican reports first budget surplus after years of deficits

The Vatican closed 2024 with a budget surplus of 1.6 million euros ($1.85 million), it said on Wednesday, signalling a turnaround after years of deficits that

Vatican reports first budget surplus after years of deficits
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Reality check for EU: China is eating your lunch, find growth at home, ECB chief economist argues

The world economy is undergoing transformative changes beyond U.S. tariffs and Europe needs to start finding growth at home because its traditional sources of

Reality check for EU: China is eating your lunch, find growth at home, ECB chief economist argues
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Global stocks to edge higher in 2026 but lag this year's strong run: Reuters Poll

Most major global stock indexes should trade higher by the end of 2026 but will struggle to repeat this year's surprisingly strong performance, according to a

Global stocks to edge higher in 2026 but lag this year's strong run: Reuters Poll
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Ghana central bank delivers third big rate cut as inflation tumbles

Ghana's central bank cut its main interest rate by 350 basis points to 18.0% on Wednesday, citing an improved economic outlook and expectations for further declines

Ghana central bank delivers third big rate cut as inflation tumbles
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Wall Street opens higher as December Fed rate-cut bets grow

Wall Street's main stock indexes opened higher on Wednesday, as investors parsed through a fresh batch of economic data and cemented expectations the Federal Reserve could cut interest

Wall Street opens higher as December Fed rate-cut bets grow
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China again cautions citizens against Japan visits

China's embassy in Japan on Wednesday again cautioned Chinese citizens against visiting Japan in the near future, citing what it said were reports from multiple nationals who

China again cautions citizens against Japan visits
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Jailed Georgian opposition politician gets extra sentence for splashing water at judge

A leader of one of Georgia's main opposition groups was sentenced to an additional 1-1/2 years in prison on Wednesday after being found guilty of contempt of court for throwing

Jailed Georgian opposition politician gets extra sentence for splashing water at judge
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Senegal's debt figures improve after updating economic calculation

Senegal's economy is 13.5% larger and its debt ratio slightly better after the government updated the base year used to calculate its economic output, the statistics office said.

Senegal's debt figures improve after updating economic calculation
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Trump administration again seeks to end Haitian protected status

The Trump administration is again seeking to end humanitarian protection for Haitians in the U.S., saying their legal status will end on February 3, a government

Trump administration again seeks to end Haitian protected status
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Czech president voices opposition to cabinet nominee who made Nazi salute

The Czech Republic's populist ANO party on Wednesday proposed appointing to cabinet a right-wing eurosceptic who has been criticised for performing a Nazi salute, complicating

Czech president voices opposition to cabinet nominee who made Nazi salute
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Under glare of world's media, Pope Leo XIV to visit Turkey and Lebanon on first foreign trip

Pope Leo XIV is embarking on his first foreign trip

Under glare of world's media, Pope Leo XIV to visit Turkey and Lebanon on first foreign trip
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China Vanke seeks first extension on onshore bond payment, bonds slump

China Vanke will seek bondholder approval to delay the repayment of a 2 billion yuan ($282.6 million) onshore bond, a filing late on Wednesday showed, a move that could

China Vanke seeks first extension on onshore bond payment, bonds slump
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CNN exclusive: Colombian president says oil is ‘at the heart of’ US pressure campaign on Venezuela

CNN exclusive: Colombian president says oil is ‘at the heart of’ US pressure campaign on Venezuela

CNN exclusive: Colombian president says oil is ‘at the heart of’ US pressure campaign on Venezuela
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Landslides and flash floods on Indonesia’s Sumatra island leave at least 23 dead and dozens missing

Torrential rains have unleashed flash floods and triggered landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island that have killed at least 23 people

Landslides and flash floods on Indonesia’s Sumatra island leave at least 23 dead and dozens missing
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Trump team wants Taiwan to train US chip plant workers, sources say

U.S.

Trump team wants Taiwan to train US chip plant workers, sources say
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Petrobras investment to drop in first cut under Brazil's Lula

Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras' five-year investment plan will see its first cut under President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government due to lower oil prices, three

Petrobras investment to drop in first cut under Brazil's Lula
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ECB still needs to see slowdown in non-energy inflation, chief economist says

The European Central Bank still needs to see a slowdown in non-energy inflation to be confident that overall price growth will hold at its 2% target, ECB chief economist Philip

ECB still needs to see slowdown in non-energy inflation, chief economist says
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France's highest court upholds Sarkozy conviction in 2012 campaign financing case

France's highest court on Wednesday upheld former President Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction for illegal campaign financing in his failed 2012 re-election bid, his

France's highest court upholds Sarkozy conviction in 2012 campaign financing case
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AliExpress bans Chinese sex doll seller after Reuters examination

Alibaba's AliExpress said it has banned a China-based seller of childlike sex dolls from its marketplace after a Reuters examination of

AliExpress bans Chinese sex doll seller after Reuters examination
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China pushes for mediation to resolve Nexperia dispute

China's commerce ministry said on Wednesday that it agreed with the European Union to urge Nexperia's Dutch and Chinese units to resolve their standoff,

China pushes for mediation to resolve Nexperia dispute
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Russia says leak of Witkoff call recording is unacceptable, amounts to hybrid warfare

Russia said on Wednesday that the leak of a recording of a call between top advisers to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was an unacceptable attempt to undermine Ukraine peace

Russia says leak of Witkoff call recording is unacceptable, amounts to hybrid warfare
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Pushing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump looks to his Gaza ceasefire playbook

President Donald Trump's approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war mirrors his tactics in the Israel-Hamas conflict

Pushing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump looks to his Gaza ceasefire playbook
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Trump administration seeks major Belarus prisoner release, sources say

The Trump administration and Belarus are discussing the possible release of at least 100 political prisoners by Minsk soon, three sources familiar with the

Trump administration seeks major Belarus prisoner release, sources say
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South Africa clinches first test series win in India since 2000

South Africa has won its first test series in India since 2000, beating the hosts by 408 runs in the second cricket test

South Africa clinches first test series win in India since 2000
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Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars

Scientists have detected what they believe to be lightning on Mars by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover

Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars
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Taiwan puts $40 billion toward buying US weapons and building a defense dome

Taiwan’s president has announced a special $40 billion budget for arms purchases, including to build an air defense system with high-level detection and interception capabilities

Taiwan puts $40 billion toward buying US weapons and building a defense dome
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Germany remains EU's top net contributor despite economic slump, study shows

Germany remained the European Union's largest net contributor in 2024 despite its ongoing economic crisis, though its payments have fallen sharply

Germany remains EU's top net contributor despite economic slump, study shows
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Australian teenagers ask High Court to block social media ban

A constitutional challenge against Australia’s social media ban on children younger than 16 has been filed in the nation’s highest court, two weeks before the world-first law is set

Australian teenagers ask High Court to block social media ban
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After 26 years in prison, PKK leader Ocalan has key role in Turkey peace process

After 26 years in a Turkish prison, Abdullah Ocalan is carving out a key role for himself as Ankara tries to end his outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party's four-decade insurgency.

After 26 years in prison, PKK leader Ocalan has key role in Turkey peace process
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Vast trove of medieval Jewish records opened up by AI

Researchers in Israel are hoping to make new discoveries about Jewish history by loading a digital database of manuscripts stretching back a thousand years into

Vast trove of medieval Jewish records opened up by AI
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Australia warns its pension industry to be more prepared for wave of retirees

Australia's financial regulators have warned the country's A$4.5 trillion ($2.9 trillion) pension industry to speed up preparations for an estimated 2.5 million people due

Australia warns its pension industry to be more prepared for wave of retirees
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Tesla says it values China suppliers, does not exclude any by origin

A top Tesla China executive said on Wednesday the U.S. automaker values the role of China-based suppliers and does not exclude any on the basis of country of origin or geographical

Tesla says it values China suppliers, does not exclude  any by origin
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Pets, anime and toys are part of China's latest effort to boost consumption

China unveiled a plan to boost consumption in the world's second-largest economy, detailing measures that include promoting upgrades of consumer goods in rural areas and sectors

Pets, anime and toys are part of China's latest effort to boost consumption
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Indian stocks to hit new highs by mid-2026 despite foreign exodus- Reuters poll

India’s stock market will reach record highs by mid-2026 and extend those gains through next year, a Reuters poll of equity analysts showed, as

Indian stocks to hit new highs by mid-2026 despite foreign exodus- Reuters poll
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Poland to receive $51 billion from EU's defence investment programme, PM says

Poland will receive 44 billion euros ($50.91 billion) from the European Union's SAFE programme to boost its armed forces, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday. 

Poland to receive $51 billion from EU's defence investment programme, PM says
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US peace plan for Ukraine drew from Russian document, sources say

The U.S.-backed 28-point peace plan to end the war in Ukraine, which became public last week, drew from a Russian-authored paper submitted to the Trump

US peace plan for Ukraine drew from Russian document, sources say
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Japan PM Takaichi rules out risk of British-style 'Truss' shock

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ruled out on Wednesday the possibility that Japan could face a British-style "Truss moment", or loss of market confidence stemming from

Japan PM Takaichi rules out risk of British-style 'Truss' shock