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Russia says it is creating 'security strip' in Ukraine's Sumy region

Russia said on Friday its forces were continuing to create a "security strip" in border areas of Ukraine's Sumy region after driving Ukrainian troops out of the Kursk region, just

Russia says it is creating 'security strip' in Ukraine's Sumy region
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Buy in May?

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

Buy in May?
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Lebanon warns Hamas not to compromise its national security

Lebanon has warned Palestinian militant group Hamas not to conduct operations that compromise the country's security or sovereignty, Beirut's Supreme Defence Council said on Friday.

Lebanon warns Hamas not to compromise its national security
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Gaza tensions flare over dwindling supplies as blockade persists, aid worker says

Fights are erupting over dwindling supplies in Gaza, a United Nations aid official said on Friday, as Israel's total blockade on supplies into the enclave hit the two-month mark.

Gaza tensions flare over dwindling supplies as blockade persists, aid worker says
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UN eyes big overhaul amid funding crisis, internal memo shows

The United Nations is considering a massive overhaul that would merge major departments and shift resources across the globe, according

UN eyes big overhaul amid funding crisis, internal memo shows
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US moves to ban Cambodia's Huione over alleged money laundering

The U.S.

US moves to ban Cambodia's Huione over alleged money laundering
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Volkswagen core brand group profit falls on EU carbon provision, US tariffs

Volkswagen on Friday said its first-quarter operating profit for the core brand group, which includes its best-selling VW brand, declined by 46.3%, impacted by EU carbon provisions and

Volkswagen core brand group profit falls on EU carbon provision, US tariffs
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Spain suffered multiple power incidents in the build up to full blackout

Spain suffered several power glitches and industry officials sounded repeated warnings about the instability of its power grid in the

Spain suffered multiple power incidents in the build up to full blackout
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Russia says it will help Taliban fight Islamic State in Afghanistan

Russia will help the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan fight against the Afghan branch of Islamic State, Moscow's special representative for the country was quoted as saying on Friday.

Russia says it will help Taliban fight Islamic State in Afghanistan
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Thai central bank ready to ease again if trade war hits, deputy governor says

Thailand's monetary policy is relatively accommodative and the central bank is ready to ease again, if

Thai central bank ready to ease again if trade war hits, deputy governor says
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Vance says war in Ukraine ‘not going to end any time soon,’ hours after US signs minerals deal with Kyiv

Vance says war in Ukraine ‘not going to end any time soon,’ hours after US signs minerals deal with Kyiv

Vance says war in Ukraine ‘not going to end any time soon,’ hours after US signs minerals deal with Kyiv
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Russell Brand granted conditional bail after appearing in London court on rape and assault charges

Actor-comedian Russell Brand has been granted conditional bail after appearing in a London court to face charges of rape and sexual assault involving four women

Russell Brand granted conditional bail after appearing in London court on rape and assault charges
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What to expect in Ohio's primary and special election

Cincinnati’s mayor faces a primary challenge Tuesday from two first-time candidates, including the half brother of Vice President JD Vance

What to expect in Ohio's primary and special election
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Americans see more overreach from the president than from judges, an AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll shows Americans are more likely to believe the president is the one overstepping his power, rather than the courts

Americans see more overreach from the president than from judges, an AP-NORC poll finds
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Kaitlan Collins explains what led to Waltz's coming exit from Trump's admin.

National security adviser Mike Waltz is expected to depart from the administration in the coming days, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports.

Kaitlan Collins explains what led to Waltz's coming exit from Trump's admin.
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A US-led effort to end the war in Ukraine looks favorable to Russia, but mixed signals emerge

What’s emerged from the Washington-led effort to end the war in Ukraine suggests a deal that seems likely to be favorable to Russia

A US-led effort to end the war in Ukraine looks favorable to Russia, but mixed signals emerge
Australia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

What are the potential outcomes of Australia's election?

Australia will hold a general election on Saturday, with polls indicating Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's ruling centre-left Labor is ahead of opposition leader

What are the potential outcomes of Australia's election?
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World food prices increase in April, UN's FAO says

Global food commodity prices increased in April, driven by higher cereal, meat and dairy product prices that outweighed falls in sugar and vegetable oils, the United Nations' Food

World food prices increase in April, UN's FAO says
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Peace in exchange for land? For many Ukrainians, it's too painful to contemplate

Vitali Klitschko, the former heavyweight boxer who is now mayor of Kyiv, ventured last month into hazardous political territory: he delicately suggested in an

Peace in exchange for land? For many Ukrainians, it's too painful to contemplate
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TikTok fined 530 million euros by EU regulator over data protection

TikTok was fined 530 million euros ($600 million) by its lead EU privacy regulator on Friday over concerns on how it protects user information and was ordered to suspend data

TikTok fined 530 million euros by EU regulator over data protection
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As Trump moves to tax small parcels, some retailers give up on US

With the end of a U.S. tariff exemption for small parcels on Friday, some retailers have stopped selling to customers in the United States while others are seeking

As Trump moves to tax small parcels, some retailers give up on US
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Activist aid ship hit by drones on way to Gaza, NGO says

A ship bound for Gaza carrying humanitarian aid and activists was bombed by drones in international waters off Malta early on Friday, its

Activist aid ship hit by drones on way to Gaza, NGO says
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Europe to hand billions in frozen Russian cash to Western investors, sources say

Euroclear plans to seize and redistribute about 3 billion euros ($3.4 billion) of Russia's funds that are frozen at the Belgian clearing firm after Moscow grabbed

Europe to hand billions in frozen Russian cash to Western investors, sources say
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COP29 president Azerbaijan will submit delayed climate plan by September

Azerbaijan, host of last year's United Nations climate summit, will deliver its overdue climate action plan by September, COP29 President

COP29 president Azerbaijan will submit delayed climate plan by September
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Breaking records, Olympic gold and a music debut: Mondo Duplantis talks exclusively with CNN about ‘life-changing’ year

Breaking records, Olympic gold and a music debut: Mondo Duplantis talks exclusively with CNN about ‘life-changing’ year

Breaking records, Olympic gold and a music debut: Mondo Duplantis talks exclusively with CNN about ‘life-changing’ year
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How the fear of soft-target raids is changing undocumented migrants’ behavior

How the fear of soft-target raids is changing undocumented migrants’ behavior

How the fear of soft-target raids is changing undocumented migrants’ behavior
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Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the papal election

Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine Chapel that will signal the election of a successor to Pope Francis

Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the papal election
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Alternative for Germany is listed as a 'right-wing extremist' party by domestic intelligence agency

The German domestic intelligence service says it has classified the Alternative for Germany party as a “right-wing extremist effort.”

Alternative for Germany is listed as a 'right-wing extremist' party by domestic intelligence agency
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US urges restraint as Kashmir massacre tensions put India and Pakistan on edge

US urges restraint as Kashmir massacre tensions put India and Pakistan on edge

US urges restraint as Kashmir massacre tensions put India and Pakistan on edge
Europe|Health|Science|Technology|World

A mummy called the ‘air-dried chaplain’ has long been shrouded in mystery. Scientists say they now have answers

A mummy called the ‘air-dried chaplain’ has long been shrouded in mystery. Scientists say they now have answers

A mummy called the ‘air-dried chaplain’ has long been shrouded in mystery. Scientists say they now have answers
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Trump says he wants to rename Veterans Day to ‘Victory Day for World War I’

Trump says he wants to rename Veterans Day to ‘Victory Day for World War I’

Trump says he wants to rename Veterans Day to ‘Victory Day for World War I’
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When did Disney villains stop being so villainous? New show suggests they may just be misunderstood

Cruella de Vil wanted to turn Dalmatian puppies into fur coats

When did Disney villains stop being so villainous? New show suggests they may just be misunderstood
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Russell Brand granted bail in first court appearance over sexual assault charges

Russell Brand granted bail in first court appearance over sexual assault charges

Russell Brand granted bail in first court appearance over sexual assault charges
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US cedes little ground on key tariffs in talks with Japan, Nikkei says

U.S. tariff negotiators appeared reluctant to lower levies on cars, steel and aluminium in a recent meeting with Japanese counterparts - a stance that made the Japanese side feel that

US cedes little ground on key tariffs in talks with Japan, Nikkei says
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French jail attacks no longer being investigated as terrorism

French anti-terrorism prosecutors will no longer handle the investigation into 30 people suspected of involvement in a spate of prison attacks, saying on

French jail attacks no longer being investigated as terrorism
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France's Lactalis says no deal signed on possible Fonterra units purchase

Lactalis, the world's largest dairy group, is interested in international investments but has not signed an agreement to buy parts of New Zealand-based dairy giant Fonterra, it said

France's Lactalis says no deal signed on possible Fonterra units purchase
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Euro zone core inflation jump not seen preventing rate cut

Euro zone prices rose more than expected last month and underlying price pressures accelerated, an unwelcome trend that is still not expected to prevent another

Euro zone core inflation jump not seen preventing rate cut
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Japanese trading houses lure investors with healthy returns amid US tariff uncertainty

Japanese trading houses from Mitsubishi to Sumitomo Corp promised healthy shareholder returns this year amid cautious profit forecasts, trying to

Japanese trading houses lure investors with healthy returns amid US tariff uncertainty
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Hong Kong's economy accelerated in Q1 ahead of tariff storm

Hong Kong's economy grew in the first quarter by 3.1% from a year earlier, official advance estimates showed on Friday, expanding for a ninth quarter.

Hong Kong's economy accelerated in Q1 ahead of tariff storm
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Ukraine's parliament will vote on ratifying U.S. minerals deal on May 8, lawmaker says

Ukraine's parliament will hold a vote on May 8 to ratify a minerals deal signed with the United States earlier this week, a lawmaker said on Friday, while the prime minister suggested

Ukraine's parliament will vote on ratifying U.S. minerals deal on May 8, lawmaker says
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Shell profit beats expectations, buybacks kept steady

Shell exceeded analyst expectations on Friday, reporting a 28% drop in first-quarter net profit to $5.58 billion, while holding steady the pace of its share

Shell profit beats expectations, buybacks kept steady
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Germany's Scholz urges careful review of possible far-right party ban

Germany's domestic intelligence agency provided very detailed justification for classifying the far-right Alternative for Germany as extremist but possible proceedings to ban the

Germany's Scholz urges careful review of possible far-right party ban
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Cardinals hope for speedy conclave to pick new pope, under Michelangelo's gaze

If Roman Catholic cardinals have not picked a new pope by day three of next week's conclave, then things are not going to plan.

Cardinals hope for speedy conclave to pick new pope, under Michelangelo's gaze
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DHL CEO says rival's claim it broke antitrust rules is unfounded

The CEO of German postal services group DHL said on Friday that accusations of anti-competitive conduct brought by smaller rival Deutsche Versand Services GmbH were without any

DHL CEO says rival's claim it broke antitrust rules is unfounded
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Hong Kong March retail sales fall 3.5%, government sees challenges ahead

Hong Kong's retail sales fell 3.5% by value in March from a year earlier, marking the 13th consecutive month of declines, government data showed on Friday.

Hong Kong March retail sales fall 3.5%, government sees challenges ahead
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Coco Gauff hands Iga Świątek one of the worst defeats of her career to reach Madrid Open final

Coco Gauff hands Iga Świątek one of the worst defeats of her career to reach Madrid Open final

Coco Gauff hands Iga Świątek one of the worst defeats of her career to reach Madrid Open final
World

With another role in his portfolio, Rubio ascends in Trump’s orbit

With another role in his portfolio, Rubio ascends in Trump’s orbit

With another role in his portfolio, Rubio ascends in Trump’s orbit
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Investors sell U.S. shares in past week flock to Japan, Europe, BofA note shows

Investors sold U.S. stocks in the week ending Wednesday and bought Japanese and European shares, BofA Global Research said on Friday.

Investors sell U.S. shares in past week flock to Japan, Europe, BofA note shows
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Euro zone manufacturing showed more signs of stabilisation in April - PMI

Euro zone manufacturing output grew at the fastest pace in just over three years in April despite overall factory activity remaining in contraction territory, with the big three

Euro zone manufacturing showed more signs of stabilisation in April - PMI
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German factory output shows signs of recovery in April - PMI

Germany's manufacturing sector contracted at the slowest rate in more than 2-1/2 years in April as output rose at the quickest rate for more than three years, a business survey

German factory output shows signs of recovery in April - PMI
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Italy's manufacturing downturn eases in April, PMI shows

Italy's long-running manufacturing contraction eased greatly in April, a survey showed on Friday, offering some hope of recovery despite the widespread uncertainty linked to U.S. trade

Italy's manufacturing downturn eases in April, PMI shows
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French factories post first output rise in nearly three years in April, PMI shows

France's manufacturing sector posted its first rise in output in nearly three years in April, and expectations of greater military spending could help offset the impact of

French factories post first output rise in nearly three years in April, PMI shows
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Soviet-era spacecraft is set to plunge to Earth a half-century after its failed launch to Venus

A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus in the 1970s is expected to soon plunge uncontrolled back to Earth

Soviet-era spacecraft is set to plunge to Earth a half-century after its failed launch to Venus
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Hong Kong police arrest father and brother of wanted activist Anna Kwok

Hong Kong national security police have arrested the father and brother of wanted activist Anna Kwok for allegedly dealing with her finances, local media reported

Hong Kong police arrest father and brother of wanted activist Anna Kwok
Europe|Lifestyle|World

Conclave smoke signals ready: Vatican installs chimney over Sistine Chapel

The papal smoke signals are ready.

Conclave smoke signals ready: Vatican installs chimney over Sistine Chapel
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Shaken and stirred

The Federal Reserve will lead a pack of central banks meeting to set interest rates after weak U.S.

Shaken and stirred
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Returning Congo farmers struggle to revive rebel-held fields

Farmers in a breadbasket town in eastern Congo who previously fled heavy fighting are facing new challenges as they return to tend fields now under

Returning Congo farmers struggle to revive rebel-held fields
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Italy March jobless rate edges up to 6.0%, in line with forecast

Italy's jobless rate rose marginally to 6.0% in March from 5.9% in February, national statistics bureau ISTAT reported on Friday, with a loss of 16,000 jobs in the month.

Italy March jobless rate edges up to 6.0%, in line with forecast
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European shares rise as markets cheer signs of easing Sino-US tensions, US jobs data

European shares surged on Friday, capping off a week filled with earnings across the continent, as signs of a potential de-escalation of trade tensions

European shares rise as markets cheer signs of easing Sino-US tensions, US jobs data
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Trump administration considering labeling some suspected cartel and gang members inside the US as ‘enemy combatants’

Trump administration considering labeling some suspected cartel and gang members inside the US as ‘enemy combatants’

Trump administration considering labeling some suspected cartel and gang members inside the US as ‘enemy combatants’
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Trump meets Polish nationalist candidate ahead of presidential election

The presidential candidate backed by Poland's main nationalist opposition party Law and Justice (PiS) Karol Nawrocki met President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Thursday, the

Trump meets Polish nationalist candidate ahead of presidential election
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Australia launches informal review of unannounced Lactalis bid for Fonterra assets

Australia's antitrust regulator on Friday began an informal review of Lactalis' proposed bid for Fonterra's assets on the block, even though the

Australia launches informal review of unannounced Lactalis bid for Fonterra assets
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Top UN court wraps a week of hearings on humanitarian aid to Gaza

The top United Nations court is wrapping a week of hearings on what Israel must do to ensure desperately needed humanitarian aid reaches Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank

Top UN court wraps a week of hearings on humanitarian aid to Gaza
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Thousands in Serbia mark 6 months since a train station canopy crash that triggered mass protests

Thousands of people have marked six months since a train station tragedy in Serbia killed 16 people

Thousands in Serbia mark 6 months since a train station canopy crash that triggered mass protests
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Carlyle Group sells its entire stake in India's PNB Housing

U.S. private equity firm Carlyle Group has sold its entire 10.44% stake in India's PNB Housing Finance via block deals, according to an exchange filing on Friday.

Carlyle Group sells its entire stake in India's PNB Housing
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Russian drone attack injures 29 in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia

A Russian drone attack late on Thursday set buildings ablaze in Ukraine's southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, injuring 29 people, including a child, regional governor Ivan Fedorov said.

Russian drone attack injures 29 in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia
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StanChart cautious on tariff impact after strong first quarter

Standard Chartered said on Friday uncertainty created by the impact of trade tariffs boosted its clients' activity in the first quarter but

StanChart cautious on tariff impact after strong first quarter
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AirAsia-owner Capital A eyes Hong Kong listing

Malaysia's Capital A, the owner of budget carrier AirAsia, said on Friday it was exploring listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange, as it looks to broaden access to global capital once it

AirAsia-owner Capital A eyes Hong Kong listing
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Trump offers advice to University of Alabama graduates in speech interspersed with politics

President Donald Trump has offered some encouraging words and advice for graduating students at the University of Alabama

Trump offers advice to University of Alabama graduates in speech interspersed with politics
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The day London went 'barmy.' An East End boy remembers the end of World War II in Europe

As Europe marks Victory Day over Nazi Germany, Londoner John Goldsmith still remembers the rationing, the blackouts and the bombs that devastated his neighborhood in east London

The day London went 'barmy.' An East End boy remembers the end of World War II in Europe
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BOJ sees window for rate hikes narrowing but not closed yet

The Bank of Japan's rate-hike cycle is facing its biggest test since Governor Kazuo Ueda took the helm two years ago, with U.S.

BOJ sees window for rate hikes narrowing but not closed yet
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Nigel Farage's Reform UK Party narrowly wins Runcorn parliamentary seat

Nigel Farage's populist, right-wing Reform UK party won a parliamentary seat in northwest England on Friday by the smallest ever margin in a parliamentary by-election in the

Nigel Farage's Reform UK Party narrowly wins Runcorn parliamentary seat
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Basel boss signals 'Swiss finish' to capital rules is not unfair on UBS

The head of the world's banking watchdog said Switzerland's existing rules on bank capital do not unfairly penalise its lenders versus rivals

Basel boss signals 'Swiss finish' to capital rules is not unfair on UBS
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Japanese investors raise foreign stock holdings for sixth week on easing trade tensions

Japanese investors raised their foreign stock holdings for a sixth straight week as their sustained appetite for overseas equities was further bolstered by signs that the U.S. and China

Japanese investors raise foreign stock holdings for sixth week on easing trade tensions
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Mitsubishi forecasts 26% drop in annual profit, citing lack of capital gains

Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp forecast on Friday its net profit for the year ending March would fall 26% to 700 billion yen ($4.82 billion), citing the absence of major

Mitsubishi forecasts 26% drop in annual profit, citing lack of capital gains
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The threat of a war with India empties a scenic Pakistani valley of summer tourists

Neelum Valley in northern Pakistan attracts some 300,000 tourists each summer who marvel at its natural beauty

The threat of a war with India empties a scenic Pakistani valley of summer tourists
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Oilers beat Kings 6-4 to close out series 4-2 and move into 2nd round of playoffs

Connor Brown had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers punched their ticket to the second round of the playoffs with a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings

Oilers beat Kings 6-4 to close out series 4-2 and move into 2nd round of playoffs
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|World

Nigerian teenager sets world painting record with canvas that's bigger than a soccer field

A 15-year-old Nigerian has set a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest art canvas in a bid to raise awareness for autism

Nigerian teenager sets world painting record with canvas that's bigger than a soccer field
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James Harden scores 28 points and Clippers force Game 7 with a gritty 111-105 win over Nuggets

James Harden had 28 points and eight assists in an outstanding bounce-back performance, Kawhi Leonard added 27 points and the Los Angeles Clippers forced a seventh game in their first-round NBA playoff series with a 111-105 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 on Thursday night

James Harden scores 28 points and Clippers force Game 7 with a gritty 111-105 win over Nuggets
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Netanyahu's campaign against Iran's nuclear program is muted with Trump in power

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long been on a campaign against Iran's nuclear program and his opposition helped convince President Trump to withdraw from an Obama era deal meant to rein it in

Netanyahu's campaign against Iran's nuclear program is muted with Trump in power
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Trump makes first judicial nomination since returning to White House

U.S.

Trump makes first judicial nomination since returning to White House
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Bright signs from Beijing, bad omens from Apple

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee A possible de-escalation of trade tensions between Beijing and Washington provided a fillip for markets on Friday, boosting

Bright signs from Beijing, bad omens from Apple
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Tariff-induced uncertainty seen curbing US job growth in April

U.S. job growth likely slowed in April amid heightened economic uncertainty because of President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policy, though companies

Tariff-induced uncertainty seen curbing US job growth in April
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Japan Q1 GDP likely contracted on soft domestic demand, import surge: Reuters poll

Japan's economy probably contracted for the first time in a year in the first quarter, weighed down by softer domestic demand and imports outperforming exports, a

Japan Q1 GDP likely contracted on soft domestic demand, import surge: Reuters poll
World

US Supreme Court Justice Jackson criticizes Trump's attacks on judges

U.S.

US Supreme Court Justice Jackson criticizes Trump's attacks on judges
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South Korea's third acting president is low-key economist at helm amid deep turmoil

South Korea's third acting leader in five months, Lee Ju-ho, is an understated labour economist and education bureaucrat thrust into managing high-stakes trade talks with

South Korea's third acting president is low-key economist at helm amid deep turmoil
Entertainment|Sports|US|World

MacKinnon gets credit for fluky go-ahead goal as Avs tie series with 7-4 win over Stars in Game 6

Nathan MacKinnon received credit for a go-ahead goal with 10:56 remaining after the puck bounced off the shoulder of a Dallas player and the Colorado Avalanche staved off elimination by rallying to beat the Stars 7-4 in Game 6

MacKinnon gets credit for fluky go-ahead goal as Avs tie series with 7-4 win over Stars in Game 6
Business|Economy|Finance|World

China says it's evaluating US overtures for trade talks, but tariffs remain an obstacle

China's Commerce Ministry says Beijing is evaluating multiple approaches by the Trump administration for trade talks

China says it's evaluating US overtures for trade talks, but tariffs remain an obstacle
Sports|US|World

Vegas moves on with 3-2 win in series clincher, as Wild go 1-and-done yet again

Jack Eichel scored his first goal of the series to give the Vegas the lead late in the second period, and Adin Hill held it up on a 29-save night to spur the Golden Knights onto the second round with a 3-2 victory in Game 6 that ousted the Minnesota Wild

Vegas moves on with 3-2 win in series clincher, as Wild go 1-and-done yet again
Europe|World

Dutch WWII 'Hunger Winter' survivor had to wait in line for meal made from flower bulbs

The end of the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands was exactly 80 years ago on May 5

Dutch WWII 'Hunger Winter' survivor had to wait in line for meal made from flower bulbs
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China 'evaluating' US offer to talk tariffs; warns against 'extortion'

Beijing is "evaluating" an offer from Washington to hold talks over U.S.

China 'evaluating' US offer to talk tariffs; warns against 'extortion'
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Japan says massive Treasury stockpile among tools for US trade talks

Japan could use its $1 trillion-plus holdings of U.S.

Japan says massive Treasury stockpile among tools for US trade talks
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US blacklist on China is riddled with errors, outdated details

Doris Au, a seller of door locks and hardware in Hong Kong for 25 years, received a letter from her bank, DBS Group, last June stating that her business account would be

US blacklist on China is riddled with errors, outdated details
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Taiwan to mark World War Two end in history narrative battle with China

President Lai Ching-te will next week mark for the first time in Taiwan the end of World War Two in Europe and underscore that aggression must be

Taiwan to mark World War Two end in history narrative battle with China
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Parts of England vote in local elections, with Farage's Reform UK seeking big gains

Voters in many areas of England have gone to the polls in local elections

Parts of England vote in local elections, with Farage's Reform UK seeking big gains
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Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR as he alleged “bias” in the broadcasters’ reporting

Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR
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Brunson scores 40, Knicks top Pistons 116-113 in Game 6, advance to 2nd-round series with Celtics

Jalen Brunson scored 40 points, Mikal Bridges had 25 points and OG Anunoby added 22 to lead the New York Knicks to a 116-113 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night and into the second round of the NBA playoffs

Brunson scores 40, Knicks top Pistons 116-113 in Game 6, advance to 2nd-round series with Celtics
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

South Korea's ex-Prime Minister Han says he will seek the presidency in June election

South Korea’s former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo says he will run in next month’s presidential election and would seek to lessen the powers of the office and ease strife-ridden domestic politics if he wins

South Korea's ex-Prime Minister Han says he will seek the presidency in June election
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Australia retail sales up modestly in March, add little to first-quarter growth

Australian retail sales rose only modestly in March and sales volumes were flat for the first three months of the year, suggesting consumer spending made no

Australia retail sales up modestly in March, add little to first-quarter growth
Political|World

South Korea's latest acting president vows to ensure stability until election

South Korea's third acting president in five months Lee Ju-ho said on Friday he will ensure stable government ahead of a June 3 snap

South Korea's latest acting president vows to ensure stability until election
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Army plans for a potential parade on Trump's birthday call for 6,600 soldiers, AP learns

Detailed Army plans for a potential military parade on President Donald Trump’s birthday in June call for more than 6,600 soldiers, at least 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, seven bands and potentially a couple thousand civilians

Army plans for a potential parade on Trump's birthday call for 6,600 soldiers, AP learns
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Maple Leafs advance to the 2nd round of NHL playoffs by eliminating Senators 4-2 in Game 6

Max Pacioretty scored a tiebreaking goal with less than six minutes remaining in the third period, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a series-clinching 4-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night in Game 6 of the first-round matchup

Maple Leafs advance to the 2nd round of NHL playoffs by eliminating Senators 4-2 in Game 6
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Defense Department designates a second military zone on US border, extending into Texas

The Defense Department says it has designated a second stretch on the U.S. border with Mexico as a military zone to enforce immigration laws

Defense Department designates a second military zone on US border, extending into Texas
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China says it’s evaluating possible trade talks with the US

China says it’s evaluating possible trade talks with the US

China says it’s evaluating possible trade talks with the US
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White House seeks budget cuts for Justice Department law enforcement offices, sources say

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White House seeks budget cuts for Justice Department law enforcement offices, sources say
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Top US officials renew calls for Ukraine and Russia to seek peace

Two top U.S. officials have renewed calls on Russia and Ukraine to reach a peace deal, with one saying there was no clear end in sight to the conflict in Ukraine and the other warning that

Top US officials renew calls for Ukraine and Russia to seek peace
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Singapore's long-ruling party seeks stronger election victory in test for new prime minister

Singaporeans will vote Saturday in a general election that is set to return to power the city-state’s long ruling party

Singapore's long-ruling party seeks stronger election victory in test for new prime minister
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Inside the moments a high school hazing plot was hatched. When it was over, 11 lacrosse players were facing criminal charges

Inside the moments a high school hazing plot was hatched. When it was over, 11 lacrosse players were facing criminal charges

Inside the moments a high school hazing plot was hatched. When it was over, 11 lacrosse players were facing criminal charges
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Chinese EV makers sell more plugin-hybrids in the EU to avoid tariffs, research firm says

Chinese carmakers including BYD and Chery are selling more

Chinese EV makers sell more plugin-hybrids in the EU to avoid tariffs, research firm says
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S.Korea factory activity suffers worst slump in 2-1/2 years on US tariffs, PMI shows

South Korea's factory activity contracted at the steepest pace in 31 months in April as demand plunged on U.S.

S.Korea factory activity suffers worst slump in 2-1/2 years on US tariffs, PMI shows
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Man United and Tottenham take commanding leads in the Europa League semifinals

The rescue act is on for Manchester United and Tottenham

Man United and Tottenham take commanding leads in the Europa League semifinals
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Soldier at a Colorado nightclub during an immigration raid charged with distributing cocaine

A soldier present at an after-hours nightclub where more than 100 immigrants suspected of being in the U.S. illegally were taken into custody has been charged with distributing cocaine

Soldier at a Colorado nightclub during an immigration raid charged with distributing cocaine
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May Day demonstrations in US and around the globe protest Trump agenda

Hundreds of thousands of people rallied in U.S. cities and around the globe for International Workers’ Day or May Day, with the focus this year on President Donald Trump’s agenda

May Day demonstrations in US and around the globe protest Trump agenda
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Luigi Mangione wants state murder case dropped, arguing double jeopardy in UnitedHealthcare killing

Luigi Mangione‘s lawyers are urging a judge to throw out his state murder charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Luigi Mangione wants state murder case dropped, arguing double jeopardy in UnitedHealthcare killing
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Motorola Solutions forecasts weak second-quarter profit amid tariff uncertainty

(This May 1 story has been corrected to remove references to dwindling demand for its safety and security services in paragraph 1, and to businesses and government agencies cutting tech budgets in

Motorola Solutions forecasts weak second-quarter profit amid tariff uncertainty
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Mexico plans gradual reduction to 40-hour work week by 2030

Mexico's government will gradually reduce the standard work week to 40 hours, Labor and Social Security Minister Marath Bolanos said on Thursday, in a move expected to take full

Mexico plans gradual reduction to 40-hour work week by 2030
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May Day protesters across US decry Trump policies, call for rule of law

Lawyers, teachers and politicians marched among thousands of demonstrators across the U.S. on Thursday to protest President Donald

May Day protesters across US decry Trump policies, call for rule of law
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South Korea April inflation +2.1% y/y, slightly above forecast

South Korea's consumer prices rose 2.1% in April over a year, slightly above market expectations, official data showed on Friday.

South Korea April inflation +2.1% y/y, slightly above forecast
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Worst of New Zealand's wild weather passes, cleanup begins

The majority of severe weather warnings across New Zealand have now been lifted, according to New Zealand government weather forecaster Metservice on Friday.

Worst of New Zealand's wild weather passes, cleanup begins
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May Day demonstrations span coast to coast in ‘50501’ anti-Trump protests

May Day demonstrations span coast to coast in ‘50501’ anti-Trump protests

May Day demonstrations span coast to coast in ‘50501’ anti-Trump protests
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Trump threatens sanctions against buyers of Iranian oil after US-Iran nuclear talks are postponed

President Donald Trump is threatening sanctions on anyone who buys Iranian oil

Trump threatens sanctions against buyers of Iranian oil after US-Iran nuclear talks are postponed
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The Latest: Trump names Rubio as acting national security adviser, taps Waltz as UN ambassador

President Donald Trump says he is naming Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting national security adviser to replace Mike Waltz, whom he is nominating as United Nations ambassador

The Latest: Trump names Rubio as acting national security adviser, taps Waltz as UN ambassador
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Saylor's Strategy reports fifth consecutive quarterly loss, announces $21 billion equity offering

Strategy, the biggest corporate holder of bitcoin, reported a fifth consecutive quarterly loss on Thursday due to an unrealized loss on its cryptocurrency holdings.

Saylor's Strategy reports fifth consecutive quarterly loss, announces $21 billion equity offering
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Trump plans to unveil federal budget proposal on Friday

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to unveil his budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year on Friday and send it to Congress, according to a White House official.

Trump plans to unveil federal budget proposal on Friday
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Vance says US hopes Pakistan cooperates with India against Pakistan-based militants

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Vance says US hopes Pakistan cooperates with India against Pakistan-based militants
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Judge bars deportations of Venezuelans from South Texas under the Alien Enemies Act

A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from deporting any Venezuelans from South Texas under an 18th-century wartime law and says President Donald Trump’s invocation of it was “unlawful.”

Judge bars deportations of Venezuelans from South Texas under the Alien Enemies Act
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Trump nominates Mike Waltz for UN ambassador in major shake-up of national security team

President Donald Trump says he is nominating national security adviser Mike Waltz as United Nations ambassador while Secretary of State Marco Rubio would take over Waltz’s duties on an interim role

Trump nominates Mike Waltz for UN ambassador in major shake-up of national security team
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Trump administration files complaint against Illinois for encroaching on federal immigration authority

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has filed a complaint against Illinois, alleging that the state was encroaching on federal immigration authority, the U.S.

Trump administration files complaint against Illinois for encroaching on federal immigration authority
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Canada lays 200 charges against ArcelorMittal for alleged violation of Fisheries Act

The Canadian government said on Thursday it laid 200 charges against steelmaker ArcelorMittal's Canada unit for violating the country's Fisheries Act.

Canada lays 200 charges against ArcelorMittal for alleged violation of Fisheries Act
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Airbnb flags slowing US travel demand as revenue forecast disappoints

Vacation rental platform Airbnb on Thursday forecast second-quarter revenue largely below Wall Street estimates and signaled softening demand in the U.S. as an erratic

Airbnb flags slowing US travel demand as revenue forecast disappoints
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Tattoos on Abrego Garcia’s fingers are not proof he’s a member of MS-13, experts say

Tattoos on Abrego Garcia’s fingers are not proof he’s a member of MS-13, experts say

Tattoos on Abrego Garcia’s fingers are not proof he’s a member of MS-13, experts say
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The first driverless semis have started running regular longhaul routes

The first driverless semis have started running regular longhaul routes

The first driverless semis have started running regular longhaul routes
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Amazon posts solid first quarter earnings growth, but outlook is tempered by tariff uncertainty

Amazon posted higher first-quarter profit and sales that beat analysts’ projections, underscoring the online behemoth’s hold on shoppers looking for low prices and a wide selection in an uncertain economy

Amazon posts solid first quarter earnings growth, but outlook is tempered by tariff uncertainty
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelan migrants

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to strip temporary legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially exposing them to being deported

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelan migrants
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SCHURR TRIAL: Grand Rapids police captain says former officer acted reasonably

SCHURR TRIAL: Grand Rapids police captain says former officer acted reasonably

SCHURR TRIAL: Grand Rapids police captain says former officer acted reasonably
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ICE joins DeSantis in touting one-week record of arresting 1,120 people in the US illegally

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are in Florida with Gov. Ron DeSantis to praise a week long operation that netted 1,120 arrests of people they say were in the country illegally

ICE joins DeSantis in touting one-week record of arresting 1,120 people in the US illegally
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Jordanian sentenced to six years in US prison for anti-Israel attacks

A Jordanian national in Orlando, Florida, was sentenced to six years in U.S. federal prison for threats against and attacks on businesses over their perceived

Jordanian sentenced to six years in US prison for anti-Israel attacks
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Trump says he could return Abrego Garcia to US, but refuses

President Donald Trump acknowledged that he could secure the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador, but refuses to do so. The comments appear to contradict previous remarks made by him and his top aides who say the US does not have the ability to return Abrego Garcia because he is in the custody of a foreign government, despite the Supreme Court’s ruling that the Trump administration must “facilitate” his return.

Trump says he could return Abrego Garcia to US, but refuses
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Brazilian ex-President Collor faces house arrest for bribery charges

The Brazilian Supreme Court has authorized former Brazilian President Fernando Collor de Mello to serve house arrest after being sentenced to almost 9 years in

Brazilian ex-President Collor faces house arrest for bribery charges
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Insurer AIG's profit falls on Los Angeles wildfire losses

American International Group reported lower first-quarter profit on Thursday, as the inferno that scorched more than 16,000 structures in Los Angeles in January led to higher catastrophe

Insurer AIG's profit falls on Los Angeles wildfire losses
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Democrats push for US human rights review in El Salvador

Several U.S.

Democrats push for US human rights review in El Salvador
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US imposes sanctions on Mexican fuel theft network it links to CJNG cartel

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US imposes sanctions on Mexican fuel theft network it links to CJNG cartel
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US dollar rallies on continued trade deal optimism; yen slumps

The U.S. dollar continued to bounce back on Thursday on some technical buying after being oversold last month, with investors more optimistic about

US dollar rallies on continued trade deal optimism; yen slumps
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Trump ousts White House national security adviser Waltz, replaces him with Rubio

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Trump ousts White House national security adviser Waltz, replaces him with Rubio
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New CIA videos aim to lure Chinese officials

The CIA on Thursday rolled out two Chinese-language videos aimed at enticing officials in China to leak secrets to the U.S., the latest public effort by the

New CIA videos aim to lure Chinese officials
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Trump turns to US Supreme Court in bid to strip protected status from Venezuelan migrants

President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S.

Trump turns to US Supreme Court in bid to strip protected status from Venezuelan migrants
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Frontier Airlines forecasts a second-quarter loss as Trump tariffs hurt demand

Frontier Group, the parent of U.S. discount carrier Frontier Airlines, forecast an unexpected second-quarter loss on Thursday, even as it said demand for May and early summer travel has now

Frontier Airlines forecasts a second-quarter loss as Trump tariffs hurt demand
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Trump administration sues four Democratic-led states to block climate laws, lawsuits

President Donald Trump's administration said on Thursday it is suing four Democratic-led states to prevent them from enforcing "burdensome and ideologically motivated" laws

Trump administration sues four Democratic-led states to block climate laws, lawsuits
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Trump asks Supreme Court to end deportation protections for Venezuelans in the US

Trump asks Supreme Court to end deportation protections for Venezuelans in the US

Trump asks Supreme Court to end deportation protections for Venezuelans in the US
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World ranking chair Trevor Immelman says LIV has not reapplied and 'the ball is in their court'

LIV Golf getting world ranking points starts with the Saudi-funded league applying for them

World ranking chair Trevor Immelman says LIV has not reapplied and 'the ball is in their court'
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Microsoft and Meta Platforms lead Wall Street higher

Microsoft and Meta Platforms drove Wall Street higher after delivering profits for the start of the year that were even bigger than analysts expected

Microsoft and Meta Platforms lead Wall Street higher
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The EU is ‘making progress’ toward a €50 billion trade deal with the US, trade commissioner tells FT

The EU is ‘making progress’ toward a €50 billion trade deal with the US, trade commissioner tells FT

The EU is ‘making progress’ toward a €50 billion trade deal with the US, trade commissioner tells FT
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Trump administration releases 400-page review of gender dysphoria treatment for youths but won’t say who wrote it

Trump administration releases 400-page review of gender dysphoria treatment for youths but won’t say who wrote it

Trump administration releases 400-page review of gender dysphoria treatment for youths but won’t say who wrote it
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Intelligence suggests Putin’s immediate goals for Ukraine war may have shifted

Intelligence suggests Putin’s immediate goals for Ukraine war may have shifted

Intelligence suggests Putin’s immediate goals for Ukraine war may have shifted
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Ukraine's metals production, development projects and resources

Ukraine and the U.S. on Wednesday signed a deal heavily promoted by U.S.

Ukraine's metals production, development projects and resources
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Last Chevron-chartered vessel starts to return oil cargo in Venezuela, data and source say

A vessel chartered by Chevron carrying some 300,000 barrels of Venezuelan oil was set to start discharging at a Venezuelan port on Thursday, according to shipping data and a source.

Last Chevron-chartered vessel starts to return oil cargo in Venezuela, data and source say
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EU trade chief Sefcovic: Europe ready to make Trump a 50 billion euros offer, FT reports

European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said Brussels wants to increase purchases of goods from United States by 50 billion euros ($56.46 billion) to address a "problem" in the trade

EU trade chief Sefcovic: Europe ready to make Trump a 50 billion euros offer, FT reports
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US stocks end higher on tech boost, yen slides on BOJ gloom

Wall Street stocks rallied and gold prices slid on Thursday as solid earnings from big tech bolstered investor risk appetite.

US stocks end higher on tech boost, yen slides on BOJ gloom
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Trump's agenda faces courtroom setbacks as Justice Department lawyers struggle to win over judges

The Justice Department is struggling to represent President Donald Trump’s positions in court

Trump's agenda faces courtroom setbacks as Justice Department lawyers struggle to win over judges
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Waltz out as national security adviser and tapped for UN ambassador

Waltz out as national security adviser and tapped for UN ambassador

Waltz out as national security adviser and tapped for UN ambassador
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Trump's ambassador to France nominee Kushner acknowledges past 'serious mistake'

Charles Kushner, the father of President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, told U.S. senators on Thursday he could be trusted to exercise good

Trump's ambassador to France nominee Kushner acknowledges past 'serious mistake'
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Court hearing in Exxon's dispute over Chevron-Hess deal set for May 26, sources say

The International Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a hearing in Exxon Mobil's arbitration dispute over rival Chevron's planned acquisition of oil producer Hess for

Court hearing in Exxon's dispute over Chevron-Hess deal set for May 26, sources say
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Polish nationalist opposition presidential candidate attends White House event

The presidential candidate backed by Poland's main nationalist opposition party Law and Justice (PiS) attended the National Day of Prayer at the White House on Thursday, his campaign

Polish nationalist opposition presidential candidate attends White House event
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US, Ukraine may wait decade or more to see revenue from minerals deal

The financial payoff from a new minerals deal between Ukraine and the U.S. is likely to take a decade or longer as investors face many hurdles

US, Ukraine may wait decade or more to see revenue from minerals deal
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Pentagon's AI metals program goes private in bid to boost Western supply deals

A U.S. government-created artificial intelligence program that aims to predict the supply and price of critical minerals has been transferred to the control of a non-

Pentagon's AI metals program goes private in bid to boost Western supply deals
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Trump says buying Iranian oil must stop, threatens secondary sanctions on purchasers

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Trump says buying Iranian oil must stop, threatens secondary sanctions on purchasers
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Did Donald Trump — or ABC News —choose who would interview the president? Why does it matter?

President Donald Trump's remark to Terry Moran in an ABC News interview — that it was his choice to whom he would grant an interview — exposes a delicate question for journalists

Did Donald Trump — or ABC News —choose who would interview the president? Why does it matter?
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Ukraine and the US have finally signed a minerals deal. What does it include?

After months of tense negotiations, the U.S. and Ukraine have signed a deal that is expected to give Washington access to the country’s critical minerals and other natural resources

Ukraine and the US have finally signed a minerals deal. What does it include?
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Heavy rainfall sets records and washes out roadway in rural Oklahoma

A steady line of slow-moving thunderstorms that battered Oklahoma in recent weeks has set multiple rainfall records across the state and helped ease drought conditions

Heavy rainfall sets records and washes out roadway in rural Oklahoma
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Trump-appointed judge says president’s use of Alien Enemies Act is unlawful in first-of-its-kind ruling

Trump-appointed judge says president’s use of Alien Enemies Act is unlawful in first-of-its-kind ruling

Trump-appointed judge says president’s use of Alien Enemies Act is unlawful in first-of-its-kind ruling
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Manchester United's Harry Maguire talks win over Lyon, looks ahead to Premier League Summer Series

The Premier League Summer Series is returning to the United States in 2025, with the second edition of the pre-season tournament bringing world-class soccer and a Premier League matchday experience to three iconic locations from July 26 to August 3.World Sport's Patrick Snell caught up with Harry Maguire who began by reflecting on that momentous goal against Lyon and looked ahead to bringing smiles stateside.

Manchester United's Harry Maguire talks win over Lyon, looks ahead to Premier League Summer Series
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LVMH's Moet Hennessy to cut workforce by 10%, FT reports

LVMH group's wine and spirits business Moet Hennessy will shrink its workforce by more than 10%, about 1,200 employees, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing an internal video

LVMH's Moet Hennessy to cut workforce by 10%, FT reports
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Automakers could still face up to $12,000 impact per car from tariffs

A Michigan-based economic consulting group said on Thursday that automakers will still face a $2,000 to $12,000 tariff impact per vehicle despite the White

Automakers could still face up to $12,000 impact per car from tariffs
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US says minerals deal will strengthen Trump in talks with Russia

Kyiv and Washington on Thursday hailed a deal giving the United States preferential access to new Ukrainian minerals as a milestone that a top U.S. official said would

US says minerals deal will strengthen Trump in talks with Russia