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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
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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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

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
Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Economy|Europe|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Crime|Travel|World

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
Crime|Europe|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Economy|Political|World

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
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

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
Travel|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

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
Asia|Environment|World

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
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Business|Economy|World

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
Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|World

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
Arts|Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

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
Asia|Sports|World

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
Science|Technology|World

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
Asia|Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

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
Australia|Education|Political|Technology|World

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
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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
Science|Technology|World

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
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Business|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

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
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Man arrested after allegedly driving SUV at LGBTQIA+ running club members

Man arrested after allegedly driving SUV at LGBTQIA+ running club members

Man arrested after allegedly driving SUV at LGBTQIA+ running club members
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan says consumer sentiment improving, keeping its view on 'moderate' economic recovery

Japan's government said consumer sentiment on the economy was recovering despite persistent inflation in a monthly report published on Wednesday. 

Japan says consumer sentiment improving, keeping its view on 'moderate' economic recovery
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Italy antitrust watchdog may curb Meta as WhatsApp AI probe widens

Italy’s antitrust watchdog said it may impose interim measures on Meta as it widened a probe into whether the U.S. tech giant abused its dominance by blocking rival

Italy antitrust watchdog may curb Meta as WhatsApp AI probe widens
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Brazil's annual inflation back within target range for first time since January

Brazil's annual inflation fell back within the central bank's target range in early November, official data showed on Wednesday, marking the first time since mid-January that the

Brazil's annual inflation back within target range for first time since January
Crime|Europe|World

UK ban on pro-Palestine group branded 'authoritarian' as appeal begins

The British government's ban on pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation amounted to an authoritarian restriction on protest, lawyers

UK ban on pro-Palestine group branded 'authoritarian' as appeal begins
Asia|Political|World

India lodges strong protest with China over detention of Indian woman

India said it had registered a strong protest with China over what it said was the arbitrary detention of an Indian citizen at Shanghai Airport, adding that such incidents are "most

India lodges strong protest with China over detention of Indian woman
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan plans extra $40 billion in defence spending to counter China

Taiwan will introduce a $40-billion supplementary defence budget to underscore its determination to defend itself in the face of a rising threat from

Taiwan plans extra $40 billion in defence spending to counter China
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt arrested by ICE

Woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt arrested by ICE

Woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt arrested by ICE
Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

How a picture-perfect Mediterranean village was saved from concrete — by a poet with a plan

How a picture-perfect Mediterranean village was saved from concrete — by a poet with a plan

How a picture-perfect Mediterranean village was saved from concrete — by a poet with a plan
Crime|Political|World

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup attempt

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has started his 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup attempt
Crime|Political|US|World

Hegseth focuses on potential punishments for Sen. Kelly in confrontation over ‘illegal orders’ video

Hegseth focuses on potential punishments for Sen. Kelly in confrontation over ‘illegal orders’ video

Hegseth focuses on potential punishments for Sen. Kelly in confrontation over ‘illegal orders’ video
Crime|Health|Travel|US|Videos|World

U.S. Coast Guard finds 4 missing boaters alive after their boat capsized

U.S. Coast Guard finds 4 missing boaters alive after their boat capsized

U.S. Coast Guard finds 4 missing boaters alive after their boat capsized
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

US envoy coached Putin aide on how Russian leader should pitch Trump on Ukraine peace plan

President Donald Trump’s chief interlocutor with the Russian government last month advised a senior aide to Vladimir Putin on how the Russian leader should go about pitching the U.S. president on a Ukraine peace plan

US envoy coached Putin aide on how Russian leader should pitch Trump on Ukraine peace plan
Crime|US|World

Oldest living survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre dies at 111 years old

Oldest living survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre dies at 111 years old

Oldest living survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre dies at 111 years old
Technology|World

Australia will enforce a social media ban for children under 16 despite a court challenge

The Australian government says children under 16 will be banned from social media next month as scheduled despite a legal challenge

Australia will enforce a social media ban for children under 16 despite a court challenge
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Could the latest Ukraine talks actually end the war? Here’s what to know

Could the latest Ukraine talks actually end the war? Here’s what to know

Could the latest Ukraine talks actually end the war? Here’s what to know
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|World

Fire rages through bamboo scaffolding at Hong Kong high-rise residential complex, killing 4

A fire has spread across multiple high-rise apartment buildings in a Hong Kong housing complex, killing four people and leaving others trapped

Fire rages through bamboo scaffolding at Hong Kong high-rise residential complex, killing 4
Crime|MidEast|World

Israel identifies deceased hostage returned by Hamas as Dror Or. Two more hostage bodies remain in Gaza

Israel identifies deceased hostage returned by Hamas as Dror Or. Two more hostage bodies remain in Gaza

Israel identifies deceased hostage returned by Hamas as Dror Or. Two more hostage bodies remain in Gaza
Europe|Travel|World

Pope Leo takes message of peace to Middle East on first foreign visit. Here’s what to know

Pope Leo takes message of peace to Middle East on first foreign visit. Here’s what to know

Pope Leo takes message of peace to Middle East on first foreign visit. Here’s what to know
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

National parks announce ‘America-first’ fee surges for international tourists

National parks announce ‘America-first’ fee surges for international tourists

National parks announce ‘America-first’ fee surges for international tourists
Crime|World

DOJ acknowledges Kristi Noem made decision to continue deportation flights to El Salvador despite judge’s order

DOJ acknowledges Kristi Noem made decision to continue deportation flights to El Salvador despite judge’s order

DOJ acknowledges Kristi Noem made decision to continue deportation flights to El Salvador despite judge’s order
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US Navy axes frigate program in another blow to efforts to keep up with China’s fleet

US Navy axes frigate program in another blow to efforts to keep up with China’s fleet

US Navy axes frigate program in another blow to efforts to keep up with China’s fleet
Economy|Health|World

The US has released an ‘America First Global Health Strategy.’ Health experts warn it is risky

The US has released an ‘America First Global Health Strategy.’ Health experts warn it is risky

The US has released an ‘America First Global Health Strategy.’ Health experts warn it is risky
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Global demand for rare earths is wreaking havoc on one of Asia’s mightiest river systems

Global demand for rare earths is wreaking havoc on one of Asia’s mightiest river systems

Global demand for rare earths is wreaking havoc on one of Asia’s mightiest river systems
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

A look at Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian envoy who helped craft the new Ukraine peace proposal

Kirill Dmitriev has emerged as a key player in drafting a new proposal to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine

A look at Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian envoy who helped craft the new Ukraine peace proposal
Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Praying for the sun: What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony for the Winter Olympics

The Olympic flame for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games will be lit at Ancient Olympia, continuing a tradition that uses the sun’s rays to symbolize continuity with the original Greek competitions

Praying for the sun: What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony for the Winter Olympics
Business|Economy|World

BOJ preps markets for near-term hike as weak yen overshadows politics

The Bank of Japan is preparing markets for a possible interest rate hike as soon as next month, sources say, reviving previous hawkish language as worries about sharp

BOJ preps markets for near-term hike as weak yen overshadows politics
Crime|Entertainment|US|World

Manhattan DA ready to retry murder suspect in 1979 missing-child case

New York prosecutors said on Tuesday they stood ready to retry a former Manhattan delicatessen worker whose conviction on kidnapping and murder charges in the 1979 slaying

Manhattan DA ready to retry murder suspect in 1979 missing-child case
Crime|Environment|Travel|World

American climber among two dead after fall from New Zealand's highest mountain

The bodies of two climbers, including one from the U.S., have been recovered after the pair fell to their deaths from New Zealand's highest mountain during a summit attempt, police said on

American climber among two dead after fall from New Zealand's highest mountain
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australia's financial conditions influenced by global factors, central banker says

A senior Australian central banker said on Wednesday the country's financial conditions were influenced by global factors, with low equity risk premia and credit spreads suggesting

Australia's financial conditions influenced by global factors, central banker says
Asia|Political|World

China warns it will 'crush' foreign efforts to interfere over Taiwan

China warned on Wednesday it would "crush" any foreign attempts to interfere over Taiwan, after Japan announced plans to deploy missiles on an island near democratically-governed

China warns it will 'crush' foreign efforts to interfere over Taiwan
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Bangladesh slum fire leaves thousands homeless

A massive fire tore through one of Dhaka’s largest slums on Tuesday evening, leaving thousands of people homeless and turning rows of tin-roofed shanties into charred rubble,

Bangladesh slum fire leaves thousands homeless
Crime|Health|World

Gunman deemed unfit for trial in Colorado abortion clinic shooting dies in prison

Robert Dear, the self-proclaimed "warrior for the babies" who was charged with killing three people and wounding nine others in a 2015 shooting spree at a Colorado

Gunman deemed unfit for trial in Colorado abortion clinic shooting dies in prison
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Sri Lanka central bank holds interest rate steady ahead of budget, IMF review

Sri Lanka's central bank kept its policy interest rate unchanged on Wednesday as it awaited approval of the country's budget and the latest loan review from the

Sri Lanka central bank holds interest rate steady ahead of budget, IMF review
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UK inflation expectations fall sharply to 3.7% in November - Citi/YouGov

The British public's expectations for inflation over the next 12 months fell to 3.7% in November from 4.2% the previous month, a survey by YouGov for the U.S. bank Citi showed on

UK inflation expectations fall sharply to 3.7% in November - Citi/YouGov
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

China's GWM targets 300,000 annual production with first Europe car plant

China's Great Wall Motor is targeting annual production of 300,000 vehicles by 2029 in Europe where it is scouting locations for its first car

China's GWM targets 300,000 annual production with first Europe car plant
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Thailand to airlift critical patients as southern floods kill 33

Authorities in Thailand plan to send helicopters on Wednesday to evacuate critically-ill patients from a southern hospital marooned

Thailand to airlift critical patients as southern floods kill 33
Crime|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Russian drones injure 19, cause extensive damage in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia

Russian forces staged a mass drone attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia late on Tuesday, triggering fires, injuring 19 people and badly damaging buildings and vehicles,

Russian drones injure 19, cause extensive damage in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia
Political|US|World

Erika Kirk says Turning Point’s efforts to support Vance in 2028 are ‘in the works’

Erika Kirk says Turning Point’s efforts to support Vance in 2028 are ‘in the works’

Erika Kirk says Turning Point’s efforts to support Vance in 2028 are ‘in the works’
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Kilauea displays lava fountains for the 37th time since its eruption began last year

The on-and-off volcanic eruption that’s been dazzling residents and visitors on Hawaii’s Big Island for nearly a year is back

Kilauea displays lava fountains for the 37th time since its eruption began last year
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Trading Day: Fed optimism, Thanksgiving week   

Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Alden Bentley, Editor in Charge, Americas Finance and Markets Jamie is enjoying some well-deserved time off,

Trading Day: Fed optimism, Thanksgiving week   
Business|Economy|World

Cuba mulls new measures to entice foreign investment amid crisis

Cuba is considering a raft of measures to attract foreign investment by creating a "simpler, more agile and more transparent" business climate, a minister said on

Cuba mulls new measures to entice foreign investment amid crisis
Business|Crime|Finance|US|World

Hegseth wants briefing on review of Senator Kelly's conduct by Dec 10, memo says

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday requested he be briefed by December 10 on the results of a review into "potentially unlawful" comments made by U.S.

Hegseth wants briefing on review of Senator Kelly's conduct by Dec 10, memo says
Americas|Political|World

Cuba accuses US of seeking violent overthrow of Venezuelan government

Cuba on Tuesday accused the U.S. of seeking a violent overthrow of the Venezuelan government, calling the increased presence of U.S. military forces in the region an "exaggerated and

Cuba accuses US of seeking violent overthrow of Venezuelan government
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Pentagon says Boeing awarded more than $7 billion in military contracts

The U.S. military has awarded Boeing two contracts valued at over $7 billion, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

Pentagon says Boeing awarded more than $7 billion in military contracts
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Apollo, other firms accused of of blocking debt refinancing in US antitrust lawsuit

Apollo Capital Management, BlackRock and six other financial firms were sued on Tuesday in federal court in Manhattan by broadband provider Optimum

Apollo, other firms accused of of blocking debt refinancing in US antitrust lawsuit
Business|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon advances Golden Dome missile defense with new Space Force contracts

The U.S.

Pentagon advances Golden Dome missile defense with new Space Force contracts
Business|Economy|World

Meatpacker JBS agrees to merge its leather assets with the ones from Viva

Brazilian meatpacker JBS said on Tuesday it had signed a binding memorandum of understanding with the shareholders of Viva to combine both firms' assets related to leather

Meatpacker JBS agrees to merge its leather assets with the ones from Viva
Environment|Travel|World

Visiting the Grand Canyon? US park fees to jump for foreign tourists

Foreign visitors to the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and other U.S. national parks will pay higher entrance fees than Americans starting in January, President Donald Trump's administration

Visiting the Grand Canyon? US park fees to jump for foreign tourists
Crime|US|World

US judge orders Trump administration to provide bond hearings to detained migrants

By Daniel Wiessner -A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that President Donald Trump's administration cannot impose mandatory detention on thousands of migrants held by U.S. immigration authorities

US judge orders Trump administration to provide bond hearings to detained migrants
Crime|Political|US|World

US Justice Department plans gun rights office within civil rights unit

By David Hood-Nuño and Sarah N.

US Justice Department plans gun rights office within civil rights unit
Business|Economy|World

Japan's leading indicator of service inflation hits 2.7% in October

A leading indicator of Japan's services sector prices rose 2.7% in October from a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday, a sign labour shortages continue to prod companies to pass on

Japan's leading indicator of service inflation hits 2.7% in October
Crime|Political|World

Mexico approves bill to prevent, punish extortion with up to 42 years in prison

Mexico's lower house of congress approved a bill on Tuesday to prevent, investigate and punish extortion with prison terms of up to 42 years. 

Mexico approves bill to prevent, punish extortion with up to 42 years in prison
Business|Political|US|World

Trump says he had 'great talk' with Japanese leader Takaichi

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he had a "great talk" with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and expressed confidence that she would be a great leader.

Trump says he had 'great talk' with Japanese leader Takaichi
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World

How Gabbard's 'hunters' pounced on secret CIA warehouse for Kennedy files

The officials arrived at the secret CIA archival facility in the Washington area one morning in

How Gabbard's 'hunters' pounced on secret CIA warehouse for Kennedy files
Business|Technology|World

Boeing wins $2.47 billion contract for 15 additional US Air Force KC-46A tankers

The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a $2.47 billion contract for 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tankers, the company announced on Tuesday in a release.

Boeing wins $2.47 billion contract for 15 additional US Air Force KC-46A tankers
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US judge approves bid from Elliott affiliate for Citgo Petroleum parent

A U.S. judge on Tuesday approved a $5.9 billion bid from an affiliate of Elliott Investment Management in the court-organized auction of Citgo Petroleum's parent

US judge approves bid from Elliott affiliate for Citgo Petroleum parent
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine ready to advance peace plan, will discuss disputed points with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he was ready to advance a U.S.-backed framework for ending the war with Russia and

Zelenskiy says Ukraine ready to advance peace plan, will discuss disputed points with Trump
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Foxconn wins approval for new $569 million investment in Wisconsin

Taiwan's Foxconn said on Wednesday that it had secured regulatory approval to invest an additional $569 million in the U.S. state of Wisconsin to

Foxconn wins approval for new $569 million investment in Wisconsin
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Venture Global, Tokyo Gas sign 20-year LNG supply deal

U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter Venture Global has signed a 20-year deal to supply Japan's top city gas provider, Tokyo Gas, with 1 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) of the

Venture Global, Tokyo Gas sign 20-year LNG supply deal
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says China's Xi 'more or less agreed' to accelerate purchases of US goods

U.S.

Trump says China's Xi 'more or less agreed' to accelerate purchases of US goods
Crime|US|World

Trump backs Kash Patel after report that he considered ousting the FBI director

President Donald Trump offered support to FBI Director Kash Patel on Tuesday, after news outlet MS NOW reported that Trump was

Trump backs Kash Patel after report that he considered ousting the FBI director
Business|Europe|Political|World

Trump says no firm deadline for Ukraine, Russia to reach peace deal

U.S.

Trump says no firm deadline for Ukraine, Russia to reach peace deal
Business|Economy|Political|World

China buys at least 10 US soybean cargoes in new deals after Trump-Xi call, sources say

China bought at least 10 cargoes of U.S. soybeans worth around $300 million in contracts signed since Tuesday, two traders with knowledge of

China buys at least 10 US soybean cargoes in new deals after Trump-Xi call, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

South Korea finance chief vows FX stability, but offers no near-term measures

South Korea's Finance Minister vowed on Wednesday to stabilise a weak won, but stopped short of introducing specific policy measures to address the situation, amid

South Korea finance chief vows FX stability, but offers no near-term measures
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Bitcoin mining in China rebounds, defying 2021 ban

Bitcoin mining is quietly staging a comeback in China despite being banned four years ago, as individual and corporate miners exploit cheap electricity and a data center boom in some energy

Bitcoin mining in China rebounds, defying 2021 ban
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korea special prosecutor seeks 15-year jail term for ex-PM Han on martial law charges

South Korea's special prosecutor on Wednesday sought a 15-year jail term for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on allegations he abetted ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's

South Korea special prosecutor seeks 15-year jail term for ex-PM Han on martial law charges
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Tesla struggles to course correct from sales skid

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has spent much of this year focused on the carmaker’s robotics pursuits and winning shareholder approval for his freshly minted $1 trillion

Tesla struggles to course correct from sales skid
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin says authorities must 'strengthen' Russian identity in Ukraine

Russian authorities must increase the number of people who identify as Russian and speak Russian in the parts of Ukraine incorporated into the country since Moscow's 2022 invasion,

Putin says authorities must 'strengthen' Russian identity in Ukraine
Asia|Sports|World

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki nears the pinnacle of Japan's national sport

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki is only 21 but has moved just one step from the top rank of Japan’s national sport

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki nears the pinnacle of Japan's national sport
Health|Political|US|World

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson leaves hospital after treatment for neurological disorder

The Rev. Jesse Jackson's family says that the civil rights leader has been released from a hospital where he was treated for a rare neurological disorder

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson leaves hospital after treatment for neurological disorder
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Thousands of Cubans struggle without power and water nearly a month after Hurricane Melissa

Thousands of Cubans remain without power, water or proper shelter almost a month after Hurricane Melissa pummeled the island’s eastern region as one of the strongest Atlantic storms in history

Thousands of Cubans struggle without power and water nearly a month after Hurricane Melissa
Crime|US|World

FBI surge leads to charges in 2020 killing in Native American community

Three people have been indicted in connection with a killing on the Navajo Nation that had gone unsolved for more than five years

FBI surge leads to charges in 2020 killing in Native American community
Economy|Europe|Political|World

US Army secretary takes unlikely role as key negotiator in push to end Russia-Ukraine war

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has become a key negotiator in the Trump administration’s push to end the Russia-Ukraine war

US Army secretary takes unlikely role as key negotiator in push to end Russia-Ukraine war
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

DACA recipients are being arrested despite deportation protection

An organization is tracking the growing number of arrests among people with temporary deportation protection under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program

DACA recipients are being arrested despite deportation protection
Americas|Asia|Crime|Political|World

Rights groups slam Trump administration for ending Myanmar deportation protection as civil war rages

Rights groups have criticized the Trump administration's decision to end deportation protections for Myanmar citizens

Rights groups slam Trump administration for ending Myanmar deportation protection as civil war rages
US|World

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

President Donald Trump brought insults and grievances to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|US|World

FBI seeks interviews with Democrats who urged US troops to defy illegal orders

Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a social media video urging U.S. troops to defy “illegal orders” say the FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews

FBI seeks interviews with Democrats who urged US troops to defy illegal orders
Europe|Political|World

Trump says he's sending his envoys to see Putin and Ukrainians after fine-tuning plan to end war

President Donald Trump says his plan to end the war in Ukraine has been "fine-tuned."

Trump says he's sending his envoys to see Putin and Ukrainians after fine-tuning plan to end war
Sports|World

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson questions free-throw disparity after loss to Tennessee

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson highlighted the free-throw disparity after the third-ranked Cougars lost 76-73 to No. 17 Tennessee

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson questions free-throw disparity after loss to Tennessee
Crime|Education|Health|Political|World

Women march in Mexico City to protest gender violence

Hundreds of women have marched through Mexico City's streets to protest violence against women

Women march in Mexico City to protest gender violence
Asia|Crime|Political|World

India intensifies crackdown in disputed Kashmir after New Delhi bombing

Authorities have intensified a security crackdown in Indian-controlled Kashmir following a deadly blast near New Delhi's Red Fort

India intensifies crackdown in disputed Kashmir after New Delhi bombing
Crime|Health|World

A woman who murdered her 2 children and left them in suitcases is jailed for at least 17 years

A New Zealand woman has been sentenced to at least 17 years in prison for murdering her two children and leaving their bodies in suitcases

A woman who murdered her 2 children and left them in suitcases is jailed for at least 17 years
Crime|Political|US|World

FACT FOCUS: Trump gets it wrong claiming no murders in DC for the last six months

In addition to pardoning two North Carolina turkeys at the annual White House ceremony, President Donald Trump discussed his crime-fighting efforts in Washington, D.C., claiming that it’s been six months since the city has seen a murder

FACT FOCUS: Trump gets it wrong claiming no murders in DC for the last six months
Crime|Political|World

Members of US-targeted Antifa group go on trial in Germany

Seven members of a left-wing group designated as a terrorist organisation by the U.S. government went on trial in Germany on Tuesday for charges including attempted murder

Members of US-targeted Antifa group go on trial in Germany
Business|Crime|Economy|World

Ukraine's anti-graft chief expects new charges in major corruption case

Investigators in Ukraine could bring new charges in a sweeping probe into high-level graft that has fuelled the country's worst wartime political crisis, the country's

Ukraine's anti-graft chief expects new charges in major corruption case
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Nigeria's central bank holds key rate, wants inflation to fall further

Nigeria's central bank left its main interest rate unchanged on Tuesday, saying it wanted inflation to fall further, but it lowered a

Nigeria's central bank holds key rate, wants inflation to fall further
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

European car industry risks 'irreversible decline', Stellantis chairman warns

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann on Tuesday warned that the European auto industry risks an "irreversible decline".

European car industry risks 'irreversible decline', Stellantis chairman warns
Africa|Political|World

Ugandan opposition says over 300 supporters detained in presidential campaign

Security forces in Uganda have detained more than 300 supporters and officials from the party of opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine since campaigning for a January election

Ugandan opposition says over 300 supporters detained in presidential campaign
Business|Economy|US|World

US pending home sales increase in October amid lower mortgage rates

Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes increased more than expected in October, likely as lower mortgage rates pulled buyers back into the market.

US pending home sales increase in October amid lower mortgage rates
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|World

France and Germany step up pressure on arms firms to resolve fighter impasse

France and Germany are ratcheting up pressure on their industrial champions to rescue Europe's next-generation fighter

France and Germany step up pressure on arms firms to resolve fighter impasse
Environment|Health|World

Floods swamp homeless Palestinians' tents in Gaza as winter looms

Heavy rain caused flooding in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, swamping the tents of thousands of homeless Palestinians facing the prospect of harsh winter storms without sturdy

Floods swamp homeless Palestinians' tents in Gaza as winter looms
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US business inventories unexpectedly flat in August as stocks at retailers fall

U.S. business inventories were unexpectedly unchanged in August, with stocks at retailers falling amid strong sales.

US business inventories unexpectedly flat in August as stocks at retailers fall
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK to move with EU on Russian frozen assets, Starmer says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday told a Coalition of the Willing meeting that London was "ready to move" with the European Union on providing financial support to

UK to move with EU on Russian frozen assets, Starmer says
MidEast|Political|World

Turkey, Egypt, Qatar discuss second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal, Turkish source says

Turkey's spy chief met with his Egyptian counterpart and Qatar's foreign minister in Cairo on Tuesday to discuss transitioning to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal and

Turkey, Egypt, Qatar discuss second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal, Turkish source says
Americas|Economy|Election|Political|World

Brazil's Lula leads potential right-wing rivals ahead of 2026 vote, poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads all potential right-wing challengers for the 2026 election, while his approval ratings have climbed in recent months, a poll by

Brazil's Lula leads potential right-wing rivals ahead of 2026 vote, poll shows
Asia|Political|World

Japan fires back at 'unsubstantiated' Chinese letter to UN

Japan has dismissed a Chinese letter to the United Nations accusing Tokyo of threatening armed intervention over Taiwan as "inconsistent with the facts and unsubstantiated".

Japan fires back at 'unsubstantiated' Chinese letter to UN
Business|Economy|World

Bolivia negotiating $9 billion in multilateral loans to spur recovery

Bolivia is negotiating multilateral financing that will exceed $9 billion for public and private projects, Economy Minister Jose Gabriel

Bolivia negotiating $9 billion in multilateral loans to spur recovery
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

TikTok names former Boeing exec as US public policy chief

TikTok said Tuesday it had named former Boeing government affairs chief Ziad Ojakli as the short video app's head of public policy for the Americas as it

TikTok names former Boeing exec as US public policy chief
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Lukoil co-founder Fedun sells his stake back to company, sources say

Leonid Fedun, a co-founder of Lukoil, has sold his roughly $7 billion stake in the Russian company, three sources said and data

Lukoil co-founder Fedun sells his stake back to company, sources say
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Kyiv ready to move forward with peace plan

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Kyiv was ready to move forward with a U.S.-backed peace deal, and that he was prepared to discuss its sensitive points with U.S.

Zelenskiy says Kyiv ready to move forward with peace plan
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Toronto Stock Exchange parent sees stronger IPO market heading into 2026

TMX Group, which operates the Toronto Stock Exchange, is expecting a big pickup in stock market listings heading into 2026, boosted by a robust pipeline of companies

Toronto Stock Exchange parent sees stronger IPO market heading into 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Syrian security forces use gunfire to disperse rival protests in Alawite heartland

Syrian security forces used gunfire on Tuesday to break up two rival groups of demonstrators in the coastal town of Latakia, heartland of the country's Alawite minority,

Syrian security forces use gunfire to disperse rival protests in Alawite heartland
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK government approves 4.1% rise in minimum wage for 2026

Britain's main minimum wage rate will rise by 4.1% to 12.71 pounds ($16.67) an hour next April to keep up with average pay, the government said on Tuesday, despite

UK government approves 4.1% rise in minimum wage for 2026
World

France's Macron: working with EU countries on Ukraine financing solution

France will finalise with other European Union countries a solution for providing financial support to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday.

France's Macron: working with EU countries on Ukraine financing solution
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Europeans told U.S. Rubio to maintain pressure on Russia, von der Leyen says

The leaders of the European countries supporting Ukraine, the so-called coalition of the willing, on Tuesday insisted to keep pressuring Russia with sanctions in a video call with

Europeans told U.S. Rubio to maintain pressure on Russia, von der Leyen says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Good chance Trump may unveil Fed pick by Christmas, Bessent says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday he was concluding a second round of interviews later in the day for a new U.S.

Good chance Trump may unveil Fed pick by Christmas, Bessent says
Americas|Crime|World

Brazil's top court orders Bolsonaro to start serving coup plot sentence in police station

The Brazilian Supreme Court ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to start serving his sentence on Tuesday, a court document showed.

Brazil's top court orders Bolsonaro to start serving coup plot sentence in police station
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US bank regulator approves relaxed leverage rules

A U.S. bank regulator approved new final rules aimed at easing leverage requirements for banks, requiring firms to set aside less capital as a cushion against

US bank regulator approves relaxed leverage rules
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls have been released, official says

Twenty-four girls who were abducted from a government boarding school in northwestern Nigeria last week have been released, the state governor's media aide said on

Kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls have been released, official says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US budget deficit hits $284 billion in October; report impacted by shutdown

The U.S. government posted a higher $284 billion deficit for October in a report delayed and impacted by the recent federal government shutdown and reflecting record tariff

US budget deficit hits $284 billion in October; report impacted by shutdown
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

What could Maduro offer Trump in potential talks? Oil

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has the flexibility and the incentive to offer crude oil cargoes, which the country mostly sells to China, as a bargaining

What could Maduro offer Trump in potential talks? Oil
Economy|Interview|Opinion|Political|World

Peace plan presented by the US to Ukraine reflects inexperienced, unrealistic handling of a delicate situation

In a war that’s lasted almost four years, a former diplomat says it’s not realistic to say, ‘In the next week, come up with a very complicated peace deal, sign off on it and it’s going to stick.’

Peace plan presented by the US to Ukraine reflects inexperienced, unrealistic handling of a delicate situation
Political|World

Trump administration plan to review Biden-era refugees sparks worry and uncertainty

The Trump administration’s plan to review all refugees admitted to the United States under the Biden administration is weighing heavily on people who could be affected by the evaluation and fueling uncertainty and worry among people who believed their status was secured

Trump administration plan to review Biden-era refugees sparks worry and uncertainty
Education|Opinion|Political|World

Pentagon investigation of Sen. Mark Kelly revives Cold War persecution of Americans with supposedly disloyal views

President Donald Trump and his supporters cast their domestic opponents as disloyal, traitorous or worse, rather than seeing dissent as part of democracy.

Pentagon investigation of Sen. Mark Kelly revives Cold War persecution of Americans with supposedly disloyal views
Food|US|World

Trump adds Thanksgiving turkeys Gobble and Waddle to his long pardon list

U.S.

Trump adds Thanksgiving turkeys Gobble and Waddle to his long pardon list
Europe|Political|World

'Coalition of the Willing' supports Trump's efforts to put an end to Ukraine war

Leaders of Britain, France and Germany, following their Coalition of the Willing meeting on Tuesday, expressed support for U.S.

'Coalition of the Willing' supports Trump's efforts to put an end to Ukraine war
Political|Travel|US|World

Pope Leo tells Americans to focus on gratitude this Thanksgiving

Pope Leo, the first U.S. leader of the Catholic Church, said on Tuesday that Americans should focus on gratitude to God as they pass the turkey on the annual holiday of

Pope Leo tells Americans to focus on gratitude this Thanksgiving
Political|US|World

In reversal, Indiana Republicans will weigh Trump's push for new congressional map

In a reversal, Indiana Republicans will meet in December to consider whether to heed President Donald Trump's demand for a new congressional district map favoring Republican

In reversal, Indiana Republicans will weigh Trump's push for new congressional map
Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian president's chief of staff expects US army secretary Driscoll in Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, said on Tuesday he spoke to U.S.

Ukrainian president's chief of staff expects US army secretary Driscoll in Kyiv
Crime|Political|US|World

FBI probes congressional Democrats who warned military about illegal orders

The FBI has requested interviews with six Democratic members of the U.S.

FBI probes congressional Democrats who warned military about illegal orders
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser says she will not seek reelection

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said on Tuesday that she will not seek reelection next year, setting the stage for the heavily Democratic city's first

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser says she will not seek reelection
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil falls as Ukraine signals support for framework of Russia peace deal

Oil prices settled over 1% lower on Tuesday after Ukraine hinted that an intense diplomatic push by the U.S. administration to end Russia's war against it could be

Oil falls as Ukraine signals support for framework of Russia peace deal
Africa|Political|World

Neither of Sudan's warring factions has accepted truce plan, Trump adviser says

The United States has presented Sudan's warring parties with a proposal for a truce but neither side has formally accepted it, U.S. envoy Massad Boulos said

Neither of Sudan's warring factions has accepted truce plan, Trump adviser says
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|World

Warner Bros Discovery seeks improved bids by December 1, sources say

Warner Bros Discovery has asked potential buyers to submit improved offers by December 1, two sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Warner Bros Discovery seeks improved bids by December 1, sources say
Crime|Political|World

Ex-President Bolsonaro starts serving 27-year sentence for Brazil coup plot

Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro to begin a 27-year prison sentence for a coup plot

Ex-President Bolsonaro starts serving 27-year sentence for Brazil coup plot
Health|Science|World

Trump-era global funding cuts devastate HIV prevention programmes, UNAIDS says

An uncounted number of extra people have died from AIDS and 2.5 million have lost access to medicine to block the spread of HIV, because of cuts to global

Trump-era global funding cuts devastate HIV prevention programmes, UNAIDS says
Economy|Political|World

Japan PM highlights Trump bond after first talks since China clash

"Call me anytime" was the message Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she received from U.S.

Japan PM highlights Trump bond after first talks since China clash
Business|Economy|Finance|World

NZ central bank cuts cash rate by 25 bps to 2.25%

New Zealand's central bank cut its benchmark official cash rate by 25 basis points to 2.25% on Wednesday, its lowest level since mid-2022, as policymakers extended

NZ central bank cuts cash rate by 25 bps to 2.25%
Environment|Health|Science|World

Eruption of long-dormant Ethiopian volcano subsides

Volcanic activity in northern Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano has subsided days after an eruption

Eruption of long-dormant Ethiopian volcano subsides
Political|US|World

DC Mayor Bowser, who walked a tightrope with Trump, won’t seek reelection

DC Mayor Bowser, who walked a tightrope with Trump, won’t seek reelection

DC Mayor Bowser, who walked a tightrope with Trump, won’t seek reelection
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Belarusian politician Mikola Statkevich returned to prison after refusing 'forced deportation'

Belarusian politician Mikola Statkevich, who was freed from prison in a U.S.-brokered deal but refused to leave his native country, has been returned to prison

Belarusian politician Mikola Statkevich returned to prison after refusing 'forced deportation'
Crime|US|World

Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department

Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Health care plan circulated by the White House runs into familiar GOP divisions

A health care proposal circulated by the White House in recent days is running into Republican divisions on the issue

Health care plan circulated by the White House runs into familiar GOP divisions
World

Mamdani meets America’s unruly uncle: South Asians hail the special social skill that tamed Trump

Mamdani meets America’s unruly uncle: South Asians hail the special social skill that tamed Trump

Mamdani meets America’s unruly uncle: South Asians hail the special social skill that tamed Trump
Business|Economy|Political|World

Bolivia's new president plans to scrap taxes and borrow money to confront economic crisis

President Rodrigo Paz of Bolivia says he will scrap a ream of taxes in one of his first moves since becoming the nation’s first conservative leader in nearly two decades in a bid to rescue a crisis-stricken economy

Bolivia's new president plans to scrap taxes and borrow money to confront economic crisis
Crime|Health|US|World

Man charged in Colorado Planned Parenthood shooting dies in federal custody

The man charged with killing three people at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic in 2015 because it offered abortion services has died in federal custody

Man charged in Colorado Planned Parenthood shooting dies in federal custody
Sports|World

Chelsea beats 10-man Barcelona 3-0 as Guardiola's much-changed City loses in Champions League

Defensive lapses cost Manchester City and Barcelona dearly as both teams slumped to notable losses in the Champions League on Tuesday

Chelsea beats 10-man Barcelona 3-0 as Guardiola's much-changed City loses in Champions League
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Judge gives Justice Department a day to detail Ghislaine Maxwell trial materials to be released

A federal judge has given the Justice Department a day to say what materials it plans to make publicly available from the file it built to prosecute Ghislaine Maxwell in the sex trafficking case brought against her after financier Jeffrey Epstein died

Judge gives Justice Department a day to detail Ghislaine Maxwell trial materials to be released
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel says it has received another set of human remains from militants in Gaza

Israel says it has received human remains that Palestinian militants handed over to the Red Cross, but it is not immediately clear if they are one of three hostages remaining in the Gaza Strip

Israel says it has received another set of human remains from militants in Gaza
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Hundreds of students kidnapped from Catholic school in Nigeria

The Christian Association of Nigeria has reported more than 300 students were abducted from a Catholic school in northern Nigeria, some as young as ten years old. CNN's Larry Madowo reports.

Hundreds of students kidnapped from Catholic school in Nigeria
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Two dozen schoolgirls freed after kidnapping in northwestern Nigeria last week

Two dozen schoolgirls freed after kidnapping in northwestern Nigeria last week

Two dozen schoolgirls freed after kidnapping in northwestern Nigeria last week
Arts|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

‘A miracle and a warning’: Ancient tower collapse reveals a crisis facing modern Rome

‘A miracle and a warning’: Ancient tower collapse reveals a crisis facing modern Rome

‘A miracle and a warning’: Ancient tower collapse reveals a crisis facing modern Rome
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Chinese 'right on schedule' for US soybean purchases, Bessent tells CNBC

Chinese purchases of American soybeans are "right on schedule", U.S.

Chinese 'right on schedule' for US soybean purchases, Bessent tells CNBC
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Rising energy costs lift US producer prices in September

U.S. producer prices rebounded in September as the cost of energy goods surged and producers passed on some tariffs.

Rising energy costs lift US producer prices in September
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Fed's Miran ties rising unemployment to current setting of monetary policy - Fox Business

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said in a television interview on Tuesday that a deteriorating job market was happening because of where the central bank has set it short-term

Fed's Miran ties rising unemployment to current setting of monetary policy - Fox Business
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Retail sales miss expectations in September, producer prices rise

U.S. retail sales rose 0.2% after an unrevised 0.6% gain in August, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday, short of the 0.4% rise expected by economists polled by Reuters. 

Retail sales miss expectations in September, producer prices rise
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EU Commission says euro zone 2026 fiscal stance should stay neutral

The aggregated fiscal stance of euro zone countries should stay neutral next year, the European Commission said on Tuesday in a recommendation that is to help coordinate fiscal

EU Commission says euro zone 2026 fiscal stance should stay neutral
Europe|Political|World

Italy's southern regional votes cast shadow on Meloni's 2027 prospects

Key wins for Italy's opposition in southern regional elections show cracks in the ruling conservative bloc's dominance, raising doubts over Prime

Italy's southern regional votes cast shadow on Meloni's 2027 prospects
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Russian barrage on Kyiv kills seven, disrupts energy supplies

Russia launched a new barrage of drones and missiles at the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Tuesday, officials said, killing seven people, wounding 21,

Russian barrage on Kyiv kills seven, disrupts energy supplies