What is a blue moon? Everything to know before the upcoming celestial event
Watch: First survivor is safely out of flooded cave in Laos, rescue diver says
A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue
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‘I never lost faith’: David Raya’s incredible journey from non-league to Champions League finalist
Driver detained after vehicle crashes into Detroit airport terminal
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Netanyahu says he directed Israeli military to take over 70% of Gaza
Netanyahu says he directed Israeli military to take over 70% of Gaza
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Islamic Center marks somber Eid al-Adha following shooting that claimed three lives
Islamic Center marks somber Eid al-Adha following shooting that claimed three lives
May 28, 2026
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Google employee charged with using confidential search data to make $1.2 million on Polymarket
U.S. prosecutors slapped insider trading charges against a Google employee this week, alleging the software engineer used confidential company information to pocket more than $1.2 million on prediction market platform Polymarket
May 28, 2026
Asia|Political|Travel|World
Myanmar president to embark on first India visit since taking over
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will embark on an official visit to India from May 30 to June 3, India's
May 28, 2026
Political|US|World
US-Iran MOU on 60-day ceasefire extension reached, but Trump must approve, sources say
The U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement on a memorandum of understanding to extend their ceasefire
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Energy use forcing rethink of AI chip design, TSMC says
A senior TSMC executive said on Thursday that surging electricity demands from AI are making energy efficiency rather than computing power the main
May 28, 2026
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Colombia presidential candidate De La Espriella proposes mega-prisons, crime crackdown
Abelardo De La Espriella, a lawyer and businessman with no political experience, is seeking to become Colombia's next president on Sunday, challenging
May 28, 2026
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EU praises Bulgaria progress but sets August deadline for reform-linked aid
The European Commission praised Bulgaria's progress in establishing an independent anti-corruption office and said on Thursday the country had to keep up its reform
May 28, 2026
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UK's Starmer defends his government against Blair criticism
Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his government on Thursday against criticism from Labour's longest-serving premier, Tony Blair, saying his ministers had adopted the
May 28, 2026
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Mexican Congress backs amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference
Mexico's Congress on Thursday approved a constitutional amendment that would allow for elections to be annulled if evidence of foreign interference was found, a move
May 28, 2026
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Romanian prosecutors add hate speech against women to Andrew Tate investigation
Romanian prosecutors said on Thursday they have extended a criminal investigation into internet personality Andrew Tate by adding charges of instigating hatred and
May 28, 2026
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Trump admin planning to potentially put president’s image on commemorative $250 bill
Trump admin planning to potentially put president’s image on commemorative $250 bill
May 29, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World
The police chief’s sudden resignation puts Minneapolis back in tumult after years of crises
In a city that has staggered from crisis to crisis in recent years, the sudden resignation of police Chief Brian O’Hara is again leaving Minneapolis looking for a way forward
May 28, 2026
Sports|World
Celebrini and Crosby score as Canada beats US to advance to semifinals of ice hockey worlds
Macklin Celebrini scored again and Jet Greaves stopped 34 shots as Canada beat the United States 4-0 to advance to the semifinals at the ice hockey world championship
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Brazil creates fewer formal jobs than expected in April
Brazil's economy created a net 85,888 formal jobs in April, data from the Labor Ministry showed on Thursday, well below the 230,000 net openings expected by economists in
May 29, 2026
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Brazil's government, federal district agree on BRB loan deal
Brazil's government and the Federal District have reached a deal for a loan to support struggling state-run lender BRB, a court document showed on Thursday.
May 28, 2026
Europe|Political|World
US should send Ukraine more air defence missiles, congressmen say
The U.S. government should respond positively to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's request for more air defence missiles to shield Ukraine's capital from a threatened escalation
May 29, 2026
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Iceland's parliament votes to hold referendum on EU accession talks in August
Iceland's parliament on Thursday voted in favour of holding an August 29 referendum to begin European Union accession talks, supporting the government's two-step plan
May 29, 2026
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Ousted BP Chair met activist shareholder Elliott without direct knowledge of other directors, sources say
Ousted BP Chairman Albert Manifold met with activist shareholder Elliott Management during his tenure without telling fellow board members directly, two
May 28, 2026
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US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches
The U.S.
May 28, 2026
Asia|Europe|Political|World
Japan dismisses 'ridiculous' Russian criticism of military buildup
Japan's U.N. ambassador on Thursday dismissed as "ridiculous" Russia's criticism of its military buildup at a time when Moscow was continuing its war against Ukraine in violation of
May 28, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Hungarian PM Magyar says deal on EU funds close
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Thursday said a deal on releasing frozen European Union funds was "very close" as there is agreement with Brussels on many issues,
May 28, 2026
Economy|World
Russia ratchets up pressure on Armenia ahead of June election
Russia sharply criticised Armenia on Thursday for drawing closer to the EU, saying it was not pursuing a balanced position towards
May 28, 2026
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Australia launches record $1.4B lawsuit against 3M over 'forever chemicals' at defense bases
Australia is suing the U.S. company 3M for over $1.4 billion due to contamination from “forever chemicals” in firefighting foam at defense bases
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Chevron files request to acquire offshore Greek block, energy ministry says
U.S. oil major Chevron has filed an official request to take over a 70% stake from Greece's Helleniq Energy in an offshore block southwest of Greece, the Greek energy
May 28, 2026
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BOJ rate hike timing secondary to economy's readiness, ex-BOJ Deputy Governor Wakatabe says
Former Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masazumi Wakatabe said on Thursday that the timing of a potential interest rate hike is less important than whether the economy can
May 28, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia's foreign spy chief accuses NATO of preparing for 'large-scale conflict in the east'
Sergei Naryshkin, head of Russia's SVR foreign intelligence service, on Thursday accused the NATO military alliance of making practical preparations for what he called a "
May 28, 2026
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Three tankers reportedly attacked by drones in Black Sea, shipping agency says
Drone attacks were reported on three tankers in the Black Sea on Thursday near Turkey's northern coast, shipping agency Tribeca said.
May 28, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
PBOC tells Chinese banks to boost May lending as credit weakness persists, sources say
China's central bank has instructed banks to boost lending this month, people with knowledge of the matter said, underscoring Beijing's continued efforts to support an economy
May 28, 2026
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Wealthy families cut dollar exposure, survey finds
The world's richest families are trimming exposure to the U.S. dollar as geopolitical tensions and rising sovereign debt drive a broader rethink of portfolio risk, UBS said
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World
European shares dip as Middle Eastern developments keep investors wary
European shares closed lower on Thursday, though they pared steeper losses after a report on news outlet Axios said the United States and Iran
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Musk says SpaceX agreed only six-month Colossus AI lease to Anthropic
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday the IPO-bound company had only agreed to lease its Colossus AI training data center clusters to Anthropic for six months, though he added it
May 28, 2026
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Japan banks battle to secure deposits as savers chase market highs
Japanese banks are, in a historic shift, competing to shore up their deposit base as lending opportunities grow and consumers, seeking to
May 28, 2026
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Boeing CEO says 200-jet China deal an 'initial tranche' with more to come
China's commitment to buy 200 Boeing jets during a recent visit by U.S.
May 28, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Israeli military strikes southern suburb of Beirut before crucial Lebanon-Israel talks in Washington
Israel's military says that the air force has carried out an airstrike on a southern suburb of Lebanon's capital
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Oil prices settle in mixed direction on conflicting reports of US-Iran ceasefire deal
Oil prices settled mixed on Thursday after a choppy trading session, as traders mulled conflicting reports of progress on a potential deal to extend a
May 28, 2026
Health|Science|Technology|World
Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer 'functional cure' for some patients
New research suggests a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B may let some patients stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous liver virus
May 28, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
A Chinese dissident is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape by rubber boat
A Chinese human rights activist is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape from his country by a rubber boat
May 28, 2026
Crime|US|World
Coast Guard will dive in new area of Bahamas waters in search for Lynette Hooker, official says
Coast Guard will dive in new area of Bahamas waters in search for Lynette Hooker, official says
May 28, 2026
Environment|World
Rescuers hopeful they can pull 5 villagers from flooded Laos cave soon
Rescuers hopeful they can pull 5 villagers from flooded Laos cave soon
May 27, 2026
Europe|Political|World
France’s parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code, with tears and history in the chamber
French lawmakers have voted to repeal a 17th-century law that governed enslaved people in France's colonies
May 28, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Man stabs 3 people at Swiss train station in what authorities call an 'act of terror'
A man has stabbed and wounded three people at the train station in the Swiss city of Winterthur before being arrested
May 28, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
South African impeachment committee to hold first meeting on president's scandal
South Africa's parliament has scheduled for Monday the first meeting of an impeachment committee that will probe allegations
May 28, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
US judge won't block Trump's mail-in voting executive order for now
A U.S. judge on Thursday declined to immediately block President Donald Trump's executive order tightening rules on mail-in voting, but left the door open for the
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Europe less able than US to contain crypto-bank shocks, UniCredit director says
Europe may struggle to respond to risks from links between crypto assets and banks in the way U.S. authorities contained damage during the 2023 Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)
May 28, 2026
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs as US and Iran agree to extend ceasefire
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq posted record closing highs on Thursday after news reports said the U.S. and Iran had reached a
May 28, 2026
Africa|Arts|Asia|Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|World
Viral fame spares ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh
A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh - nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its distinctive blond tuft - has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government
May 27, 2026
Business|Europe|Political|World
Norway to join France's nuclear deterrence initiative, leaders say
(Corrects May 27 story headline and first paragraph to make clear Norway is to join France's nuclear deterrence initiative and not France's nuclear umbrella; edits paragraphs 9-10 to explain French
May 28, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Guatemala outlines deal for US aid against drug trafficking
Guatemala has requested U.S. military cooperation spanning access to equipment, training, and experts to assist Guatemalan operations against drug
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
China works on AI token futures market, sources say, in race with US
China is designing a futures market for AI tokens, sources familiar with the matter said, as the country potentially takes a different tack to U.S. exchanges developing compute
May 28, 2026
Asia|Environment|Science|World
Rescuers in Laos say more oxygen needed to save 7 people trapped in cave
The leader of a Thai volunteer group helping to extract seven people trapped in a cave in Laos
May 28, 2026
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World
German-Netherlands Corps to take NATO command role in Estonia, Latvia
NATO will strengthen the defence of its eastern flank by tasking the German-Netherlands Corps with the command of allied troops in Estonia and Latvia in
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Dollar set to weaken long-term, Europe has work to do, JPMorgan AM, Euroclear execs say
The U.S. dollar will likely weaken over the long-term given concerns over elevated debt levels in the world's biggest economy, the EMEA CEO of JPMorgan Asset Management said
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine to buy 20 new Gripen jets, Sweden to donate older jets sooner
Ukraine will buy 20 new Gripen fighter jets and Sweden will donate 16 of an older model next year, Ukraine's President Volodymyr
May 28, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|World
Estée Lauder exits Puig talks, preserves firepower for selective M&A
After U.S. cosmetics company Estée Lauder walked away
May 26, 2026
Economy|Travel|World
New Taiwan-Japan ferry service debuts on ship that has war evacuation role
A new ferry service to serve booming tourism between Taiwan and Japan began on Thursday on a ship that could be pressed into service to
May 28, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Europe|World
Australia's ABC names Reuters executive Robinson as news director
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has appointed a senior Reuters executive, Simon Robinson, as its director of news and current affairs, the two news organisations
May 28, 2026
Africa|Crime|Education|Environment|World
Kenyan girls' school fire kills 16 students, injures 79
A fire tore through a dormitory at a girls' secondary school in a town in Kenya's Rift Valley overnight, killing at least 16
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Italy consumer confidence recovers in May but business morale slides
Morale among Italian consumers recovered against expectations in May after recent declines, but business morale fell to an 8-month low, data showed on Thursday, in mixed signs
May 28, 2026
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World
Introducing The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, CNN’s daily 2026 FIFA World Cup newsletter
Introducing The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, CNN’s daily 2026 FIFA World Cup newsletter
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US dollar weakens on reports of ceasefire deal between US and Iran
The U.S. dollar fell against major currencies on Thursday after reports the U.S. and Iran had reached an agreement to extend a ceasefire, though several similar
May 28, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine ratifies €90 billion EU loan to boost spending on defence
Ukraine's parliament ratified a loan agreement with the European Union on Thursday, paving the way for €90 billion in financing and allowing the government to
May 28, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds
Average global temperatures are forecast to reach near-record levels in the next five years, with Arctic temperatures expected to
May 28, 2026
Asia|Business|Science|Technology|World
ByteDance developing custom CPU chips to support AI rollout, sources say
Chinese technology giant ByteDance is developing its own central processing units (CPUs) to support its growing AI infrastructure needs,
May 28, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
US-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study finds
A conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan would risk a nuclear escalation with both militaries likely to stage sweeping
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
Taiwan says US has no timetable for chip tariffs, preferential terms already agreed
The U.S. has no timetable for levying Section 232 tariffs on semiconductors but preferential terms have already been agreed under a January trade deal, Taiwan Vice Premier
May 28, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|World
Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a three-out-of-four chance that the next five years will average more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures
May 28, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Exclusive: Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisoned
Under an opaque $7.5 million deal with the Trump administration, Equatorial Guinea’s all-powerful president has turned a hotel owned by his family into a prison for asylum seekers deported from the United States
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Fed's Jefferson says he is focusing on inflation as US labour market 'very resilient'
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said on Thursday it was appropriate to focus on returning inflation to the central bank's 2% target given the U.S.
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World
Australia sues 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS 'forever chemicals' contamination
The Australian government said on Thursday it had launched legal action against 3M over contamination from firefighting foam supplied by the U.S. company
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Japan eyes 'bridging bonds' to fund investment schemes, party draft shows
Japan's ruling party will propose issuing "bridging bonds" to fund flagship programmes aimed at boosting growth and economic security, a
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Toyota sales drop for third month on declines in China, Middle East
Toyota Motor on Thursday said global vehicle sales fell for a third consecutive month in April, hit by sharp declines in China and the Middle East.
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World
The US-Iran ceasefire is unravelling
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Stocks tumbled in Asia, oil surged and the dollar gained strength as the U.S. and Iran renewed attacks on each other
May 28, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Thai court acquits opposition politician accused of royal insult
A Thai criminal court has acquitted a prominent Thai opposition political figure charged with cybercrimes and insulting the royal family during a 2021 Facebook livestream,
May 28, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Thai April factory output drops 0.36% on year, below forecast
Thailand's manufacturing production index dropped 0.36% in April from a year earlier, the industry ministry said on Thursday, weaker than analysts' forecasts.
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Foreign investors buy Japanese stocks for eighth week on AI rally
Foreign investors bought Japanese stocks for the eighth straight week through May 23, as oil prices eased and AI-related shares rallied on robust demand outlook.
May 28, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Plans for the Gaza International Stabilization Force are in question as troop pledges stall
An international stabilization force promised for Gaza has yet to materialize three months after it was announced at an event hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump
May 28, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Stop AAPI Hate launches a nonprofit to mobilize voters before midterms
Stop AAPI Hate is an organization that rose to national prominence for its meticulous reports on anti-Asian hate incidents at the height of the pandemic
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Brazil is set to join other Latin American countries with a 40-hour, 5-day workweek
Brazil was set to join other Latin American countries that have shortened working hours as the lower house approved a constitutional amendment establishing a 40-hour, five-day workweek
May 28, 2026
Education|Election|Entertainment|World
Talarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message
Texas Democrat James Talarico has launched his general election campaign for the U.S. Senate
May 28, 2026
Environment|Travel|World
Divers find 5 villagers alive in a flooded cave in Laos after more than a week trapped in darkness
Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos for over a week have been found alive
May 27, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
DOJ launches criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll, source says
The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accused U.S.
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Panama passes law imposing stricter requirements on multinational firms
Panama's National Assembly approved a law that
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
China's auto industry is unlikely to return to 'golden era,' NIO CEO says
China's auto industry has likely moved past its "golden era," NIO Chief Executive William Li said on Thursday, as a downturn in domestic car
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
ECB chief economist sees persistent impact on inflation from Iran war
The energy shock caused by the Middle East conflict will likely have a persistent impact on inflation even if there is a quick solution to the war, the
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
NZ shuns 'sugar hits' in budget, slashes growth forecast as Iran war jolts economy
New Zealand on Thursday unveiled a budget with few voter incentives ahead of what is shaping up to be a tightly contested election later
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World
Fed's Goolsbee says oil shock could exacerbate inflationary impulse of AI hype
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Thursday amped up his warning that mounting expectations for the productivity-boosting potential of AI could send inflation
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Australia business investment jumps 6.5% in Q1 on data rush
Australian business investment boomed in the March quarter as firms ploughed yet more money into data centers, figures showed on Thursday, while companies also upgraded
May 28, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
BOK's new chief reveals hawkish posture as price, FX risks grow
The Bank of Korea kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Thursday, while a hawkish split within its seven-member board signaled an
May 28, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Australia household spending falls 1.1% in April, after March jump
Australian household spending fell back sharply in April after a petrol-induced spike the previous month, data showed on Thursday, as consumers scaled back on flights and
May 28, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Travel|World
Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand to expand joint network as travel demand grows
Singapore Airlines said on Thursday that it would expand its joint network between New Zealand and Singapore with Air New Zealand to meet growing travel demand between the two
May 28, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World
Chief Megaron vows to take the legacy of Brazil's indigenous leader Raoni forward
Chief Megaron Txucarramae, a 75-year-old leader of Brazil’s Indigenous Kayapo people, has spent decades defending
May 28, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
US military strikes another alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing 2
The U.S. military has struck another vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men
May 28, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Five ways Paxton's big win in Texas could backfire on Trump
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton decisively defeated longtime Senator John Cornyn in Tuesday's Republican runoff for U.S.
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Fed's Jefferson says monetary policy is 'well positioned' amid inflation risks
By Michael S.
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
South Korea exports set to rise for 12th month on chip boom: Reuters poll
South Korean exports likely rose for a 12th straight month in May, as a global boom in AI investment drove a surge in chip sales, a Reuters poll showed on
May 28, 2026
Business|Crime|Technology|US|World
US charges Google engineer with insider trading on Polymarket
The U.S.
May 28, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
South Korea central bank holds rates, as expected
The Bank of Korea kept its policy interest rate steady on Thursday, as it weighs geopolitical risks against a weakening won and resurgent inflation that point to higher rates
May 28, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
US strikes Iran again, official says, after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military carried out new strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation that posed a threat to U.S. forces
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
US Treasury sanctions Iran's Hormuz strait authority
The United States has sanctioned the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, the body Iran has set up to manage the Strait of Hormuz, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday.
May 28, 2026
Asia|Crime|Travel|World
Laos detains foreign hostel staff over backpacker methanol poisonings as families and travelers demand answers
Laos detains foreign hostel staff over backpacker methanol poisonings as families and travelers demand answers
November 27, 2024
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration has placed additional sanctions on Iran as part of a sprawling economic pressure campaign during the war, this time targeting the country’s newly created agency that is trying to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
May 28, 2026
Business|Political|Technology|World
Carney says Canada will buy European surveillance planes over two American options
Canada plans to buy early warning radar planes from Sweden’s Saab and Canada’s Bombardier, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday
May 27, 2026
Americas|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump administration tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela leader, sources say
The Trump administration has quietly instructed federal prosecutors in Miami to avoid pursuing criminal investigations into Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime target of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
May 28, 2026
Technology|World
The last ‘little crappy ship’: What’s the future for the US Navy’s troubled LCS?
The last ‘little crappy ship’: What’s the future for the US Navy’s troubled LCS?
May 28, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World
California to impose 100% tax on Trump's January 6 'slush fund,' governor says
California will impose a 100% tax on payments distributed under the Trump administration's nearly $1.8 billion fund for victims of alleged political "weaponization,"
May 28, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressure
U.S.
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|World
How Venezuela awarded Centerview a prized debt role with little competition
When interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez's administration announced the oil-rich country was embarking on an overhaul
May 28, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Science|World
Eleven feared dead in Washington state chemical vat rupture, operation moves to recovery effort
The search for nine people missing after a chemical tank imploded and ruptured a day earlier in Washington state has moved from a rescue to a
May 28, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World
US puts UN expert Albanese back on list of sanctioned individuals, Treasury website shows
The United States has re-added Francesca Albanese, a U.N. expert on the Palestinian territories, to a list of sanctioned individuals, according to a notice posted to the U.S.
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
UK consumer services sector sentiment falls to lowest in over a year
Sentiment among Britain's consumer-facing services businesses fell to its lowest since February 2025 this month and a recent rebound in business services morale reversed
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US Treasury to erase 80 outdated names from sanctions blacklist as it launches new review
The U.S.
May 28, 2026
Crime|Election|Political|US|World
Brazil presidential hopeful Bolsonaro adds Rubio, Vance talks to Washington trail
Brazilian Senator and presidential contender Flavio Bolsonaro said he met with U.S.
May 28, 2026
Economy|Political|World
What’s in the proposed deal that could end the US-Iran conflict?
What’s in the proposed deal that could end the US-Iran conflict?
May 24, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|World
9 missing after Washington paper mill tank rupture and officials say there's no hope of survivors
Crews are resuming the search for nine people presumed killed at a Washington state paper mill where a chemical tank ruptured
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|Science|US|World
Fair housing groups file lawsuit arguing a federal rule change removes protections
Fair housing groups have filed a lawsuit over a rule change by the Trump administration that they allege reverses decades of lending protections and opens the door to discrimination against Black people, Latinos and other minorities
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Pentagon awards Microsoft $9.7 billion deal in bid to cut costs, end license sprawl
The Pentagon on Wednesday announced a five-year, $9.69 billion agreement to consolidate Microsoft and other enterprise software licenses scattered across
May 28, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Palestinians mourn slain Hamas militant chief as Israel escalates Gaza attacks
Dozens of Palestinians carried the body of Hamas' armed wing chief through the streets of Gaza City in a
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Mexican telecoms giant America Movil targets steady growth, holds capex at $7 billion
Mexican telecommunications giant America Movil on Wednesday outlined its financial outlook through 2028, according to a J.P.
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Trading Day: Pause before PCE
World stocks eked out new highs while major markets such as the S&P 500, U.S. dollar and Treasuries were largely steady on Wednesday as investors
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Brazil central bank chief weighs two women for Copom vacancies, say sources
Brazil's Central Bank Governor Gabriel Galipolo is considering recommending two female professionals to fill vacancies on the bank's nine-member rate-
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|World
NZ central bank watching how much weaker demand would offset price increases
New Zealand's central bank is watching how much weaker demand from higher energy costs would hold back other price increases, a key
May 28, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World
Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand
Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand
May 28, 2026
Asia|Crime|Environment|World
International expert divers race to rescue seven villagers trapped in Laos cave
Volunteer cave divers demonstrating the “extremely remote and hostile,” environment as they navigating through the cave attempting to rescue seven villagers. They experienced “flood waters, collapsed hazards and high risk of contaminated air quality” while navigating inside the mine. The seven villagers who entered the Lao’s cave on May 20 in search of gold, have been trapped for nearly a week.
May 26, 2026
Crime|Finance|Political|US|World
Congress members say conditions dire at NJ detention center facing protests, reported hunger strike
Democratic members of Congress are describing dire conditions within a federal immigration detention center in New Jersey where protesters have been demonstrating and asserting that detainees inside are on a hunger strike
May 28, 2026
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New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA's ticket practices as World Cup prices soar
FIFA is under fresh scrutiny for sky-high World Cup ticket prices and sales tactics that fans say left them with worse deals than they wanted
May 28, 2026
Sports|World
Crystal Palace beats Rayo Vallecano 1-0 for Conference League title, club's 1st European trophy
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the only goal as Crystal Palace won its first-ever European trophy by beating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the final of the Conference League on Wednesday to give outgoing coach Oliver Glasner the perfect send-off
May 27, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Israel's military tells residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it fights Hezbollah
The Israeli military has told residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it expands its operations there
May 27, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Hamas confirms that Israeli airstrikes killed its new military leader in Gaza City
Hamas is confirming that Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City killed the new leader of Hamas' military wing
May 27, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling
Alabama is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year’s elections, despite a lower court's ruling the map intentionally discriminates against Black people
May 27, 2026
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Carlyle CEO sees market for defense investments as 'unlimited'
Investment firm Carlyle sees limitless opportunity to invest in the defense sector as governments globally hike military spending, Chief Executive Harvey
May 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
FAA expects Boeing MAX 7 to be certified this summer, sees more production hikes
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday that he expects the Boeing 737 MAX 7 to be certified this summer and the larger MAX
May 28, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World
The Latest: Trump convened his Cabinet as talks to end Iran war remain in flux
President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the Iran war, saying “things are going very well” days after insisting a settlement was “largely negotiated.”
May 27, 2026
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Zelenskyy asks Trump for more US air defense help against Russian missile attacks, Kyiv says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written to U.S. President Donald Trump and Congress asking for more air defense ammunition
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
EU's von der Leyen discussed Ukraine's path to EU membership with Zelenskiy
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she had discussed Ukraine's path to EU membership with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
May 28, 2026
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Construction of cage-fighting arena transforms White House grounds
A hulking metal arena is rising on the White House's South Lawn as U.S.
May 28, 2026
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Trump says US not satisfied yet on deal with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he was not yet satisfied on a deal with Iran, adding that the U.S. was not discussing easing sanctions on the country.
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Oil settles 5% lower as investors await updates on US-Iran peace deal talks
Oil prices fell 5% to their lowest level in over a month on Wednesday as investors awaited updates on a framework of a U.S.-Iran deal to end their
May 27, 2026
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Russia warns Armenia on supplies over EU bid; Trump backs PM Pashinyan
Russia said on Wednesday it had warned Armenia it would suspend or terminate the supply of cheap oil, gas and
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Fed's Cook says she is prepared to raise rates if inflation doesn't ease
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Wednesday said she feels the U.S. central bank should hold short-term interest rates steady for now but, with tariffs, the Iran
May 28, 2026
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US stocks inch to more records after oil prices drop
U.S. stocks inched to more records after oil prices fell back to where they were in mid-April
May 27, 2026
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Sky-high World Cup ticket prices spark investigation by NY and NJ attorneys general
Sky-high World Cup ticket prices spark investigation by NY and NJ attorneys general
May 27, 2026
Economy|Sports|Travel|World
Sole player who lives in Haiti awaits US visa as his squad prepares for the World Cup in Florida
The only member of Haiti’s national soccer team who is based in the troubled Caribbean country is awaiting a U.S. visa to join the squad in Florida just weeks before the start of the World Cup
May 28, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Djokovic pushed in 4-set win amid heat wave at French Open. Rybakina beaten in big day for Ukraine
Novak Djokovic was pushed by 74th-ranked Valentin Royer for more than 3½ hours before he reached the third round of the French Open with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (7), 6-3 victory
May 27, 2026
Health|Travel|World
Hajj pilgrims perform rituals in soaring heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations begin
Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia have been performing the symbolic stoning of the devil during the Hajj, enduring temperatures over 107 degrees Fahrenheit
May 27, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Trump plays mayor at Cabinet meeting, showcasing his DC renovations
President Donald Trump took on the role of a small town mayor during his latest Cabinet meeting, spending 10 full minutes describing in great detail the various beautification projects underway around Washington, D.C. He highlighted efforts to fix fountains, power-wash pools and repair brick walkways
May 28, 2026
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Apex Service sells minority stake to Apollo at $10 billion valuation, source says
Home services company Apex Service Partners has agreed to sell a minority stake to Apollo Global Management in a deal that a source familiar with
May 27, 2026
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US, Mexico set three rounds of trade deal talks without Canada
The Trump administration's trade agency said on Wednesday it will kick off the first of three negotiating rounds with Mexico this week to revamp the
May 27, 2026
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Berkshire-owned Jazwares must face trademark lawsuit over Squishmallows 'Hug Mees'
Jazwares, the Berkshire Hathaway-owned maker of Squishmallows, must face a lawsuit claiming its "HugMees" infringed the trademark rights of the rival maker of "
May 27, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|US|World
FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship booster mishap
The U.S.
May 27, 2026
Health|Science|Travel|World
US puts its focus on keeping Ebola cases out of the country
The United States on Wednesday said it must prevent any cases of Ebola from entering the country from the Democratic Republic of
May 27, 2026
Africa|Economy|Political|Travel|World
Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa after anti-immigrant protests
Almost 300 Ghanaian nationals returned home on Wednesday after waves of anti-immigrant protests in South Africa heightened safety concerns.
May 27, 2026
Sports|World
New York state, New Jersey probe FIFA World Cup ticketing practices
The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey on Wednesday said they had issued a subpoena to FIFA over the soccer governing body's ticketing practices after
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
New Zealand plans austere budget in election year as Iran war fans economic risks
Less than six months out from what's shaping up to be a closely fought election, New Zealand will unveil a bare-bones budget on Thursday, one forged in
May 28, 2026
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Wall Street indexes post closing record highs, AI rally pauses
Rising healthcare and consumer stocks lifted the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Wednesday to a record closing high, while
May 27, 2026
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Russia says US did not grant visa for official to attend UN meeting
Russia's U.N. ambassador said on Tuesday that the United States did not grant a visa for Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov to
May 26, 2026
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Canada to buy Swedish early warning planes rather than US model
Canada, which says it wants to reduce reliance on U.S. defense firms, on Wednesday announced plans to buy a fleet of early warning planes
May 27, 2026
Health|MidEast|Political|World
Israel declares new swathe of Lebanon 'a combat zone,' warns residents to leave
Israel's military on Wednesday declared a new swathe of southern Lebanon as a combat zone and said residents in the area should move north, warning it would act "with great
May 28, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Fact check: Trump makes false claims about Iran war, the economy and the reflecting pool at Cabinet meeting
Fact check: Trump makes false claims about Iran war, the economy and the reflecting pool at Cabinet meeting
May 28, 2026
Business|Crime|Sports|World
Federal judge drops charges against ex-Fox executive in soccer corruption case
A federal judge in Brooklyn has agreed to dismiss charges against a convicted former Fox executive and South American sports media company in a corruption case related to TV rights for international soccer tournaments
May 27, 2026
Health|Political|World
Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya
A Trump administration official says the administration will send Americans who are exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya instead of flying them to the United States
May 27, 2026
Sports|Travel|US|World
Mallory Swanson returns to the USWNT first the first time since the 2024 Paris Olympics
Triple Espresso is back
May 28, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Northern Ireland's former unionist leader faces trial in sexual abuse case involving 2 girls
The former leader of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party is on trial for allegedly sexually abusing two girls
May 27, 2026
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Judge dismisses bribery case involving FIFA after DOJ says bribery is not a priority
Judge dismisses bribery case involving FIFA after DOJ says bribery is not a priority
May 28, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
Cambodia sentences six for murder of South Korean student linked to scam centre
A Cambodian court has convicted and sentenced six Chinese nationals to life in prison on charges they tortured and murdered a South Korean student involved with one of
May 27, 2026
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Peru presidential candidates' mining plans cast doubt on investment, industry leader says
The president of Peru's National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy (SNMPE) on Tuesday warned that opposing mining policies from the two presidential
May 27, 2026
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Brazilian inflation tops target band in early May, clouds easing path
Brazil's 12-month inflation in early May exceeded the upper end of the central bank's target range for the first time since October 2025, official data showed on
May 27, 2026
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GE Aerospace sees engine maintenance demand hold up despite higher fuel prices
GE Aerospace has not seen airlines pull back on engine maintenance or parts orders despite higher fuel prices and softer flight departures, CEO Larry
May 27, 2026
Asia|Environment|World
Rescue teams find five trapped in Laos cave, search for two more continues
Five people who had been trapped inside a cave in Laos for about a week were found alive on Wednesday, as dozens of
May 27, 2026
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UK's ex-PM Blair calls on Labour to focus on policy, not personality
Tony Blair, who led Labour to victory in three UK elections, called on the party on Tuesday to shun the temptation to move left or reverse Brexit to shore up its fortunes,
May 27, 2026
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Boeing increasing 737 production after consulting FAA
Boeing is increasing 737 production to 47 jets a month, up from 42, after consulting with the Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing CEO Kelly
May 27, 2026
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Michael Nelson, Reuters veteran who oversaw its transformation, dies at 97
When in April 1968, years into the Vietnam War, communist forces declared their openness to a negotiated peace, Michael Nelson was quick to flag Reuters as
May 27, 2026
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Royal Caribbean scraps Mexico water park after environmental backlash
Cruise company Royal Caribbean has abandoned its plan to build a large water park on Mexico's southern Caribbean coast after authorities denied environmental permits
May 27, 2026
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|US|World
Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defence as Russia escalates strike threats
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged U.S.
May 27, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil demand protection after gang violence displaces hundreds
Residents of Port-au-Prince’s Cite Soleil district have staged a protest to seek the protection of local authorities after gang violence forced hundreds of people to flee their homes over the weekend
May 13, 2026
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Iranians are back online after a monthslong shutdown but still face heavy restrictions
Iranians have begun to regain internet access after authorities ended a monthslong shutdown
May 27, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
US extends Temporary Protected Status for Lebanon until November
The Trump administration will extend deportation protections and work permits for thousands of Lebanese nationals in the U.S. for
May 27, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Former Canadian minister to quit seat over environmental concerns, shrinking Carney's government
Former Canadian cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault said on Wednesday he plans to step down from his seat in parliament, citing his desire to fight for environmental
May 27, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Alabama asks US Supreme Court to allow pro-Republican congressional map
Alabama officials asked the U.S.
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Sri Lanka's surprise rate hike risks choking off IMF-backed recovery
Sri Lanka's surprise 100 basis-point interest rate hike risks tipping into over-tightening just as a fragile, IMF-backed recovery takes hold,
May 27, 2026
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|World
Witnessing violence leaves scars. How to cope with the aftermath of traumatic events
Witnessing violence leaves scars. How to cope with the aftermath of traumatic events
May 27, 2026
Americas|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World
The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history
Curaçao has already crafted a story like none other in World Cup history
May 27, 2026
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Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone
Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone
May 27, 2026
Economy|Environment|World
Puerto Rico governor announces emergency to fight worsening coastal erosion
Puerto Rico’s governor has announced a state of emergency following critical coastal erosion along the U.S. territory’s north coast
May 27, 2026
Europe|Technology|World
UK cyberspying chief calls AI 'an unstoppable force' and warns about Russia
Britain's cyberspying chief has warned that artificial intelligence is becoming an “unstoppable force” weaponized just below traditional warfare levels
May 27, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
UN raises alarm over Israel's killings of Gazans near armistice line
About a third of Palestinians killed by Israel since an October truce were in areas near the military's armistice line with Hamas, raising concerns that troops
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|World
NY Fed finds 'remarkable increase' in food insecurity for many Americans
By Michael S.
May 27, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Survivors of al-Fashir attack describe brutal escape from Sudan
They could do nothing but watch as paramilitary fighters shot and killed their loved ones. They were held captive and endured beatings.
May 27, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Accused German Red Army Faction militant sentenced to 13 years
A German court sentenced Daniela Klette, identified by police as a former member of the extreme-left Red Army Faction, to 13 years in prison on Wednesday for a
May 27, 2026
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Lazard taps BofA veteran Burton-Morgan for new ECM advisory role, source says
Investment bank Lazard has hired industry veteran Daniel Burton-Morgan to lead a newly created advisory role, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World
U.S. banks report profit uptick in first quarter: FDIC
U.S. banks reported a 3.6% increase in their profits in the first quarter of 2026, rising to $80.5 billion as domestic deposits grew again and banks
May 27, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
WHO urges ceasefire in Congo to contain Ebola as cases surge
(Corrects paragraph 5 to state that North and South Kivu provinces are partially controlled by M23 rebels, not that North Kivu is held by M23 and South Kivu is controlled by the Alliance Fleuve Congo;
May 27, 2026
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Hotel’s refusal to serve guest tap water at restaurant is lawful, top Italian court rules
Hotel’s refusal to serve guest tap water at restaurant is lawful, top Italian court rules
May 27, 2026
Europe|Technology|World
UK and allies have narrowing window to stay ahead in tech race, spy chief says
Britain is at a "moment of consequence" amid hybrid attacks from Russia and other adversaries and a narrowing window to stay ahead in the race to develop
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Canada turns from US to Europe as Iran war propels aluminium higher
Canada is pushing more of its aluminium towards Europe to make the most of higher premiums on offer, after its neighbour the United States
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Stocks eke out record closing highs, oil slides as markets eye US-Iran peace progress
Wall Street stocks showed little conviction on Wednesday, inching to all-time closing highs, while crude oil prices retreated as investors assessed
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
COSCO products tanker leaving Strait of Hormuz, oil traffic still limited
An oil products tanker operated by Chinese shipping group COSCO was in the process of crossing through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, after two crude
May 27, 2026
Health|Science|Travel|World
Countries tighten travel rules as Ebola risk rises
The World Health Organization on Sunday, May 17, declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a Public Health
May 27, 2026
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Former President Biden sues DOJ over release of interview audio
Former Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden sued the U.S.
May 27, 2026
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Yen slides toward intervention zone as Iran war tensions lift dollar
The yen fell to its weakest level in nearly four weeks on Wednesday, edging closer to levels that prompted Japanese authorities
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
OpenAI Foundation commits $250 million to help workers, economies navigate AI disruption
The non-profit that controls OpenAI will commit an initial $250 million for grants, partnerships and direct work aimed at helping workers and economies navigate the disruption
May 27, 2026
Europe|Political|World
EU ministers to discuss Russia strategy as Kyiv pushes for European role
European Union foreign ministers will discuss on Thursday how to approach any possible future talks with
May 27, 2026
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US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds
U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used in the Iran war
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears
Drivers in Massachusetts for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft have become the first in the nation to certify a union
May 26, 2026
Business|Sports|World
IOC President Kirsty Coventry says sports cut from 2032 Brisbane Games could return in future
IOC President Kirsty Coventry says sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics program will have a path to return at future Summer Games
May 27, 2026
Americas|Crime|Sports|World
Argentine police arrest 2 Chileans suspected of being in a group targeting NBA and NFL stars
Argentine police have arrested two Chilean citizens suspected of being part of a transnational crime gang that targeted the homes of NFL and NBA stars and other elite athletes
May 27, 2026
Political|World
Iran expands restrictions on distribution of news content by international media outlets
Iran is expanding restrictions on the distribution of news content from the country
May 27, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
A warmer world creates bigger and more damaging hailstones, study says
A new study says the size and damage from hailstones will increase in a warming world
May 27, 2026
Business|Environment|Sports|Travel|World
Climbers meet in Nepal to discuss the challenges of scaling Mount Everest
Climbers and officials have met in Kathmandu to discuss the risks of scaling Mount Everest
May 27, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World
Spanish police search Socialist party’s headquarters in fresh blow to Prime Minister Sánchez
Spanish police have mounted a search of the headquarters of the ruling Socialist Party as part of an ongoing investigation into possible financial wrongdoing
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
US mortgage rate rises to nine-month high, worsening affordability again
The rate on the most popular U.S. residential real estate loan hit a nine-month high last week in another blow to home-ownership affordability, as the Iran war kept oil prices
May 27, 2026
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Bolivia clears path to send troops onto streets to calm protests
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday took steps toward potentially declaring a state of emergency as anti-government protests have escalated in the early months of
May 27, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Taiwan president gifts Trump autobiography of TSMC founder
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday gifted U.S.
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
S&P 500 forecast to end year slightly higher even as war drags on
The benchmark Standard & Poor's 500 index will end 2026 slightly higher than its current record levels, according to a Reuters poll of stock
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World
Defence-driven demand powers surge in US listings by mining firms
There has been a surge in mining companies seeking U.S. listings this year, but even more striking is the change in language as firms explicitly target
May 27, 2026
Travel|World
Airlines resume some Middle East flights but disruption continues
Airlines are gradually restoring some flights to the Middle East as regional carriers rebuild schedules after war-related disruption, though the conflict continues to disrupt wider
February 28, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
ICC sets trial date for Philippines' Duterte over alleged crimes against humanity
Judges at the International Criminal Court on Wednesday set November 30 as the start date for the trial of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, who is charged
May 27, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Netherlands deploys minesweeper amid Hormuz contingency planning
The Netherlands will send a minesweeper to the Mediterranean Sea as part of NATO operations to allow a possible rapid deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, should a mission
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Wall St opens higher on AI optimism, Mideast truce hopes
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday aided by sustained AI-driven momentum, while investors were cautiously optimistic that the U.S. and Iran would reach a deal.
May 27, 2026
Economy|Health|Science|World
'Breakneck' Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world's response
In an Ebola outbreak, hours matter.
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
'Greetings after 88 days': Iranians reconnect after long internet shutdown
Iranians isolated by a long internet shutdown imposed by the authorities during the war with the U.S. and Israel
May 27, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Iran state TV says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade
(Corrects first paragraph to show that state TV obtained the draft, not Tehran.
May 27, 2026
Africa|Health|World
Uganda closes border with Congo to try to limit Ebola spread
Uganda has closed its border with neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo with immediate effect to try to limit the spread of Ebola, Uganda's government said on Wednesday
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Top central banks forge ahead with 'always-on' cross-border payments testing
A group of the world's leading central banks and more than 40 major commercial banks are to step up testing of one of the world's most closely watched digital
May 27, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|World
Palestinians mourn slain Hamas militant chief as Israel escalates Gaza attacks
Dozens of Palestinians carried the body of Hamas' armed wing chief through the streets of Gaza City in a
May 27, 2026
Health|Science|World
US planning quarantine facility in Kenya for citizens exposed to Ebola, sources say
The U.S. is discussing with Kenya opening a facility there to quarantine American citizens who become exposed to the Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of Congo, two
May 27, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
American Airlines plans to double India tech hub staff, sources say
U.S. carrier American Airlines Group plans to double headcount at its India technology hub to about 800 by early next
May 27, 2026
Africa|World
South African government and Afrikaners reject US claim of a humanitarian emergency for white people
South Africa's government and Afrikaner advocacy groups reject the notion of a humanitarian emergency affecting white people in the country
May 27, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Suspected former member of German left-wing militant group jailed after years on the run
Suspected former member of German left-wing militant group jailed after years on the run
May 27, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Travel|World
Titanic survivor's grandson shares little-known story of Chinese passengers who survived
Titanic survivor's grandson shares little-known story of Chinese passengers who survived
May 27, 2026
Business|Election|Political|World
Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump's wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anyway
President Donald Trump is congratulating Texas Sen. John Cornyn for having a “great career” while also congratulating the man who beat Cornyn in a primary with his endorsement
May 27, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Peronist leaders in Argentina seek broad alliance as Milei loses support
Leaders within Peronism, Argentina's main opposition movement, are looking to capitalize on President Javier Milei's declining popularity and push to form a
May 27, 2026
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Out of the blue chips
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The chips are indeed blue.
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Airbus Defence chief rules out total failure of FCAS fighter jet project
The head of Airbus Defence ruled out the complete failure of the crisis-hit Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project, saying at least a networking system for weapons and drone
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Tencent links PayPal to WeChat Pay network, enabling US users to spend across China
U.S.
May 27, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World
Latvia to strengthen anti-drone defences along its Russia and Belarus border
Latvia is increasing anti-drone defences on its borders with Russia and Moscow-allied Belarus in response to drones flying into the
May 27, 2026
Business|Europe|Travel|World
Hotels can refuse to serve tap water, Italy's top court rules
Italian hotels can refuse to serve their guests tap water, Italy's highest court ruled in response to a tourist's complaint against a luxury hotel in a ski resort in the
May 27, 2026
Crime|MidEast|World
Iranian missile likely involved in attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea says
An Iranian anti-ship missile was likely involved in an attack on a cargo ship operated by local shipper HMM in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Schaeffler, Spire Global team up for space hardware, satellite platforms in Europe
Schaeffler and U.S.-based satellite operator Spire Global have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop space hardware and satellite platforms for European defence,
May 27, 2026
Europe|Political|World
UK, Poland to sign defence treaty to tackle Russian threats
Britain will sign a new defence and security treaty with Poland on Wednesday to combat threats, including from an increasingly aggressive Russia, part of Prime Minister Keir
May 27, 2026
Africa|Economy|World
A bitter Eid al-Adha in Mali's capital as al-Qaida-linked blockade sends sheep prices soaring
Muslims in Mali's capital, Bamako, face challenges celebrating Eid al-Adha due to a blockade by armed groups linked to al-Qaida
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump’s latest immigration move clouds the path to green cards
President Donald Trump's administration has announced a new policy requiring green card seekers to apply from their home countries instead of in the U.S. This change has left many immigrants and attorneys confused and concerned
May 27, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Denmark and former Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel retiring because of shoulder injury
Denmark and Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, who was part of the Premier League-winning team with Leicester in 2016 in one of soccer’s biggest shocks, has announced his retirement from soccer because of a serious shoulder injury
May 27, 2026
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World
Paris prosecutors probe alleged foreign smear campaigns in local elections
Paris prosecutors have opened a probe to determine whether three hard-left mayoral candidates were targeted by a foreign state seeking to meddle in
May 27, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Pope Leo decries 'sharp intensification' of war in Ukraine
Pope Leo on Wednesday decried what he called a "sharp intensification" of the war in Ukraine, telling pilgrims at his weekly audience at the Vatican that he wanted to
May 27, 2026
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Iran war splits global markets into clear winners and losers
Three months since the Iran war began, persistently high oil prices have policymakers grappling with renewed inflation fears, while sliding currencies are a headache for
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
German economic council cuts growth forecast as energy prices bite
The German Council of Economic Experts cut its growth forecast for Europe's largest economy on Wednesday, citing the impact of the Middle East conflict,
May 27, 2026
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Investors expect US dollar to break higher as Fed battles inflation
The U.S. dollar, long stuck in a tight trading range, could be in for a break higher as the Federal Reserve shifts its focus to fighting worrisome signs that inflation is
May 27, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Police at Spain's ruling Socialists HQ as part of probe into ex party official
Police were seeking documents at the headquarters of Spain's ruling Socialist Party (PSOE) on Wednesday as part of an investigation into an
May 27, 2026
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European stocks end steady as gains in autos, chemicals offset Iran war uncertainty
European shares ended little changed on Wednesday, holding near record levels reached before the Iran war began, as gains in automobile and
May 27, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkish opposition party to hold congress once conditions met, chair says
The reinstated chair of Turkey's main opposition party Kemal Kilicdaroglu said on Wednesday the party will hold a congress once legal conditions are met, after a court
May 27, 2026
Crime|MidEast|World
South Korea says attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz likely involved an Iranian missile
South Korea's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that an attack on a cargo ship operated by local shipper HMM in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this
May 27, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Hungary Parliament approves law to maintain membership in International Criminal Court
Hungary's parliament on Wednesday approved legislation to maintain the country's membership in the International Criminal Court, reversing a 2025 decision made by the
May 27, 2026
Health|Science|Sports|World
This year’s World Cup is testing the public health playbook
This year’s World Cup is testing the public health playbook
May 27, 2026
Europe|Travel|World
The iconic Istanbul hotel which hosted spies, kings and Greta Garbo
The iconic Istanbul hotel which hosted spies, kings and Greta Garbo
May 27, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World
Minneapolis police chief resigns after interfering with an investigation, mayor says
The mayor of Minneapolis says the police chief hired to oversee reforms after George Floyd’s killing has chosen to resign rather than face discipline for interfering with an investigation into his conduct
May 27, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Deported Cuban migrants are stranded in Mexico after suffering mistreatment in US detention centers, report says
Deported Cuban migrants are stranded in Mexico after suffering mistreatment in US detention centers, report says
May 27, 2026
Environment|Science|Travel|World
In the lowest place on Earth, a sea is rapidly dying — and no one can agree how to save it
In the lowest place on Earth, a sea is rapidly dying — and no one can agree how to save it
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Iran war spending drains US military budgets, triggering cancelled trainings, delayed maintenance
Iran war spending drains US military budgets, triggering cancelled trainings, delayed maintenance
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?
‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?
May 27, 2026
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Australian police plan to form a heavily armed team in response to Bondi Beach massacre
An Australian government inquiry has heard that a state police force has worked to form a heavily armed rapid response team since the Bondi Beach shooting
May 27, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World
Hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak rise to 13 following new case in Spain, WHO says
The number of cases of Hantavirus linked to a cruise ship at the centre of an outbreak has increased to 13, the head of the World Health Organization
May 27, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Philippines launches independent truth panel to probe 'drugs war' killings
A commission was launched in the Philippines on Wednesday led by a former International Criminal Court judge to investigate a bloody "war on drugs",
May 27, 2026
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Iran war fallout amplifying Europe's financial vulnerabilities, ECB warns
The Iran war and lingering trade tensions could dent euro zone economic growth, push up borrowing costs and challenge some member states' ability to sustain public
May 27, 2026
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EU governments clear US trade deal legislation
European Union governments cleared legislation on Wednesday to remove import duties on many U.S. goods, an EU source with knowledge of their meeting
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
BOJ's net income falls due to higher interest payments on reserves
The Bank of Japan saw net income fall in fiscal 2025 as rising interest rates boosted payments made on excess reserves parked with the central bank, its
May 27, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Greece's leftist firebrand Tsipras makes comeback with new political party
Former prime minister Alexis Tsipras, the leftist firebrand who ran Greece at the height of its debt crisis in 2015, has launched a new political party, promising to fight
May 27, 2026
World
Senior Ukrainian commander sees imminent 'turning point' in war
Ukraine has a six-month window in which to seize the battlefield initiative from Russia and strengthen its hand for peace talks, a senior
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Fed's Logan: world may need to cut use of oil and natural gas
The world may need to find a way to get by on less oil and gas if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed much longer due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Dallas Federal Reserve
May 27, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Sevastopol governor says Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles in attack
Air defence units in the port of Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Crimea downed more than 20 Ukrainian drones early on Wednesday, with Ukraine also using Storm Shadow missiles, the
May 27, 2026
Asia|Economy|Europe|Political|World
China willing to work with Czech government to improve ties
China is willing to work with the Czech Republic to improve ties and revive a traditional friendship, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Czech counterpart Petr Macinka, state
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Amazon invests $20 billion in UK in 2025
Amazon invested over £15 billion ($20 billion) in Britain in 2025, keeping the e-commerce giant on track to deliver its planned £40 billion investment in the three years to
May 27, 2026
Europe|Political|Technology|World
Errant Ukrainian drones fuel tensions on NATO's eastern flank
Ukrainian drones have strayed into Baltic countries' airspace in recent weeks, sowing confusion and
May 27, 2026
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European stocks set for modest gains as Iran war dampens outlook, poll shows
European shares will struggle to post further gains for the rest of this year, a Reuters poll found, weighed down by the economic hit from the Iran war
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
China allows fresh urea exports amid Iran war-fuelled fertiliser crisis, sources say
China has issued export quotas for urea fertiliser, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, a move that could help ease soaring global prices for one of the world's most
May 27, 2026
Health|World
Aid group Samaritan's Purse plans 50-bed Ebola unit in Congo
Christian aid group Samaritan's Purse hopes to open within a week a 50-bed Ebola treatment centre in the area of the outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo,
May 27, 2026
Africa|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World
In Congo displacement camp, fighting Ebola with sand, oatmeal and one thermometer but no water
There is one handwashing station and one infrared thermometer to fight the Ebola epidemic in this camp for 10,000 displaced people in Bunia, a city at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo
May 27, 2026
Asia|World
Penpa Tsering sworn in for a second term to lead Tibet’s government-in-exile
Penpa Tsering has been sworn in for a second term as the president of Tibet’s government-in-exile based in India
May 27, 2026
Science|Technology|World
NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list
NASA is already ordering landers, rovers and drones for a sprawling moon base, less than two months after the Artemis II mission
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Fed's Kashkari calls for focus on inflation risk, mum on timing of next rate move
The Federal Reserve must focus on containing inflationary risks that appear to be building, though it was "far too soon" to predict when it could next change
May 27, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Job ad for shepherds goes viral in China exposing labour market strains
Chinese farm owner Zuo Xiaoyong was stunned to see his job ad for shepherds to work in the remote and rugged grasslands south of Mongolia
May 27, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
China says Panama ties should not be subject to third-party interference, Xinhua reports
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing was ready to deepen practical cooperation with Panama and urged the Central American country to safeguard Chinese firms'
May 27, 2026
Europe|Political|World
New UK-Poland treaty to focus on defence against Russia, Tusk says
Poland wants the closest possible diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom, focusing on defence against Russia, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday
May 27, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|World
'Business as usual': Fakes, piracy thrive in Vietnam as US tariff deadline nears
At a sprawling bazaar on the outskirts of Vietnam's capital, the trade in counterfeit goods is bustling despite government crackdowns and
May 27, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Drone incursions sow fear, chaos along NATO's Baltic and Finnish borders
Military drones straying into the airspace of Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are stoking concerns that the war in Ukraine is spilling over into NATO's northern borders with
May 27, 2026
Economy|World
Supply shock, debt may hurt central bank independence, ex-Fed executive says
Pressures on central bank independence are likely to grow as public dissatisfaction over supply-shock-driven inflation may tempt politicians to assign blame
May 27, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|World
China executes man for poisoning gaming tycoon linked to Netflix's '3 Body Problem'
Chinese authorities have executed a man for poisoning his former associate, a billionaire gaming tycoon linked to the Netflix production of “The Three-Body Problem.”
May 27, 2026
Americas|Crime|Health|Political|World
US has deported thousands of Cubans and Venezuelans to danger in Mexico, Human Rights Watch says
The Trump administration has deported nearly 13,000 Cubans, Venezuelans and others to Mexico, where they face cartel violence and limited legal options
May 27, 2026
Asia|Environment|World
Cave divers race to free 7 trapped underground in Laos as conditions worsen. What to know
Cave divers race to free 7 trapped underground in Laos as conditions worsen. What to know
May 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Japan's Nikkei retreats from record high as AI rally sparks caution
Japan's Nikkei share average retreated from a record peak to end nearly flat on Wednesday, as investor caution grew about the fast-paced rally in AI-related
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Samsung workers approve pay deal but management still has trying times ahead
Unionised workers at Samsung Electronics have approved a highly contentious deal on bonus pay - one that averts a massive strike but also exacerbates deep
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
SK Hynix joins $1 trillion club after Samsung, Micron on AI chip boom
SK Hynix topped $1 trillion in market value for the first time on Wednesday, joining its memory chip rivals Samsung Electronics and
May 27, 2026
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US draws up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports
U.S.
May 27, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
Samsung pay deal marks seismic change for South Korea, emboldening unions
The deal Samsung Electronics struck with its union averts a massive strike and gives its memory chip workers eye-popping bonuses.
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Samsung plans $1.5 billion chip testing plant in Vietnam, document shows
Samsung Electronics plans to invest 39 trillion dong ($1.5 billion) in Vietnam to build a semiconductor testing plant, its proposal
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Thai housing demand recovering but outlook clouded by energy shock risks
(Fixes typo in lead paragraph to 'lender,' not 'leader.')
May 27, 2026
Business|Europe|Technology|World
Europe's push to break Big Tech's grip tempered by internal debate
European leaders are divided on how far to go in curbing Big Tech as they weigh momentous decisions over giving EU firms preferential access to mobile
May 27, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
Vietnam leader to visit Philippines next week for trade, security talks
Vietnam’s top leader To Lam will visit the Philippines next week, Manila said on Wednesday, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr seeks to further strengthen his country's
May 27, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Markets cheer, central banks warn
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift While markets appear to be looking past the Middle East crisis and the havoc it has wreaked on energy supplies, central bankers
May 27, 2026
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Chemical tank rupture in Washington state causes one death, multiple injuries
A chemical tank imploded and ruptured at a Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in the U.S. state of Washington on Tuesday, resulting in one death and nine injuries, while nine others
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world's top cross-border wealth hub on China ties, report shows
Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the top global booking centre for cross-border wealth, a first that is unlikely to be reversed as hubs in Asia grow faster than the
May 27, 2026
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Hong Kong watchdog raids local units of two Chinese brokerages, sources say
Hong Kong securities regulator has raided the local arms of two major Chinese brokerages as it investigates suspected misconduct tied to share offerings, sources said, the latest
May 27, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|World
Victor Wembanyama held to series-low 20 points, Spurs fall in Game 5 of West finals to Thunder
It’s been a very simple formula for the San Antonio Spurs in these Western Conference finals
May 27, 2026
Business|Education|World
LEGO Foundation donates $97 million to bring play-based learning to children impacted by conflicts
The LEGO Foundation has committed $97 million to expand the International Rescue Committee's programs that use play to aid learning and recovery for children in conflict zones
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Goldman Sachs lifts S&P 500 year-end target to 8,000 on strong earnings outlook
Goldman Sachs has raised its 2026 year-end forecast for the S&P 500 index to 8,000 from 7,600, citing continued strength in corporate earnings.
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|World
NZ central bank flags imminent hikes to counter energy shock after narrow hold
New Zealand's central bank held rates steady on Wednesday, but a split vote underscored a knife-edge decision, as policymakers warned
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Samsung's unionised workers in South Korea approve pay deal
Samsung Electronics' unionised workers in South Korea voted to approve a tentative wage deal, the union said on Wednesday, averting a strike that threatened to rattle global
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Russia allows central bank, top lender Sberbank to down drones
Russia has passed a law allowing its central bank and other financial institutions to operate their own defence systems and arm staff to repel drone attacks, a document published by
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
BOJ's Ueda warns temporary energy shock could become persistent
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday central banks should not look at oil prices in isolation because a temporary energy shock can become
May 27, 2026
Environment|Science|Travel|World
Russia's Putin gifts four Amur tigers to Kazakhstan ahead of visit
Russia has handed Kazakhstan four Amur tigers, two of them cubs, to help the country restore its numbers of the animals, President Vladimir Putin said in an
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
China's April industrial profits grow at fastest in more than two years
China's industrial profits in April grew at the fastest pace since November 2023, despite financial pressures stemming from softening domestic demand and rising component
May 27, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
Australia consumer inflation slows in April, core creeps higher
Australian consumer prices increased by less than expected in April thanks to a government tax cut on fuel, data showed on Wednesday, while core inflation ticked up as
May 27, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 1, leaves 2 survivors
The U.S. military has launched another strike on a vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors
May 27, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
North Korea says it tested new warheads, technology and navigation in latest launches
North Korea says its latest launches involved multiple weapons systems, including a nuclear-capable cruise missile that leader Kim Jong Un plans to deploy with front-line units facing South Korea
May 27, 2026
Education|Political|US|World
US judge halts West Point faculty speech curbs under Trump-era policy
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the U.S.
May 27, 2026
Science|Technology|World
North Korea tests AI-guided missiles and artillery rockets designed for modern warfare, KCNA says
North Korea has tested a mix of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery rockets and AI-guided precision cruise missiles designed for modern warfare under leader
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Japan's Nikkei to set record 69,000 in 2027 as blistering rally outpaces peers: Reuters poll
AI exuberance and robust earnings will continue to power Japan's Nikkei to record highs, even as its blistering rally makes it hard for forecasters to keep
May 27, 2026
Asia|Political|Travel|World
Singapore foreign minister in North Korea on rare trip to two Koreas
Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan met his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui on Tuesday in Pyongyang and discussed strengthening bilateral ties, KCNA state
May 27, 2026
Business|Environment|Europe|Finance|World
BP ousts Chair Albert Manifold citing governance and conduct issues
BP's board on Tuesday ousted Chair Albert Manifold and expressed serious concerns about his governance standards, oversight and conduct in the latest leadership
May 26, 2026
Health|Travel|World
Canada, Bahamas imposes Ebola-related travel bans
Canada and the Bahamas said on Tuesday they will temporarily ban residents from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan amid an Ebola
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Japan's corporate service prices rise 3% in April
A key gauge of Japan's service-sector inflation rose 3.0% in April from a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday, reinforcing the central bank's view that a tight labour
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World
Canada and Germany make liquefied natural gas deal as Carney looks to diversify from US
A person familiar with the matter says Canada has reached a deal to export liquefied natural gas to Germany from a planned Pacific Coast terminal
May 27, 2026
Americas|Sports|US|World
Reyna, Berhalter, Zendejas on US World Cup roster, while Luna and Tessmann left off by Pochettino
U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino has announced his 26-man World Cup roster
May 27, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World
UK, Poland to sign defence treaty to tackle Russian threats
Britain will sign a new defence and security treaty with Poland on Wednesday to combat threats, including from an increasingly aggressive Russia, part of Prime Minister Keir
May 27, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday condemned the attack on Barakah Nuclear Plant in the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement, adding that the
May 27, 2026
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World
Brazil senator and presidential contender Flavio Bolsonaro meets Trump at White House
Brazilian Senator and presidential contender Flavio Bolsonaro met with U.S.
May 27, 2026
Environment|Europe|Health|World
Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe
A spring heat wave is scorching parts of Western Europe, breaking temperature records and triggering government warnings
May 26, 2026
Health|Political|Travel|World
Canada will require self-isolation for people traveling from Congo, Sudan and Uganda due to Ebola
The Canadian government says travelers from Ebola-affected regions will be required to self-isolate for 21 days, while immigration authorities are temporarily suspending decisions on applications from Congo, South Sudan and Uganda
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Trump administration proposes having all federal workers sign NDAs
Trump administration proposes having all federal workers sign NDAs
May 27, 2026
Crime|Health|Political|World
Protesters clash with agents outside New Jersey ICE facility. Inside, detainees continue their hunger strike, attorneys say
Protesters clash with agents outside New Jersey ICE facility. Inside, detainees continue their hunger strike, attorneys say
May 26, 2026
Health|Political|World
Israel says it targets new Hamas leader in Gaza as Palestinians report 3 dead
Palestinian hospital officials say Israel has carried out a pair of airstrikes in Gaza City, killing at least three people and injuring 12
May 27, 2026
Health|Political|Science|World
Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'
President Donald Trump has wrapped up a three-hour visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House describes as preventive medical and dental exams
May 26, 2026
Economy|Health|Political|World
The Latest: Iran deal progress is murky after US military says it carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes
President Donald Trump insists a peace deal is close on the 88th day of the Iran war
May 26, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of 'vindictive' Justice Department indictment
The Southern Poverty Law Center says a Justice Department indictment against the group is part of a “top-down” campaign of retribution against President Donald Trump’s perceived political enemies and represents a vindictive prosecution that must be dismissed
May 27, 2026
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|World
US Justice Department sues UCLA alleging antisemitic educational environment
The U.S.
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
US and Thailand speed LNG talks as war hits Qatar exports, sources say
The U.S. and Thailand are in talks on new long-term supply of U.S.-produced liquefied natural gas, two sources said on Tuesday, negotiations that have
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US to keep tariffs on USMCA countries, issues with Canada 'significant', Greer says
The Trump administration intends to maintain tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, U.S.
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
NTSB wants FAA to revise runway safety assessments during heavy rainfall
The U.S.
May 27, 2026
Political|Technology|World
Republican attorneys general split with House party members over US social media bill
More than a dozen Republican attorneys general said they oppose a children's online safety bill backed by their party's members of the U.S.
May 27, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Travel|World
Tanker reports external explosion off Oman coast, crew safe, UKMTO says
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Tuesday that a tanker had reported an external explosion on the vessel's port side, close to the waterline, 60 nautical
May 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Iran says new US strikes violate ceasefire
Iran said on Tuesday the United States had violated a ceasefire by striking targets near the contested Strait of Hormuz, potentially complicating efforts to bring the war to a close
May 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
US to seek public comment on Chinese goods eligible for tariff cuts
U.S.
May 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World
Volvo Cars wins US approval to keep importing vehicles with 'connected car' technology
(Corrects identifier RIC for Geely Holding in lead paragraph.)
May 27, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
US Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29 billion contract for military space data network
The U.S.
May 27, 2026
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop media leaks
The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media
May 26, 2026
Travel|World
Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its peak
Muslim pilgrims have gathered on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for the second day of the Hajj, considered the pinnacle of the annual pilgrimage
May 26, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Another surge for Micron, Wall Street's latest $1 trillion company, sends US stocks to records
The U.S. stock market rose to records as it caught up with climbs for others around the world from the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were “proceeding nicely” with Iran on ending their war
May 26, 2026
Arts|Environment|Europe|Sports|World
Sabalenka's necklaces sparkle in the sun during French Open win. Gauff, Osaka, Sinner advance
Aryna Sabalenka’s diamonds sparkled in the sunshine when she won her first-round match at the heat-soaked French Open
May 26, 2026