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Today: April 29, 2026
Today: April 29, 2026

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Mexican man pleads guilty to impersonating Border Patrol agent to 'disrupt deportation missions'

A Mexican man in the United States has pleaded guilty to impersonating a Border Patrol agent and following federal immigration officers to divert them while they were out on immigration enforcement missions in Southern California

Mexican man pleads guilty to impersonating Border Patrol agent to 'disrupt deportation missions'
Environment|Science|World

Deadly severe storm outbreak enters sixth day as threat shifts east

Deadly severe storm outbreak enters sixth day as threat shifts east

Deadly severe storm outbreak enters sixth day as threat shifts east
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US soldier pleads not guilty to using intel on Maduro raid to win $400,000 on Polymarket

A U.S. special forces soldier has pleaded not guilty in federal court in New York to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000

US soldier pleads not guilty to using intel on Maduro raid to win $400,000 on Polymarket
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

High-level talks begin on moving away from fossil fuels at Colombia conference

Ministers and officials are gathered in Colombia for a high-level conference aimed at accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels, with financing emerging as a key challenge

High-level talks begin on moving away from fossil fuels at Colombia conference
Crime|US|World

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Arizona seeking voter data

A federal judge has dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit against Arizona seeking access to the state’s voter records

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Arizona seeking voter data
Science|Technology|Travel|World

NASA's Artemis II moonship returns home to its launch site after historic voyage

The spacecraft that flew four astronauts around the moon is back where its record-breaking journey began

NASA's Artemis II moonship returns home to its launch site after historic voyage
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment

The UAE and Saudi Arabia have long been at odds over oil policy. The latest move is also likely to further their broader regional rivalry.

UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|US|World

Oakland, California, airport can use 'San Francisco' in name after settlement

San Francisco has settled a legal dispute with Oakland over the naming of its neighbor's airport

Oakland, California, airport can use 'San Francisco' in name after settlement
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Senate rejects attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba

Senate Republicans have rejected legislation from Democrats that would have required President Donald Trump to end the U.S. energy blockade on Cuba unless he receives approval from Congress

Senate rejects attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba
Arts|Sports|World

American Hailey Baptiste saves 6 match points to stun world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at Madrid Open

American Hailey Baptiste has earned the biggest win of her career by saving six match points and beating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open

American Hailey Baptiste saves 6 match points to stun world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at Madrid Open
World

Appeals court rejects Trump’s no-bond immigration detentions, setting stage for Supreme Court review

A federal appeals court says the Trump administration cannot jail immigrants without a chance for a bond hearing, citing “serious constitutional questions.”

Appeals court rejects Trump’s no-bond immigration detentions, setting stage for Supreme Court review
Crime|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ukraine accuses Israel of aiding Russian trade in stolen grain

Ukraine accuses Israel of aiding Russian trade in stolen grain

Ukraine accuses Israel of aiding Russian trade in stolen grain
Arts|Education|Political|Technology|Travel|World

Melania Trump and Queen Camilla play supporting roles during state visit

Melania Trump and Queen Camilla play supporting roles during state visit

Melania Trump and Queen Camilla play supporting roles during state visit
Sports|World

Goals galore as PSG beats Bayern Munich 5-4 in record-setting Champions League semifinal 1st leg

Titleholder Paris Saint-Germain held on for a pulsating 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in a roller-coaster Champions League semifinal first leg

Goals galore as PSG beats Bayern Munich 5-4 in record-setting Champions League semifinal 1st leg
Arts|Business|Entertainment|US|World

Judge questions Trump's plan to close the Kennedy Center for 2 years

A federal judge is questioning the decision to close Washington's Kennedy Center for renovations

Judge questions Trump's plan to close the Kennedy Center for 2 years
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory

By Erin Banco and Gram Slattery April 28 - U.S. intelligence agencies are studying how Iran would respond if President Donald Trump were to declare a unilateral victory in the two-month-old war that

US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'

Efforts to end the Iran conflict were at an impasse on Tuesday with U.S.

Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'
Health|Science|US|World

FDA's Makary expects decision on Prasad successor in coming weeks

U.S.

FDA's Makary expects decision on Prasad successor in coming weeks
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Main measures announced in Canada economic statement

Here are some of the main new measures that the Canadian government announced in a spring economic statement on Tuesday. * a new nationwide effort to recruit, train, and

Main measures announced in Canada economic statement
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Canada says 2025/26 deficit was less than expected, trims growth forecasts

The Canadian government on Tuesday said the 2025/26 budget deficit would be lower than estimated and trimmed its growth forecasts for the next two fiscal years.

Canada says 2025/26 deficit was less than expected, trims growth forecasts
Business|Economy|World

Eni signs agreement to relaunch heavy oil project in Venezuela

Italy's energy producer Eni on Tuesday signed an agreement with Venezuela's oil ministry and state-run oil company PDVSA to

Eni signs agreement to relaunch heavy oil project in Venezuela
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US companies project resilience even as Iran war risks mount

Top American companies from GM to Coca-Cola are trying to reassure investors they can weather the financial fallout from the Iran war, even as surging fuel and

US companies project resilience even as Iran war risks mount
Business|Economy|Finance|Food|Stock Markets|World

Mondelez beats first-quarter estimates on resilient demand, pricing strength

Oreo-maker Mondelez International beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue and profit on Tuesday, helped by resilient demand for its chocolates and biscuits along with

Mondelez beats first-quarter estimates on resilient demand, pricing strength
Political|Travel|US|World

US will issue commemorative passports with Trump’s picture for America's 250th birthday

The State Department says it's preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America’s 250th birthday and featuring a picture of President Donald Trump

US will issue commemorative passports with Trump’s picture for America's 250th birthday
Business|Economy|World

UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group to stay together, sources say

OPEC and its allies will lose some of their power over the oil market when the United Arab Emirates leaves the group on

UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group to stay together, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

PPG beats quarterly profit, revenue estimates on pricing strength

PPG Industries beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit and revenue on Tuesday, helped by price hikes and strong demand in the aerospace and coatings segments.   

PPG beats quarterly profit, revenue estimates on pricing strength
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Argentina court lifts suspension on Vicuna copper project

A court in Argentina's San Juan province on Tuesday allowed the Vicuna copper project, operated by Australia's BHP and Canada's Lundin Mining, to continue operating

Argentina court lifts suspension on Vicuna copper project
Business|Travel|US|World

San Francisco, Port of Oakland settle airport trademark lawsuit

The City of San Francisco and the Port of Oakland have settled their trademark dispute over the use of "San Francisco" in the Oakland airport's name, according

San Francisco, Port of Oakland settle airport trademark lawsuit
Europe|Travel|US|World

King Charles promotes US-UK unity in speech to Congress amid Iran tensions

Britain's King Charles told the U.S.

King Charles promotes US-UK unity in speech to Congress amid Iran tensions
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump's DOJ indicts former FBI director James Comey over '86 47' post

The U.S.

Trump's DOJ indicts former FBI director James Comey over '86 47' post
Africa|Crime|Political|World

UN sanctions brother of Sudan's RSF leader, Colombian mercenaries

The United Nations on Tuesday imposed sanctions on Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa, younger brother of the head of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and three Colombian mercenaries

UN sanctions brother of Sudan's RSF leader, Colombian mercenaries
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trading Day: Chips off the table

U.S. tech stocks dived on Tuesday, slammed by worries over the sector's lofty growth expectations ahead of key earnings reports, while another

Trading Day: Chips off the table
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|World

Mexican media giant Televisa beats earnings forecasts despite satellite slump

Mexican broadcaster Grupo Televisa, a top producer of Spanish-language content, on Tuesday posted a first-quarter net profit that more than tripled

Mexican media giant Televisa beats earnings forecasts despite satellite slump
Americas|Europe|US|World

America’s only special relationship is ‘probably Israel,’ says British ambassador to US in leaked comments

America’s only special relationship is ‘probably Israel,’ says British ambassador to US in leaked comments

America’s only special relationship is ‘probably Israel,’ says British ambassador to US in leaked comments
Crime|Economy|Political|World

US agents raid 22 Minnesota sites in social-welfare fraud probe

U.S. federal and state law enforcement agencies searched more than 20 locations in Minnesota on Tuesday as part of investigations

US agents raid 22 Minnesota sites in social-welfare fraud probe
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World

Booking Holdings cuts annual revenue growth forecast as Middle East war weighs

Booking Holdings cut its annual revenue growth forecast on Tuesday and warned that the war in the Middle East could weigh on bookings through the end of June,

Booking Holdings cuts annual revenue growth forecast as Middle East war weighs
Business|Economy|World

Pernod Ricard and Jack Daniel's owner Brown-Forman end merger talks

Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman have ended merger talks after the French spirits company and the Kentucky-based owner of

Pernod Ricard and Jack Daniel's owner Brown-Forman end merger talks
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US orders chip equipment companies to halt some shipments to China's No. 2 chipmaker Hua Hong

The U.S.

US orders chip equipment companies to halt some shipments to China's No. 2 chipmaker Hua Hong
Business|Economy|World

Mining giant Grupo Mexico reports Q1 profit up 35%

Mining and transportation conglomerate Grupo Mexico reported on Tuesday a first-quarter net profit that climbed 35% compared to the same period a year earlier, coming

Mining giant Grupo Mexico reports Q1 profit up 35%
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Walmart in Mexico eyes World Cup push as profit ticks up in first quarter

Walmart's Mexico and Central America unit on Tuesday reported a slight rise in first-quarter net profit, beating analyst forecasts, as strong growth in Mexico and

Walmart in Mexico eyes World Cup push as profit ticks up in first quarter
Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department indicts former FBI Director James Comey for a second time

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted a second time by Trump’s Justice Department, two sources familiar told CNN. The specific charges were not immediately clear.

Justice Department indicts former FBI Director James Comey for a second time
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Teen charged with killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise faces trial in June

A teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship will go to trial in over a month

Teen charged with killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise faces trial in June
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|US|Videos|World

LIV Golf moves to postpone New Orleans event amid clouded future

LIV Golf moves to postpone New Orleans event amid clouded future

LIV Golf moves to postpone New Orleans event amid clouded future
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US military says it boarded cargo ship suspected of heading to Iran during blockade but released it

The U.S. military has boarded another commercial vessel during its blockade of Iran’s ports, but unlike in previous cases, the ship was ultimately allowed to carry on its way

US military says it boarded cargo ship suspected of heading to Iran during blockade but released it
Crime|Political|US|World

READ: Indictment of James Comey

READ: Indictment of James Comey

READ: Indictment of James Comey
Crime|MidEast|World

Israel redeploys military battalion that assaulted, detained CNN team after one-month suspension

Israel redeploys military battalion that assaulted, detained CNN team after one-month suspension

Israel redeploys military battalion that assaulted, detained CNN team after one-month suspension
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US appeals court rejects Trump's immigration detention policy

A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected the Trump administration's practice of subjecting most people arrested in its immigration crackdown to mandatory

US appeals court rejects Trump's immigration detention policy
Business|Economy|Political|World

Russian 'shadow fleet' undeterred by Starmer's threat as nearly 100 ships cross UK waters

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision last month to let the British military board ships of Russia’s so‑called "shadow fleet" has had no

Russian 'shadow fleet' undeterred by Starmer's threat as nearly 100 ships cross UK waters
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World

DOJ cites shooting in bid to end lawsuit over Trump's White House ballroom

The Justice Department on Monday night asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit that has impeded President Donald Trump's plans for a White House ballroom, saying

DOJ cites shooting in bid to end lawsuit over Trump's White House ballroom
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

House Democrats urge Trump to keep US ban on Chinese cars

More than 70 Democrats in the U.S.

House Democrats urge Trump to keep US ban on Chinese cars
Election|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's Magyar proposes meeting with Zelenskiy on minority rights

Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar has proposed a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in western Ukraine to discuss minority rights of ethnic

Hungary's Magyar proposes meeting with Zelenskiy on minority rights
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Argentina’s Milei walks fine line on Falklands amid US–UK tensions

Argentine President Javier Milei, a libertarian who has long cited former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as one of his political role

Argentina’s Milei walks fine line on Falklands amid US–UK tensions
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar gains on risk-off mood; BOJ split vote gives yen brief lift

The dollar firmed on Tuesday as risk‑off flows driven by the Iran war offset a brief rally in the yen following the Bank of Japan's most divided policy

Dollar gains on risk-off mood; BOJ split vote gives yen brief lift
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK summons Iranian ambassador over embassy's 'unacceptable' comments on social media

Britain said on Tuesday the Iranian ambassador to London had been summoned over what the government described as the Iranian embassy's "unacceptable and inflammatory"

UK summons Iranian ambassador over embassy's 'unacceptable' comments on social media
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|World

Sinking AI stocks and rising oil prices weigh on Wall Street

Sinking AI stocks and another climb in oil prices helped pull Wall Street off its record heights

Sinking AI stocks and rising oil prices weigh on Wall Street
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Some groups ask US trade agency for new duties, import bans to fight forced labor

Pro-tariff and human rights groups asked the Trump administration on Tuesday to impose new import bans, duties and quotas to combat forced labor

Some groups ask US trade agency for new duties, import bans to fight forced labor
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

EU rules reining in Big Tech will now target cloud services and AI, regulators say

The European Union plans to turn the focus of its landmark rules curbing the power of Big Tech to cloud and artificial intelligence services, aiming to

EU rules reining in Big Tech will now target cloud services and AI, regulators say
Political|World

Israeli strikes kill five in south Lebanon, including three rescuers

Two successive Israeli strikes on a building in a southern Lebanese town killed five people on Tuesday, including three rescuers who went to help those wounded in the

Israeli strikes kill five in south Lebanon, including three rescuers
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US pump prices near 4-year high on Iran war disruption, refinery outages

The average U.S. gasoline price rose to its highest level in nearly four years after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran at the end of February, according to

US pump prices near 4-year high on Iran war disruption, refinery outages
Environment|Europe|Political|World

Putin says Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in Russia

Ukraine has stepped up attacks on civilian infrastructure in Russia, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, citing a recent drone strike on an oil refinery in the

Putin says Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in Russia
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

US FDA to monitor clinical trial data in real time in pilot program aimed at speeding approvals

The U.S.

US FDA to monitor clinical trial data in real time in pilot program aimed at speeding approvals
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices rise with eyes on Iran, UAE; AI concerns weigh on stocks

Oil prices rose on Tuesday as investors assessed the stalemate in the Iran conflict and news that the United Arab Emirates was cutting ties with OPEC,

Oil prices rise with eyes on Iran, UAE; AI concerns weigh on stocks
Africa|Election|Political|World

Senegal MPs back electoral reform that could open door to Sonko candidacy

Senegal's National Assembly overwhelmingly approved on Tuesday changes to the country's electoral code, introducing provisions that could pave the way for

Senegal MPs back electoral reform that could open door to Sonko candidacy
Business|Entertainment|Technology|World

FCC orders early reviews of Disney-owned ABC stations

The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday ordered early license reviews of eight Disney-owned ABC stations in a major escalation of the Trump administration's

FCC orders early reviews of Disney-owned ABC stations
Europe|US|World

Trump hits back at German chancellor after Iran criticism

U.S.

Trump hits back at German chancellor after Iran criticism
Business|Crime|Economy|World

US soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro ouster

The U.S.

US soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro ouster
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

JPMorgan CEO says not worried about inflation, risks remain of higher prices

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Tuesday he is not worried about inflation, but added among the worst-case scenarios for the economy is the

JPMorgan CEO says not worried about inflation, risks remain of higher prices
World

The Latest: King Charles visits Washington with hopes of restoring the US-UK relationship

King Charles III will embrace some of Washington’s most formal ceremonial trappings as he tries to emphasize a bond between the United Kingdom and the United States that is so strong it can withstand the political turmoil of the moment

The Latest: King Charles visits Washington with hopes of restoring the US-UK relationship
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

US to issue passports featuring Trump’s picture to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary

US to issue passports featuring Trump’s picture to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary

US to issue passports featuring Trump’s picture to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home

Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home

Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home
Crime|Economy|Political|Sports|World

Soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid, winning $400,000, pleads not guilty

Soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid, winning $400,000, pleads not guilty

Soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid, winning $400,000, pleads not guilty
Economy|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record

Ukraine’s defense minister says the country's armed forces shot down more than 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its all-out invasion more than four years ago

Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record
Crime|Political|US|World

Jury is deliberating in trial of alleged IS militant charged in deadly Kabul airport bombing

A jury in Virginia is deliberating in the trial of an alleged Islamic State militant accused of helping plan a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the U.S. military’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021

Jury is deliberating in trial of alleged IS militant charged in deadly Kabul airport bombing
Sports|Technology|World

Athletics-Adidas innovation underpins Sawe's historic sub‑two marathon in London

Kite-surfing fabrics, car tyres and shortened shoelaces helped Kenyan Sabastian Sawe and Adidas crack the two‑hour marathon

Athletics-Adidas innovation underpins Sawe's historic sub‑two marathon in London
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns

President Donald Trump's approval rating sank to the lowest level of his current term, as Americans increasingly soured on his handling of the cost of

Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Blue Owl adviser sued over allegedly inflating fund values, charging excessive fees

An investor in one of Blue Owl Capital's private credit funds has filed a suit in New York accusing the company's investment adviser of breaching its fiduciary duties by

Blue Owl adviser sued over allegedly inflating fund values, charging excessive fees
Crime|Political|Travel|World

Epstein scandal lingers in background of King Charles’ visit to Washington

Epstein scandal lingers in background of King Charles’ visit to Washington

Epstein scandal lingers in background of King Charles’ visit to Washington
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|US|World

'You can lose someone at any second': Wife of man killed in Pewaukee lightning strike warns others ahead of severe weather

'You can lose someone at any second': Wife of man killed in Pewaukee lightning strike warns others ahead of severe weather

'You can lose someone at any second': Wife of man killed in Pewaukee lightning strike warns others ahead of severe weather
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World

The Supreme Court seems likely to shut down a lawsuit by Falun Gong over Cisco's aid to China

The Supreme Court seems likely to grant tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company’s technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China

The Supreme Court seems likely to shut down a lawsuit by Falun Gong over Cisco's aid to China
Europe|Political|World

Starmer averts ethics probe over Mandelson appointment but faces more pressure

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has avoided a parliamentary inquiry over appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington

Starmer averts ethics probe over Mandelson appointment but faces more pressure
Crime|Health|Political|World

Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research

A former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci has been indicted on federal charges alleging he conspired to hide his communications related to COVID-19 research as the pandemic unfolded

Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology|World

Students injured in Brown University shooting sue school, alleging security failures

Brown University is facing lawsuits from three students injured in a campus shooting on December 13

Students injured in Brown University shooting sue school, alleging security failures
Crime|World

Belarus frees prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut in a 10-person prisoner swap

Officials say prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from jail in Belarus in a swap with Poland that also saw a total of 10 people freed as the authoritarian leader of Belarus seeks improved relations with the West

Belarus frees prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut in a 10-person prisoner swap
Business|Economy|World

Global inflation worries stir on energy price flare-up, but still relatively subdued 

Inflation in most countries will be markedly higher this year than predicted three months ago amid a stalemate in the energy crisis brought about by the

Global inflation worries stir on energy price flare-up, but still relatively subdued 
Business|Crime|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|World

European Parliament backs EU-wide consent-based definition of rape

European Parliament lawmakers voted on Tuesday in favour of a consent-based definition of rape — known as "only yes means yes" — and urged the European

European Parliament backs EU-wide consent-based definition of rape
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|World

Panama's Copa Airlines to buy 60 Boeing 737 Max jets

Copa Airlines tied up an agreement with Boeing and GE Aerospace to purchase up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for a list price of around $13.5 billion,

Panama's Copa Airlines to buy 60 Boeing 737 Max jets
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Gold miners set to stay in Mali despite attacks, industry sources say

International mining companies are likely to keep investing in Mali, one of Africa's

Gold miners set to stay in Mali despite attacks, industry sources say
Crime|Europe|World

Suspected members of Nigeria-linked Black Axe crime gang arrested in Switzerland

Suspected members of the Nigerian-linked Black Axe crime gang have been arrested in Switzerland accused of involvement in romance scams and cyberfraud, Europol said on

Suspected members of Nigeria-linked Black Axe crime gang arrested in Switzerland
Business|Economy|Finance|World

FedEx, UPS vow to return tariff refunds to customers

Parcel delivery giants FedEx and UPS said on Tuesday they would return any tariff refunds to customers as the U.S. government begins to return the illegally collected levies.

FedEx, UPS vow to return tariff refunds to customers
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Drone diplomacy wins Ukraine valuable allies, but now it must deliver

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has leveraged Ukraine's expertise in drone warfare into a series of successful diplomatic deals during visits to the Middle

Drone diplomacy wins Ukraine valuable allies, but now it must deliver
MidEast|Political|World

Pro-Kurdish party criticises Turkey's 'hesitant' steps toward PKK peace

Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM Party issued one of its strongest criticisms yet of the government's handling of a fragile peace process, highlighting on Tuesday a growing stand-

Pro-Kurdish party criticises Turkey's 'hesitant' steps toward PKK peace
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US consumer confidence unexpectedly improves, but higher gasoline prices still a worry

U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly edged higher in April amid a rally in share prices following a ceasefire in the war with Iran and improved

US consumer confidence unexpectedly improves, but higher gasoline prices still a worry
Business|Economy|Technology|World

UPS keeps full-year revenue target, says fuel price spike from Iran war could hurt demand

United Parcel Service on Tuesday reiterated its full-year revenue target despite projecting a return to growth in the June quarter, as

UPS keeps full-year revenue target, says fuel price spike from Iran war could hurt demand
Crime|Europe|Health|World

UN court orders medical review of jailed Bosnian Serb general Mladic amid release bid

The U.N. war crimes court has ordered an independent medical assessment of lifetime inmate Ratko Mladic, after the 84-year-old Bosnian Serb general sought early release

UN court orders medical review of jailed Bosnian Serb general Mladic amid release bid
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

AI disruption puts focus on long-term value of US equities, Goldman Sachs says

AI's potential to disrupt businesses has sparked concerns over the dependency of U.S. equity

AI disruption puts focus on long-term value of US equities, Goldman Sachs says
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

People linked to top Orban aide were blocked trying to send funds abroad, Hungary's Magyar says

Tax authorities in Hungary have blocked transfers of funds abroad by unidentified people linked to a top aide to outgoing Hungarian leader Viktor Orban, election winner

People linked to top Orban aide were blocked trying to send funds abroad, Hungary's Magyar says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Romania's two largest parties call no-confidence vote in pro-European government

The minority government of Romania's pro-European Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan could fall in early May after his former coalition partner, the leftist Social Democrats,

Romania's two largest parties call no-confidence vote in pro-European government
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

HSBC turns bullish on US equities citing earnings momentum

HSBC on Tuesday upgraded its stance on U.S. equities to "overweight" from "neutral, as earnings momentum and easing geopolitical risks turned the

HSBC turns bullish on US equities citing earnings momentum
Business|Crime|Technology|World

US Supreme Court weighs claims Cisco aided Chinese human rights abuses

The U.S.

US Supreme Court weighs claims Cisco aided Chinese human rights abuses
Business|Economy|Political|World

UAE leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday said it was quitting OPEC, dealing a blow to the oil producers' group as an unprecedented energy crisis caused by the

UAE leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group
Business|Economy|World

US bond markets diverge as Middle East conflict tests Fed outlook

A Middle East conflict now in its ninth week has splintered the U.S. fixed-income market, with investors in corporate credit behaving as if

US bond markets diverge as Middle East conflict tests Fed outlook
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Airbus misses profit estimates as deliveries slow amid engine crunch

Europe's Airbus posted a first-quarter core profit that more than halved on Tuesday, well below market expectations, as the world's largest planemaker

Airbus misses profit estimates as deliveries slow amid engine crunch
Business|Entertainment|World

FCC to order early license reviews of Disney-owned ABC stations, source says

The ​Federal Communications Commission is set to order early reviews of eight Disney-owned ABC stations as soon as Tuesday in a dramatic escalation

FCC to order early license reviews of Disney-owned ABC stations, source says
Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

North Korea's Kim praises soldiers who committed suicide to evade capture in Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised soldiers who committed suicide while fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region, confirming an extreme battle

North Korea's Kim praises soldiers who committed suicide to evade capture in Ukraine
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

GM expects a $500 million tariff refund from Trump levies the Supreme Court struck down

General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Donald Trump’s most sweeping levies

GM expects a $500 million tariff refund from Trump levies the Supreme Court struck down
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

A man accused of plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago has pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

BP's profit more than doubles as US gas prices hit the highest point since the start of war in Iran

BP’s profit more than doubled in the first quarter as the war in Iran drove energy prices sharply higher

BP's profit more than doubles as US gas prices hit the highest point since the start of war in Iran
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UAE quits OPEC in blow to cartel that could reshape global oil markets

UAE quits OPEC in blow to cartel that could reshape global oil markets

UAE quits OPEC in blow to cartel that could reshape global oil markets
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US consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices

U.S. consumer confidence rose modestly in April despite growing anxiety over soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran

US consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices
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Canadian PM invited to attend European Political Community summit in May

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has been invited to attend next month's summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in Armenia, European Council President Antonio Costa

Canadian PM invited to attend European Political Community summit in May
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Iran and US allowed Russian superyacht to cross Strait of Hormuz, source says

A superyacht owned by Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov was able to transit the blockaded Strait of Hormuz after undergoing maintenance in Dubai because neither Iran nor the

Iran and US allowed Russian superyacht to cross Strait of Hormuz, source says
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Franklin Templeton's quarterly profit rises on strong inflows

Investment manager Franklin Resources, better known as Franklin Templeton, reported a jump in second-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by strong inflows that lifted its fee income

Franklin Templeton's quarterly profit rises on strong inflows
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Standard Chartered, BlackRock, OKX launch collateral framework for tokenised Treasury fund

Standard Chartered announced on Tuesday the launch of a new framework that permits institutional clients to use BlackRock's tokenised short-term U.S.

Standard Chartered, BlackRock, OKX launch collateral framework for tokenised Treasury fund
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Gunman, 89, arrested after five wounded in Athens shootings

Police arrested an 89-year-old suspected of wounding five people in two separate gun attacks in Athens on Tuesday, the Greek citizens' protection ministry said. 

Gunman, 89, arrested after five wounded in Athens shootings
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US single-family home prices unchanged on monthly basis in February, FHFA says

U.S. single-family house prices were unchanged on a monthly basis in February, but elevated mortgage rates as the war with Iran continues could keep the dream of

US single-family home prices unchanged on monthly basis in February, FHFA says
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Italian magistrates open urgent probe into pardon for former Berlusconi showgirl

Italian magistrates said on Tuesday they had opened urgent checks into whether Nicole Minetti, an ally of late Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, lied to

Italian magistrates open urgent probe into pardon for former Berlusconi showgirl
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JPMorgan to become global partner of 2028 Olympics, 2030 Winter Games

JPMorgan Chase on Tuesday announced a partnership with the International Olympic Committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games,

JPMorgan to become global partner of 2028 Olympics, 2030 Winter Games
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Russia's FSB says archaeologist Butyagin released by Poland in prisoner swap, TASS reports

Russia's ​Federal Security Service said on Tuesday that Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin had been released by Poland as part of a prisoner swap, state news agency

Russia's FSB says archaeologist Butyagin released by Poland in prisoner swap, TASS reports
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ICC orders $8.5 million in compensation for victims of Timbuktu Islamist who imposed sharia law

More than 65,000 victims of a Malian Islamist who was a key figure in the police force that imposed sharia law on Timbuktu in 2012 and ordered public floggings and

ICC orders $8.5 million in compensation for victims of Timbuktu Islamist who imposed sharia law
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Sherwin-Williams sees quarterly sales growth on price hikes

Paintmaker Sherwin-Williams on Tuesday forecast mid-single-digit sales growth for the second quarter, banking on price increases and contributions from recent

Sherwin-Williams sees quarterly sales growth on price hikes
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UK counter-terrorism police investigate arson at Jewish memorial wall

Police said on Tuesday they were investigating suspected arson at a memorial wall in a part of north London that is home to a large Jewish community, amid a recent spate

UK counter-terrorism police investigate arson at Jewish memorial wall
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Oil ends up nearly 3% as Hormuz disruption outweighs UAE OPEC exit

Oil prices closed up nearly 3% on Tuesday as persistent worries about supply constraints from the closed Strait of Hormuz outweighed concerns about

Oil ends up nearly 3% as Hormuz disruption outweighs UAE OPEC exit
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Italy's parliament backs donation of aircraft carrier to Indonesia

Italy's parliament on Tuesday backed a government plan to donate an ageing aircraft carrier to Indonesia, a move the administration said would strengthen

Italy's parliament backs donation of aircraft carrier to Indonesia
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Citadel's Griffin to meet with NY leadership this week

Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of the hedge fund and market trading firm Citadel, said on Tuesday he will meet with New York State Governor Kathy Hochul on

Citadel's Griffin to meet with NY leadership this week
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Barrick names top executives to work on North American IPO

Barrick Mining named on Tuesday, Wessel Hamman as chief financial officer of the new company that will hold its North American assets in

Barrick names top executives to work on North American IPO
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Hungary's outgoing PM Orban offers to quit as Fidesz party chief, local media say

Hungary's outgoing prime minister, Viktor Orban, offered his resignation as leader of his right-wing Fidesz party on Tuesday but a party congress in June will decide

Hungary's outgoing PM Orban offers to quit as Fidesz party chief, local media say
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US signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens

The United States and U.S. companies signed deals worth billions of dollars with Balkan countries on Tuesday, boosting Washington's energy presence in the

US signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens
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Ukraine in diplomatic tussle with Israel over grain Kyiv says 'stolen' by Russia

Ukraine and Israel traded diplomatic blows on Tuesday as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned what he said were grain purchases from occupied Ukrainian

Ukraine in diplomatic tussle with Israel over grain Kyiv says 'stolen' by Russia
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Britain challenges court decision that Palestine Action ban was unlawful

Britain on Tuesday sought to uphold a ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, which it has designated a terrorist organisation, after a court ruling that the move

Britain challenges court decision that Palestine Action ban was unlawful
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Belarus frees Polish journalist, Warsaw frees Russian archaeologist in prisoner swap

Belarus has released Andrzej Poczobut, a Polish-Belarusian journalist and activist, as part of a prisoner exchange at the

Belarus frees Polish journalist, Warsaw frees Russian archaeologist in prisoner swap
Europe|World

US envoy says Belarus may free more prisoners in next month

U.S. special envoy John Coale said on Tuesday he expects to secure the release of additional prisoners from Belarus within the next month, adding that

US envoy says Belarus may free more prisoners in next month
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Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran has said it was in a state of collapse and wants the United States to open the Strait of Hormuz while it sorts out its

Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible
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Israeli strikes on Gaza kill five, including 9-year-old boy, medics say

Israeli strikes killed five Palestinians, including a 9-year-old boy, in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, health officials said.

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill five, including 9-year-old boy, medics say
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Three of Brazil's nine central bank seats to be empty at policy meeting

Brazil's central bank said on Tuesday that director Rodrigo Alves Teixeira will not attend this week's monetary policy meeting due to the passing of a relative.

Three of Brazil's nine central bank seats to be empty at policy meeting
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JetBlue plans capacity cuts, fare hikes as high fuel costs widen quarterly loss

JetBlue Airways said on Tuesday it plans to slow hiring, cut capacity and hike fares to soften the blow from soaring jet fuel costs after

JetBlue plans capacity cuts, fare hikes as high fuel costs widen quarterly loss
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US not funding Congo's $100 million mine guard, embassy says

The United States said on Tuesday it is not funding any security units tasked with policing or guarding mines in Democratic Republic of Congo after

US not funding Congo's $100 million mine guard, embassy says
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Iran’s Guards seize wartime power, blunting Supreme Leader's role

Two months into a war with the U.S. and Israel, Iran no longer has a single, undisputed clerical arbiter at the pinnacle of

Iran’s Guards seize wartime power, blunting Supreme Leader's role
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89-year-old man arrested for allegedly wounding at least 4 people with a shotgun in Greek capital

Greek authorities say several people have been wounded after a gunman opened fire at a social security office and at a courthouse in central Athens

89-year-old man arrested for allegedly wounding at least 4 people with a shotgun in Greek capital
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Russian superyacht crosses blockaded Strait of Hormuz

A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, shipping data showed, one of very few vessels to transit

Russian superyacht crosses blockaded Strait of Hormuz
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BYD posts steepest profit drop in six years as China sales falter

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's quarterly profit fell at its fastest pace since 2020, a stock market filing showed on Tuesday, hit by

BYD posts steepest profit drop in six years as China sales falter
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Spain sticks to 2.2% economic growth forecast, for now

The Spanish government still expects the economy to grow 2.2% this year, Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said on Tuesday, adding though that uncertainty triggered by the

Spain sticks to 2.2% economic growth forecast, for now
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Southern Poverty Law Center says its informant program was not kept secret from law enforcement

The Southern Poverty Law Center has told a federal court that law enforcement agencies knew for years that the nonprofit was paying informants to report on the movements of hate groups

Southern Poverty Law Center says its informant program was not kept secret from law enforcement
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Austrian pleads guilty to foiled attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concert

A 21-year-old accused of planning an Islamist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024 that was foiled at the 11th hour

Austrian pleads guilty to foiled attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concert
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Spotify's spending plan hurts profit outlook as Europe, North America growth lags

Spotify forecast second-quarter earnings below estimates on Tuesday, citing more spending on marketing for new features as growth in major markets of Europe and

Spotify's spending plan hurts profit outlook as Europe, North America growth lags
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Blaze at Moscow construction site kills at least seven

At least seven people were killed and 13 others injured in a fire at a building under construction in northern Moscow on Tuesday before firefighters brought the blaze

Blaze at Moscow construction site kills at least seven
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Ex-aide backs UK's Starmer over Mandelson appointment

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's one-time closest aide, Morgan McSweeney, backed his former boss on Tuesday by

Ex-aide backs UK's Starmer over Mandelson appointment
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Children at 'breaking point' in Darfur as they face extreme hunger and violence, UN says

Five million children across Sudan's Darfur region are facing extreme deprivation, the United Nations children's agency said on Tuesday, issuing an

Children at 'breaking point' in Darfur as they face extreme hunger and violence, UN says
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Italy budget watchdog casts doubt on government debt reduction pledges

Italy's budget watchdog, UPB, raised doubts on Tuesday over the government's pledge to put the country's massive debt on a downward path starting from 2027

Italy budget watchdog casts doubt on government debt reduction pledges
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S&P Global reports higher first-quarter profit on demand for analytics products

Financial information company S&P Global reported a rise in first-quarter profit on Tuesday on strong demand for its data and analytics offerings amid geopolitical uncertainty,

S&P Global reports higher first-quarter profit on demand for analytics products
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How a rising star of France’s far right weaponised a routine inquiry against public broadcasters

A French fact‑finding inquiry — normally a dull parliamentary ritual — has turned into a polarising political spectacle, giving France's far right an

How a rising star of France’s far right weaponised a routine inquiry against public broadcasters
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Hilton raises 2026 room revenue growth forecast, flags impact of Middle East conflict

Hotel operator Hilton Worldwide Holdings raised annual room revenue growth forecast on Tuesday, betting on a rebound in domestic travel to boost demand across

Hilton raises 2026 room revenue growth forecast, flags impact of Middle East conflict
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India's March industrial output slows to 5‑month low of 4.1% on manufacturing, power drag

India's industrial output expanded 4.1% in March, its slowest pace in five months, as softer factory output and weak power generation weighed on growth, government data

India's March industrial output slows to 5‑month low of 4.1% on manufacturing, power drag
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Norway wealth fund CEO warns just using AI for job cuts risks backlash

The CEO of Norway's $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, urged companies on Tuesday to use artificial intelligence to "lift everybody

Norway wealth fund CEO warns just using AI for job cuts risks backlash
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Brazil's mid-April consumer prices undershoot forecasts ahead of rate decision

Brazil's inflation accelerated less than expected in early April despite a jump in fuel and food prices, official data showed on Tuesday, reinforcing market

Brazil's mid-April consumer prices undershoot forecasts ahead of rate decision
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Foreign demand for US corporate bonds rises as investors favor tech over financials, Citigroup says

Foreign demand for U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds has remained strong for 15 consecutive months, according to Citigroup, as overseas investors rotate into technology, media

Foreign demand for US corporate bonds rises as investors favor tech over financials, Citigroup says
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Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro are neck and neck in presidential runoff, poll finds

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro were tied in a simulated run-off, an AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll showed on Tuesday, ahead of

Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro are neck and neck in presidential runoff, poll finds
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United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1

The United Arab Emirates says that it will leave the oil cartel OPEC effective May 1

United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1
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Tourist dies after being bitten at snake show while on vacation in Egypt

Tourist dies after being bitten at snake show while on vacation in Egypt

Tourist dies after being bitten at snake show while on vacation in Egypt
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ICC awards $8.4 million in reparations to victims of al-Qaida-linked leader in Mali

The International Criminal Court has ordered an al-Qaida-linked leader to pay 7.2 million euros in reparations for atrocities in Timbuktu in Mali

ICC awards $8.4 million in reparations to victims of al-Qaida-linked leader in Mali
Science|Technology|World

How electronic warfare is sowing confusion in cockpits

How electronic warfare is sowing confusion in cockpits

How electronic warfare is sowing confusion in cockpits
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US seeks to accelerate deportations of migrant children in custody, CNN reports

The U.S. administration is bringing forward immigration hearings for deportations of migrant children in custody by weeks or even months in a bid to accelerate the process, CNN

US seeks to accelerate deportations of migrant children in custody, CNN reports
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Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns, source says

Ghana has rejected a bilateral health deal with the U.S., a source familiar with the negotiations told Reuters, the latest stumbling block to the

Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns, source says
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Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss response to Iranian strikes

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a consultative meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Jeddah on Tuesday, state media said, the first in-person meeting of Gulf

Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss response to Iranian strikes
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EssilorLuxottica CEO confident medtech push can drive share price recovery

The head of EssilorLuxottica expressed confidence a push into medical technology would eventually drive a recovery in the market value of the world's

EssilorLuxottica CEO confident medtech push can drive share price recovery
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Effort begins to rescue Timmy, the humpback whale, stranded off Germany's Baltic coast

An attempt to remove a stranded humpback whale from shallow waters off Germany's Baltic coast began on Tuesday, after four weeks of intense public

Effort begins to rescue Timmy, the humpback whale, stranded off Germany's Baltic coast
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Talons on show

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets This week’s pack of major central bank meetings got off to a

Talons on show
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Philippines not concerned Iran war will distract US from region, top defence official says

The Philippines is not worried about any reduction in U.S. deterrence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific due to the war in the Middle East,

Philippines not concerned Iran war will distract US from region, top defence official says
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EU's top diplomat calls on Southeast Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil

The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged partner countries in Southeast Asia on Tuesday not to turn to Russia for oil supplies as they try

EU's top diplomat calls on Southeast Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil
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Inflation surge and eroding growth raise policy dilemma for ECB

Euro zone inflation expectations are surging on the fallout from the Iran war but economic growth is faltering, separate European

Inflation surge and eroding growth raise policy dilemma for ECB
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Blocking of Meta's AI startup buy raises risk for cross-border China tech deals

China's blocking of Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus will heighten the risk for global investors

Blocking of Meta's AI startup buy raises risk for cross-border China tech deals
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China's cyberspace regulator warns ByteDance apps, website over AI-content labelling

China's cyberspace administrator has ordered ByteDance's video editing apps Jianying and Maoxiang, and website Jimeng AI, to comply with rules on labelling AI-generated

China's cyberspace regulator warns ByteDance apps, website over AI-content labelling
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Russian central bank wants mandatory yuan reserves for lenders

MOSCOW, April 28 - Russia's central bank wants commercial banks to hold mandatory reserves of yuan to prevent shortages of the Chinese currency in the foreign exchange market and rein in excessive

Russian central bank wants mandatory yuan reserves for lenders
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She married her brother, then he died. The monument to her grief was a Wonder of the Ancient World

She married her brother, then he died. The monument to her grief was a Wonder of the Ancient World

She married her brother, then he died. The monument to her grief was a Wonder of the Ancient World
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Indonesia commuter train crash toll rises to 15 as rescuers complete evacuation

The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 15 with another 88 injured, a senior minister said on Tuesday,

Indonesia commuter train crash toll rises to 15 as rescuers complete evacuation
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Iran eases internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month

Iran's top security body has approved a temporary scheme for businesses to access the global internet with fewer restrictions, a government spokesperson told Iranian media

Iran eases internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month
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Toyota suppliers feeling profit pressure from Iran war

Japanese parts suppliers to automakers including Toyota face mounting cost and supply uncertainties due to the Iran war, warning that oil-related

Toyota suppliers feeling profit pressure from Iran war
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Finland and Estonia say US defence deliveries delayed over Middle East war

Some U.S. defence equipment deliveries to Europe are being delayed because of the war in the Middle East, the presidents of Finland and Estonia said on Tuesday.

Finland and Estonia say US defence deliveries delayed over Middle East war
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Trump push for state voter rolls rebuffed by courts as midterms near

As the U.S. midterm elections approach, Democrats are winning legal challenges to the Trump administration's push to obtain states' voter rolls, dealing a blow to the

Trump push for state voter rolls rebuffed by courts as midterms near
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As war nears two months, displaced Lebanese family sinks into despair

It has been nearly two months, but Rabih Khreiss still has trouble recognising his new life. 

As war nears two months, displaced Lebanese family sinks into despair
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The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?

Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point for the region's digital economy, raising concerns about

The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?
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Russia calls for rapid restoration of peace in Mali after sustaining casualties

Russia said on Tuesday it was important to quickly restore peace and stability in Mali where its forces are helping the military-led government battle insurgents who

Russia calls for rapid restoration of peace in Mali after sustaining casualties
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Swiss court discontinues Karimova trial

Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court has discontinued a money laundering trial against Gulnara Karimova, a daughter of Uzbekistan's former president, on the grounds that

Swiss court discontinues Karimova trial
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These Haitian immigrants contribute nearly $6 billion to the economy. Their fate is in the Supreme Court’s hands

These Haitian immigrants contribute nearly $6 billion to the economy. Their fate is in the Supreme Court’s hands

These Haitian immigrants contribute nearly $6 billion to the economy. Their fate is in the Supreme Court’s hands
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King Charles set to emphasize the US and UK’s shared history in address to Congress

King Charles set to emphasize the US and UK’s shared history in address to Congress

King Charles set to emphasize the US and UK’s shared history in address to Congress
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Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected

When the Supreme Court killed his favorite tariffs in February, President Donald Trump rolled out temporary import taxes to replace them

Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected
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Sri Lanka arrests 22 Buddhist monks allegedly carrying over 110 kilos of cannabis at airport

Sri Lanka arrests 22 Buddhist monks allegedly carrying over 110 kilos of cannabis at airport

Sri Lanka arrests 22 Buddhist monks allegedly carrying over 110 kilos of cannabis at airport
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Rescuers recover last victims from Indonesia train wreck that killed 15 and injured dozens

Rescuers have finished removing victims from a damaged commuter train car, confirming the crash outside Indonesia’s capital killed 15 people

Rescuers recover last victims from Indonesia train wreck that killed 15 and injured dozens
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US ends probe on Tesla Model Y vehicles without manufacturer action

The U.S.

US ends probe on Tesla Model Y vehicles without manufacturer action
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South Korea's central bank cites war uncertainty in cautious approach, minutes show

South Korea's monetary policy board said a cautious, wait-and-see approach is appropriate for now as heightened uncertainty from the Iran war warrants more monitoring of

South Korea's central bank cites war uncertainty in cautious approach, minutes show
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Euro zone banks tighten access to credit as Iran war bites: ECB survey

Euro zone banks tightened access to credit in the three months to March and expect to continue doing so this quarter as the war in Iran pushes up energy prices and

Euro zone banks tighten access to credit as Iran war bites: ECB survey
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Iran willing to share defensive capabilities with Asian partners, deputy defence minister says

Iran is ready to share its defensive weapons capabilities with "independent countries, especially members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)", Deputy Defence

Iran willing to share defensive capabilities with Asian partners, deputy defence minister says
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Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon, The Information reports

Alphabet's Google joined a growing list of technology firms to sign a deal with the U.S.

Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon, The Information reports
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China's central bank guides banks to step up lending in April, sources say

China's central bank has instructed some commercial banks to expand loan issuance in April, said sources with knowledge of the matter, as authorities seek to prevent a sharp

China's central bank guides banks to step up lending in April, sources say
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US agency upgrades probe into JLR vehicles' steering troubles

The U.S.

US agency upgrades probe into JLR vehicles' steering troubles
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European shares hit near three-week low on Mideast impasse, mixed earnings

European shares ended near a three-week low on Tuesday as mixed corporate earnings, uncertainty over the Middle East conflict, and caution ahead of

European shares hit near three-week low on Mideast impasse, mixed earnings
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Nippon Express shares soar after Elliott discloses latest Japan stake

Shares of Japanese logistics firm Nippon Express Holdings leapt as much as 15% after U.S. activist investor Elliott Investment Management disclosed a 5.04% stake in the

Nippon Express shares soar after Elliott discloses latest Japan stake
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Bank of Japan keeps rates steady but hawkish split points to June hike

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Tuesday but three of its nine-member board proposed hiking borrowing costs, signalling

Bank of Japan keeps rates steady but hawkish split points to June hike
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Ukraine needs to approve parcel tax to keep IMF funding, source says

Ukraine needs to adopt a law introducing a value-added tax on inexpensive parcels from abroad to ensure its $8.1 billion programme with the International

Ukraine needs to approve parcel tax to keep IMF funding, source says
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Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty

Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty

Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty