World

US says it is 'deeply concerned' by PNG closure of Taiwan office

The United States is "deeply concerned" by reports that Papua New Guinea has ordered the closure of Taiwan's representative office in the country, the State Department said

Japan's ruling party warns about suspected collusion between activist investors and private equity

Japan's ruling party raised concerns on Friday over suspected collusion between activist investors and buyout funds in take-private deals

How Korean stocks turned from trusty bellwether to AI frenzy

Billions of dollars in leveraged bets on South Korea's AI darlings have warped a stock market once revered as a

Iran strikes eastern Syria, in first such attack during current war

Iran struck eastern Syria on Friday, Iranian state media and a Syrian military source said, in the first known attack by Tehran on Syrian territory since a regional war

Burberry's Europe sales hit by Iran war while US and China grow

Burberry said conflict in the Middle East was hurting tourist spending in Europe, sending the British luxury brand's shares down more than 6% on Friday even

Polish president vetoes bills that would have improved rights of same-sex couples

Poland's president vetoed two bills on Friday that would have introduced "cohabitation contracts" for couples living together, dealing a blow to same-sex couples in one of

Volvo Cars sees stronger second half despite steep China decline, rising costs

Volvo Cars on Friday forecast that profits would recover in the second half, even as the Swedish carmaker warned of rising key raw material costs and an

Airlines resume some Middle East flights but disruption continues

More airlines are restoring flights to parts of the Middle East after the conflict that followed U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, but some carriers

China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas

The Trump administration is drastically shortening visas for foreign journalists in the U.S. The new rule announced by the Department of Homeland Security limits visas to 240 days, down from up to five years

Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at giant Farnborough Airshow

Spiralling security risks are expected to push defence to the forefront of Britain's Farnborough Airshow

Pakistan cargo crash families push for international help to find black boxes

Relatives of the five crew members aboard a Boeing 737 cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea off Pakistan last week are urging an

Chipotle is entering the land of the taco. Will Mexicans bite?

With balloons, confetti and optimism, U.S.-based Cal-Mex food chain Chipotle on Thursday opened its first restaurant in the country,

Japan PM vows to pursue steps to encourage domestic investment by GPIF

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday the government will pursue steps that encourage investment in domestic financial assets by households

China calls US visa regulations 'discriminatory', threatens countermeasures

China on Friday urged the United States to withdraw its new "discriminatory" visa regulations and said it reserves the right to take reciprocal countermeasures.

China's Xi calls for more global efforts to guide AI, chides US for its curbs on tech sharing

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for more global cooperation in the development and governance of artificial intelligence, while promising support for other countries

Among AI crowd, some investors position for slower hyperscaler spending growth

The parabolic rally in AI chipmakers has run into turbulence amid concern about valuations and the sustainability of their bumper revenues, with some

DOJ says man charged over Philadelphia mosque fire

The U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday a man was charged with arson in relation to a fire last week at a mosque in Philadelphia. 

Israel's parliament dissolves ahead of Oct. 27 elections

Israel's parliament has dissolved after passing a series of controversial bills in marathon sessions in its last few days

JERA begins study on US listing as it steps up overseas expansion, sources say

JERA, Japan's biggest power generator, has begun a feasibility study for a U.S. listing as it explores means of expanding overseas and

China's Moonshot unveils world's largest open AI model, closing in on US rivals

Chinese AI startup Moonshot on Friday unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter model that it said is the world's largest open-weight AI system and

Saab profit beats forecast as defence boom spurs surge in orders

Swedish defence and aerospace group Saab reported a bigger-than-expected rise in operating earnings for the second quarter on Friday as booming demand

China's oil imports have plunged during the Iran war. How much will they recover?

For five years, China imported an average of 11.5 million barrels of oil per day. Since April, it has averaged just 8 million bpd.

Xi pitches China as leader of new global AI order, challenging US dominance

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday cast Beijing as the champion of a new global AI order, using China's

Taiwan must heed calls to share responsibility for 'collective defence', president says

Taiwan must heed international calls to share the responsibility for "collective defence", President Lai Ching-te said on Friday, appealing for

A former prime minister who led Israel out of Lebanon fears mistakes are being repeated

Israel has again occupied much of southern Lebanon, 26 years after ending its 18-year occupation

A simple pair of glasses is helping productivity gains in some Bangladesh garment factories

In Bangladesh, a simple pair of reading glasses is transforming the lives of garment workers like Ruma Aktar

US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, marking 6th consecutive night of attacks

The U.S. military said late on Thursday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran that were carried out at President Donald Trump's direction

Yen likely to weaken past 170 before Japan's growth bet pays off, RSM's Brusuelas says

The yen may weaken to 170 per dollar and beyond before fruits of the government's stimulus plan engineer a reversal, said RSM US chief economist Joe Brusuelas

North Korea calls Seoul a 'puppet' for its role in US maritime exercise

North Korean state media on Friday called South Korea a "puppet" following its participation in a maritime exercise led by the U.S., saying Seoul and

Japan to leave monetary policy tools to BOJ in economic blueprint, document shows

Japan's government will state in its economic blueprint that decisions on specific monetary policy tools should be left to the Bank of

Trump threatens to revoke licenses of US networks for not carrying primetime speech

Two of the three major U.S. television networks and CNN did not broadcast a prime-time address on Thursday by President Donald Trump on their primary

Chipped away

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee The global chip rout extended into Friday, with stocks in Taiwan and Japan bearing the brunt of the beating, while South Korean

Trump's fiery China allegations may threaten superpower truce

Donald Trump's renewed accusations that China

Japan June core inflation seen at 1.6% on elevated energy prices: Reuters poll

Japan's core consumer inflation probably picked up in June from the previous month due to elevated energy prices, as well as technical factors including revisions to medical

Andy Burnham, a mayor from England's north, is poised to become Britain's next prime minister

Andy Burnham is about to become Britain’s 59th prime minister, following the sudden downfall of Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer

To air or not to air? Nation's TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech

To air or not to air

Hong Kong official says booksellers should ensure titles won't harm national security after arrests

Hong Kong’s top security official has urged booksellers to ensure their titles do not harm national security

Texas flooding kills two as state braces for historic rains

Torrential rains killed two people in Texas as floodwaters swept them away in their vehicles while the state braced for "record-shattering" rainfall over the next

Australia summons Laos ambassador, calls for serious charges in backpacker methanol deaths

Australia summoned Laos' ambassador to Canberra on Friday, saying it was "deeply frustrated and bitterly disappointed" that Laos was not pursuing the most serious charges

China's top airlines warn of heavy losses ahead of uncertain summer

China's biggest airlines enter the peak summer travel season facing a more challenging outlook after warning of heavy first-half losses, with weakening

US appeals court keeps in place Pentagon's escort policy for journalists

A federal ​appeals court sided with President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday in a case brought by The New York Times over the Pentagon's

US hits more bridges in Iran in an expansion of its airstrike campaign

The United States is expanding its airstrike campaign against Iran by increasingly hitting bridges

Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference, contradicting U.S. intel

U.S.

The Latest: Trump delivers primetime address to the nation

President Donald Trump addressed the nation on topics that included elections and voting machines, revisiting long-debunked conspiracy theories about his 2020 defeat to Democrat Joe Biden

Outrage after ICE agents tackle man at Las Vegas airport

Video footage of ICE agents tackling a man at Las Vegas Airport has sparked public outrage and criticism from officials

Texas flash floods leave at least 2 dead in region devastated a year ago

Authorities in Texas have rescued hundreds of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes and at least two people have died due to catastrophic flooding

Fed may need to hike rates if inflation does not ease soon, Jefferson says

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson on Thursday suggested he would be open to raising interest rates if there is no near-term

Philippines protests Chinese state media's 'racist' video depicting Filipinos as monkeys

The Philippines condemned as racist a video posted by the state-run China Daily depicting Filipinos as monkeys, saying on Friday it had lodged a diplomatic protest with

Trump's championing of debunked vote conspiracies casts shadow over midterms

If President Donald Trump repeats claims in a national address on Thursday that the 2020 election was stolen from him, as many experts

Family to hold a vigil for man fatally shot by immigration officer in Houston

The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a man fatally shot by a federal immigration agent in Houston, is holding a public vigil for him

Weather conditions again brought devastating floods to a vulnerable swath of Texas

Severe storms have dumped over 20 inches of rain in parts of Texas, causing significant flooding

SpaceX Starship launch aborted on the pad at the last moment

SpaceX's next Starship test flight is off until at least next week after a last-second abort on the pad

Todd Blanche holds tense meeting with Epstein survivors after key GOP senator’s ultimatum

Todd Blanche holds tense meeting with Epstein survivors after key GOP senator’s ultimatum

US investigators lead probe into Ryanair flight where man was partly sucked out of broken window

U.S. aviation safety investigators have taken over the investigation into what caused a window to dislodge on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany on July 10

ICC staffer repeats misconduct allegations against prosecutor Karim Khan in TV interview

A junior lawyer at the International Criminal Court on Thursday repeated her allegations that prosecutor Karim Khan had non-consensual sexual contact with her, in a CNN

Judge rules US government's 2024 phone searches of Palestinian American violated his rights

A federal judge has ruled the U.S. government violated the constitutional rights of Palestinian American Osama Abu Irshaid when customs agents seized

UN experts concerned by Trump's removal of immigration judges

The Trump administration's removal of more than 100 immigration judges is undermining the independence of the courts and the U.S. justice system, a panel

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosts senior Chinese official Wang Huning

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held talks with China's fourth-highest-ranked official, Wang Huning, the state-run Korean Central News Agency reported on Friday, the latest

Truth Social to sell trading firms 'fastest' access to Trump's posts

Trump Media & Technology Group has unveiled a paid-for, licensed data feed that will give banks and trading firms "the fastest" access

Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill at least 13, officials say

Russian and Ukrainian attacks on civilian areas in towns and cities, many on the front line of the more than four-year-old war, killed at least 13 people on Thursday, local

Trump threatens new Iran escalation and risks repeating old mistakes

President Donald Trump has ramped up U.S. air strikes on Iran and threatened broader escalation, but there is little sign that a military strategy

US to take lead in probe into Ryanair Boeing 737 engine failure over Greece

The U.S.

China bets on faster state-backed projects to shore up growth, avoid broad stimulus

China can stabilise economic growth this year by accelerating already-budgeted national infrastructure investment projects, economists and one government adviser said, reducing the

Quiet U.S. pullback in Eastern Europe sparks wider allied worries

As Estonia's Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur prepared to fly to the NATO summit in Ankara this month, he revealed to local journalists that several hundred U.S. troops

Brazil readies 'tough' response to new Trump tariffs, sources say

Brazil's government convened top ministers on Thursday to prepare retaliatory measures against Washington's latest tariffs, with options including

Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from the US Midwest to East Coast. Officials say stay inside

Heavy smoke from wildfires is darkening skies from the U.S. Midwest to the East Coast

Trump firm plans to sell priority access to Truth Social posts, possibly his own

President Donald Trump's media company is planning to charge for special high-speed access to Truth Social posts, including possibly his own affecting national security and financial markets

Major League Soccer's NYCFC says it wants to sign Christian Pulisic but AC Milan not interested

New York City FC wants to bring Christian Pulisic to Major League Soccer, but AC Milan isn't interested in selling him

Hegseth again backs a low-altitude military flyover as maneuvers draw scrutiny

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is supporting low-altitude military flyovers as the maneuvers have faced scrutiny

National Guard deployment to DC will last through Trump's term

President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to the nation’s capital is being extended by more than two years and will last until the end of his term

US House Republicans push forward on Trump funding plan for Iran war, election overhaul

Republicans in the U.S.

US refiner margins hit new records as fuel shortage concerns grow

U.S. refiner margins registered a fresh record high for the third consecutive session on Thursday, as low stockpiles and worsening tensions in the Middle

US tariffs on Brazil are a bitter pill for sugar and ethanol makers

Brazil's ethanol and sugar producers on Thursday despaired at the imposition of new 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods by the U.S.

Dollar firms as US-Iran tensions renew oil price risk

The dollar clung to gains against major peers on

Blanche meets Epstein survivors after Tillis demand

Acting U.S.

Pentagon chief backs pilots amid review into US Navy Blue Angels' low altitude flight

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backed the U.S.

Canada wildfire smoke blankets US Midwest, Northeast with hazardous air

Heavy smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada enveloped a swath of the U.S. from the Midwest to the Northeast on Thursday, prompting warnings

English media and former players criticize Thomas Tuchel after team's latest World Cup letdown

England hired a German coach to end 60 years of hurt but will exit the World Cup in the most English of ways

Spain practices outside before the World Cup final as smoke fills the air in northern New Jersey

With the sun obstructed by haze, Spain’s players practiced ahead of the World Cup final outside in northern New Jersey while air conditions are hazardous because of smoke from Canadian wildfires

NYC sightseeing helicopter likely hit birds before its fatal plunge into Hudson River, report shows

The National Transportation Safety Board says the remains of several geese were found on the wreckage of a New York City sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year and killed 6 people

Messi has a message for World Cup critics of Argentina: 'Nothing was handed to us'

Lionel Messi has a message for Argentina’s detractors: “Nothing was handed to us.”

Jackson Suber leads a day of surprises at Birkdale with a 65 in his first British Open

So much focus was on the new Royal Birkdale

Slumping AI stocks drag down markets around the world

Drops for computer chipmakers and other AI winners dragged down stock markets worldwide

Missouri 19-year-old uses toy drive to help Missourians impacted by historic floods

Missouri 19-year-old uses toy drive to help Missourians impacted by historic floods

Truth Social will sell Wall Street quicker access to posts

Truth Social will sell Wall Street quicker access to posts

Trump to attend World Cup final on Sunday, White House says

U.S.

Nicaragua breaks diplomatic ties with Italy over extradition row in killing of former PM Moro

Nicaragua severed diplomatic relations with Italy on Thursday over Rome's long-running demand to extradite a former Red Brigades militant convicted for his role in the 1978

Ontario seeks federal support for evacuations as wildfires devastate remote Canadian towns

Ontario requested federal assistance to evacuate people from remote northern Canadian communities ravaged by wildfires on Thursday, as smoke brought poor air quality to

Oil settles lower, but remains near one-month high on U.S.-Iran tension

Oil prices settled about 1% lower on Thursday but remained near their highest level since mid-June as the Iran war escalated, with Tehran asking Yemen's

White House says it is closely monitoring food-borne illness outbreak

The White House is closely monitoring the food-borne cyclospora outbreak and is committed to providing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with all necessary

US to revive rule that could deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits

The U.S. government is reviving a rule that could deny permanent residency to immigrants who use public benefits such as food stamps and Medicaid, the Department of Homeland

US will focus counterterrorism efforts on left-wing groups, Rubio says

U.S.

Trump's teleprompter operator under CFTC probe over potential insider trading

U.S.

US imposes new 25% tariffs on Brazil, expands exemptions list

The U.S. will hit Brazil with new 25% duties on its furniture, ethanol, machinery, footwear,

Iran and US step up attacks, release of American in dispute

Iran and the United States exchanged intensifying fire on Thursday in a week-long escalation that has largely

Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits

The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and more

Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the US

The Trump administration has finalized a rule that will prevent international students from staying in the U.S. for more than four years unless they seek and obtain government approval, a departure from long-standing practice

Brazil calls Trump’s 25% tariff unjust and vows to impose reciprocal tariffs

Brazil has criticized a new U.S. tariff on certain Brazilian imports and says it plans to impose reciprocal tariffs

‘Let’s get back to work’: Karoline Leavitt returns to the briefing room podium for the first time since maternity leave

‘Let’s get back to work’: Karoline Leavitt returns to the briefing room podium for the first time since maternity leave

Hopes for US-Iran diplomacy still alive as fighting intensifies over the Strait of Hormuz

Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has intensified

2 executions scheduled for same day in Florida for the first time in more than 60 years

The state of Florida is set to execute two death row inmates on the same day for the first time in more than 60 years, now that a stay has been lifted for a former police officer who had been scheduled to die earlier his year

Fatal ICE encounters, reversal over vehicle stops are first major test for DHS Secretary Mullin

Markwayne Mullin is facing his first major test as Homeland Security secretary after three people were killed in encounters with ICE officers in less than a week

Exclusive: Lawyer goes public with sexual misconduct claims against ICC chief prosecutor. He denies the allegations

Exclusive: Lawyer goes public with sexual misconduct claims against ICC chief prosecutor. He denies the allegations

Fetterman lays out ‘red line’ over leaving Democratic Party: Israel

Fetterman lays out ‘red line’ over leaving Democratic Party: Israel

Chipmakers put pressure on equity indexes globally, oil dips

Equity indexes around the world fell on Thursday as investors offloaded heavy-weight chip stocks while the U.S. dollar and Treasury

Nigeria brings home 1,490 citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks

Nigeria has completed the voluntary evacuation of 1,490 citizens from South Africa following a series of xenophobic attacks, its ​foreign ministry

Netherlands says it will support the removal of ICC prosecutor Karim Khan

The Dutch government, which hosts the International Criminal Court on its territory, said on Thursday that it plans to vote for the removal of ICC prosecutor Karim Khan

Franco-German defence cooperation under strain as Macron, Merz meet

France and Germany will discuss deepening cooperation on nuclear deterrence, missile defence, long-range strike capabilities and

England to ban sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s from next year

The British government said on Thursday it would ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England beginning in April next year, saying the move would

Fed's Schmid: Inflation is "concerning" and the focus of setting policy right now

Inflation is proving persistent across a broad range of goods and services, and remains the focus of monetary policy given a stable labor market,

Guterres to travel to Cyprus to advance peace efforts, UN says

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will travel to divided Cyprus at the end of July to discuss peacebuilding efforts between the Greek and Turkish

Latvia boosts security at dam, gas storage facility due to Russian threat, PM says

Latvia has increased security around a hydroelectric dam upstream from its capital Riga and at a huge underground gas storage facility due to intelligence

Myles Garrett of the Rams is voted as the top edge rusher in the NFL by an AP panel

Myles Garrett has been the NFL’s dominant defensive player for years, leading to his record-setting campaign with 23 sacks last season before being traded from Cleveland to the Los Angeles Rams

Rubio gathers countries on left-wing political violence as it becomes a Trump focus in elections

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has convened leaders from over 60 countries to take part in the Trump administration’s latest effort to quell what it calls “left-wing” political terrorism

NHL unveils its 2026-27 schedule, the first with 84 games apiece since '93-94

The most expansive season in NHL history gets underway Sept. 29 and runs through April 10 before the playoffs begin a couple of days later

Ukrainians protest Zelenskyy's ouster of his popular defense minister

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shook up his wartime government, drawing thousands into the streets across Ukraine to protest the dismissal of his youthful defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov

Argentine golfer at British Open makes ear-cup gesture to mimic Enzo's World Cup goal celebration

The only Argentine golfer in the British Open field was playfully jeered by some spectators on the first tee the morning after his national soccer team’s epic comeback win over England at the World Cup

The ex-CEO of Italian highway operator and 31 others convicted in deadly 2018 bridge collapse

An Italian court has convicted the former CEO of Italy's main highway operator and 31 others in the Genoa Morandi bridge collapse in 2018

Mortgage rates hit highest level since the start of the war with Iran

Mortgage rates hit highest level since the start of the war with Iran

Tractor-trailer goes off road, slams into homes

Tractor-trailer goes off road, slams into homes

Merlier wins crash-marred 12th stage of the Tour de France, Pogacar retains overall lead

Belgian rider Tim Merlier maintained his strong form with a victory on the 12th stage of the Tour de France while several riders fell as they sprinted to the line

Trump administration races the clock to rebuild US tariff wall knocked down by Supreme Court

The U.S. Treasury last year swelled with revenue from President Donald Trump’s double-digit taxes on imports from almost every country on earth

Most Gulf area economies face deeper downturns this year on Hormuz disruption

Most Gulf economies will contract more sharply this year than expected three months ago before rebounding in 2027, a Reuters poll found, as crumbling

Ousted defence minister lays bare rift at heart of Ukraine's war effort

An extraordinary outburst by outgoing Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov laid bare a rift at the heart of Ukraine's war effort on

Zelenskiy taps new defence chief in bid to quell political crisis

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy moved to extinguish a political crisis on Thursday sparked by his dismissal of a reformist defence

Armenia seizes company from opposition leader charged with fraud

Armenia has seized control of a cement company owned by an arrested opposition leader, state media said on Thursday, as critics accuse Prime Minister Nikol

Rubio and Miller warn of the ‘mortal threat’ of ‘far-left terror’ in speech to 67 countries

Rubio and Miller warn of the ‘mortal threat’ of ‘far-left terror’ in speech to 67 countries

Hungary government reports Orban-era IT contracts to police

Hungary's government said on Thursday it sent a report to police about the suspected misuse of public funds during purchases of educational software made by the previous

No liability exemption for Google in Italian YouTube spat, EU court says

Alphabet unit Google is not immune from liability for videos uploaded to YouTube by commercial partners, Europe's top court said on Thursday, a ruling

Lebanon, Syria to reset trade ties, economy minister tells Reuters

Lebanon and Syria will in the coming months begin revising decades-old trade agreements to revive their economic relationship following the ouster of Syrian

US agency denies Tesla petition to avoid recall fix over headlight issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Thursday said it was denying a 2024 petition filed by Tesla to avoid a recall fix for nearly

How Uber, Delivery Hero and rivals stack up in global food delivery

July 16 - Uber will buy Delivery Hero in a deal valuing the German firm at $14.8 billion to create the largest food-delivery group outside China and stave off intensifying competition.

Twenty-nine countries sign agreement to establish global AI cooperation body

Twenty-nine countries on Thursday signed an agreement to establish the World AI Cooperation Organization, an intergovernmental body China says aims to promote

Houthi leader threatens Saudi oil facilities if Riyadh escalates in Yemen

Yemen's Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi said on Thursday that all Saudi oil and other vital facilities would be targets for the group's missiles and drones if Riyadh escalated

What remains of the Iran deal as fighting rages

There is now a yawning gap between the preliminary deal signed between the United States and Iran less than a month ago and the situation on the ground

US designates 2 new Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations

The U.S. government has designated two new Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations

US tariffs shake up Brazil's presidential race as candidates trade blame

The tariffs the Trump administration imposed on Brazilian goods on Wednesday thrust Washington into Brazil's October presidential election, reviving

Chinese filing implies DeepSeek valuation of around $52 billion

Chinese luggage maker Anhui Korrun said on Thursday a fund it invested in deployed 2.9 billion yuan for an indirect 0.8265% stake in DeepSeek, implying

US to tighten visa regulations for foreign students, journalists

The Trump administration moved on Thursday to tighten the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and

UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup

The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's soccer team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands

Officials debated White House push to declassify documents amid Trump campaign to sow election mistrust, sources say

Officials debated White House push to declassify documents amid Trump campaign to sow election mistrust, sources say

Everything you need to know about the World Cup final

Everything you need to know about the World Cup final

Maine mayor calls for independent investigation into deadly ICE-involved shooting

Maine mayor calls for independent investigation into deadly ICE-involved shooting

Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea?

Health officials serving under President Donald Trump want to make it easier for men to get a prescription for testosterone

Escalating Israeli strikes kill five people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, Palestinian health officials said, as a U.S.-based research group

Italy's coalition seeks pardon for jeweller who killed robbers

Italy's ruling parties on Thursday called for a presidential pardon for a 72-year-old jeweller who killed two robbers after a raid on his shop, saying any

France's Macron pledges to replant Fontainebleau forest after devastating fire

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to replant the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris on Thursday after wildfires scorched at least 10% of the 20,000-hectare

US weekly jobless claims fall; labor market remains stable

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to continued labor market stability.

British Open: Baldwin hits 'terrifying' opening shot after missing World Cup semi due to early start

Matthew Baldwin has had the honor of hitting the opening tee shot of the British Open at a Royal Birkdale course where the locally born Englishman has been a member for 23 years

Spanish PM's wife will face jury trial over embezzlement charges, court rules

The wife of Spain's prime minister will stand trial before a jury on charges of influence peddling and embezzlement, a court ruled on Thursday, in a further setback for the

IMF says new Bangladesh programme talks ahead, sees growth slowing

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that its staff team had concluded a visit to Bangladesh at the government's request and that discussions on the parameters

Former Italian motorway boss among 32 convicted over Genoa bridge tragedy

The former head of Italian motorway operator Autostrade per l'Italia was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Thursday for his role in a disaster that

Council of Europe warns five EU states of rights risks in return hub plans

Europe's leading human rights watchdog urged five EU nations on Thursday to fully protect the rights under international law of rejected asylum seekers they aim to deport

US pending home sales slump in June amid affordability challenges

Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes fell more than expected in June as higher mortgages and house prices pushed prospective buyers to the sidelines.

German state minister says higher tariffs could boost Chinese interest in VW plant

The European Union should consider raising tariffs on cars made in China to increase pressure on Chinese automakers to partner with European manufacturers such as

US home builder sentiment falls in July amid affordability challenges

U.S. homebuilder sentiment unexpectedly fell in July, weighed down by economic uncertainty and high mortgage rates amid conflict in the Middle East, a survey showed on

Brazil instant coffee sector exempt from new US tariffs, protecting up to $2.5 billion in exports

Brazil's instant coffee is exempt from a new 25% U.S. tariff on Brazilian imports, a move eagerly awaited by the industry, which had previously been the only segment of

S&P 500, Nasdaq open lower as chip stocks weaken

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Thursday as chip stocks weakened again, while investors parsed fresh economic data for clues on the health of the economy.

Soccer-A place called home: US Soccer's hope for the future

U.S.

Gas is nearly $4 again and diesel just topped $5. It’s not what you think

Gas is nearly $4 again and diesel just topped $5. It’s not what you think

Triathlon unites to increase its popularity closer to the level of tennis and golf

Triathlon is taking action to try to boost its popularity in hopes of bringing it closer to the level of tennis and golf

Pakistan worries about being drawn into US-Iran conflict after Houthis attack Saudi Arabia

Attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis this week have frustrated Pakistan and threaten to draw

Two more of Brad Pitt’s kids want to ditch his surname

Two more of Brad Pitt’s kids want to ditch his surname

Zelensky faces protests over ousting of Ukraine’s defense minister despite military gains

Zelensky faces protests over ousting of Ukraine’s defense minister despite military gains

I’ve spent years studying economic data. These Americans taught me what ‘affordability’ really means

I’ve spent years studying economic data. These Americans taught me what ‘affordability’ really means

Flash flood emergency issued for Camp Mystic disaster area as rivers rise in southern Texas

Flash flood emergency issued for Camp Mystic disaster area as rivers rise in southern Texas

No radiation leak after 'contamination' events at Africa's only nuclear plant, regulator says

There have been three recent contamination events inside the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, South Africa’s nuclear regulator said

Vance says some in Israeli government sought to sway US on Iran deal

U.S.

Nike out of World Cup contention as Adidas-outfitted teams head to final

Nike's swoosh will be notably absent from the World Cup final.

Soccer-'Crisis' in youth sports comes into focus after early US World Cup exit

Another early World Cup exit underscores a fractured youth sports culture in the United States, as the nation hopes to catch up

Israel economy shrank 3.8% in first quarter amid Iran war

Israel's economy shrank an annualised 3.8% in the first quarter, the Central Bureau of Statistics said on Thursday, in its third estimate in which growth was hurt by

Ukraine parliament approves energy executive Koretskyi as new PM

Ukraine's parliament voted on Thursday to appoint energy executive Sergii Koretskyi as prime minister, the third since the start of Russia's invasion in 2022.

Shein IPO faces lower valuation as e-commerce crackdown starts to bite

Shein's ambitions for a valuation of up to $50 billion in its long-awaited Hong Kong IPO are likely to face a tough test from

France flags 2027 budget squeeze as defence and debt costs surge

France's government plans to sharply restrain most public spending growth in 2027 as rising defence outlays and borrowing costs consume an increasing share of the budget,

Nigeria to track poverty, incomes as government seeks proof reforms are working

Nigeria plans to publish indicators tracking poverty, incomes and inequality as President Bola Tinubu's government seeks to show that economic reforms are

Damp Squib

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Another day, another test for chip stocks.

Shortsellers take aim at manufacturing in June amid supply chain stress, Hazeltree data shows

Global hedge funds bet heavily against manufacturing stocks in June, data from Hazeltree shows, as investors grew more concerned about

ECB to hold rates now but energy price resurgence points to September hike: Reuters poll

The European Central Bank will hold interest rates on July 23 but will hike for the second time this year in September as a renewed energy price surge

Citizens Financial's quarterly profit jumps on interest income, fees boost

Citizens Financial Group posted a higher second-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by higher net interest income and fee growth in wealth and capital markets businesses.

BMW appoints new HR chief as it moves ahead with cost-cutting drive

BMW has appointed Dorothea von Boxberg as its new board member for human resources, the German carmaker said in a statement on Thursday, outlining her experience in "

Google required to open up to AI, search engine rivals under EU-mandated changes

Alphabet's Google will have to help OpenAI and other AI rivals as well as online search engine competitors access its services to comply with EU rules

Euro zone yields rise, gap between German and US borrowing costs smallest in a month

The gap between German and U.S. 10-year borrowing costs sat near its narrowest in a month on Thursday as the escalation of fighting in the Gulf sent euro zone

Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say

Iran has asked Yemen’s Houthi movement to stand ready to close the Red Sea oil route if the United States strikes Iranian

GE Aerospace sees repair demand holding up despite aviation fuel shock

GE Aerospace raised its 2026 profit forecast on Thursday as demand for engine repairs and spare parts held up despite high fuel prices and

Heavier cattle, more markets: Argentine ranchers target beef exports 

Higher global beef prices and new trade deals under President Javier Milei are encouraging Argentina's ranchers to

Hawaii Health Department's enforcement of hemp retailers is helping compliance

Hawaii Health Department's enforcement of hemp retailers is helping compliance

Putin’s false claim of the capture of one Ukrainian town exposes the slow pace of Russia’s bloody advance

Putin’s false claim of the capture of one Ukrainian town exposes the slow pace of Russia’s bloody advance

Kilauea ends episode 51 after over 8 hours of volcanic activity

Kilauea ends episode 51 after over 8 hours of volcanic activity

The best way to watch the World Cup is in Spanish

The best way to watch the World Cup is in Spanish

EU forces Google to share search data and open Android to rival AI companies

The European Union has issued new rules for Google, requiring it to share search data and open its Android system to rival AI companies

Pluto flyby mission wakes up after long sleep nearly 6 billion miles from Earth

Pluto flyby mission wakes up after long sleep nearly 6 billion miles from Earth

UK nationalizes Chinese-owned British Steel to protect nation's steelmaking capacity

The U.K. government has nationalized British Steel to protect the nation’s steelmaking capacity

AI chatbots are at risk of spreading government restrictions on online speech, a new study says

A study shows major artificial intelligence models are likely to refuse to criticize restrictive leaders worldwide

India's Gen Z 'cockroaches' took protest to the streets. Now they rally around a hunger strike

An activist's hunger strike has become a rallying point for India’s new Cockroach Janta Party, a youth-led movement that emerged in response to exam paper leaks and student suicides

China asks Thailand to deport Chinese journalist, rights groups warn of persecution

China has asked Thailand to promptly extradite a Chinese journalist who rights groups say faces political persecution and torture back home because of his

Who is Ukraine's Mykhailo Fedorov, the dismissed defence minister?

The sacking of Ukraine's popular defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, only six months after his appointment, prompted rare wartime protests in cities across the country on

Soccer-Argentine players brandish political Falklands flag after England match

Argentina players held up a political banner declaring "Las Malvinas Son Argentinas" ("The Falklands are Argentine") after their 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over

EU's top court upholds Spain's amnesty law for Catalan separatists

A disputed Spanish law granting an amnesty to those involved in Catalonia's separatist drive does not violate European Union rules, the bloc's top court

European shares notch modest gains as Mideast war tempers earnings cheer

European stocks posted slim gains for the third straight session on Thursday, as caution over the Middle East war kept

Meta Oversight Board finds top AI models less likely to criticize repressive regimes

AI models from leading labs including Anthropic and OpenAI are much less likely to criticize governments known for restricting free speech, Meta's Oversight Board said on Thursday.

Russia and Ukraine strike vessels in Black Sea, wheat prices jump

Ukraine and Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Thursday on vessels in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, stepping up hostilities in a zone vital for grain

Poland charges Ukrainian with vandalising war memorials to stir ethnic tensions

Poland has charged an 18-year-old Ukrainian man with inciting ethnic tensions by desecrating memorials to Poles killed by Ukrainian nationalists during World War Two, the

Italy's parliament backs Meloni's contested electoral reform

Italy's lower house of parliament on Thursday approved a highly contested government plan to overhaul the electoral law, a move opponents denounced as an

Deadly Bangkok bar fire exposes Thailand’s safety loopholes for nightlife venues

Debates are stirring over Thailand’s safety regulations after a deadly fire at a Bangkok music bar killed more than 30 people and injured over 70

Zabka hits record high after report Seven & i nears stake purchase

Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings is in the final stages of talks to take a stake in Polish convenience store operator Zabka Group, the Nikkei business daily reported

Maine ICE shooting puts Republican Senator Susan Collins in political bind

Republican U.S.

Who is Ukraine's new prime minister, Sergii Koretskyi?

Ukraine's parliament approved top energy executive Sergii Koretskyi as the country's new prime minister, the third wartime head of the government appointed in a wider

Fire at orphanage in Algiers kills 11, injures 19

Eleven people, including children, were killed and 19 injured in a fire at an orphanage close to the Algerian capital Algiers early on Thursday, authorities said.

US announces new 25% tariffs on Brazil for ‘unfair’ trade practices

US announces new 25% tariffs on Brazil for ‘unfair’ trade practices

UK's Burnham takes small-town regeneration to the national stage as PM

For Britain's next prime minister, Andy Burnham, a sprawling car park in the centre of a former cotton-manufacturing town in

Uganda discharges last Ebola patient, starts countdown to be virus-free

Uganda discharged its last remaining Ebola patient on Thursday, triggering a 42-day countdown after which it can be declared free of the virus, the East African nation's

Russia's 2026 budget deficit may exceed plans by $12.85 billion due to higher spending

Russia's federal budget spending and deficit could exceed official plans by more than 1 trillion roubles ($12.85 billion) in 2026, according to the data from the

India ask its seafarers not to take Hormuz voyages

India has ordered shipowners, ship managers and recruitment companies not to deploy the country's seafarers on vessels undertaking trips through the Strait of Hormuz

US quarantine order for Americans returning from Congo will hurt Ebola response, aid group says

Washington's new policy that says American citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there is an Ebola outbreak, must spend

TSMC to invest another $100 billion in US as Q2 profit blows past forecasts

TSMC, the world's main producer of advanced AI chips and a major Nvidia supplier, pledged on Thursday to invest a further $100

Nvidia partners with Japan robotics firms on AI development

Nvidia said on Thursday it was partnering with Japanese companies including Fanuc and Yaskawa Electric to advance the development of robotics and AI.

What are leveraged ETFs and how are they driving the AI rally?

Exchange-traded funds have been a fixture of financial markets since the 1990s as a popular low-cost way for investors to buy baskets of stocks

Trump hails release of US citizen held in Iran as 'goodwill' gesture

U.S. President Donald Trump has called the release of a U.S. citizen held in Iran a "gesture of goodwill", even as conflict raged for a fifth night across the Middle East.

Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC pledges another $100 billion to expand US chipmaking capacity

Major Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC says it plans to spend another $100 billion on expanding its manufacturing capacity in the United States

ICE traffic stops were just halted, then swiftly reinstated, as feds try to curb shootings – and the inevitable backlash

ICE traffic stops were just halted, then swiftly reinstated, as feds try to curb shootings – and the inevitable backlash

Fujitsu and leading Japanese robotics companies to use Nvidia technology in 'physical AI'

Japanese communications company Fujitsu is leading a major push in artificial intelligence and robotics using Nvidia’s technology to develop “physical AI.”

Azerbaijan at 'real peace' with Armenia but wants it to change constitution

Azerbaijan and Armenia are at "real peace" and rebuilding trade links after decades of conflict, a senior Azerbaijani official told Reuters,

Iran war leaves crisis-weary European airlines ready for a shakeout

As renewed conflict in the Gulf drives up oil prices, airline investors and industry executives see mounting signs

Britain's Ocado shares hit 13-year low on lack of progress on winning new US partners

Shares in British technology and online grocery group Ocado tumbled to a 13-year low on Thursday after it failed to show tangible progress in talks to secure

UK economy claws back some growth as Burnham prepares to take power

Britain's economy eked out minimal growth in May as the services industry expanded but other sectors shrank, suggesting fragile

UK regulator to probe TikTok on child safety measures

Britain's media regulator launched an investigation into TikTok on Thursday to understand whether its UK unit failed or is failing to protect children from harmful content.

More than 500 missing after two refugee boats vanish off Myanmar coast, UN agencies say

More than 500 missing after two refugee boats vanish off Myanmar coast, UN agencies say

Hong Kong police arrest five over 'seditious' books

Hong Kong's national security police arrested five booksellers on suspected charges of "doing an act with seditious intention", the government said in a statement late

Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently

Americans are waiting longer for disaster aid under President Donald Trump, with delays often lasting weeks or months

US launches new wave of strikes against Iran, military says

The U.S. began conducting a new wave of strikes against Iran on Thursday at 2 p.m. ET (1800 GMT) to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities," U.S.

China's Xi to outline AI diplomacy vision at key Shanghai forum

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to outline an ambitious vision for China's role in global AI governance at a forum on Friday, as Huawei showcases

Ex-Federal Reserve adviser sentenced to prison for lying about China ties

A former senior adviser to the U.S.

Fewer vessels travel through Hormuz after US resumes blockade

Fewer vessels travelled through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, the first day after the U.S. reimposed its naval blockade on Iranian ports with both countries

BOK hikes rates for first time in 3-1/2 years, signals more

South Korea's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three-and-a-half years on Thursday and flagged more to come

Flash flood emergency strikes Texas year after Camp Mystic disaster

A flash flood watch was posted across a broad swath of Texas on Wednesday as heavy downpours turned rivers

This AI, it will make a profit, right?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu The monstrous rally in Asian chipmakers this year is hitting a rocky patch.

Japan household inflation expectations rise, build case for BOJ rate hikes

Japanese households' inflation expectations crept up and the ratio of those expecting prices to rise a year from now hit a record high, a quarterly central

China's record consumer defaults undermine Beijing's push to boost spending

Jack Chen has never defaulted on a loan since he began borrowing to cover expenses during his internship days, but his credit report now carries a red flag because of his

China's rare earth curbs endanger $6.5 trillion of Western industry, IEA says

The full implementation of China's rare earth export restrictions could put $6.5 trillion of downstream production outside the country at risk, the International Energy

Airbus picks Iliad's Scaleway for AI, defence work in sovereignty push

Airbus said on Thursday it had signed a multi-year agreement with Iliad-owned Scaleway to provide cloud infrastructure for sensitive

More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees

U.N. agencies say more than 500 people are feared dead after reports that two boats carrying members of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya minority have capsized in the Bay of Bengal

Exclusive: US military hasn’t conducted standard review of intelligence tied to strike on school in Iran, sources say

Exclusive: US military hasn’t conducted standard review of intelligence tied to strike on school in Iran, sources say

Federal panel clears new design for White House visitor center, considers Lafayette Park fence

A federal panel has given preliminary approval to an updated design for a new underground facility to screen visitors to the White House

US launches multiple strikes on Iran, which retaliates against US targets in region

The U.S. launched two waves of attacks on Iran's coastal defenses and missile sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval

Russian missiles strike Kyiv districts, killing two, officials say

Russian ballistic missiles struck at least two districts in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Thursday, triggering fires and killing two people, officials said.

New Zealand, Fiji renew five-year partnership

New Zealand and Fiji signed a renewed five-year Duavata Partnership on Thursday, setting out cooperation priorities for 2026 to 2030 across trade, security, democracy,

The band playing when a Bangkok bar caught fire mourns its members among the 33 dead

A tragic flash fire at a Bangkok music bar has claimed at least 33 lives, including four members of the bar's band

US airstrikes hit northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run the blockade

The United States has intensified its strikes targeting Iran, hitting targets further north

More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split

More than half of House Democrats have voted to strip $3.3 billion in U.S. aid from Israel

New York Times fights Trump administration subpoenas for reporters’ testimony

New York Times fights Trump administration subpoenas for reporters’ testimony

Exclusive: Officials asked to turn over phones at the White House as Wiles, Patel lead intensifying leak probe

Exclusive: Officials asked to turn over phones at the White House as Wiles, Patel lead intensifying leak probe

Elon Musk’s xAI sues user over allegedly creating child sexual abuse materials with Grok

Elon Musk’s xAI sues user over allegedly creating child sexual abuse materials with Grok

US says it is blocking Americans in DR Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola

The U.S. has implemented restrictions related to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which prevent American citizens and nationals

New York Times seeks to block subpoenas to reporters over Air Force One reporting

The New York Times has filed a court motion to block federal grand jury subpoenas to three of its journalists over their reporting on President Donald Trump's new

BOJ may face pressure to ramp up bond-buying if yields spike, ex-central bank policymaker says

The Bank of Japan may face political pressure to ramp up bond buying if the benchmark 10-year yield breaks above the key 3% threshold and puts Premier Sanae

Detainees at ICE facility in Texas were beaten and abused, rights groups say

Detainees at a U.S.

Search suspended for 3 missing after boat with family spreading ashes capsizes on San Francisco Bay

U.S. Coast Guard crews have suspended their search for three people missing after a boat sank in San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island

Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final

Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates

Trump says Iran has released American woman detained since 2024

Trump says Iran has released American woman detained since 2024

Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications

Local media are reporting that authorities in Hong Kong have raided two bookstores and arrested five people for allegedly selling seditious publications

​​Over 100 House Democrats vote to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, reflecting growing schism in party

​​Over 100 House Democrats vote to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, reflecting growing schism in party

Senior Chinese and North Korean officials hold talks in Pyongyang, KCNA reports

China's fourth-highest-ranked official, Wang Huning, held talks in Pyongyang with a top official of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party, the state-run Korean Central News

A mass trial of alleged MS-13 gang members wraps up in El Salvador

A mass trial of hundreds of alleged MS-13 gang members has wrapped up in El Salvador with prosecutors delivering their closing arguments

JPMorgan CEO Dimon says Anthropic's Mythos AI risks are a 'real issue'

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Wednesday that risks posed by Anthropic's Mythos AI model are a "real issue" that the U.S. government is on top of, underscoring concerns

New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage

The New York Times has filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, teeing up a significant court fight over press freedom and the government’s ability to force reporters to identify sources

China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump in many nations, new survey says

The world has largely viewed the U.S. more favorably than China for years, but those opinions now have flipped in Beijing’s favor

Trump administration puts up new panels on slavery at George Washington's Philadelphia home

President Donald Trump's administration put up new information panels on slavery at George Washington's Philadelphia home on Wednesday, following a

Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1

Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 and reach the World Cup final

In a Patagonia town with an 85-foot Messi statue, Argentines celebrate reaching World Cup final

In a town in Patagonia boasting a new 85-foot (26-metre) statue of soccer great Lionel Messi, joyful Argentines celebrated their country's

Airbus in talks to sell jets to Flynas, sources say

Airbus is in talks to sell more of its A330neo widebody aircraft to Saudi low-cost carrier Flynas, with an announcement possible as early as next week's Farnborough Airshow,

New UK PM faces $440 billion fiscal problem, think tank says

Britain's public finances are losing around £330 billion ($442 billion) a year due to weak economic growth, population ageing and ill health, according to estimates from a

NYC’s Rikers Island jail hosts World Cup watch party for inmates

More than 100 inmates at the sprawling Rikers Island correctional facility gathered in a gymnasium at the complex’s main intake center to watch Wednesday’s semifinal match between England and Argentina

Ex-captain pleads guilty to drugging and raping a US Merchant Marine Academy cadet on a cargo ship

A former cargo ship captain has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping a 21-year-old U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet who was working on the vessel as part of an academy training program

Flooding forces evacuations in parts of South Texas as slow-moving storms swamp the region

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says more than 40 people have been rescued from high waters as heavy downpours drenching South Texas continue to raise the risk of flash flooding

England's Tuchel: 'Easy to say that it was wrong' to play defensively with lead vs. Argentina

England desperately wanted to protect its lead as time was winding down in the World Cup semifinals

The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday

The World Cup final is set for Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, featuring a clash between Argentina and Spain

ICE should keep making traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says

President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers should continue vehicle stops despite recent fatal shootings

Exclusive: Congress discussing affidavits from Epstein survivors about Lesley Groff as survivors told CNN she lied

Exclusive: Congress discussing affidavits from Epstein survivors about Lesley Groff as survivors told CNN she lied

Federal government replaces slavery exhibition at Washington's home in Philadelphia

The Trump administration has replaced an exhibit on slavery at the site of President George Washington’s home in Philadelphia with a version that historians say whitewashes the nation’s history

France’s National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate

France's National Assembly has given final approval to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication

The Latest: Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops despite new policy to halt them

President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement should continue traffic stops after two deadly shootings within a week, seeming to contradict a new policy to halt them

US strikes on Iran strengthen Trump's options for new escalation, officials say

Recent waves of U.S. strikes on Iran aimed at forcing open the Strait of Hormuz are also targeting Iranian military capabilities the U.S.

US Justice Dept says it cannot provide unredacted Epstein files for New Mexico probe

The U.S.

Russia says Ukrainian drone kills chief engineer at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

The chief engineer at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been killed by a Ukrainian drone near the station, the head of Russia's state nuclear

US Senate undecided on bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The U.S.

Soccer-Argentina late show sinks England and sets up World Cup final against Spain

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to send Lionel

Fujimori's mining push could spur unrest in Peru, study says

Peru's President-elect Keiko Fujimori could face new protests in mining areas as her government tries to spearhead large copper and other mining projects that

Argentina shocks England 2-1 to advance to the World Cup final against Spain

Argentina shocks England 2-1 to advance to the World Cup final against Spain

US House defeats bid to cut off Israel aid in vote dividing Democrats

The U.S.

Heavy smoke from wildfires blankets the US Midwest and Northeast, prompting evacuations

Thousands of visitors have been told to evacuate a remote Minnesota wilderness area because of wildfires sending heavy smoke across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast

Lawmakers cast doubt on Kathryn Ruemmler's testimony about Epstein ties

Goldman Sachs’ former top lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler is facing skepticism from lawmakers as she testifies about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Woman who schemed to lure vulnerable migrants to US for sex work pleads guilty

Woman who schemed to lure vulnerable migrants to US for sex work pleads guilty

Trump weighing options for expanding military operations in Iran

Trump weighing options for expanding military operations in Iran

Vance says Trump administration 'screwed up' communications around Epstein files

Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration “absolutely” mishandled the communications surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files

US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump's face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday

The U.S. Mint has started producing a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday

Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund, tax deal for Trump at Senate confirmation hearing

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is confronting skeptical questioning at a Senate confirmation hearing about the creation of a fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump and a tax immunity deal for the president

Trump drifts into campaign topics while addressing defense technology gathering

President Donald Trump has addressed a defense summit at the U.S. Army War College, but he focused more on political themes than battlefield issues

Southern Colorado man suing hospital he says switched him at birth

Southern Colorado man suing hospital he says switched him at birth

DHS was quick to defend fatal ICE shootings in January. Its statements appear to be changing

DHS was quick to defend fatal ICE shootings in January. Its statements appear to be changing

CDC nominee says she won't betray science — while declining to challenge Kennedy's actions

The Trump administration’s latest nominee to lead the nation’ top public health agency drew frustrated reactions from some U.S. senators when they pressed her on whether she would protect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from political meddling

Vance: Reaction to false Michelle Obama insult at White House UFC fight was ‘totally disproportionate’

Vance: Reaction to false Michelle Obama insult at White House UFC fight was ‘totally disproportionate’

What we know about the 25-year-old father from Colombia who was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Maine

What we know about the 25-year-old father from Colombia who was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Maine

'Certified,' not elected - Trump spy nominee Clayton won't say Biden won in 2020

President Donald Trump's nominee to be the top U.S. spy, Jay Clayton, refused on Wednesday to directly acknowledge

Rubio to host conference on 'far-left terrorism' on Thursday

U.S.

OECD says global minimum tax boosted revenue, not job losses

(Corrects date in the first sentence to Wednesday not Tuesday.)

White House weighs releasing controversial intel on China and US elections, sources say

The White House is considering releasing sensitive intelligence related to China and its ability to interfere in U.S.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as PM, will change his defence minister, lawmakers say

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy endorsed the head of the state energy company as Ukraine's new prime minister on Wednesday and lawmakers said he planned to

Busiest US container port sets cargo record in June

The Port of Los Angeles, the busiest U.S. container seaport, said on Wednesday it set a June cargo record as shippers ranging from retailers to data

Airbus, Boeing fly parts on giant Antonov jet to ease supply snags

Airbus and Boeing have in recent weeks chartered one of the world's largest cargo planes to speed up shipments of aerostructures for some civil

Concerns grow about tariffs in US sanctions bill on Russia

Potential tariffs in a U.S. bill imposing sanctions on Russia drew concern from Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday who said it

US stocks rise within 0.5% of their record, even as oil prices keep climbing

U.S. stocks ticked higher following strong profit reports from big companies

Trump's intelligence nominee Jay Clayton clashes with Democrats over 2020 election

President Donald Trump’s pick to head the nation’s intelligence agencies is struggling to win Democratic support

Warren Buffett explains why his kids, not the Gates Foundation, will now give away all his fortune

Billionaire Warren Buffett says his decision to cut the Gates Foundation out of his charitable giving is more about believing his three kids are ready to handle giving away his entire fortune than it is about Bill Gates’ ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

The Latest: Argentina and England revive their fierce rivalry in the World Cup semifinal

Argentina faces England in a World Cup semifinal match that pits soccer great Lionel Messi against the young superstar Jude Bellingham

U.S. burrito chain Chipotle opens first eatery in Mexico

Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its first restaurant in Mexico in the northern border state of Nuevo Leon, local operator Alsea said on Tuesday.

Trump criticizes New York data center moratorium

U.S.

Zelenskiy to propose Interior Minister Klymenko as Ukraine's new defence minister, lawmakers say

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to propose Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko as Ukraine's new defence minister, several lawmakers said on Wednesday.

Outgoing Trump watchdog faces Democrat fire over handling of consumer agency

Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's outgoing interim consumer finance watchdog, on Wednesday sparred with congressional Democrats over his

Economic activity rising and inflation easing slightly, Fed survey shows

Federal Reserve policymakers preparing for their next policy meeting in two weeks got a fresh snapshot on Wednesday of a broadly improving economy, with employment on

Trump reverses suspension of ICE traffic stops after fatal shootings

U.S.

IOC defends Russian Olympic Committee reinstatement after EU countries call for funding cuts

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) defended its decision to provisionally lift the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) after

Uber nears €12.5bn deal to acquire Delivery Hero, FT reports

Uber is set to take over Delivery Hero in a deal valuing the German food delivery company at about €12.5 billion ($14.34 billion), the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

See what video shows about fatal ICE-involved shooting in Maine

A CNN review of videos and photos offers new insight into the timeline of a fatal ICE-involved shooting in Biddeford, Maine, as key questions remain unanswered. CNN's Yahya Abou-Ghazala reports

YouTube joins Meta in appealing a jury verdict that faulted them for users' social media addiction

YouTube has appealed a landmark social media addiction lawsuit verdict in Los Angeles

The House voted to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Here’s what’s next

The House voted to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Here’s what’s next

Person fleeing ICE agents in Florida fatally struck by vehicle, highway patrol says

Person fleeing ICE agents in Florida fatally struck by vehicle, highway patrol says

The Latest: Todd Blanche faces US Senate for DOJ confirmation hearing

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is confronting questions about his brief but turbulent tenure atop the Justice Department during a Senate confirmation hearing that will test President Donald Trump’s grip on Republican lawmakers whose support the nominee will need for the job

Distance debate at this British Open is how far the golf ball goes on the ground

How far the golf ball travels has been a debate for years

Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources say

Shipping companies are avoiding using a U.S. military-guided transit scheme through the Strait of Hormuz after a wave of Iranian

Chile's Codelco expects flat copper output in coming years, chairman says

Chile's state-run copper miner Codelco expects production in the coming years to stay similar to current levels, chairman Bernardo Fontaine said on

US House panel unveils $95 billion plan to fund defense, parts of Trump's voter ID bill

A Republican-controlled committee in the U.S.

Trump CDC nominee sidesteps questions on standing up to Kennedy on vaccines

Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S.

Amazon Leo to bring satellite internet to South Africa in 2027

Amazon's low-earth orbit satellite internet venture Amazon Leo has signed an agreement with South Africa's Herotel to launch a new broadband service

French parliament approves landmark assisted-dying bill

French lawmakers on Wednesday adopted a bill that will create a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, capping an intense ethical and political

US says it issued sanctions to disrupt Iran's weapon procurement

The U.S government issued sanctions on Wednesday targeting individuals and entities that it said were a part of an international network helping Iran procure weapons.

Wall Street banks point to resilient US consumer as loan growth picks up

Wall Street's largest banks struck a reassuring tone on U.S. consumer health, citing steady spending, rising loan balances and healthy credit quality that suggest

Stocks rise after soft US inflation reading with Middle East in focus

MSCI's global equities index rose on Wednesday after a surprise drop in the U.S. inflation reading and a second day of strong

EU accepts action plan by Elon Musk's X to become more transparent

The European Union, which fined Elon Musk's social media network X €120 million ($137.2 million) last year, said on Wednesday it had accepted an action plan by X to

Blanche says he's not a 'yes man' as he faces criticism over Trump loyalty

President Donald Trump's attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche, faced tense bipartisan questioning at a U.S.

Oil prices make small gain on smaller US inventory draw

Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday, reacting to stronger-than-expected inventory and largely shrugging off a new wave of U.S. attacks against Iranian military

Serbia pledges aid to Ukraine but ducks call for more pressure on Russia

Serbia will send Ukraine more humanitarian aid but did not sign up to a regional call for continued security support for the country and more pressure on Russia,

France faces debt surge unless spending curbed, report says

France faces a sharp deterioration in its public finances over the rest of the decade unless policymakers act quickly to curb spending, an independent report commissioned by

Furious Trump overturns suspension of ICE traffic stops amid MAGA criticism

Furious Trump overturns suspension of ICE traffic stops amid MAGA criticism

House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections

House Republicans have unveiled a $95 billion plan focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers and enacting stricter voter registration rules

Kylian Mbappé-led France falls flat in World Cup loss to Spain when hopes for a title were high

Kylian Mbappé had France poised for another run to the World Cup final with a team that seemingly had the offensive firepower to solve Spain’s stout defense

A boat carrying migrants capsizes off Libya's coast, with at least 50 dead or missing

Authorities say a boat carrying about 60 migrants, including women and children, bound for European shores capsized off the coast of eastern Libya in the latest maritime tragedy off the North African country

Paramount and Warner Bros. expect a delay in closing the deal

Paramount and Warner Bros. expect a delay in closing the deal

US nonprofits sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions that ‘muzzle Palestine advocacy’

US nonprofits sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions that ‘muzzle Palestine advocacy’

Waerenskjold wins fastest ever stage of Tour de France, Pogačar protects lead

Norwegian rider Soeren Waerenskjold has sprinted to victory in the 11th stage of the Tour de France and Tadej Pogačar has protected his overall lead

Drama-filled women's final at Wimbledon earns record viewership on ESPN

The drama-filled Wimbledon final between Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova over the weekend was ESPN’s most-watched women’s championship match at the grass-court Grand Slam

Sakolsky Forest: How a Pennsylvania teacher’s good deed 27 years ago grew into a 50,000-tree forest in China

Sakolsky Forest: How a Pennsylvania teacher’s good deed 27 years ago grew into a 50,000-tree forest in China

IMF strategy chief calls for price stability, credibility in shock-prone world

The International Monetary Fund's strategy chief urged government officials on Wednesday to focus on medium-term fiscal frameworks and

Trump's ICC order violates free speech, advocacy groups say in lawsuit

Two U.S.-based advocacy groups sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, arguing that sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court violate

What is Pickaxe Mountain, the Iranian nuclear-linked site threatened by Trump?

U.S.

US producer prices post largest drop in 14 months; inflation risks still tilted to the upside

U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in June, posting their biggest decline in 14 months amid a pullback in the cost of energy products, further

Dollar falls after cooling producer prices, Middle East escalation in focus

The dollar fell against major currencies on Wednesday after softer-than-expected U.S. producer prices reinforced signs of easing inflation, bolstering

Trump's pick to head Bureau of Labor Statistics clears key Senate hurdle

Brett Matsumoto, President Donald Trump's pick to head the U.S.

Sheinbaum rejects DEA comments of "deadly connection" between her government and cartels

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday rejected comments from the head of the U.S.

Wall Street's investment banking machine firing on all cylinders

A broad revival in investment banking is taking hold on Wall Street, fueled by a surge in IPOs, mergers and debt issuance.

Lebanon, Israel conclude US-brokered talks on 'pilot zones' in Rome

Lebanon and Israel concluded U.S.-brokered talks in Rome on Wednesday, with a U.S. official saying they had made progress on implementing a plan that could see Israeli

Goldman's Reummler says she would have reported Epstein if she knew of his abuses

Goldman Sachs senior counsel Kathy Ruemmler on Wednesday told a House committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that if she had known he was abusing

Atlanta police prepare for Argentina-England World Cup semi-final

Police in Atlanta were preparing on Wednesday for the World Cup semi-final clash between Argentina and England, a match seen as potentially high risk for trouble given the

UK's incoming prime minister Burnham to name Mahmood as finance minister, FT reports

Andy Burnham is set to name interior minister Shabana Mahmood as his finance minister when he becomes Britain's prime minister next week, the Financial Times reported on

White House weighs extending Jones Act waivers as Iran conflict raises price concerns

The White House is weighing another extension of waivers allowing foreign ships to transport goods between U.S. ports as renewed conflict with Iran raises

1 dead, 3 missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, authorities say

1 dead, 3 missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, authorities say

Johnson unveils $95 billion plan for defense spending and Trump’s elections overhaul

Johnson unveils $95 billion plan for defense spending and Trump’s elections overhaul

Trump rescinds toll plan for ships in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump on Tuesday rescinded the decision to impose a 20% toll for cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz, saying it will be replaced by Gulf state investments in the US.

Amazon will launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating Musk in his homeland

Amazon says that the technology company will launch its new satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027

Everything you need to know about England vs. Argentina

Everything you need to know about England vs. Argentina

Medici family mystery may be solved after more than 400 years

Medici family mystery may be solved after more than 400 years

Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway

Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway

Man arrested over threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

A man who made a threat on social media to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage has been arrested, police said

Ukraine and EU aim for a weapons production partnership as war with Russia grinds on

The European Union’s top official has signed an agreement to move forward on joint weapons production deal with Ukraine

UK's Reform calls for 'full security' for lawmakers after politician's murder

Britain's populist Reform UK called on Wednesday for all lawmakers to be given "full security" if they want it after the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a prominent member of the

Russia says foreign troops sent to Ukraine after a peace deal would be legitimate targets

Russia said on Wednesday that any multinational force sent by Ukraine's allies to deploy there in the event of a peace deal would be unacceptable to Moscow, which would

FDA examines produce items in US cyclosporiasis outbreak as cases rise

The U.S.

Alleged Russian cyber spy in Boston case previously worked for Kaspersky, source says and documents show

A computer expert facing U.S. hacking charges previously held a senior position at Moscow-based antivirus firm Kaspersky Lab, according to a

Brazil services activity shrinks 0.4% in May, missing forecasts

Services activity in Brazil fell 0.4% in May from April on a seasonally adjusted basis, government statistics agency IBGE said on Wednesday, missing economists'

Ukraine says it will protect ports to maintain export volumes after attacks

Ukraine will do everything possible to protect its seaports and guarantee grain exports at no less than last season's level, its deputy economy minister,

Five cloud business groups urge EU interim measures against Broadcom

The Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) has joined forces with four other trade groups to urge EU antitrust regulators to suspend

Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as new Ukraine prime minister

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy endorsed the head of the state energy company on Wednesday to be Ukraine's new prime minister, while giving no clear answer on the future of the

Buffett says his children are ready to distribute his fortune, calls Bill Gates' Epstein ties 'distasteful'

Warren Buffett said he found fellow billionaire Bill Gates’ association with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein “distasteful,” but decided to stop donating

Reporter subpoenas part of 'security' operation, Trump spy nominee says

President Donald Trump's nominee to be the top U.S. spy, Jay Clayton, appeared at his delayed confirmation hearing

Bank of Canada holds rates, says the economy is growing again

The Bank of Canada left its benchmark overnight rate unchanged at 2.25% on Wednesday as widely expected and said growth would

Merz reaches out to AfD voters before pivotal German regional election

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz appealed to supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) to judge his government on its merits ahead of an election in

Israel kills four people in Gaza, including a child, medics say

An Israeli airstrike killed a man, his wife and their six-year-old daughter in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, Palestinian health

England coach Thomas Tuchel has a recipe for handling World Cup stress. It includes ice cream

How does England coach Thomas Tuchel handle the pressure of a run to the semifinals of the World Cup

World Cup star Lopes returns to Champions League action captaining Shamrock Rovers to win

World Cup star Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes has returned to action in the Champions League and captained Shamrock Rovers into the second qualifying round

Israel's latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza, including police officers

Israeli airstrikes have killed at least a dozen people in Gaza over the past two days, according to local health officials

Gibraltar ushers in a new era as British territory's border fence with Spain is removed

The fence separating Gibraltar from Spain has been dismantled to ease travel for thousands who cross daily

Starmer says his political journey is over at his last question session as UK leader

Keir Starmer has answered questions from lawmakers in the House of Commons for the last time before leaving the British prime minister's office next week

Detainees at ICE facility in Texas report frequent beatings and other human rights abuses

A new report from human rights advocates says 90% of detainees interviewed at a sprawling ICE facility in Texas say they were either beaten by guards or witnessed others being beaten

Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch limited military or hybrid provocation against NATO

Lithuania's president says intelligence suggests Russia is planning attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic states or Poland

US producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy

U.S. wholesale inflation fell from May to June on plunging energy prices but intensifying hostilities with Iran are clouding the outlook

EU, Ukraine seal 'drone deal' to boost production, establish joint ventures

Ukraine and the European Union have sealed a "drone deal", aiming to combine Kyiv's expertise with EU industrial capacity to establish joint projects and scale

BNY lifts 2026 revenue forecast above estimates after quarterly beat

BNY raised its 2026 revenue forecast above Wall Street expectations on Wednesday after trouncing estimates for second-quarter results,

Opposing sides in Myanmar conflict open to dialogue, Thai foreign minister says

ASEAN's special envoy on Myanmar has held separate talks with the country's military-backed negotiators and some rebel groups, with all sides recognising there is no military

How a Houthi blockade in the Red Sea tightens Iran's grip on global energy supplies

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis will impose a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, they said on Monday, further throttling a global energy market already greatly restricted by Iran's

UN warns Sudan gum arabic trade helps sustain civil war

The United Nations human rights office on Wednesday called on states, businesses and parties linked to Sudan's globally-relevant gum arabic industry

Dimon-led JPMorgan poised to become world's first $1 trillion bank

Jamie Dimon's two decades at the helm of JPMorgan Chase have rewritten industry record books and the Wall Street giant is now within striking

Wholesale inflation improved as energy prices fell last month — but relief may be temporary

Wholesale inflation improved as energy prices fell last month — but relief may be temporary

More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths

Ebola cases in Congo have reached 2,011, with 754 deaths, according to government data

Faint new planet is revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding

Astronomers have discovered a faint new world orbiting a young star after more than a decade of cosmic hide-and-seek

Lumberjack World Championships draw competitors from more than a dozen states to northern Wisconsin

Lumberjack World Championships draw competitors from more than a dozen states to northern Wisconsin

China's DeepSeek to raise fresh capital at $74 billion valuation ahead of onshore IPO, sources say

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is planning to launch a fresh fundraising round at a valuation of about 500 billion yuan ($74 billion) ahead of a potential mainland

Brazil's Lula extends lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of presidential vote, poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has widened his lead over right-

BlackRock assets hit record $15 trillion on boost from buoyant markets, ETF inflows

BlackRock's second-quarter profit outpaced Wall Street estimates on Wednesday as a stock market rally lifted the value of client assets

EU provides extra €20 million in aid for Venezuela after earthquake

The European Union is providing a further €20 million ($22.8 million) in humanitarian aid to help Venezuela deal with last month's earthquake, it said on Wednesday.

Trump presses defense executives to boost weapons production

President Donald Trump urged top defense executives on Wednesday to accelerate weapons production and expand

US negotiator Brett McGurk will release a book on the Hamas hostage crisis

A lead U.S. negotiator for the release of hostages captured by Hamas during the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel will have a book out this fall

Turkey's ousted opposition leader says preparing for possible new party

Turkey's ousted main opposition CHP leader said on Wednesday that preparations are under way for the possible establishment of a new political party, but any formal step

Information from NATO member states shows Russia attempted sabotage, Latvia's president says

Information from NATO member nations, including Lithuania and Latvia, shows that Russia has made various attempts to conduct sabotage, Latvian president Edgars Rinkevics

Apple Intelligence AI service registered with Chinese cyberspace regulator

China's cyberspace regulator said on Wednesday that Apple's on-device generative AI service, Apple Intelligence, has been registered for use on

Brazil braces for new U.S. tariffs as Washington broadens trade push, sources say

Brazil is bracing for the United States to impose a new 25% tariff on thousands of its imports after months of intensive but largely unproductive

European shares eke out slim gains on luxury rebound even as war risks persist

European shares ended Wednesday with slim gains as a strong rebound in luxury stocks countered weakness in telecom and

Congo forms new council in push for war crimes justice

Democratic Republic of Congo has formed a new advisory council that includes senior war crimes lawyers from the United States and Europe to

Revamp of 'core' PCE measure could help Fed estimate underlying inflation, research says

The U.S.

Next Israel government must halt rise in debt burden, central bank  chief says

Whoever wins the election in Israel later this year must rein in defence-led state spending that has grown in recent years and invest more in education,

Melting core

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets A torrent of new information hit markets on Tuesday, with a mostly

UK unveils plans for social media curfew for older teens — but it's voluntary

The British government has announced plans for a six-hour social media curfew from midnight for 16- and 17-year-olds

In occupied zone of Lebanon, Israeli military veterans see shadow of past wars

Israeli leaders describe the territory now occupied in Lebanon as a war gain, but some military veterans see the so-called "buffer zone" as

Human rights groups sue over Trump administration's sanctions on ICC for investigations into Israel

Two human rights groups say Trump administration sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court over its investigations of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza have illegally impeded their ability to advocate for Palestinians

Who are the Houthis, Iran’s allies in Yemen?

Yemen's Houthi movement fired missiles at Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of bombing an airport under their control on Monday, breaking a four-year truce in the conflict

UK economy needs budget discipline, OECD says as Burnham prepares for power

Britain must maintain its budget discipline, tackle high pension spending and address soaring energy prices to speed up its economy, the OECD said on

Italy's coalition vows to pursue election law reform after setback

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing coalition on Wednesday vowed to press ahead with a new election law, a day after a bruising  parliamentary

Canadian home sales rise in June, prices unchanged from prior month

Canadian home sales posted a modest increase in June following a robust jump the previous month, and prices remained unchanged, data from the Canadian

Briton jailed in Iran given additional two-year sentence, family says

The family of British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who are serving a 10-year prison sentence in Iran on espionage charges that they deny, said on Wednesday that a

Eyeing valuation jump, investors prep bids for chip giant CXMT's $8.6 billion IPO

Chinese investors seeking shares in CXMT's $8.6 billion IPO are betting the Chinese chipmaker's valuation will soar as much as 10-fold

Peru approves $2.8 billion budget hike ahead of Fujimori transition

Peru's Congress approved late Tuesday a $2.8 billion budget expansion to fund infrastructure projects, essential services and other purposes, offering

Committee hears final arguments in probe of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades

An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades is hearing final arguments

India-UK trade pact takes effect, cutting tariffs and boosting services trade

India and Britain's trade pact took effect on Wednesday, cutting tariffs on thousands of goods and expanding market access for

Lithuania says Russia is planning attacks on infrastructure

Lithuania has intelligence that Russia is planning attacks on infrastructure, and security around energy and transport sites will be tightened as a precaution, President

G7 urges halt to attacks in Sudan's El-Obeid, calls for wider arms embargo

G7 foreign ministers and the European Union's foreign policy chief on Wednesday urged Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and allied armed groups to stop all actions that could

Spain's final 12-month EU-harmonised inflation at 3.6% in June

Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate rose to 3.6% in June, unchanged from the period through May, final data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE

New Zealand detects first H5N1 bird flu case, starts vaccination of endangered species

New Zealand reported its first case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu after a migratory seabird found on a beach near the capital, Wellington, tested positive, Biosecurity

Ugandan farmer Mukiibi steers Slow Food beyond its Italian roots

When Carlo Petrini founded the Slow Food movement in Rome in 1986 to protest the arrival of Italy's first McDonald's, Edward Mukiibi was not yet born.

Authorities restricting data centres amid AI boom

A growing number of governments, regulators and cities around the world are moving to freeze, restrict or ban new data centre construction, as concerns mount over electricity costs

China's Q2 economic growth cools to 3-1/2-year low as imbalances worsen

China's economy expanded at its slowest pace in more than three years in the second quarter, missing forecasts, with

Tai chi practitioners seek balance and well-being in fast-paced Beijing

Hundreds of people gather in Beijing’s parks every morning to practice tai chi and other traditional exercises

Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa kills three as Moscow, Kyiv battle over Black Sea

Russia and Ukraine stepped up their battle over the Black Sea and key trade routes on Wednesday, with Moscow killing three people in an attack on the Ukrainian port

Japan PM Takaichi says draft economic blueprint not cause of bond market rout

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday said she saw no link between her government's draft economic blueprint and a recent market rout that has driven Japanese

Intel turns to next-generation ASML tool to help make its laptop chips

By Max A.

Malaysia says residents at tech commune run by ex-Coinbase exec have valid travel documents

Malaysia's Immigration Department said on Wednesday that members of a "digital nomad" community run by U.S. investor Balaji Srinivasan had valid

Air India crash probe enters final stages after cockpit recorder, psychology reviews

India's aircraft accident investigating body has prepared a cockpit voice recorder transcript, conducted a psychological

ECB's Kocher sees currently no second-round effects from Iran war, but bank is ready to act

The European Central Bank currently sees no second-round effects from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, but is paying close attention to indirect price effects from the

China turns to electric taxis to soften Hormuz oil shock

China has an increasingly important buffer against oil price shocks: electric taxis.

1 dead and 3 missing after boat carrying mostly family members sinks near Alcatraz Island

Authorities in San Francisco say one person has died, three people are missing and 16 others have been rescued from waters off the city after a pontoon boat sank

Cambodian tycoon was landlord to Chinese scammers and human traffickers

A gambling empire controlled by a powerful Cambodian tycoon was the landlord of a compound that was used for

China misses growth target for first time since Covid as Iran turmoil roils global trade

China misses growth target for first time since Covid as Iran turmoil roils global trade

China new home prices fall at slower pace, but recovery doubtful

China's new home prices contracted at a slower pace in June, but the modest improvement is unlikely to result in a broad

Instant View: China's second-quarter economic growth misses market forecast

China's annual economic growth slowed sharply to 4.3% in the second quarter, official data showed on Wednesday, missing analysts' expectations as weak domestic demand and the oil

US House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The U.S.

Appeals court ends US oversight of Louisiana school system related to desegregation mandate

A federal appeals court ended a more than six-decade-old federal oversight of a Louisiana school system related to a desegregation mandate, a court

Iran-linked vessels pass through Hormuz ahead of US blockade

The number of vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz ticked up on Tuesday, with most of them linked to Iranian trade, before a U.S. blockade

US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran's attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran’s attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz

ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was 'fearing for public safety,' agency says

Sen. Angus King says the motorist killed by ICE officers in a Maine shooting was not the target of the warrant the officers were executing

Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets

President Donald Trump on Tuesday reimposed a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and

Brutal killing of 11-year-old highlights unrelenting sexual violence in India

On a Saturday evening this month, an 11-year-old girl left her home for a friend's birthday party in a small town in eastern India. 

Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after 2 deadly shootings

Trump administration officials have told Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in little over a week, according to a person familiar with the matter

Messi vs Bellingham could be the story of the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina

It’s England vs

Kuroda's negative rate surprise shocked his own BOJ board, minutes show

The Bank of Japan's shock introduction of negative rates in 2016 drew intense criticism from within the board with some blasting it as half-baked and a risky

Japan manufacturers stay upbeat on chip demand, services hit by costs

Japanese manufacturers' sentiment remained relatively upbeat in July, supported by solid semiconductor demand, while confidence among non-manufacturers

Wife of Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of plane window recalls incident

Svetlana Maksimovic and her husband Ljubisa Karovic had just settled into a Ryanair flight last week when a loud

Maine Democrats, rattled by Platner's downfall, protest fatal ICE shooting

As bewildered Maine Democrats face a deadline to replace Graham Platner after his U.S.

How this Spain squad is throwing back to 2010 in its quest to win the World Cup

How this Spain squad is throwing back to 2010 in its quest to win the World Cup

The Trump team’s worst predictions about the Iran war

The Trump team’s worst predictions about the Iran war

Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody

Mexico has formally requested that U.S. state attorneys general investigate cases of migrants who have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody or during raids

Federal appeals court ends a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana

A federal appeals court has ended more than 60 years of federal oversight of a Louisiana school system that had been ordered to eradicate segregation

Trump prosecutor Jack Smith reviewed texts from 44 US lawmakers, Republican senators say

Former U.S.

What to know about the US outbreak of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness

The U.S.

ICE suspends traffic stops in wake of Maine fatal shooting, border czar says

The U.S.

US Senate Democrats block $1.15 trillion defense bill over Iran war objections

U.S.

US military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi prime minister and Pentagon say

The U.S. military will leave Iraq by the end of September following a 23-year presence that started with the 2003 invasion against Saddam Hussein and ended with much smaller operations against the Islamic State group

Cuba plunged into 3rd nationwide blackout in 2 weeks as fuel runs low

Cuba is suffering another nationwide blackout, leaving the entire country without power

Rare high flood risk for potentially ‘catastrophic’ impacts issued for already inundated parts of Texas

Rare high flood risk for potentially ‘catastrophic’ impacts issued for already inundated parts of Texas

These are the 17 Mexicans whose ICE-related deaths prompted Mexico to demand accountability

These are the 17 Mexicans whose ICE-related deaths prompted Mexico to demand accountability

Maine Democrats criticize GOP Sen. Susan Collins after the fatal ICE shooting in the state

Maine Democrats are fighting to link Republican Sen. Susan Collins to a new fatal shooting by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in their state

Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France

Trump will speak on elections in primetime address after pushing debunked conspiracies

President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address this week that he says will include a focus on elections

Iran appears to be preparing a major test of America’s blockade

Iran appears to be preparing a major test of America’s blockade

Lack of body cameras on ICE agents fuels more uncertainty over fatal shootings

Lack of body cameras on ICE agents fuels more uncertainty over fatal shootings

Foreigners bought $132 billion of U.S. securities in May, Treasury says

Foreign investors bought a net $132 billion of U.S. securities in May, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday in its monthly Treasury International Capital

Soccer-Spain beat France 2-0 to reach World Cup final

European champions Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-finals on Tuesday, producing a controlled display to book a place in Sunday's final.

China's Q2 growth set to lose steam, stimulus to remain calibrated

China's economy likely cooled in the second quarter, with growth drifting toward the lower end of Beijing's annual target as an entrenched demand slump

Civil rights leaders announce 'March on Washington' to defend voting rights

By Bianca Flowers CHICAGO, July 15 (Chicago) - Civil rights leaders have announced plans for a Washington march next month to defend voting rights, saying recent court decisions have weakened key

Trump administration sued by environmental groups for rescinding definition of 'harm'

The Trump administration was sued on Tuesday by nine environmental groups that said its recent decision to rescind a more than 50-year-old definition of "harm"

Australia to establish government AI office, curb data centres' water use

Australia will create an office at the heart of the government to manage the development of artificial intelligence standards and force

Moscow mayor says 340 Ukrainian drones sent towards the capital, most downed

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 340 Ukrainian drones had been dispatched to the area surrounding the capital over a 24-hour period and most had been downed by anti-aircraft units

Soccer-Atlanta beefs up security ahead of England-Argentina World Cup semi-final

The Atlanta Police Department (APD) will have enhanced security in place for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final in the city between England and Argentina,

Scottish traffic cone gets dignitary's welcome in Boston after World Cup friendship

Fresh off a first-class flight from Glasgow, an orange traffic cone received a hero’s welcome at Boston Logan International Airport, complete with a bagpiper, diplomats and state leaders

US drivers may soon see pump prices climb back up to $4

Americans could soon see gasoline prices top $4 a gallon again as renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have pushed energy prices higher by

Trump touts 'tremendous chemistry' with new Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi during White House visit

President Donald Trump has warmly welcomed new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House

House passes bill to 'ditch the switch' and make daylight saving time permanent

There will be no turning back the clock if the House has its way

Spain books a spot in the World Cup final with a comprehensive victory over France

Spain books a spot in the World Cup final with a comprehensive victory over France

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Apple over alleged child sexual abuse material on iCloud

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Apple over alleged child sexual abuse material on iCloud

Kylian Mbappé denied a 3rd straight World Cup final but remains in Golden Boot mix with Messi

Kylian Mbappé won’t get a third consecutive trip to the World Cup final and remains in the race with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot four years after he won it

The Latest: Justices testify about Supreme Court security in rare appearance before Congress

U.S. Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are making a rare appearance before Congress

Outgoing UK PM Starmer given France's top honour by President Macron

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been awarded the Legion of Honour, France's highest national honour, by President Emmanuel Macron in Paris in recognition of his

Cuba's national electric grid collapses for the third time in July

Cuba's national power grid collapsed on Tuesday, the energy ministry said, marking the third major blackout in nine days on the island of about 10 million

Lebanon, Israel hold US-brokered talks in Rome to implement framework deal

Lebanon and Israel resumed talks on Tuesday in the Italian capital, with Beirut hoping for progress towards securing an Israeli

Dept of Justice launches new trade fraud enforcement unit

The Department of Justice said on Tuesday it is creating a new global trade enforcement section of its National Fraud Division to investigate and prosecute criminal import

Nigeria to lead humanitarian response as UN support evolves, minister says

Nigeria plans to take on a bigger role in coordinating humanitarian responses inside the country, as it shifts away from a system led largely by international donors and U.N

US-Russian crew arrives at the International Space Station for 8-month mission

A U.S.-Russian space crew has arrived at the International Space Station for an eight-month mission

US derivatives regulator blocks Kalshi from canceling Michigan trades despite court order

The top U.S. derivatives regulator said on Tuesday it was blocking the prediction market platform Kalshi from cancelling trades in Michigan after a court there ordered

US unseals charges, offers $10 million reward for info on Russian hackers

U.S. authorities on Tuesday unsealed charges and offered a $10 million reward for information on three Russians accused of providing computer infrastructure related to

Trump says Thursday address will focus on ‘free and fair elections’

Trump says Thursday address will focus on ‘free and fair elections’

Firefighters battle Fontainebleau forest fire near Paris as two arrested

One of the people arrested on suspicion of having started the fire in a historic forest near Paris was a volunteer firefighter who confessed on Tuesday, French media said,

Supreme Court justices detail security risks and weigh in on ethics in rare congressional testimony

In rare congressional testimony, Supreme Court justices have shared chilling stories about the threats they increasingly face in public life

US military says it is launching more strikes against Iran

The U.S. military said on Tuesday it was launching more strikes against Iran. The strikes began Tuesday afternoon Eastern Time, the U.S.

US Russia sanctions bill eases threat of tariffs on China and India

U.S. senators on Tuesday unveiled an updated version of the Russia sanctions bill, championed by the late Senator Lindsey

Stocks gain on softer inflation, bank results while oil rises on US-Iran hostilities

MSCI's global equities index rose on Tuesday after softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data and strong bank earnings, while oil

US lawmaker questions if Paramount CEO pressuring CBS to air pro-Trump content

The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday asked Paramount CEO David Ellison if he or the company were pressuring CBS News to air

Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to target Israel's critics

Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups for allegedly conspiring to suppress criticism of Israel

US to launch AI and cybersecurity coordination group, White House says

The U.S. will formally bring together AI developers and essential services providers to share information on cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified

US judge blocks Trump administration's visa limits for social media researchers

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked U.S.

Scheffler and McIlroy shrug off legacy talk as they chase a 2nd British Open titles

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are chasing a second claret jug at the British Open but not a boost to their legacy

Inside the 24-hour sprint to convince Trump to drop his plans to toll Strait of Hormuz

Inside the 24-hour sprint to convince Trump to drop his plans to toll Strait of Hormuz

Trump reduces size of 2 national monuments in Utah as Republicans reshape land management

President Donald Trump is sharply reducing the size of two national monuments in Utah

Miracle on the Hudson pilot Sully Sullenberger announces Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis

Miracle on the Hudson pilot Sully Sullenberger announces Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis

Family says US seismologist has been detained in China for nearly 2 years with no trial

A China-born U.S. seismologist has been detained in China without trial for nearly two years

US stocks rise after data shows slowing inflation, even as IBM plunges

Stocks rose after a report showed U.S. inflation was not as bad last month as economists expected

Senate Democrats block $1 trillion defense bill in protest over Iran war

Senate Democrats have blocked a $1 trillion annual defense bill in protest of President Donald Trump’s war against Iran

Several dead in fire at Brussels construction site, authorities say

Several people have died in a fire at a construction site in Brussels on Tuesday, with a search for six missing persons ongoing, local authorities said.

In Maine, a familiar story unfolds: immigration officers fatally shot the driver of a moving vehicle

A familiar story has unfolded in the Maine city of Biddeford, where a federal officer shot and killed a man driving a vehicle during an immigration enforcement operation

Senators unveil sweeping Russia sanctions bill, urge passage in honor of Graham

Senators unveil sweeping Russia sanctions bill, urge passage in honor of Graham

Bipartisan group of senators introduces legislation to avert looming Social Security shortfall

Lawmakers in the Senate have unveiled a bipartisan proposal to address Social Security's looming insolvency

Ebola is spreading faster in eastern Congo than it can be tracked, as deaths pass 700

The World Health Organization’s emergencies chief has warned that most Ebola cases in eastern Congo come from unknown transmission chains

Who is Darline Graham? Lindsey Graham’s sister sworn in to finish his Senate term

Who is Darline Graham? Lindsey Graham’s sister sworn in to finish his Senate term

Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, has been sworn in to finish his term

The sister of the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham has been sworn in to fill his seat, just three days after his death

ASEAN envoy meets Myanmar opposition groups in Thailand

ASEAN's special envoy on Myanmar held talks with ethnic minority rebel groups and a government-backed negotiation committee in an effort to tackle a civil war, with both sides

South Korea central bank to raise rates for first time in over three years on July 16: Reuters poll

South Korea's central bank is expected to raise interest rates on Thursday for the first time in more than three years and deliver another increase by the

China does not seek 'sphere of influence' in ties with Pacific island nations, foreign minister says

China "has no geopolitical intentions and does not seek a so-called 'sphere of influence'" in its dealings with Pacific island nations, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his

Indonesian free meals operators protest moratorium on new kitchens

Thousands of Indonesian free meals kitchens complained on Tuesday they had been left in the lurch by the government's move to scale down President Prabowo Subianto's

NHTSA receives complaint related to some Honda minivan air bags

The United States' auto safety regulator said on Tuesday it received a request to open a probe into 806,963 Honda minivans over concerns related to their air bags.

Can US Senator Lindsey Graham's Ukraine initiatives survive without him?

For Ukraine and its supporters, the sudden death of U.S.

US small-business sentiment rebounds in June, inflation a major worry for many

U.S. small-business sentiment increased in June, but the share of owners reporting that inflation was their "single most important" problem was the highest in nearly

Google probed by Swiss regulator over Android default search feature

Switzerland's Competition Commission (COMCO) has launched a preliminary investigation into Google's removal of a feature that allows mobile phone users to opt out of using

Blanche on 'glide path' for US attorney general confirmation, Republican insiders say

Todd Blanche will walk into his confirmation hearing on Wednesday carrying baggage that might have sunk past attorney general nominees.

Oil boils

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Oil boils again just as the June inflation report is set for release

Russian anti-war politician says Kremlin is bent on stopping his election run

An anti-war Russian politician who wants to run for parliament has accused the authorities of trying to sabotage his campaign, after he was designated a "foreign agent" and

Russia says there can't be security guarantees for Ukraine without its involvement

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that there could be no security guarantees for Ukraine without Russia's involvement, responding to a statement by German Chancellor Friedrich

Schools become battleground as Germany's far-right AfD eyes regional election

A woodwork teacher in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt has triggered a dispute over political expression in the

S&P 500 futures turn positive after June inflation data

S&P 500 futures turned positive on Tuesday, as a softer-than-expected inflation reading fueled bets on a less hawkish Federal Reserve.

KPMG Australia to cut hundreds of jobs and reduce partner pay, AFR reports

KPMG's embattled Australia consultancy business is preparing to cut hundreds of jobs and reduce partner pay by as much as a fifth, the Australian Financial Review reported on

UK approval for China's mega embassy in London challenged in court by locals

Britain's approval for China to build a vast embassy in London was challenged in court on Tuesday, as a group of local residents argue that officials failed to consider the

BP sees boost from energy prices in second quarter but flags $1 billion impairment

BP expects stronger oil and gas prices, robust oil trading and higher refining margins to lift second-quarter

Russia accuses Ukraine of terrorism in Sea of Azov as Kyiv opens new front in war

Russia on Tuesday accused Ukraine of terrorism over its escalating attacks on shipping in the Sea of Azov, a route that handles about a quarter of its grain exports.

Most support refuge for people fleeing persecution, Ipsos poll shows

Most people back the idea of providing refuge to those fleeing war or persecution, even in countries where governments have restricted refugee intakes, such

Chemical tanker Stolt Magnesium hit by explosion off Omani coast, manager says

The chemical tanker Stolt Magnesium caught fire on Tuesday following the "explosion of an unidentified external device" as it was sailing in the Arabian Sea off the coast

India says committed to combating organised crime after US indictment in Canada murder case

India said on Tuesday that it is committed to working with its partners to combat transnational organised crime, a week after the U.S. charged the imprisoned head of an

German media regulator says Google's AI Overviews subject to German media law

Germany's media regulator said on Tuesday that Google's AI Overviews and Perplexity AI are subject to the country's media laws, stepping up scrutiny of AI-generated content

Can prosecutors compel New York Times journalists to testify in leak probe?

New York Times journalists have been issued subpoenas seeking to force them to testify before a Manhattan federal grand jury on Wednesday after reporting on

After Hormuz, Iran turns to Red Sea gateway as new pressure point

Having choked off shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is now signaling it could play its most dangerous card yet: using Yemen's Houthi allies to

Mexico files criminal complaints in US over migrant deaths in custody

Mexico has begun filing criminal complaints with state prosecutors in the United States over the deaths of its citizens in U.S. immigration custody and during

Former president Sall to visit Senegal as he campaigns for UN chief post

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall will travel to Senegal on Friday, his first public visit to the country since leaving office as he campaigns for the post of U.N.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq open higher as CPI, bank earnings take focus

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Tuesday after softer-than-expected inflation data fueled bets that the Federal Reserve could take a less hawkish stance on interest

Traders expect Fed to skip July rate hike as inflation cools

Federal Reserve policymakers are far more likely to wait to increase interest rates than to do so later this month, traders bet on Tuesday, after a government report

Trump drops 20% fee plan for Hormuz Strait in favor of deals with Gulf states

U.S.

Ukraine to buy Rafale jets, air defence systems under France deal

Ukraine will use a European loan facility to buy next-generation Franco-Italian air defence systems and French Rafale fighter jets for the first time, while also securing

Israel allocates $434 million for 34 new West Bank settlements

Israel's security cabinet approved a budget of 1.3 billion shekels ($434 million) for establishing 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, right-wing Finance

CPI comes in cool, soothing markets

U.S. consumer inflation slowed more than expected in June, easing anxiety in markets that have been edgy about the prospect of price pressures forcing Federal Reserve

ZTE among Chinese firms licensed to purchase Nvidia's H200 chips, documents show

A unit of telecoms gear maker ZTE Corp and two other Chinese firms are among the latest entities to receive U.S. approval to purchase advanced AI chips from Nvidia and AMD,

BoE's Bailey says fresh Gulf clashes make outlook more unstable

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Tuesday he was concerned about the resumption of hostilities between the United States

Thomson Reuters to sell 51% stake in global print business to KKR for $500 million

Thomson Reuters said it would sell a 51% stake in its Global Print business to KKR for about $500 million and form a venture with the private equity firm that would hold exclusive

UK police say former minister Widdecombe's murder was a targeted attack

British counter-terrorism police said on Tuesday that former government minister Ann Widdecombe, who was found murdered at her home last week, was clearly

France showcases 500 pro-Ukraine troops at Bastille Day

Some 500 soldiers from the "Coalition of the Willing" backing Ukraine marched down Paris' Champs-Elysees on Tuesday in the annual Bastille Day parade, in what

Prosecutions, Epstein and the $1.8B fund: What to watch at Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing

Todd Blanche is heading into a high-stakes test this week in his bid to become attorney general

Sudan risks deeper hunger crisis due to war, aid cuts and Hormuz disruption, says WFP

Sudan risks sliding backwards into deeper hunger as conflict, aid funding cuts and rising agricultural costs driven by disruption linked to the Iran

Dollar slips after soft US inflation data

The dollar weakened against major currency peers on Tuesday after softer-than-expected U.S. inflation in June tempered expectations for U.S.

Boeing records highest first-half deliveries since 2018

Boeing said Tuesday that it delivered 64 jetliners in June, compared to 60 the previous month and in June 2025. 

Fed's 'ample reserves' approach is a focus of Warsh's balance sheet review

The way the Federal Reserve has conducted U.S. interest rate policy for almost two decades is up for review by one of the task forces

Return to US-Iran hostilities is huge setback for civilians, UN rights chief says

The U.N. human rights chief said on Tuesday the resumption of hostilities between the United States and Iran was a significant blow to civilians in

Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs, lawsuit claims

Twenty-six employees of Meta Platforms have filed a novel lawsuit accusing the tech giant of using AI-powered software that disproportionately targeted people

S&P 500 and Nasdaq end higher on cool inflation data, solid bank earnings

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq advanced on Tuesday as solid big bank results and a cooler-than-expected inflation report boosted risk appetite

Ukraine's prime minister steps down; Zelenskiy's critics see little point

Ukraine's parliament accepted the resignation on Tuesday of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko after just a year in office, despite complaints from lawmakers that

Trump suggests there was no foul play in Graham's death

U.S.

WHO says it has less than half funding needed to fight Ebola 

The World Health Organization has received less than half the funding it needs to fight the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a WHO official said on

Brent oil structure changes to reflect mounting supply risk as Iran tensions flare

The price of Brent crude oil futures for prompt delivery rose on Tuesday to a one-month high over the price for oil six months later as traders priced in

Goldman Sachs profit tops estimates on trading boom, corporate deal spree

Goldman Sachs exceeded second-quarter profit expectations as dealmaking picked up and market volatility amid the U.S.-Iran war boosted

Trump says US will be doing a lot of deals with Iraq, taking a lot of oil out

President Donald Trump on Tuesday told reporters ahead of a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi that the United States would be doing a lot of deals with

Nine killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes

Clashes between security forces and supporters of a banned protest group in Pakistan-administered Kashmir killed nine people on Tuesday, officials

E. Jean Carroll receives $5.63 million owed by Trump in sex abuse case

The writer E.

Banks rake in big profits as both Wall Street and the US consumer stay strong

Five of the biggest U.S. banks reported record profits on Tuesday, boosted by their trading desks and a remarkably resilient American consumer amid persistent global economic uncertainty

Key witness in US probe of Turkey's Halkbank avoids prison time

A key cooperating witness in the U.S. government's criminal investigation into Turkish state-run lender Halkbank's alleged role in helping Iran evade

Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices ease

U.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, while underlying price pressures also slowed more than expected

US consumer inflation moderates; upside risks remain amid renewed Middle East conflict

U.S. consumer inflation slowed more than expected in June as energy prices retreated, but the moderation was insufficient to convince financial

Israeli fire kills 10 in Gaza, including a 10-year-old, officials say

An Israeli strike and gunfire killed at least 10 Palestinians, including a 10-year-old boy, and a senior Hamas police officer, in the Gaza Strip on

US official says Nvidia has begun shipping powerful H200 AI chips to China

A top U.S. official told Congress on Tuesday that a small number of Nvidia H200 chips, one of the company's most powerful AI

Trump says no one should be able to charge a fee for the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he did not think anybody should be able to charge a fee for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

UK banks' lack of Mythos access a wake-up call, says government AI adviser

UK banks' inability to access Anthropic's powerful AI model Mythos emphasises the urgent need for Britain to build its own AI capabilities and adopt a more

Buffett omits gift to Bill Gates' foundation after Microsoft cofounder's Epstein ties disclosed

Billionaire Warren Buffett omitted Bill Gates′ foundation from his annual donations this year after disclosures of the Microsoft co-founder’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

JPMorgan's Dimon says regulators should not set 'false' capital requirements

U.S. bank regulators should not set capital requirements in an artificially high way, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Tuesday, intensifying his

Regulatory action on chips, AI is coming, Commerce official says

Action regulating artificial intelligence and semiconductors is coming, a U.S. Commerce Department official who oversees export controls said at a hearing on Tuesday.

Citi shares fall as investor worry over expenses overshadows second-quarter profit beat

Citigroup beat Wall Street estimates as it reported surging trading revenues but its stock slid as investors worried about potentially worse

Apple wins dismissal of lawsuit over child sexual abuse material on iCloud

A U.S. judge has dismissed a proposed class action accusing Apple of failing to stop the dissemination of child sexual abuse material through its iCloud data

Russia sends American and two cosmonauts to space station with rare NASA chief visit

Russia sent two cosmonauts and an American astronaut to the International Space Station on Tuesday from Kazakhstan, resuming crewed flights from a

Wall Street bank earnings surge, lifted by trading and investment banking

Wall Street bank earnings powered ahead in the second quarter with a strong lift from fees for advising on mergers and

Fed chief Warsh vows to 'do my job' if challenged by Trump

U.S.

Oil prices rise 2% to one-month high as US-Iran attacks deepen supply disruption

Oil prices climbed about 2% to a one-month high on Tuesday after the U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran, which will reduce oil flows from the region through

Lawmakers seek to counter China, Iran repression tactics on US soil

U.S. lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill on Tuesday to increase penalties for foreign government agents who threaten people on U.S. soil, a move

CVS settles with FTC, agrees to count TrumpRx drug purchases towards insurance

CVS Health's Caremark has finalized a settlement with the U.S.

Outbreak of diarrhea from parasite expands to more states as US cases soar beyond last year’s level

Outbreak of diarrhea from parasite expands to more states as US cases soar beyond last year’s level

1,000 evacuated from Fontainebleau fires near Paris; Spanish authorities identify some fire victims

Hundreds of firefighters are battling two blazes in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris

Tracking traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in maps and charts

Tracking traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in maps and charts

US indicts Russians alleged to be at center of major cybercrime network

US indicts Russians alleged to be at center of major cybercrime network

What it means when federal authorities say cars are being weaponized

The term weaponized vehicle has become commonplace at news conferences and in statements released by federal officials during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown

Argentina, England fans embrace Kansas City ahead of World Cup semifinals

Argentina, England fans embrace Kansas City ahead of World Cup semifinals

Tom Cruise, IShowSpeed and Post Malone join the World Cup closing ceremony's cast

FIFA has announced a star-studded lineup for the closing ceremony of the World Cup

World Cup absence of Jerry Jones at the home of his Dallas Cowboys finally ends in semifinals

Jerry Jones finally made it to the World Cup at the home of his Dallas Cowboys

Earthquake aid keeps flowing from Florida to Venezuela, as volunteers unite to help recovery

Eighteen-year-old Alessandra Izaguirre is part of a massive grassroots effort to help Venezuela after devastating earthquakes

A timeline of Nolan Wells’ disappearance, death and the unfolding investigation

A timeline of Nolan Wells’ disappearance, death and the unfolding investigation

Border Angels prepares for water drops as extreme heat grips San Diego

Border Angels prepares for water drops as extreme heat grips San Diego

Pogačar powers to 3rd stage victory to demoralize rivals and extend Tour de France lead

Tadej Pogačar has won the 10th stage of the Tour de France, extending his overall lead

Warsh says Fed has 'no tolerance' for high inflation but provides no hints on next move

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh pledged to make high inflation “a thing of the past” in his first congressional testimony Tuesday, yet provided no signal about the central bank’s next steps

British lawmakers approve Hillsborough Law to stop official cover-ups after tragedies

British lawmakers have approved a law aimed at preventing police and officials from covering up errors and wrongdoing

Killings of three British politicians in a decade shine light on febrile political mood

Killings of three British politicians in a decade shine light on febrile political mood

Video shows Capitol Police arrest man at north barricade of the US Capitol

US Capitol Police arrested at man at the Capitol’s north barricade who they said had a firearm, which is prohibited on Capitol grounds.

Trump task force uncovers more than $1 billion in trade fraud

Trump task force uncovers more than $1 billion in trade fraud

Subpoenas issued to NY Times reporters seen as 'unprecedented' threat to press freedom

Media advocates have reacted with alarm to subpoenas issued to five New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns about the new Air Force One

Metro Atlanta parents, students push for school policy protecting students from ICE: "Students deserve to start the year without the fear..."

Metro Atlanta parents, students push for school policy protecting students from ICE: "Students deserve to start the year without the fear..."

Everything you need to know about the first World Cup semifinal: Spain vs. France

Everything you need to know about the first World Cup semifinal: Spain vs. France

New Florida laws increase penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders, study online reporting portal for victims

New Florida laws increase penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders, study online reporting portal for victims

Ukraine downs 5 Russian ballistic missiles as Kyiv looks to boost its air defenses

Ukraine’s air force says its air defenses intercepted five ballistic missiles launched by Russia in overnight attacks

As lawmakers politicize the 250th anniversary, Americans are looking for unity over division

While discord exists over the meaning of the 250th anniversary, Americans strongly believe there is more that unites the country than divides it.

One person dead after ICE-involved shooting in Maine

One person has been killed in a shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Biddeford, Maine, according to the state’s speaker of the house. CNN's Rafael Romo reports.

US to block citizens in Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola

The Trump administration is blocking American citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo from traveling to the U.S. on commercial flights,

Peace in Ukraine unlikely to be reached soon, Polish PM says

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday it seemed very unlikely that peace in Ukraine would be reached soon and he expected Russia to extend the conflict at least

Fed in the spotlight as Warsh faces Congress

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Asian markets are crumbling and Brent Crude is bubbling around $85 per barrel as U.S.

Bangkok governor vows tighter regulations as pub fire death toll rises to 30

The death toll from a devastating fire at a live music pub in Thailand's capital climbed to 30 on Tuesday, officials said, as

Global investors turn most bullish since February, BofA survey shows

Global investor sentiment has climbed to its strongest level since February, with fund managers growing more optimistic on the economic outlook, artificial intelligence-

China tells some banks not to re-discount bills at rates below 0.5%, sources say

Chinese regulators have issued guidance to some banks barring them from conducting bill re-discount operations at rates below 0.5%, sources said on Tuesday, as regulators move to

China urges Europe to stop backing 'illegal' South China Sea ruling to avoid harming ties

China's foreign ministry on Tuesday called the European side to be cautious in its words and deeds on the South China Sea and stop endorsing the "illegal ruling" to

BHP workers to proceed with strike after talks fail, union says

Hundreds of workers at BHP's Port Hedland iron ore operations are set to down tools on Thursday after workers and their elected representatives did not reach agreement

UAE says Iranian missiles struck oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz, one sailor killed

One Indian crew member was killed and eight others were wounded when two Emirati oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz,

BMW to recall over 29,000 US vehicles over fire risk

BMW is recalling 29,119 vehicles in the U.S. over issues with the engine starter relay that may corrode, leading to overheating and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire,

German retailers warn of worsening business conditions as costs rise

German retailers are facing worsening business conditions as rising energy, labour and purchasing costs squeeze profits while sales remain weak, the

European shares rise as cool US inflation data curbs some rate hike fears

European shares ended higher on Tuesday, as a softer-than-expected U.S. inflation reading tempered some bets on a U.S.

How flammable decor and lax rules turned Bangkok pub into a death trap

At first, only thick smoke billowed out of the front entrance of the bar in northern Bangkok. It was around midnight.     

American marine biologist and conservationist shot dead in the Philippines

A distinguished American marine biologist was shot and killed by three men in the central Philippines at the weekend

Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has named Darline Graham as her late brother Lindsey Graham’s temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate

Todd Blanche has to win over skeptical Republicans. Democrats are laying lots of traps

Todd Blanche has to win over skeptical Republicans. Democrats are laying lots of traps

It's 'Super Tuesday' for EU enlargement as 4 candidates move forward with negotiations

Four countries are taking significant steps toward joining the European Union

Planes scoop up water from River Seine to battle wildfire near Paris

Planes scoop up water from River Seine to battle wildfire near Paris

The mystical, secret island paradise in the middle of Africa’s largest lake

The mystical, secret island paradise in the middle of Africa’s largest lake

Dana Bash presses Netanyahu on ongoing settler violence in West Bank

CNN's Dana Bash presses Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on why settler violence in the West Bank hasn't ended.

Nvidia halves Asia buyer list in China chip crackdown, FT reports

Nvidia has more than halved the number of Asian customers authorised to buy its AI chips after introducing a "white list" of companies that passed tougher compliance checks to

US consumer inflation likely increased at a slow pace in June as gasoline prices retreated

U.S. consumer inflation likely slowed in June, but that would probably offer little comfort to households or rule out an interest rate increase from

More than 260,000 evacuated as Typhoon Bavi brings severe floods

The most powerful storm to strike mainland China this year forced more than 260,000 people to evacuate their homes in northeastern Liaoning province, as Typhoon Bavi

US says it has completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran

The U.S. military said late on Monday its forces have completed their latest wave of strikes on Iran that the U.S.

US government rescinds $10 billion freeze for 5 states governed by Democrats

The Trump administration's Department of Health and Human Services has rescinded a $10 billion freeze on child care subsidies and social services

South Korea forecasts 2026 economic growth at 5-year high on AI chip boom

South Korea pledged on Tuesday to swiftly advance artificial intelligence investments to bolster economic performance, as it raised its 2026 growth forecast to

Australia finds serious gaps in Big Tech response to online child sexual abuse

Big Tech companies, including Apple, Meta and Google, have "significant gaps" in tackling child sexual abuse and the growing threat of online sexual extortion

Inside South Korea's world-beating bear market

When South Korean President Lee Jae Myung set a 5,000-point target for the KOSPI last year, it looked wildly ambitious

China purges third Politburo member in deepening anti-graft drive

China has expelled Ma Xingrui, a former Politburo member, from the ruling Communist Party on corruption charges, making him the third sitting member of the elite decision-

China smartphone shipments fall for fifth straight quarter as costs rise - IDC

China's smartphone shipments fell 4.3% to 66 million units in the second quarter from a year earlier, as many manufacturers hiked prices to

China's exports ride AI boom as domestic economy struggles

China's exports surged in June, buoyed by orders for chips to fuel the global AI boom and automobiles, deepening producers' reliance on

BMW races to catch up in a Chinese EV market that won't slow down

BMW is betting on its long-awaited Neue Klasse electric cars to revive its fortunes in China after two years of declining sales.

Japan to clarify central bank independence in final economic blueprint, media says

Japan's government will insert a footnote in its economic blueprint referring to a clause in law stipulating the need to protect the central bank's independence in setting

Australia business conditions steady in June; mood improves

Australian business conditions were steady in June as cost pressures eased following a U.S.-Iran peace deal to end their conflict, a survey showed on Tuesday, although

U.S. military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military carried out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran on

China's June exports surge 27% from a year earlier as AI boom drives strong demand

China has reported its export picked up pace in June, jumping 27% from a year earlier thanks to strong demand from the boom in artificial intelligence

Iran executes 2 Islamic State members convicted of armed rebellion

Iranian state television says two members of the Islamic State group have been executed after they were convicted of armed rebellion against the Islamic Republic

This haunting portrait reveals the suppressed history of marriages long considered taboo

This haunting portrait reveals the suppressed history of marriages long considered taboo

Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30

Officials say the death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30

Busy wildfire season tests US fire bosses as they juggle resources to stay ahead

The strategy calls for moving firefighters, engines and aircraft into areas where wildfire risk is high in hopes of catching flames before they make a catastrophic run

US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait

The U.S. has launched more strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump said Washington is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz

Bridge builder and 'Trump whisperer': Lindsey Graham's role in the Senate not easily filled

Lindsey Graham played a role in the Senate that won’t easily be filled

FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz

A focal point of the Iran war is increasingly about who controls the Strait of Hormuz — a waterway that for decades was a relatively safe transit route for Middle East oil and natural gas supplies

The Latest: Trump says US will blockade Iran in Strait of Hormuz and charge ships for safe passage

President Donald Trump said Iranian ships will no longer be able to travel through the Strait of Hormuz and America would charge a 20% toll on other countries’ eligible cargo, escalating tensions after weekend of attacks by both nations to assert control of the critical waterway

Trump sends Congress formal notice that Iran conflict has resumed

U.S.

Japan is running out of royals. So why won’t it let women become emperor?

Japan is running out of royals. So why won’t it let women become emperor?

4 people have been killed this year in shootings by federal agents linked to Trump’s immigration crackdown

4 people have been killed this year in shootings by federal agents linked to Trump’s immigration crackdown

Trump to assert voting machine vulnerabilities in Thursday speech

President Donald Trump will give a national address on Thursday night about newly declassified intelligence on

Trump slashes the size of two Utah national monuments

U.S.

El Salvador’s ruling party clears the way for Bukele’s 3rd term

El Salvador's ruling party has ratified President Nayib Bukele’s candidacy for the February presidential elections

Who is Darline Graham Nordone, Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister?

Darline Graham Nordone has been appointed to fill the Senate term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham, who died over the weekend

Americans expect prolonged US-Iran war as ceasefire falters, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Four in five Americans expect the U.S. war with Iran to drag on for an extended period, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted as fighting escalated and

L3Harris gets $955 million US contract to supply 18 satellites for Golden Dome missile shield

Defense supplier L3Harris Technologies has secured a $955 million contract from an agency under the U.S.

US House Democratic Women's Caucus urges USDA to reinstate women ousted from soybean board

The U.S. House of Representatives' Democratic Women's Caucus on Monday urged the U.S.

Argentina's YPF Electric Energy reveals revenue jump in US IPO filing

Argentinian power company YPF Electric Energy disclosed a 45.8% jump in quarterly revenue in its filing for a U.S. initial public offering on Monday, joining

Trump says US attacking Iran capabilities related to Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that the United States was attacking Iran's capabilities related to the Strait of Hormuz, amid renewed military action

Graham asked a staffer to call 911 after reporting chest pains, GOP senator says

Graham asked a staffer to call 911 after reporting chest pains, GOP senator says

UN official says Hamas obstructing aid in Gaza

A United Nations official has said Palestinian militant group Hamas was disrupting aid distribution in the Gaza Strip, placing further hardship on its civilians already

Feds turn over evidence in Renee Good and Alex Pretti killings to Minnesota after months of delay

Minnesota prosecutors have obtained key evidence in their investigations into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti

US military death toll in Iran war rises to 14 after Navy pilot death this month

The U.S. military’s official tally of deaths in the Iran war has risen to 14 service members, with the death of a Navy pilot in a helicopter crash in early July in the Arabian Sea

Lawsuit accuses BlackRock of overcharging mutual fund investors

BlackRock, one of the world's largest asset managers, was sued on Monday by investors who said it stuck them with higher management fees and tax bills

Brazil's top court bars Senator Flavio Bolsonaro from visiting father until vote

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Monday barred presidential hopeful Senator Flavio Bolsonaro from visiting his father, former President Jair

ICE agent fatally shoots driver in Maine, six days after similar death in Texas

U.S.

Venezuela's Rodriguez taps Washington envoy for new foreign ministry post

Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, on Monday said she had tapped the nation's envoy to the U.S. for a new post dealing with foreign relations and trade abroad.

Trump says the US will take out Pickaxe Mountain in Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said that the U.S. would take out Pickaxe Mountain in Iran, as he warned that Washington would continue to hit the country hard.

US lawmakers to vote on whether to make daylight saving time permanent

The U.S.

Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting to retire

Brown-Forman CEO and President Lawson Whiting has decided to retire, the company said on Monday, but did not provide a timeline for his departure.

China detains US seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear tests

A Chinese-born American seismologist who has published U.S.-funded work on detecting North Korean nuclear tests has been detained in China for nearly

Argentina court recognizes two goldfish as sentient beings with rights

Argentina court recognizes two goldfish as sentient beings with rights

Michigan says diarrhea outbreak may be linked to lettuce, salad greens as cases rise above 3,000

Michigan says diarrhea outbreak may be linked to lettuce, salad greens as cases rise above 3,000

UN shipping agency opposes fees for any strait, after Trump plans Hormuz charge

The U.N.'s shipping agency said on Monday that it opposes fees on ships passing through maritime waterways but would await more details after U.S.

Abortion rights are on the ballot in 4 states. Here's what to know

Voters in one of the most conservative U.S. states will decide whether to roll back the state's abortion ban

US to begin enforcing maritime blockade on Iran on Tuesday

The U.S. military will begin enforcing a maritime blockade on Iran on Tuesday, the U.S. Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) said on Monday. 

Canada regulator cited Anthropic's Claude Mythos in warning to banks on cyber risks, email shows

Canada's federal banking regulator warned the country's

U.S. judge finds Trump misused court in IRS case, refers lawyers for discipline 

A U.S. judge on Monday found that President Donald Trump

Ukraine and allies set up coalition to tackle Russia ballistic missile threat

Ukraine and key Western allies on Monday announced an air-defence coalition that would include jointly developing a new anti-ballistic

Lawmakers demand Pentagon release findings from probe of Iran school strike

Democratic senators led by Kirsten Gillibrand called on Monday for President Donald Trump's administration to disclose within the next

Wildfire rages near Paris as heatwave scorches Europe

A wildfire tore through a historic forest near Paris on Monday, forcing highway closures and mobilising water-bombing aircraft, while

Trump officials turn over withheld evidence in immigration agents' killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti

U.S.

Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death with an uncertain agenda

Senate Republicans are returning to Washington with an uncertain agenda after the sudden death of prominent Republican Lindsey Graham, a committee chairman and key player who served as a crucial ally of President Donald Trump

Oil prices jump following the latest fighting in the Middle East, while AI stocks sink

Oil prices jumped following a weekend of attacks in the Middle East, while slumping AI stocks weighed on stock markets

Yemen's Houthis strike Saudi Arabia's Abha airport with missiles and drones in a sharp escalation

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport

Rubio vows to ‘dismantle’ International Criminal Court

Rubio vows to ‘dismantle’ International Criminal Court

Israeli soldier who assaulted CNN cameraman reprimanded but avoids criminal charges

Israeli soldier who assaulted CNN cameraman reprimanded but avoids criminal charges

Trump backs Russia sanctions package spearheaded by Graham

Trump backs Russia sanctions package spearheaded by Graham

Florida man killed fleeing ICE is at least the 10th fatality in US immigration sweeps

The death of a man who was fleeing federal immigration agents in Florida is at least the 10th fatality linked to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown

Is Mbappé too good for France?

Is Mbappé too good for France?

Trump offers US protection in the Strait of Hormuz for a 20% fee. How would that work?

Trump offers US protection in the Strait of Hormuz for a 20% fee. How would that work?

Judge says Trump IRS lawsuit was filed for 'improper purpose,' refers lawyer for possible discipline

A federal judge says President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over his leaked tax returns was filed for an “improper purpose” as she referred one of his attorneys for possible disciplinary action

Venezuela's complex and contested debt puzzle

The scale of Venezuela's debt burden - and the mix of creditors holding it - will help determine the losses investors face in

Development banks' climate funding hits record, but World Bank pullback looms

Multilateral development banks committed a record $162.5 billion in climate financing last year, a report by the EU's lending arm showed on

Trump administration launches effort to isolate International Criminal Court

The Trump administration is launching an effort to dismantle what it calls the threat to U.S.

Oil up 9% to one-month high as US  says it will blockade entire Iranian coastline, all vessels

Oil prices settled up more than 9% on Monday at a one-month high after news that a United States' naval  blockade due to begin on Tuesday will cover

Fed's Waller says rate hike may be needed if core inflation stays hot

The U.S. central bank may need to raise interest rates "in the near term" if coming data show inflation continuing well above the 2% target, Federal Reserve

Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia, breaking years of calm

Yemen's Houthi movement fired missiles at Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of bombing an airport under their

Riyadh Air studies orders for 25-30 Boeing 787s and more Airbus, sources say

Saudi startup Riyadh Air is studying the purchase of between 25 and 30 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners by exercising most of its contractual options with the U.S.

Ukraine to produce French missiles, orders war planes, Macron says

President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France would allow Ukraine to produce French-made cruise missiles, precision guided bombs and air defence interceptor missiles

Wall Street ends lower as Iran tensions dampen risk appetite; chipmakers drop

Tech shares pulled U.S. stocks lower on Monday after President Donald Trump announced that he would reinstate a blockade on Iranian

Hungary passes constitutional amendment to remove Orbán-era president

Hungary's Parliament has passed a constitutional amendment aimed at removing the president, seen as a loyalist of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán

EU rallies $1 billion in pledges for Gaza's recovery

A senior European Union official says the EU has coordinated efforts to raise $1 billion in aid pledges for rebuilding Gaza

UK says an Iran-backed group was behind attacks on Jewish community and bans Revolutionary Guard

The U.K. government says a proxy group backed by Iran is responsible for recent arson and vandalism attacks on Jewish sites in Britain

Russian anti-war politician Nadezhdin released after detention, faces court on Friday

Boris Nadezhdin, a Russian anti-war politician who attempted to run against President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 presidential election, said on Monday he had been released from

Hundreds of economists say 'we must act now' on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks

Hundreds of economists urge immediate action to address AI's potential impact on the economy

Why has the Iran-US ceasefire memorandum frayed?

Renewed U.S.-Iranian hostilities are eroding an interim agreement signed in June, reflecting disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz and other issues and underlining difficulties

Bosch begins sample production at its first US semiconductor plant

German auto component and chip maker Bosch is beginning sample production at its first U.S. semiconductor factory, the company said Monday, finalizing a $

Dollar edges higher on escalating US-Iran tension, yen slides on pension doubts

The dollar clung to modest gains on Monday, underpinned by escalating hostilities in the Gulf and hawkish comments from a Federal Reserve governor ahead

Ukraine awaits new government after prime minister's shock dismissal

Ukrainian lawmakers were getting ready to vote on another government this week after the president dismissed his prime minister in a move he

JPMorgan's Dimon questioned on whether he lobbied UK government on Epstein's advice

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has received a letter from Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren about whether he lobbied the UK government against a tax on bankers'

Oil surges, stocks slip and bond yields rise as Gulf conflict flares up again

Oil futures surged nearly 9% on Monday and equities fell as conflict between the United States and Iran re-ignited over the weekend, once again

Iranian-born engineer convicted in US of exporting technology to Iran

An Iranian-born engineer was convicted on Monday of U.S. charges that he conspired to illegally export technology with potential application in military

South Carolina governor names Graham's sister as temporary Senate replacement

Republican South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster on Monday appointed the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham to fill his vacant

Spain identifies nine victims of deadly wildfire

Nine victims of one of Spain's deadliest wildfires on record have been identified, authorities said on Monday, as forensic teams

Aortic dissection: The medical emergency linked to Lindsey Graham’s death

Aortic dissection: The medical emergency linked to Lindsey Graham’s death

Shein executive chairman to pass the baton as IPO nears completion, sources say

Shein Executive Chairman Donald Tang will step down as his mission of taking the company public nears completion, three

Ukrainian PM Svyrydenko has submitted resignation, parliament speaker says

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has submitted her resignation to parliament, the chamber's speaker said on Monday.

Workers at an Ebola treatment center in Congo strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses

Dozens of workers at an Ebola treatment center in northeast Congo have gone on strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses

One Kansas City family, two unforgettable moments with Lionel Messi

One Kansas City family, two unforgettable moments with Lionel Messi

Former Spanish leader is criticized for comments about France's World Cup team

Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is facing backlash for comments about France's World Cup team ahead of their semifinal match

Why did veterans of Israel’s most famous secret operation boycott its commemoration?

Why did veterans of Israel’s most famous secret operation boycott its commemoration?

Man who killed Dartmouth professors at 17 to get a chance at parole in about 20 years, judge rules

A judge has ruled that a Vermont man who was 17 when he and a friend killed a pair of married Dartmouth College professors 25 years ago will have a chance at parole in about 20 years, when he reaches the age of one of his victims

People killed in Bangkok music bar fire were found trapped in windowless bathrooms

Most of the people who were killed in a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar were found trapped in windowless bathrooms where they may have sought to escape the flames that claimed at least 27 lives

Aortic tear blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a fast-killing emergency

The aortic tear that likely caused the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is a medical emergency that can rapidly kill

EU imposes sanctions on Russians over human rights and cybercrime

The European Union on Monday broadened sanctions against Russia to include individuals and entities responsible for cybercrime and human rights violations, naming popular social

S&P 500 and Nasdaq open lower as Iran tensions jolt sentiment, chip stocks slide

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Monday, as a fresh escalation between the U.S. and Iran in the Gulf pushed oil prices higher and unsettled investors, while chip stocks

Macron calls go-it-alone defence strategies in Europe an 'absurdity'

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday warned European countries against go-it-alone national defence policies, as governments ramp up military spending

UK counter-terrorism police take over investigation into murder of former minister Widdecombe

British counter-terrorism police officers are now leading the investigation into the suspected murder of former British government minister

US creates task force to prosecute leaks to news media, Hegseth says

The U.S.

Bangladesh says IMF agrees phased approach to reforms under new programme

Bangladesh and the International Monetary Fund have agreed on the broad framework for a new lending programme, with reforms to be introduced gradually to reflect the country's

Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris triggers evacuations; 10 still missing in Spanish wildfire

A fire is raging in the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting evacuations and disrupting traffic

Ferguson to buy FloWorks from Wynnchurch Capital for $1.6 billion

Plumbing supplies distributor Ferguson Enterprises said on Monday it will buy FloWorks from private equity firm Wynnchurch Capital for about $1.6 billion in cash, strengthening its

Trump: Iran blockade reinstated, US to charge 20% on Strait of Hormuz cargo

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States was reinstating a naval blockade on Iran and would be reimbursed 20% on all cargo shipped through the

U.S. bank regulators warn firms on lending to undocumented workers

Banks should be cautious of lending to people not legally authorized to work in the United States, as their income may be less reliable or they may be

Trump says Lindsey Graham's sister should be interim South Carolina senator

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he had recommended Lindsey Graham's sister to fill the late South Carolina senator's seat on an interim basis.

Volkswagen CEO flags 50,000 extra job cuts to staff as costs squeezed

(Corrects story to delete extraneous word "boost" in the first paragraph.)

N.J. man says he was almost kicked off plane after flight attendant found shirt offensive

N.J. man says he was almost kicked off plane after flight attendant found shirt offensive

US citizen is found guilty of helping export tech to Iran in violation of sanctions

A Massachusetts man has been found guilty of conspiring to unlawfully export electronic components to Iran, violating U.S. sanctions

Firefighter saves man trapped on third floor of burning Lawrence home: "He had smoke coming out all around him"

Firefighter saves man trapped on third floor of burning Lawrence home: "He had smoke coming out all around him"

Could the next World Cup have even more teams? FIFA is considering it

Could the next World Cup have even more teams? FIFA is considering it

Hormuz traffic slows to two-month low as renewed US, Iran strikes raise safety risk

The number of tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz fell in the past day to the lowest level in two months, shipping data

Former grocery delivery man Joe Dean earns the final spot in British Open

Joe Dean is the last man into the British Open

Regulators issue new guidance on bank lending risk tied to borrowers living illegally in US

The Trump administration is cracking down on banks lending to people living in the U.S. illegally

One person killed in Maine in second fatal ICE-involved shooting in less than a week

One person killed in Maine in second fatal ICE-involved shooting in less than a week

Trump’s latest leak hunt against The New York Times is deeply personal

Trump’s latest leak hunt against The New York Times is deeply personal

Portuguese tall ship Sagres brings hundreds of letters to students

Portuguese tall ship Sagres brings hundreds of letters to students

Firefighter’s mother turns heartbreak into healing for grieving mothers three years later

Firefighter’s mother turns heartbreak into healing for grieving mothers three years later

EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

A top European Union official is calling for limits on children using social media

Missouri National Guard rescues more than 200 from flooded Camp Taum Sauk

Missouri National Guard rescues more than 200 from flooded Camp Taum Sauk

Church where Sen. Lindsey Graham was baptized grieves his death

Church where Sen. Lindsey Graham was baptized grieves his death

UK counter-terror police lead investigation into suspected murder of former lawmaker Ann Widdecombe

UK counter-terror police lead investigation into suspected murder of former lawmaker Ann Widdecombe

Hungarian opposition Fidesz's parliamentary group chief resigns over legislation

The head of Hungarian opposition party Fidesz's parliamentary group, Gergely Gulyas has resigned, website Telex.hu reported on Monday, citing Gulyas at a briefing.

UK bans support for two Iranian groups over antisemitic attacks in Britain

Britain banned support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a linked group on Monday following a series of antisemitic attacks, using new

SK Hynix plunges after Nasdaq debut as memory chip euphoria cools

SK Hynix's Seoul shares posted their biggest one-day fall in nearly two decades on Monday, tumbling more than 15%, as

EU pledges €120 million to help Moldova's air defence system

The European Union pledged on Monday aid worth €120 million ($137.14 million) to strengthen the air defence system of Moldova.

El Salvador president's party nominates Bukele to seek third term

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has secured the nomination of his ruling Nuevas Ideas party for the 2027 presidential election, the party said

Global smartphone shipments in second quarter hit lowest in 13 years on memory chip crunch

Global smartphone shipments fell 11% in the second quarter to their lowest level for the period since 2013, as a prolonged memory chip shortage drove up handset prices and dampened

Ousted PM Hasina faces prison on return to Bangladesh, minister says

Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be jailed if she returns from self-imposed exile in India, a senior official said on Monday, days after Hasina told

China's premier urges 'objective' understanding of the economy

Chinese Premier Li Qiang called on Monday for "a comprehensive and objective understanding" of

Brazil's economy forecast to grow moderately after October presidential vote

Brazil's economy will keep growing moderately after October's presidential vote, a Reuters poll suggested, with a fall in farm output arising from

Iraq's prime minister seeks big energy investments on US trip

By Ahmed Rasheed and Muayad Hameed BAGHDAD, July 13 - Iraq's new prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi, aims to secure major U.S. investment in his country's oil, gas, and power sectors during a visit to the

Hungary parliament passes law to oust president in Magyar's power shake-up

Hungary's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment on Monday to oust President Tamas Sulyok, who Prime Minister Peter Magyar says is a "puppet

Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people

A huge fire that engulfed a beer hall in Bangkok overnight has killed at least 27 people and injured dozens more

Cuba’s future remains in limbo while Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy offers no clear path forward

Cubans are living in a state of limbo, and it’s not clear that US military intervention would revitalize the Cuban economy.

For nearly 250 years, the US has had eyes on Latin America – but interventions then looked rather different

Now as then, the US supported forces that wanted to change the political situation in Venezuela.

Police investigate the death of South Africa World Cup soccer player Jayden Adams

The death of South Africa soccer player Jayden Adams is under investigation by police

ASEAN outreach may give Myanmar leaders legitimacy without results

ASEAN's re-engagement with Myanmar runs the risk of providing legitimacy to the military-led government and undermining the regional group's own plan to end violence in the war-

EU and partners launch $1 billion scheme to help Gaza recover from war

The European Commission and more than a dozen countries launched an initiative on Monday to deliver €883.6 million ($1 billion) in aid projects to help Gaza recover from

Crude up, chips down

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Crude oil prices rose on Monday morning after military

UK targets Russian cyber networks with new sanctions

Britain on Monday announced a new package of sanctions targeting Russian cyber networks, which it blamed for trying to sow chaos and division across Europe. 

China aims to spur consumption in first five-year blueprint

China will aim for annual retail sales of around 60 trillion yuan ($9 trillion) by 2030 under its first five-year plan focusing on consumption, implying a slowdown in

Pesticide makers stack wins against US environmental, public health groups

The U.S.

UK murder suspect bought gun in South Africa, possibly to kill himself, police say

A man arrested in Johannesburg on Friday who is suspected of murdering his wife and two daughters in Britain bought an unlicensed gun, possibly to kill himself, South

Brazil coffee faces El Niño headwinds, but crops more resilient

El Niño could cut Brazil's expected record harvest by up to a fifth, according to the Brazilian Coffee Industry Association (Abic), as excessive heat

Inside one Havana apartment building as Cuba went dark

Most nights, Frank Alfonso sleeps on the roof to escape the suffocating heat during Havana's increasingly frequent blackouts.

'No way out': Survivors describe deadly Bangkok bar inferno

A survivor of the fire at a Bangkok bar that killed at least 27 people on Sunday night described escaping the blaze by seconds after she stepped out for

Jannik Sinner keeps evolving his game. Just like Federer, Nadal and Djokovic before him

Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon triumph over Alexander Zverev showcased the new variety in his game

A T. rex found in South Dakota could smash auction records — and possibly disappear forever

A T. rex found in South Dakota could smash auction records — and possibly disappear forever

EU and Britain target Russian intelligence officers over a major cyberspying campaign

The European Union and Britain have imposed sanctions on Russian military intelligence officers, hackers and private companies

VFW cartoon showing veterans facing a firing squad sparks calls for an investigation

VFW cartoon showing veterans facing a firing squad sparks calls for an investigation

An emboldened India holds out for better terms in US trade talks

India and the U.S. did not reach a consensus on a trade agreement in recent talks, with New Delhi

Children's social media curbs planned across EU, von der Leyen says

By Foo Yun Chee and Bart H.

‘I’m a dead man walking’: The Ethiopian migrants waiting on Saudi Arabia’s death row

‘I’m a dead man walking’: The Ethiopian migrants waiting on Saudi Arabia’s death row

Asian tech firms seeking to follow SK Hynix may find foreign investors more selective

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix may have had a rousing $26.5 billion U.S. share sale and market debut last week, but that owed

Global pension funds pull back on FX hedges as dollar woes ease

A solid U.S. dollar rally in 2026, driven by a hawkish Federal Reserve, has found support as global pension funds reverse hedges

European shares subdued as oil jumps after US-Iran tensions escalate

European shares were subdued on Monday as investors largely stuck to the sidelines after renewed tensions in the Middle East, while counting

Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to two more provinces

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to two more northeastern provinces, Haut-Uele and Tshopo, the country's public health institute said in its

Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine

The University of Oxford has launched the first human trial of a vaccine against Bundibugyo ebolavirus, seeking to accelerate efforts to combat an outbreak spreading in the

Trend funds propped up by gold and silver in June, Societe Generale says 

Trend-following hedge funds edged only slightly into negative territory in June, as trades in gold and silver mostly offset losses in crude oil, coffee

Bank of Canada set to hold rates as a rebound in growth offsets inflation worries

The Bank of Canada is expected to keep its key policy rate unchanged at 2.25% on Wednesday, as signs of an easing underlying price pressures give

Graham and Trump’s unlikely alliance: From opponents to key allies — and golf buddies

Graham and Trump’s unlikely alliance: From opponents to key allies — and golf buddies

Support for Israel isn't a high priority for younger Jewish Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll finds that support for Israel is a key component of the religious identity of many Jewish adults ages 45 and older in the United States, but younger Jewish adults are more likely to prioritize other forms of connection, like celebrating Jewish holidays

Japan pension pivot seen as a slow burn, not a bond market fire sale

A pivot in Japan's massive retirement assets would likely manifest as a slow redirection of maturing debt rather than a fire sale

New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies aged 78

New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly on Monday aged 78 after recovering from cancer, his family said in a statement on Monday.

Russia says seizes Western-made, AI-powered drones prepared for attacks in Urals, Far East

Russia's Federal Security Service said on Monday that it had seized Western-made, AI-powered FPV drones that had been dropped onto Russian territory by larger Ukrainian

Rebels in Congo see Ebola as chance to show governing credentials

Congo's AFC/M23 rebels have used a small Ebola outbreak in territory they control to showcase their ability to govern, mounting a response largely

Stellantis vehicle shipments rise 10% in the second quarter, led by North America

Stellantis said on Monday preliminary second-quarter vehicle shipments rose 10% from a year earlier to nearly 1.6 million units, driven by strong growth in North America,

China's GDP growth set to slow, raising expectations for more stimulus

China's economy likely slowed in the second quarter after a solid start to the year, as weak domestic demand offset the boost from resilient exports during a

Bangkok pub fire kills 27, police investigating possible negligence

An explosive fire at a pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok killed 27 people and injured dozens, officials

Korean Air Q2 profit falls 34% on higher fuel costs, revenue hits record high

Korean Air Lines reported a 34% drop in second-quarter operating profit on Monday, as surging fuel costs weighed on earnings despite the carrier posting record revenue

France set to summon Russian ambassador to Paris over alleged cyberattack campaign

France will summon the Russian ambassador to Paris in the coming days over an alleged cyberhacking campaign that Russia has carried out against European countries including

S.Korea court sentences ex-president to 2 years in jail in political funding case, media says

A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to two years in prison on Monday after finding him guilty of illegally receiving opinion polling services worth

No EU agreement yet on 21st Russian sanctions package, Kallas says

EU countries have yet to reach agreement on a broad 21st package of sanctions against Russia, but may decide on Monday to add 250 individuals and entities to their Russia sanctions

Japan has no plans to overhaul pension funds' asset allocation, sources say

Japan has no immediate plans to change target asset allocations of its state pension funds but could work within existing allowable ranges to direct more

Heavy floods submerge roads, vehicles in northern China

Severe flooding in China's northern Hebei province and northeastern Liaoning province submerged roads and swept away cars, while people swam, paddle-boarded and wake

Oil swept along on troubled waters

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

Greece awaits Nolan's 'The Odyssey' with anticipation despite casting controversy

Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” opens July 17 amid international anticipation and controversy over its casting

Is there such a thing as being too old to execute? Aging death row inmates are set to die in Florida

Florida is in the process of executing three of its oldest death row inmates back to back — each one older than the last

Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after US strikes, says Strait of Hormuz closed

U.S. and Iranian forces have exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting U.S.

China June exports growth set to cool, but AI demand underpins overall strength

China's exports likely grew at a slightly slower but still-solid pace in June, as firms accelerated shipments to the U.S. ahead of possible new tariffs, rode the AI boom,

The US launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates

The U.S. military has launched several waves of strikes on Iran over Tehran's attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing earlier in the weekend

Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave, data show

European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave that engulfed the west of the continent in late June,

EU ministers remain divided over curbing trade with Israeli settlements

By Andrew Gray and Bart H.

Minnesota governor mobilizes National Guard to battle wildfires in northern part of state

By Erwin Seba July 12 - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz mobilized state National Guard troops on Sunday to battle wildfires on the state's northern border with Canada. 

List of some significant fatal fires in Thailand

An explosive fire at a popular pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical condition, officials said on Monday.

Houston officials call out lack of federal collaboration after fatal ICE shooting

Houston officials call out lack of federal collaboration after fatal ICE shooting

A tossed shoe leads to late ejection and derails Liberty rally in a 93-91 loss to Toronto

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was tossed from the New York Liberty’s 93-91 loss to Toronto after she threw a shoe that hit Tempo player Marina Mabrey in the back late in the fourth quarter

China’s 'Green Great Wall' tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over

For half a century, workers in northern China have been using a technique called "straw checkerboards" to combat desertification

Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy that’s fading in Washington