» House GOP plows ahead on hundreds of billions in Medicaid cuts despite differences
13/05/25 11:35 from ABC News: ABCNews
House GOP plows ahead to advance key components of its bill to fund Trump’s agenda -- including taxes and Medicaid cuts -- even as they remain at odds within.
» Trump admin live updates: Trump family business a key factor during Middle East trip
13/05/25 11:30 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Donald Trump said Monday the tariffs against China would "go up substantially higher" than 145% if a longer-term trade deal is not reached before 90 days.
» Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial updates: Cassie Ventura takes the stand
13/05/25 11:20 from ABC News: ABCNews
Sean "Diddy" Combs is standing trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges in a case that has captured widespread attention.
» Saudi Arabia and US agree $600bn of AI and defence deals
13/05/25 11:15 from FT.com - World
Commitments come as Donald Trump begins first leg of three-nation tour of oil-rich Gulf
» S&P 500 wipes out 2025 losses as stocks extend rally
13/05/25 11:07 from FT.com - World
Wall Street benchmark has rebounded from 15% decline sparked by Donald Trump’s tariff blitz
» Looming New Jersey Transit strike could impact 350,000 commuters, say officials
13/05/25 11:02 from ABC News: ABCNews
A possible strike against New Jersey Transit by the engineers' union could lead to a shutdown of NJ Transit train lines, causing a disruption to over 350,000 commuters.
» Tory MP Patrick Spencer charged with two counts of sexual assault
13/05/25 10:59 from FT.com - World
Alleged offences raise prospect of potential by-election for main opposition party
» Trump admin live updates: Trump touts 'tremendous relationship' with Saudi leader
13/05/25 10:57 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Donald Trump said Monday the tariffs against China would "go up substantially higher" than 145% if a longer-term trade deal is not reached before 90 days.
» Trump's tariffs face their 1st legal test against small businesses
13/05/25 10:55 from ABC News: ABCNews
In an obscure courthouse in downtown Manhattan, a group of small businesses will take on one of President Donald Trump's boldest uses of executive authority.
» Zelensky vows to 'do everything' to ensure direct talks with Putin in Turkey
13/05/25 10:53 from BBC News - World
Russia has not yet said who it will send to Istanbul on Thursday and has refused to respond to ultimatums.
» Reeves is picking a needless fight over pension mandates
13/05/25 10:41 from FT.com - World
Too heavy-handed approach risks sending a chilling message to investors
» Thames Water executives to receive bonuses from £3bn emergency loan
13/05/25 10:40 from FT.com - World
Utility’s chair tells MPs that retention payments are needed to prevent rivals ‘picking off’ staff
» Jaguar Land Rover profits defy vexed rebrand
13/05/25 10:17 from FT.com - World
US tariff uncertainty prompts luxury-car maker to hold back on giving profitability forecast
» 2nd mayoral candidate killed in Mexico’s Veracruz state ahead of June 1 elections
13/05/25 10:13 from World news
The attack on candidate Yesenia Lara Gutiérrez of the Morena party occurred Sunday when she was leading a caravan of supporters through Texistepec.
» Watch timelapse of Trump's marathon handshake session with Saudis
13/05/25 10:10 from BBC News - World
Dozens of senior officials, military leaders and businessmen queued to greet the US president in Saudi Arabia.
» US targets Britain’s pork, poultry and seafood market
13/05/25 10:07 from FT.com - World
Agricultural sectors are ‘front of the line’ in ongoing trade talks, says Trump’s culture secretary
» UnitedHealth chief Andrew Witty steps down after share plunge
13/05/25 09:58 from FT.com - World
US healthcare group brings back former boss Stephen Hemsley to take the helm
» Nayib Bukele — SELL
13/05/25 09:58 from FT.com - World
And other reflections on a proposed US capital control
» US inflation falls to 2.3% in April as tariff effect looms
13/05/25 09:54 from FT.com - World
Economists caution that much of the impact of Trump’s levies is yet to be felt
» Trump admin live updates: Trump touts 'tremendous relationship' with leader
13/05/25 09:54 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Donald Trump said Monday the tariffs against China would "go up substantially higher" than 145% if a longer-term trade deal is not reached before 90 days.
» Starmer rejects Enoch Powell parallel after ‘island of strangers’ speech
13/05/25 09:52 from FT.com - World
Labour critics express concern about ‘chasing the tail of the right’ after migration announcement
» Pension funds resist Reeves’ ‘backstop’ plan to force UK investment
13/05/25 09:51 from FT.com - World
Industry executives warn against proposal ‘mandating’ companies to push more cash into economy
» Inflation eased after Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs
13/05/25 09:38 from ABC News: ABCNews
Trump has rolled back tariffs since he announced the policy last month.
» Trump tracker: the latest data on US tariffs, trade and economy
13/05/25 09:32 from FT.com - World
As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive orders
» US inflation falls to 2.3% April as tariff effect looms
13/05/25 09:29 from FT.com - World
Economists caution that much of the impact of Trump’s tariffs is yet to be felt
» Germany arrests self-declared 'king' and bans his extremist group
13/05/25 09:28 from BBC News - World
Police arrest the leaders of Germany's largest Reichsbürger faction, that calls itself "Kingdom of Germany".
» US egg prices fall for the first time in months but remain near record highs
13/05/25 09:27 from ABC News: ABCNews
Retail egg prices in the United States fell last month after setting records at the start of the year, according to government data
» Trump admin live updates: Trump lands in Saudi Arabia for Middle East trip
13/05/25 09:17 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Donald Trump said Monday the tariffs against China would "go up substantially higher" than 145% if a longer-term trade deal is not reached before 90 days.
» Israeli strike hits Nasser hospital in southern Gaza – video
13/05/25 09:16 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Officials at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis said three people were killed and 10 injured, including patients, in an Israeli strike that hit the surgical department Continue reading...
» China's Xi touts stability to Latin America amid Trump's global tariffs
13/05/25 09:02 from World news
There are no winners in a trade war, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Latin American leaders and other officials in Beijing on Tuesday, as he sought to project unity with the region a day after the United States and China agreed to slas...
» How the US and China agreed a ceasefire on trade
13/05/25 09:00 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, why Trump is starting to sound like Bernie Sanders
» Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
13/05/25 08:55 from FT.com - World
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane. See how actions taken by your central bank affect you
» House GOP plows ahead on $880 billion in Medicaid, other cuts to advance Trump agenda
13/05/25 08:53 from ABC News: ABCNews
House GOP plows ahead to advance key components of its bill to fund Trump’s agenda -- including taxes and Medicaid cuts -- even as they remain at odds within.
» China’s Xi backs Panama against US over canal
13/05/25 08:51 from FT.com - World
Chinese president offers greater co-operation with Latin American countries
» How Hims & Hers survived the great Spac shakeout
13/05/25 08:46 from FT.com - World
Digital health platform has outperformed but it cannot rely on weight-loss drugs for future success
» US Bentley buyers delaying purchases after UK trade deal, boss warns
13/05/25 08:37 from FT.com - World
Unanswered questions are making it ‘super hard’ to operate, Walliser tells FT auto summit
» US inflation falls to 2.3% in April
13/05/25 08:31 from FT.com - World
Economists caution that much of the impact of Trump’s tariffs is yet to be felt
» Winners of Trump's meme coin contest potentially include foreign investors
13/05/25 08:29 from ABC News: ABCNews
The top crypto holders of the Trump meme coin have won tickets to a private Trump gala -- representing a potential conflict of interest if there are foreign investors.
» Zambia warns diplomats after US reveals 'systematic' aid theft
13/05/25 08:23 from BBC News - World
The foreign minister says raising concerns publicly amounts to interference in domestic affairs.
» 'Justice was done', says victim after Depardieu guilty verdict – video
13/05/25 07:59 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Gérard Depardieu has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women during a film shoot and given an 18-month suspended prison sentence. France’s biggest film star, who has made more than 200 films and TV series, is the highest-profi...
» Democrats pivot to talk more about the economy and less about immigration
13/05/25 07:56 from ABC News: ABCNews
Democrats have long focused on immigration when courting Latino voters in states like Arizona, Nevada, New Jersey and Florida, where generations of Latin American immigrants have settled and gained permanent legal status
» A bad scenario for the UK
13/05/25 07:30 from FT.com - World
The Bank of England’s efforts to highlight uncertainties require improvement
» Trump Gets Lavish Welcome in First Stop of Middle East Tour
13/05/25 07:30 from TIME: Top World Stories
The U.S. President is embarking on a four-day trip to Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar with a $1 trillion wish-list.
» Trump Announces $142 Billion Arms Deal with Saudi Arabia
13/05/25 07:30 from TIME: Top World Stories
The U.S. President is embarking on a four-day trip to Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar with a $1 trillion wish-list.
» Donald Trump’s gargantuan self-dealing
13/05/25 07:26 from FT.com - World
Federal ethics rules now seem little more than decoration
» UnitedHealth shares sink as it scraps 2025 outlook
13/05/25 07:12 from FT.com - World
Insurance group’s chief departs for ‘personal reasons’
» UnitedHealth shares sink as chief executive departs for ‘personal reasons’
13/05/25 07:12 from FT.com - World
Insurance group’s scraps 2025 outlook, warns on rising costs
» The EU’s mysterious Russian gas plan — and what it means for US LNG exports
13/05/25 07:00 from FT.com - World
The future could go one of two ways for US liquefied natural gas exporters
» House GOP plows toward $880 billion in Medicaid cuts despite internal differences
13/05/25 06:56 from ABC News: ABCNews
House GOP plows ahead to advance key components of its bill to fund Trump’s agenda -- including taxes and Medicaid cuts -- even as they remain at odds within.
» For diplomats, Trump taps more friends, supporters than any recent president: Experts
13/05/25 06:54 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Trump has tapped a roster of ambassadors with more personal and financial ties than any recent president, former diplomats and policy experts told ABC News.
» Gérard Depardieu found guilty in sexual assault trial
13/05/25 06:50 from BBC News - World
The French actor, who denies the allegations, has been given a suspended jail term of 18 months.
» FirstFT: Republicans attack US green policies in tax cut plan
13/05/25 06:35 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, Xi Jinping offers support to Latin American countries, and the boom in US micro IPOs
» Foreigners snap up $57bn in Japan assets in ‘liberation day’ rush
13/05/25 06:33 from FT.com - World
Investors buy a record amount of Japanese equities and bonds during April
» Romanians face stark choice in presidential poll, says centrist candidate
13/05/25 06:25 from FT.com - World
Ultranationalist frontrunner George Simion represents ‘culture of violence and hate’, according to Nicuşor Dan
» UK wage growth eases as jobs market weakens
13/05/25 06:22 from FT.com - World
Economists say Bank of England will stick with a cautious approach to rate cuts
» French actor Gérard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault on a 2021 film set
13/05/25 06:18 from ABC News: ABCNews
A Paris court has found actor Gérard Depardieu guilty of having sexually assaulted two women on a 2021 film set
» SoftBank reports surprise $3.5bn profit as telecom valuations improve
13/05/25 06:07 from FT.com - World
Japanese tech investment group says multiple sites in Texas are being prepared for launch of Stargate AI project
» Republicans dodge, laugh off questions about Trump's gift plane from Qatar
13/05/25 05:58 from ABC News: ABCNews
Republicans reacted to ABC News' exclusive reporting that President Donald Trump's administration is poised to accept a luxury jumbo jet as a gift from Qatar.
» Inflation data to reveal impacts of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs
13/05/25 05:44 from ABC News: ABCNews
Trump has eased tariffs significantly since he rolled out the policy last month.
» House GOP plows ahead with efforts to cut $880 billion despite internal differences
13/05/25 05:42 from ABC News: ABCNews
House GOP plows ahead to advance key components of its bill to fund Trump’s agenda -- including taxes and Medicaid cuts -- even as they remain at odds within.
» Berlin bans separatist group ‘Kingdom of Germany’
13/05/25 05:15 from FT.com - World
German interior minister orders raids amid debate over whether to outlaw far-right party Alternative for Germany
» Berlin bans far-right group ‘Kingdom of Germany’
13/05/25 05:15 from FT.com - World
German interior minister orders raids amid debate over whether to outlaw far-right party Alternative for Germany
» Menendez brothers' long-awaited resentencing hearing to begin
13/05/25 05:13 from BBC News - World
It will determine whether they should receive a lesser sentence, which could ultimately lead to their paroled release.
» Wolfspeed creditors extend rescue financing offer to avert bankruptcy
13/05/25 05:00 from FT.com - World
Move sets up potential showdown between junior investors and private equity giant Apollo at US chipmaker
» How will Trump’s plan to cut drug prices work?
13/05/25 05:00 from FT.com - World
The president seeks to lower US rates in line with other nations but his directive lacks enforcement power
» Battery maker CATL’s IPO goes against the current
13/05/25 04:55 from FT.com - World
World’s largest battery maker still a tough sell despite US-China trade deal
» China’s Xi backs Panama against US pressure over canal
13/05/25 04:41 from FT.com - World
Chinese president offers greater co-operation with Latin American countries
» U.S.-China tariff reprieve is enough to get products on the shelves in time for Christmas
13/05/25 04:40 from World news
BEIJING — The U.S.-China tariff cuts, even if temporary, address a major pain point: Christmas presents.
» Watch: Thermal camera captures moment volcano erupts
13/05/25 04:36 from BBC News - World
The volcano on the Negros island spewed plumes of ash around 3km (1.8 miles) high into the air.
» Labour’s immigration curbs come with noticeable cost to public realm
13/05/25 04:30 from FT.com - World
Scrapping care worker visa was right but it is unlikely voters will stomach higher taxes to fund struggling sector
» EU sought to pause Czech nuclear deal days before EDF won court delay
13/05/25 04:23 from FT.com - World
European Commission warned that South Korean bidder may have benefited from unfair state subsidies
» Russia is responsible for downing MH17, global aviation agency's council finds
13/05/25 04:22 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization has found Russia responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine with the loss of 298 lives more than a decade ago
» A man has been arrested over a fire at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private house
13/05/25 04:14 from ABC News: ABCNews
British police say they have arrested a man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life over a fire at the London house where U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer lived before he was elected to lead the country
» Honda warns of $3bn hit from Trump tariffs
13/05/25 03:56 from FT.com - World
Japanese group is latest carmaker to outline consequences of trade war
» Nissan increases job cuts to 20,000 as Honda warns of $3bn tariff hit
13/05/25 03:56 from FT.com - World
Japanese groups are latest carmakers to outline restructuring moves and consequences of trade war
» Nissan to axe 15% of global workforce and almost halve number of plants
13/05/25 03:56 from FT.com - World
Donald Trump’s trade war adds to challenges facing Japanese carmaker
» SoftBank reports surprise $3.5bn profit as telco valuations improve
13/05/25 03:42 from FT.com - World
Analysts had predicted a small quarterly loss at Japanese tech investment group
» WATCH: New drone video shows a great white shark spotted off Montauk, NY
13/05/25 03:18 from ABC News: ABCNews
The shark was spotted gliding close to shore.
» UK counterterror police arrest man on suspicion of arson after Starmer fires
13/05/25 03:01 from FT.com - World
Metropolitan Police say 21-year-old was detained in the early hours of Tuesday
» Kim Kardashian to testify against 'grandpa robbers' in Paris trial over $9M jewelry heist
13/05/25 02:40 from World news
Kim Kardashian will testify against a gang of 10 people known as the “grandpa robbers” who are accused of stealing jewelry worth $9 million at gunpoint from her.
» Kim Kardashian tells court she thought she would be 'shot dead' during Paris armed heist
13/05/25 02:40 from World news
Kim Kardashian will testify against a gang of 10 people known as the “grandpa robbers” who are accused of stealing jewelry worth $9 million at gunpoint from her.
» 3 climbers dead after falling off mountain while rappelling
13/05/25 02:31 from ABC News: ABCNews
Three people are dead, and another is injured after falling off of a mountain in a climbing accident involving a suspected failed anchor while they were rappelling.
» The Philippines has voted - now the game of thrones begin again
13/05/25 01:49 from BBC News - World
The mid-term results will shape the bitter feud between President Bongbong Marcos and his Vice-President Sara Duterte.
» The Philippines has voted - now the game of thrones begins again
13/05/25 01:49 from BBC News - World
The mid-term results will shape the bitter feud between President Bongbong Marcos and his Vice-President Sara Duterte.
» De-escalation and the damage done
13/05/25 01:30 from FT.com - World
Lower China tariffs are great news, up to a point
» Bowen: Denying food to Gaza is 'weapon of war', says UN refugee agency head
13/05/25 01:00 from BBC News - World
The BBC's international editor Jeremy Bowen speaks to the head of the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees.
» Israel denying food to Gaza is 'weapon of war', UN refugee agency head tells BBC
13/05/25 01:00 from BBC News - World
Two months after all humanitarian aid was blocked, Philippe Lazzarini tells international editor Jeremy Bowen “starvation is spreading” inside Gaza.
» Israel denying food to Gaza is 'weapon of war', UN Palestinian refugee agency head tells BBC
13/05/25 01:00 from BBC News - World
Two months after all humanitarian aid was blocked, Philippe Lazzarini tells international editor Jeremy Bowen “starvation is spreading” inside Gaza.
» Why the EU is racing to expand its Russia sanctions in a push for peace
13/05/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
Also in this newsletter: can the EU build a ‘digital Airbus’?
» Australia’s Liberals elect first female leader
13/05/25 00:49 from FT.com - World
Sussan Ley urged to ‘spill blood’ to revive opposition following crushing defeat
» FirstFT: EU draws up plans to safeguard Russia sanctions
13/05/25 00:35 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, Spain quizzes electricity generators on cyber security and AI helps keep British Airways on time
» Trump admin asks SCOTUS for permission to deport nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants
13/05/25 00:15 from ABC News: ABCNews
On Monday, President Donald Trump's administration said the nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants “have proven to be especially dangerous to maintain in prolonged detention.”
» Trump leans left in bid to revive flagging poll numbers
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
US president’s proposed pharma price cuts and tax increases for the rich echo policies of progressive Democrats
» Trump’s drug price treatment is harsh but justified
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
The US is the biggest market for prescription drugs, accounting for roughly $600bn of annual sales out of a global $1tn or so
» A guide to New York’s running clubs
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
As marathon training picks up, here are some clubs where you can network, make friends . . . and run
» Trump goes Gulf: deals, dynasties and a jumbo jet
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Plus, EU and US regulators trade barbs and Santander sits tight in the UK
» The minimum wage is now coming for white-collar work
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
It’s not destroying jobs but it is catching up with the lower rungs of graduate roles
» Reform UK can now influence over £100bn of pensions. Brace for the war on ‘woke investments’
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Farage & Co could make a big splash at the pool party
» Can Europe finally fix its capital markets?
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Stung by its lack of competitiveness, the EU is making a new push to create a deep financial market. Some investors believe this time could be different
» US groups raced to stockpile pharmaceuticals ahead of tariffs
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Imports of products used by pharma and medical groups surged to a record in March
» Health researchers warn of setbacks as they navigate ‘fog’ of US funding cuts
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Universities and medical centres have already had to cut costs as the US government slashed spending on a range of programmes
» Trump’s patience with Netanyahu is running out
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
The US is pursuing its own objectives and cutting Israel out of dealmaking with Iran and Saudi Arabia
» Is Turkey’s four-decade Kurdish insurgency coming to an end?
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Militant group PKK’s plan to disband could stop bloodshed that killed more than 40,000 — and strengthen Erdoğan
» EU readies capital controls and tariffs to safeguard Russia sanctions
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Alternative legal options explored to circumvent Hungarian veto
» Spain probes cyber weaknesses at small power plants after blackout
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Madrid says ‘everything remains on the table’ as it seeks to identify the cause of massive April 28 outage
» Powering Britain: the plan to split the electricity market
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
After months of bitter debate, Ed Miliband is under pressure to decide on ‘zonal pricing’ policy
» Hot property: five homes in and around Vancouver
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
From a slick concierge-serviced apartment downtown to a sprawling 10-acre estate an hour from the city
» Why Trump’s Ukraine resources deal will take a decade to produce results
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Industry executives warn of long timelines and high costs of an agreement championed by US president
» Energy groups scrap Texas-backed projects as costs rise
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Developers abandon state-backed $5bn fund to shore up supply just as electricity demand soars
» Surge in Chinese listings drives boom for US small-cap IPO market
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Record number of small listings comes despite lacklustre market for big public offerings
» Kim Kardashian to testify in jewellery heist trial in Paris
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Celebrity turned entrepreneur was robbed at gunpoint in the French capital in October 2016
» Brace for Reform UK’s war on ‘woke’ pension investments
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Farage & Co could make a big splash at the pool party
» Spain investigates cyber weaknesses in blackout probe
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Madrid says ‘everything remains on the table’ as it seeks to identify the cause of massive April 28 outage
» A sigh of relief on US-China tariffs
13/05/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Global markets advanced yesterday after the world’s two biggest economies reduce punitive levies
» The Dutertes Aren’t Going Away Without a Fight: What to Take Away From the Philippines’ Election
13/05/25 00:00 from TIME: Top World Stories
Here’s what to take away from the election results.
» Marcos' hold on senate grows shaky while Duterte wins mayor race from jail
12/05/25 23:45 from BBC News - World
The Philippines' mid-term elections saw fewer than expected senators elected from President Marcos' camp.
» Georgia college student remains in ICE custody after mistaken traffic stop
12/05/25 23:30 from ABC News: ABCNews
A 19-year-old college student from Georgia remains in ICE custody after a mistaken traffic violation led to her detainment, records show.
» Detained in The Hague, Philippines' Duterte wins hometown mayoral election
12/05/25 23:30 from World news
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was almost certain to be elected mayor of his home city by a landslide on Monday, unimpeded by his detention at the International Criminal Court on charges of murder as a crime against humanity.
» India’s Modi warns Pakistan of more strikes if there is a ‘terrorist attack’
12/05/25 23:21 from World news
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned Pakistan hat New Delhi would target “terrorist hideouts” across the border again if there were new attacks on India.
» India's Modi warns Pakistan of more strikes if there is a 'terrorist attack'
12/05/25 23:21 from World news
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned Pakistan hat New Delhi would target “terrorist hideouts” across the border again if there were new attacks on India.
» How India and Pakistan pulled back from brink of war
12/05/25 23:02 from FT.com - World
US intervention that led to ceasefire left New Delhi worse off, analysts say
» Trump's mediation offer on Kashmir puts India in a tight spot
12/05/25 23:00 from BBC News - World
For decades, third-party mediation on Kashmir has been taboo in the Indian foreign ministry.
» Trump seeks bromance and billions as he heads to Gulf
12/05/25 22:56 from FT.com - World
US president expects flurry of deals on first official foreign trip but Israel’s war in Gaza is roiling the region
» Russia responsible for downing of MH17, UN body rules
12/05/25 22:45 from BBC News - World
All 298 people on board the Malaysia Airlines flight died after it was shot down by a Russian-made missile.
» Trump admin live updates: Tariffs will be 'higher' if no deal with China, Trump says
12/05/25 22:40 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Donald Trump said Monday the tariffs against China would "go up substantially higher" than 145% if a longer-term trade deal is not reached before 90 days.
» Trump defends plan to use Qatari luxury jet for Air Force One
12/05/25 22:20 from BBC News - World
Trump says he'd be "stupid" to not accept the aircraft "free of charge", after Qatar denied it amounted to a gift.
» Wall Street stocks soar on US-China tariff reprieve
12/05/25 21:50 from FT.com - World
Deal stokes optimism among investors that Donald Trump will de-escalate trade war
» FAA launches emergency task force to ensure safety flying in and out of Newark
12/05/25 21:43 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Federal Aviation Administration is considering temporary flight reductions in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, and it's launching a safety task force.
» India’s Yes Bank gets a Japanese lifeline
12/05/25 21:30 from FT.com - World
Also in this newsletter: a good monsoon raises hopes for the economy, and Aalok Shah’s mantra
» Why the mighty Himalayas are getting harder and harder to see
12/05/25 21:20 from BBC News - World
Severe air pollution is obscuring visibility of the highest mountain peaks on Earth, hitting tourism hard.
» Gold is booming – but how safe is it for investors, really?
12/05/25 21:02 from BBC News - World
Trade wars and volatile markets have contributed to a gold rush, but investors shouldn't put all their eggs in this one basket, warn experts
» Gold is booming - but investors lured in by the hype could lose out, warn experts
12/05/25 21:02 from BBC News - World
Trade wars and volatile markets have contributed to a gold rush, but investors shouldn't put all their eggs in this one basket, warn experts
» Rapper Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times in California prison attack
12/05/25 20:59 from BBC News - World
The Canadian hip-hop artist is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting and injuring Megan Thee Stallion.
» Stars hit the Cannes Film Festival: Five things to look out for
12/05/25 20:46 from BBC News - World
Jennifer Lawrence, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Cruise are among the stars expected to hit the red carpet.
» Verdict due in Gérard Depardieu sexual assault trial
12/05/25 20:25 from BBC News - World
The French actor, who denies the allegations, could face a suspended prison term if he is convicted.
» Kim Kardashian to appear in court as witness in Paris burglary case
12/05/25 20:04 from BBC News - World
The reality TV star and business woman, 44, is expected to take the stand in the afternoon.
» Proxy adviser ISS backs Elliott in fight against Phillips 66
12/05/25 20:02 from FT.com - World
Resounding endorsement gives hedge fund a leg-up in campaign to overhaul refiner’s board
» Republicans present plans to gut US support for clean energy
12/05/25 19:36 from FT.com - World
Congressional committee publishes draft law scrapping subsidies for renewables and electric vehicles
» Republican tax cut plan would gut clean energy
12/05/25 19:36 from FT.com - World
Congressional committee publishes draft law scrapping subsidies for renewables and electric vehicles
» Republican tax cut plan would gut US clean energy
12/05/25 19:36 from FT.com - World
Congressional committee publishes draft law scrapping subsidies for renewables and electric vehicles
» Dozens of white South Africans land in US under Trump refugee plan
12/05/25 19:13 from BBC News - World
Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa.
» Dozens of white South Africans arrive in US under Trump refugee plan
12/05/25 19:13 from BBC News - World
Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa.
» UK unveils ‘backstop’ plan to force pension funds to invest in private assets
12/05/25 19:05 from FT.com - World
Chancellor Rachel Reeves threatens to mandate retirement schemes if they fall short of voluntary targets
» UK is not ‘a charity’, aid minister will tell MPs as she considers cuts
12/05/25 19:04 from FT.com - World
Development reductions include possible axing of support for education and gender programmes
» Spring sunshine and late Easter boost UK consumer spending
12/05/25 19:01 from FT.com - World
Retail sales increase at an annual rate of 7 per cent in April despite uncertainty over US tariffs
» Terror police probe possible link between Starmer home fire and other blazes
12/05/25 18:55 from FT.com - World
Metropolitan Police investigating three incidents in north London
» More than 100 killed in jihadi attack in northern Burkina Faso
12/05/25 18:44 from World news
An attack by a jihadi group in northern Burkina Faso killed more than 100 people, mostly soldiers, an aid worker and local residents said Monday.
» US-Israeli hostage reunites with family after being freed by Hamas
12/05/25 18:42 from BBC News - World
Edan Alexander, 21, is the first hostage to be released by Hamas since a ceasefire ended in March.
» London’s transport network disrupted by power outage
12/05/25 18:37 from FT.com - World
Thousands of passengers affected as several train lines were delayed or suspended on Monday afternoon
» House Republicans propose $5 billion for private school vouchers
12/05/25 18:29 from ABC News: ABCNews
House Republicans want to set aside up to $5 billion a year for scholarships to help families send their children to private and religious schools, marking an unprecedented effort to use public money to pay for private education
» Software update keeps Newark airport radar online
12/05/25 18:28 from ABC News: ABCNews
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says a new software update prevented a third radar outage over the last two weeks at New Jersey's busy Newark airport when a telecommunications line failed again over the weekend
» Gaza parents desperate as children face starvation under Israeli blockade
12/05/25 18:11 from BBC News - World
The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on the rise of malnutrition in Gaza's children.
» Diddy jury watches hotel video, gets 'freak-off' details as sex-trafficking trial begins
12/05/25 18:02 from BBC News - World
The rapper has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.
» Diddy used fame and violence to abuse women, trial hears
12/05/25 18:02 from BBC News - World
The rapper has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.
» Trump's US drug prices order: what is Most Favoured Nation status?
12/05/25 18:02 from BBC News - World
The president promises sweeping price cuts "almost immediately", but experts say these are unlikely.
» Poland says Russia recruited arsonists online for Warsaw fire
12/05/25 17:53 from BBC News - World
Polish minister Radek Sikorski tells the BBC that there is proof of Moscow's involvement, which the Kremlin denies.
» Poland says Russia recruited arsonists for Warsaw fire on social media
12/05/25 17:53 from BBC News - World
Polish minister Radek Sikorski tells the BBC that there is proof of Moscow's involvement, which the Kremlin denies.
» Honeytraps and high tech: Russian spy ring members jailed in the U.K.
12/05/25 17:46 from World news
A Russian spy ring plotted to trade blood diamonds for weapons in Africa and, supply drones to Russia’s military, according to messages shown to a London court.
» FirstFT: US stocks soar after Washington and Beijing agree tariff truce
12/05/25 17:35 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, Modi claims Indian military ‘superiority’ over Pakistan, and China’s CATL to raise at least $4bn
» Rapper Tory Lanez hospitalized after attack in prison
12/05/25 17:33 from ABC News: ABCNews
Tory Lanez was hospitalized on Monday after a fellow inmate at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi attacked the rapper while in custody.
» Rapper Tory Lanez stabbed in California prison
12/05/25 17:31 from BBC News - World
The Canadian hip-hop artist is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting and injuring Megan Thee Stallion.
» Trump defends Qatar jumbo jet offer
12/05/25 17:24 from ABC News: ABCNews
During a press briefing in the White House on Monday, before embarking on a four-day trip to the Middle East, Trump called the donation a "very nice gesture."
» Cloud of uncertainty hangs over House GOP proposal to reach $880 billion in savings
12/05/25 17:04 from ABC News: ABCNews
Republicans brush off criticism over things they say aren't in the proposal.
» US bans livestock imports from Mexico due to spread of flesh-eating pest
12/05/25 17:03 from ABC News: ABCNews
Imports of livestock from the southern border have been banned due to the spread of a flesh-eating pest in Mexico, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Sunday.
» Modi says India has only ‘suspended’ military action against Pakistan – video
12/05/25 16:48 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, has said that his country wouldn’t tolerate nuclear blackmail from Pakistan and ‘will strike precisely and decisively at the terrorist hideouts’. Addressing his country for the first time, Modi said...
» Narendra Modi says India has only ‘suspended’ military action against Pakistan – video
12/05/25 16:48 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, has said his country would not tolerate nuclear blackmail from Pakistan and ‘will strike precisely and decisively at the terrorist hideouts’. Addressing his country for the first time, Modi said Ind...
» WATCH: Edan Alexander reunites with family after being freed from Hamas captivity
12/05/25 16:36 from ABC News: ABCNews
Footage released by an IDF spokesperson shows Edan Alexander's mother, Yael Alexander, reuniting with her son following his release from Hamas custody after being held hostage for 584 days.
» American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander freed from Hamas captivity, in IDF custody
12/05/25 16:29 from ABC News: ABCNews
American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, was released on Monday.
» Who blinked first? How the US and China broke their trade deadlock
12/05/25 16:25 from FT.com - World
Secret meeting in IMF basement paved way for tariff deal seen on both sides as a victory
» Dow closes up 1,160 points as US and China agree to slash tariffs
12/05/25 16:23 from ABC News: ABCNews
The U.S. temporarily cut tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%.
» What to know about Trump's plan to lower drug costs in the US
12/05/25 16:21 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday aimed at lowering prescription drug prices in the U.S. Here's what you need to know.
» WATCH: Edan Alexander’s mother speaks to her son after he is freed from Hamas captivity
12/05/25 16:20 from ABC News: ABCNews
Edan Alexander’s mother speaks to her son after he is freed from Hamas captivity
» S&P 500 notches third-biggest jump of past 5 years on trade deal hopes
12/05/25 16:19 from FT.com - World
Equities, dollar and oil advance in afternoon trading after world’s biggest economies reduce punitive levies
» US-China trade war as it happened: S&P 500 notches third-biggest jump in 5 years; Goldman forecasts lower chance of recession
12/05/25 16:19 from FT.com - World
Equities, dollar and oil advance after world’s biggest economies reduce punitive levies
» US-China trade war as it happened: Washington and Beijing agree to reduce tariffs; S&P 500 notches third-biggest jump past of 5 years
12/05/25 16:19 from FT.com - World
Equities, dollar and oil advance after world’s biggest economies reduce punitive levies
» First group of white South Africans lands in US under Trump refugee plan
12/05/25 15:51 from BBC News - World
Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa.
» Hamas releases American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander from Gaza – video report
12/05/25 15:48 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Hamas has released Edan Alexander an American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza, who was taken captive while serving in the Israeli army during Hamas's attack on 7 October. Edan is the last living American hostage and was released after direc...
» Hamas releases Israeli American hostage Edan Alexander from Gaza – video report
12/05/25 15:48 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Hamas has released Edan Alexander, a Israeli American hostage held in Gaza who was taken captive while serving in the Israeli army during Hamas's attack on 7 October. Edan is the last living US hostage and was released after direct negot...
» Modi vows strong response to future 'terror attacks' against India
12/05/25 15:40 from BBC News - World
Both nations have ceased hostilities since the announcement of a ceasefire on Saturday.
» India will respond strongly to future 'terrorist attacks', Modi says
12/05/25 15:40 from BBC News - World
Both nations have ceased hostilities since the announcement of a ceasefire on Saturday.
» Modi addresses nation for first time since start of India-Pakistan strikes
12/05/25 15:40 from BBC News - World
Both nations have ceased hostilities since the announcement of a ceasefire on Saturday.
» Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas in Gaza
12/05/25 15:30 from BBC News - World
The 21-year-old is the first hostage to be released since a ceasefire came to an end in March.
» Exodus of Expertise: Scientists Looking to Leave the U.S. for More Welcoming Environments
12/05/25 15:29 from SPIEGEL ONLINE - International
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is making life difficult for academics and scientific researchers. Many are looking to leave the country as a result. We spoke with four of them.
» USA: Scientists Looking to Leave the U.S. for More Welcoming Environments
12/05/25 15:29 from SPIEGEL ONLINE - International
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is making life difficult for academics and scientific researchers. Many are looking to leave the country as a result. We spoke with four of them.
» White South Africans arrive in US under Trump refugee scheme
12/05/25 15:23 from FT.com - World
President offered asylum to Afrikaners he says have faced violence and discrimination since end of apartheid
» Starmer faces business backlash over UK migration curbs
12/05/25 15:16 from FT.com - World
Tough proposals including ending automatic settlement after five years would end ‘squalid chapter’ for country, PM says
» White House pushes lower US drugs prices with tariff threat to Europe
12/05/25 15:14 from FT.com - World
Trump sets out plans for cost targets and eliminating ‘middlemen’ in executive order
» Gov. Gavin Newsom urges California cities and counties to ban homeless encampments
12/05/25 15:14 from ABC News: ABCNews
Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging California’s local governments to begin clearing homeless encampments, escalating the state’s efforts to ban makeshift camps that line streets up and down the state
» Philadelphia rapper LGP Qua killed in shooting
12/05/25 15:06 from ABC News: ABCNews
Philadelphia rapper LGP Qua, known as the "Voice of the Youth," was killed in a shooting on Mother's Day.
» China and US agree to slash tariffs
12/05/25 14:46 from FT.com - World
Deal to reduce duties for next 90 days marks first sign of tension easing between the two economic superpowers
» Two BoE policymakers warn against rushing to further cut interest rates
12/05/25 14:40 from FT.com - World
Clare Lombardelli and Megan Greene want to see more evidence that inflationary pressures are easing
» Perplexity nears second fundraising in six months at $14bn valuation
12/05/25 14:14 from FT.com - World
Artificial intelligence search start-up backed by Accel in $500mn round
» Perplexity nears second fundraising in 6 months at $14bn valuation
12/05/25 14:14 from FT.com - World
Artificial intelligence search start-up backed by Accel in $500mn round
» Scepticism and cautious hope as PKK takes historic step to disband
12/05/25 14:05 from BBC News - World
There are calls for an amnesty for PKK prisoners, after the end of its 40-year insurgency against Turkey.
» Bulgarian who led Russia-backed spy ring in the UK jailed for 10 years
12/05/25 13:57 from FT.com - World
Orlin Roussev was one of six who engaged in espionage
» Trump Welcomes Planeload of White South Africans, While Shutting Out Other Refugees
12/05/25 13:56 from TIME: Top World Stories
Trump has halted refugee admissions from anywhere else in the world
» White South Africans fly to US under Trump refugee scheme
12/05/25 13:47 from FT.com - World
President has offered asylum to Afrikaners he says have faced violence and discrimination since end of apartheid
» Leo XIV will ‘complete and complement [the U.S.] political agenda’: Cardinal Cupich
12/05/25 13:46 from ABC News: ABCNews
On "This Week," Cardinal Cupich said Pope Leo XIV may call for changes to the United States immigration system.
» Trump defends Qatar jumbo jet offer, says would be 'stupid' to turn away free plane
12/05/25 13:29 from ABC News: ABCNews
During a press briefing in the White House on Monday, before embarking on a four-day trip to the Middle East, Trump called the donation a "very nice gesture."
» Counterterrorism police probe fire at Keir Starmer’s London house
12/05/25 13:24 from FT.com - World
Officers alerted to blaze at prime minister’s property in Kentish Town early on Monday morning
» UK immigration reforms dismantle post-Brexit system
12/05/25 13:20 from FT.com - World
Overseas recruitment has hampered investment in Britain’s labour force, white paper says
» Starmer seeks to cut UK migration and refocus it on graduate work
12/05/25 13:20 from FT.com - World
PM’s plan reverses post-Brexit liberalisation that allowed foreigners to fill positions in industries such as adult care
» US stocks soar on US-China tariff reprieve
12/05/25 13:17 from FT.com - World
Equities, dollar and oil advance in afternoon trading after world’s two biggest economies reduce punitive levies
» An uneasy US-China détente on tariffs
12/05/25 13:17 from FT.com - World
Uncertainty around Trump’s trade war has not gone away
» Trump admin live updates: Trump defends using 'free plane' from Qatar as AF1
12/05/25 13:10 from ABC News: ABCNews
Trump claimed the plane was not a gift to him but to the Department of Defense.
» Narendra Modi says India has proved ‘superiority’ over Pakistan in clashes
12/05/25 13:06 from FT.com - World
Prime minister claims victory after ceasefire but warns New Delhi has ‘only suspended’ military operation
» Modi says India has proved ‘superiority’ over Pakistan in clashes
12/05/25 13:06 from FT.com - World
Prime minister claims victory after ceasefire but warns New Delhi has ‘only suspended’ military operation
» What's in the US-China trade framework?
12/05/25 13:02 from ABC News: ABCNews
The U.S. agreed to temporarily slash tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%.
» First white South Africans flying to US under Trump refugee plan
12/05/25 12:48 from BBC News - World
Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa.
» Hamas says it has released Israeli-American hostage
12/05/25 12:47 from FT.com - World
Handover of Edan Alexander comes ahead of Donald Trump’s trip to the Gulf
» Hamas Releases American-Israeli Hostage in Gaza Ahead of Trump’s Middle East Visit
12/05/25 12:39 from TIME: Top World Stories
Hamas releases Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, ahead of President Trump’s Middle East trip, signaling potential progress in ceasefire negotiations.
» 'They're giving us a free jet': Trump gets defensive about Qatari plane gift – video
12/05/25 12:32 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Donald Trump defended his decision to accept the gift of a plane from Qatar at a press conference on Monday. 'They're giving us a free jet,' said the US president, 'I could say no, no, no, don't give us, I wanna pay you $1bn or $400m or ...
» American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander freed from Hamas captivity
12/05/25 12:28 from ABC News: ABCNews
American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, was released on Monday.
» Migration cuts are a luxury the UK cannot afford
12/05/25 12:26 from FT.com - World
Reducing freedom of movement comes at a cost and governments shouldn’t pretend otherwise
» Trump says he could join Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey
12/05/25 12:24 from FT.com - World
US president urges sides to agree to a deal ‘immediately’
» Trump could join Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey
12/05/25 12:24 from FT.com - World
Zelenskyy welcomes prospect of US president participating in event in Istanbul
» Duterte elected mayor of home city from Hague prison
12/05/25 12:21 from BBC News - World
The former president's win was expected, but other races in the midterms proved less predictable.
» Trump seeks to lower US drugs prices with tariff threat to Europe
12/05/25 12:16 from FT.com - World
White House sets out plans for price targets and eliminating ‘middlemen’ in executive order
» Counterterrorism police probe fire at Starmer’s London house
12/05/25 12:14 from FT.com - World
Officers were called to blaze in Kentish Town early on Monday morning
» What does the US-China tariff deal mean?
12/05/25 12:10 from BBC News - World
The agreement marks a major de-escalation of the trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
» Trump defends gift of 747 jet from Qatar as new Air Force One
12/05/25 11:54 from FT.com - World
Gulf state’s offer to replace ageing presidential plane raises ethics concerns
» Trump embarks on Middle East trip to strengthen ties with Gulf states
12/05/25 11:54 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Trump will embark on a four-day tour of the Middle East on a trip underscoring the deepening economic ties between the United States and the Gulf kingdoms.
» Keir Starmer unveils UK migration curbs
12/05/25 11:51 from FT.com - World
Proposals include ending automatic settlement after five years as part of sweeping changes to immigration system
» LIVE: ABC News Live
12/05/25 11:47 from ABC News: ABCNews
24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events
» Bulgarian who led Russia-backed spy ring jailed for 10 years
12/05/25 11:40 from FT.com - World
Orlin Roussev was one of six who engaged in espionage
» Trump says US will raise tariffs on China if deal is not reached in 90 days
12/05/25 11:38 from FT.com - World
US stocks jump in morning trading while oil and dollar rise as countries reverse punitive levies
» LIVE: American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas
12/05/25 11:36 from ABC News: ABCNews
24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events
» WATCH: Child undergoes breakthrough heart procedure
12/05/25 11:33 from ABC News: ABCNews
A child with a mechanical heart valve has received a living donor valve for the first time.
» Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage
12/05/25 11:33 from FT.com - World
Handover of Edan Alexander comes ahead of Donald Trump’s trip to the Gulf
» Narendra Modi says India has ‘proved superiority’ over Pakistan in clashes
12/05/25 11:31 from FT.com - World
Prime minister claims victory after ceasefire but warns New Delhi has ‘only paused’ military operation
» The US Library of Congress is under attack
12/05/25 11:26 from FT.com - World
An institution that survived British torching in 1814 might not endure the Trump administration
» Trump says US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander to be released within hours – video
12/05/25 11:25 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Donald Trump said 21-year-old Edan Alexander, who was kidnapped from his military base in southern Israel during Hamas’s attack on 7 October 2023, was 'coming home to his parents, which is really great news'. He said Alexander was expect...
» Trump admin live updates: 'Legal details' of Qatari jumbo jet gift being 'worked out'
12/05/25 11:22 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Donald Trump is expected on Monday to embark on an official trip to the Middle East, a major international trip.
» Lester Holt describes his meeting with Pope Leo XIV
12/05/25 11:22 from World news
NBC News’ Lester Holt got the chance to shake Pope Leo XIV’s hand and speak with him during a brief moment at the Vatican. Holt describes his one-on-one with the pope and what they spoke about.
» Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King enters 2026 Republican race for US Senate
12/05/25 11:15 from ABC News: ABCNews
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King has became the second major Republican to enter the 2026 race to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen Jon Ossoff
» India great Kohli retires from Test cricket
12/05/25 11:12 from BBC News - World
Legendary India batter Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket with immediate effect.
» Why Trump and the Saudis Are Cozying Up
12/05/25 11:11 from TIME: Top World Stories
Here's what to expect from the U.S. President's high-stakes trip to Riyadh, Doha, and Abu Dhabi.
» The best exhibitions to see in London this weekend
12/05/25 10:40 from FT.com - World
The FT’s critics recommend the most compelling 2025 shows, including a magisterial show of Hiroshige’s woodblock prints
» Tariffs are a bet on the free market rather than free trade
12/05/25 10:39 from FT.com - World
Innovation has stalled in a globalised era dominated by state-sponsored national champions
» Trump says Hamas is set to release American hostage Edan Alexander
12/05/25 10:34 from World news
President Donald Trump announced during a press briefing that Israeli-American Edan Alexander is set to be released by Hamas. If successful, the handover of Alexander, who is believed to be the last living U.S. citizen held in Gaza, will...
» Trump admin poised to accept luxury jet as gift for Trump from Qatar: Sources
12/05/25 10:29 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Trump poised to accept "palace in the sky" as a gift from Qatar: Sources
» Stocks soar as US and China agree to slash tariffs
12/05/25 10:28 from ABC News: ABCNews
The U.S. temporarily cut tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%.
» Tehran adopts modern café society
12/05/25 10:24 from FT.com - World
Young Iranians are embracing the rest of the world, one pastry at a time
» Trump vows to lower US drug prices by up to 80%
12/05/25 10:20 from FT.com - World
President promises to defy industry pressure and drastically cut cost of pharmaceuticals
» Trump says US ‘not looking to hurt China’ and plans to speak to Xi
12/05/25 10:14 from FT.com - World
US stocks jump in morning trading while oil and dollar rise as countries reverse punitive levies
» Albanian PM Edi Rama on course to win fourth term in power
12/05/25 10:02 from FT.com - World
Partial election results indicate premier’s Socialist party will maintain parliamentary majority after campaigning to join EU
» Albania’s ‘old sheriff’ on course to win fourth term as prime minister
12/05/25 10:02 from FT.com - World
Partial election results indicate Edi Rama’s Socialist party will maintain parliamentary majority after campaigning to join EU
» From hawk to offender: Berlin’s spending ‘offensive’ saps EU fiscal rule book
12/05/25 09:54 from FT.com - World
Germany leads efforts to loosen EU debt and deficit caps as it gears up to deploy €1tn
» LIVE: Trump delivers remarks before leaving on Middle East trip: ABC News Live
12/05/25 09:50 from ABC News: ABCNews
24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events
» Saudi Arabia launches AI venture Humain ahead of Trump visit
12/05/25 09:46 from FT.com - World
Riyadh’s latest multibillion-dollar push will bring new focus to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s tech ambitions