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Trump's $1 million 'Gold Card' fails to catch on among the world's wealthy

President Donald Trump's "Gold Card," which promised U.S. residency in "record time," has been dogged by delays and legal questions.

South Africa president faces call to resign after court ruling

The Constitutional Court says MPs were was wrong to block impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.

I’m giving $10,000 to my stepchildren. My wife warned me against gifts of equal value for my nephews. Is that fair?

“Our net worth is about $4 million, and we are both 60.”

BCCI pulls up IPL teams and owners for misconduct, protocol breaches during the season

The advisory said "unauthorised visitors" in hotel rooms posed risks to players getting "compromised" and limited owner interactions with players during a live match

Lime, the Uber-backed micromobility company, files for IPO

After years of hints and preparation, Lime plans to enter the public markets. The company intends to list on ​Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "LIME." Lime did not share terms of…

Huge plumes of ash rise as Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupts

Officials said the group had been hiking up the active volcano despite a climbing ban.

Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners

Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon and Half Marathon which returned to the West Bank city of Bethlehem after a two-year pause because of restrictions…

UBS boss warns of European decline with ‘over-regulation across the board’

Sergio Ermotti tells FT it would take a ‘very profound and painful crisis’ to pressure politicians to take action

States crack down on tax break for wealthy investors

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act turbocharged the tax break on QSBS, but states including New York and Oregon have taken aim at the incentive.

I was a slave to credit-card debt, then I got laid off and turned my life around. Here’s how I did it.

The biggest promotion is often the one we can give ourselves by cutting back on our spending.

Nanoleaf bets its future on robots, red light therapy, and AI

Smart lighting company Nanoleaf has been unusually quiet recently. While competitors such as Govee and Philips Hue have been pumping out new products and innovative features at an…

Why Carrick may not be shoo-in for Man Utd job

Manchester United have won the most points in the Premier League since caretaker boss Michael Carrick took over, but the stats still show concerns.

Just graduated? Here’s your financial cheat sheet for building real wealth.

Financial experts say building intentional saving and spending habits early can go a long way toward long-term financial success.

Worried about the Andes virus? Experts say it’s not the next pandemic.

It’s a ‘one-off situation,’ according to an infectious-disease doctor. ‘You have to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.’

Three dead after volcano erupts on Indonesian island

Officials had previously issued warnings on climbing the active volcano due to safety concerns.

Starmer defies calls to quit after heavy Labour council losses

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK makes gains in English local elections

What we know about Iran’s response to the latest US ceasefire proposal

Iran has not formally responded, but officials indicate a large divide remains between the two sides.

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire

The two sides report responding to hundreds of drone attacks, just hours into a truce to cover celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.

‘9-1-1’ Star Ryan Guzman Has Learned to Roll With the Punches

After surviving another finale, Guzman opens up about fighting to be included in the ABC drama's ICE raid storyline, how playing Eddie has helped him come to terms with his own…

Uber-backed electric bike start-up Lime files for IPO

Operator of bright green e-bikes and scooters plans US listing this year

Saints-Wigan derby & rematch of 2025 final - Challenge Cup semi preview

A derby and a repeat of the 2025 final are this year's Challenge Cup semi-finals - but who will seal their place at Wembley on 30 May?

White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor's Trump grave post

The Star Wars actor apologised and deleted the post, which contained an AI image of the president in a shallow grave.

Domhnall Gleeson-Starring ‘The Incomer,’ Louis Paxton’s Debut Film, to Open Edinburgh Film Fest

Focus Features has picked up the international rights on the British comedy, which won Paxton Sundance's Next Innovator Award in January.

This new target for the S&P 500 is very nearly Wall Street’s highest. Here are the trades to make.

Earnings and a supportive economic backdrop should help stocks, says RBC

Rotterdam Title ‘Roid’ Sold to Australia and New Zealand as Screenxcope, DeshiEvents Plan June Bow (EXCLUSIVE)

Screenxcope has acquired Australian and New Zealand rights to “Roid,” partnering with DeshiEvents for a theatrical release slated for early June across both…

Spending in the U.S. just slumped, and Bank of America isn’t sure why

Something funny just happened in the U.S. economy, according to Bank of America after the nation’s number-two bank looked at credit- and debit-card use by its customers.

Police free hostages from German bank vault but suspect on the run

Police have freed two hostages at a German bank but at least one suspect has fled the scene.

“Cinema Needs Europe, Europe Needs Cinema”: 4,700 Film Professionals Call for EU to Protect Film Funding

Francis Ford Coppola, Juliette Binoche, Sandra Hüller, Joachim Trier, Stellan Skarsgård, and Vicky Krieps are among the signatories of an open letter calling on the EU to…

US, Iran clash in Hormuz as war escalates: What happened, why it matters

A ceasefire between the US and Iran has been in place since April 8. Both sides are yet to agree on a peace deal.

AI infrastructure boom can continue as long as returns outweigh financing costs

If spending on artificial intelligence is a marathon, its finish line is not even in sight.

Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait

US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.

Martin Short Performs Raunchy Tune With Paul Shaffer During David Letterman’s Netflix Event

Letterman, Short and Shaffer recreated their ‘Late Show’ magic while discussing breakthroughs, failures, and family tragedy: “I'm very sorry for your loss, and I’m so happy you…

Momentum stocks just saw one of the biggest reversals in five years. What usually happens next.

There had been ample warnings that stocks with price momentum had shot up too quickly, and on Thursday gravity reasserted itself.

'Farmgate' scandal could bring down South African president

South Africa's top court has found against president Cyril Ramaphosa over the "Farmgate" scandal.

South Africa's top court rules against president over 'Farmgate' scandal

South Africa's top court has found against president Cyril Ramaphosa over the "Farmgate" scandal.

BBC Back At The BAFTAs: Network Nervously Preps For Biggest Test Since Film Awards, As Contract To Produce Live Show Runs Down

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC’s biggest test since the BAFTA Film Awards has almost arrived. Sunday night’s BAFTA TV Awards come less than three months after the debacle at its…

Sony, PlayStation Chiefs Detail AI Vision Amid Tariffs, Memory Crunch: ‘Human Creativity Must Remain at the Center’

Sony Group Corporation and its PlayStation division have outlined an AI strategy built on the principle that human creativity must anchor every application of the technology, with…

Russia, Ukraine trade fire, blame despite Victory Day ceasefire

Warring sides accuse each other of violations as attacks continue across front lines.

Indonesia volcano kills three as search for 20 missing hikers under way

Mount Dukono erupts on Halmahera island, trapping hikers who went to the area despite it being closed since April 17.

My mother regrets paying Social Security. She says she should have invested her contributions. I disagree. Who’s right?

“There’s no way my dad and my mom paid enough into Medicare to cover my dad’s six months in long-term critical care.”

World Cup 2026 squad deadlines: Key dates, team lists, final announcements

From squad submission deadlines to player replacements, Al Jazeera breaks down the key information for the tournament.

Labour suffers heavy losses as Reform surges — follow the results

Keir Starmer’s party has lost around 200 seats and control of eight councils in England’s local elections

In ‘Everytime,’ an Unlikely Trio Hit by Grief Goes on a Family Holiday That Never Happened: Cannes

Time, as well as reality and fiction blur in the third feature from Austrian writer-director Sandra Wollner, who makes her first trip to the Croisette for the Un Certain Regard…

Crunchyroll to Launch Inaugural Anime Leadership Summit in New York

Sony's flagship anime platform will gather Japanese and Hollywood content executives, plus tech, gaming and music counterparts, for an inaugural summit held alongside New York…

North Korea's Kim Jong Un and daughter eat with crew on new warship

Kim Jong Un and his daughter have been pictured eating with crew as they inspected North Korea's most advanced warship.

'Unlikely it lasts long' - Wardley v Dubois: who wins?

Who wins when Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois meet in Saturday's heavyweight contest? According to Dubois' trainer, it's "highly unlikely" the fight will last long.

Toyota warns of $4.2bn hit from Middle East war

World’s biggest carmaker sells record 10.5mn vehicles last year on strong demand for hybrids

Thunder pull away from Lakers in NBA playoffs, while Pistons down Cavs

Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons take 2-0 leads in respective NBA playoff semifinal series.

Two Islamic-State linked Australian women charged with crimes against humanity

A third woman who also returned to Australia from Syria was charged with joining a terrorist organisation.

The Canvas Hack Is a New Kind of Ransomware Debacle

Thousands of schools around the US were paralyzed on Thursday after education tech firm Instructure shut down access to its Canvas platform following a breach by hackers going by…