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Iran war live: Trump urges Tehran to ‘just give up’, as oil prices surge

Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz pushes global oil prices above $120 per barrel.

Chile police blast water cannons at student protesters

Chile’s police has cracked down on student protests against the govt's proposals to limit free higher education.

Sandisk shares have soared over 3,000% in a year. Is a stock split next?

The S&P 500’s top-performing stock of the year has crossed the $1,000 threshold, fueling some speculation that management could announce a 10-for-1 stock split.

The 'Polar Bear Capital' with Arctic gateway ambitions

Canada is weighing whether a year-round northern trade route to Europe from Churchill, Manitoba, is viable, as climate change speeds Arctic warming.

The sub-Arctic town pitching itself as Canada's gateway to Europe

Churchill, Manitoba, best known as the world's polar bear capital, has ambitions of making its deep-water port a year-round trade route.

‘I hope to retire early’: I’m 56 and have 80% in a traditional IRA and 20% in a Roth. Am I in trouble?

“We have $3.5 million in savings — $2.5 million of which are in retirement accounts.”

SoftBank plans to list new AI and robotics company in the US

Masayoshi Son plots IPO for business named Roze as soon as this year

A son overlooked and a jailed tycoon: Inside Samsung's succession drama

The family dynasty behind Samsung is so complicated it regularly makes headline news in South Korea.

Arteta 'fuming' at overturned Eze penalty

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes that the penalty awarded against Atletico Madrid for a foul on Eberechi Eze was not a "clear and obvious error", meaning VAR did not need to…

Higgins faces Murphy after beating Robertson at Crucible

John Higgins defeats Neil Robertson 13-10 to set up a World Snooker Championship semi-final with Shaun Murphy.

Big Tech’s earnings get ever bigger, and ever less useful

Meta, Alphabet and peers are growing smartly, but their value hinges on hard-to-answer questions about AI supremacy

Powell vows to remain on Fed board as he warns over attacks by Trump

US central bank chief says he will continue as a governor even after Kevin Warsh succeeds him as chair

Hegseth clashes with lawmakers over Iran war in nearly six-hour-long hearing

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth sparred with Democratic lawmakers during a nearly six-hour-long hearing, in his first time facing questions under oath since the start of the…

Three takeaways from Hegseth's clash with lawmakers over Iran war

The hours-long hearing was the first time the US defence secretary had faced questions under oath since the conflict began.

Lululemon has lost its cool, and is stuck with customers who only follow ‘generic athletic brands,’ founder says

After a weeklong silence following Lululemon’s new CEO pick, Chip Wilson, the struggling yoga-wear’s founder-turned-most vocal critic, weighed in on Wednesday.

Florida lawmakers approve new voting maps to favour Republicans

The state is the latest to act in a national redistricting war that could shape what political party controls the US House of Representatives.

Israel has begun intercepting Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla aid boats

Organisers of a Gaza-bound aid mission say their vessels are being intercepted by Israeli military speedboats.

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square USA slides on Wall Street debut

Weak investor demand hits hedge fund chief’s scaled-back double offering

Ford raises 2026 guidance as $1.3 billion tariff refund assists in offsetting higher costs

Aside from earnings and any changes to the automaker's 2026 guidance, investors will be monitoring effects from the Iran war, tariffs and the pullback in EVs.

Chipotle posts surprise same-store sales growth in early sign chain could be breaking its slump

Chipotle shares have plummeted 35% over the last year.

UAE quits OPEC

The UAE announced it’s withdrawing from OPEC on May 1st.

Splatoon Raiders preorders for the Switch 2 are nearly 20 percent off

Nintendo recently announced a new pricing policy, which knocks $10 off the cost of digital versions of future first-party titles exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. Splatoon…

Carvana stock pops as used car retailer reports record first-quarter results

The online used car retailer reported retail sales of 187,393 units, a 40% increase compared with a year earlier.

Senators' Tkachuk: Trade talk 'getting frustrating...

Senators captain Brady Tkachuk said Wednesday that the constant trade rumors became "a distraction" and that he's "been fully committed to this team."

PSG edge out Bayern in first-leg nine-goal classic

Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia both score twice to give PSG a 5-4 lead in their Champions League semi-final tie against Bayern Munich, after a pulsating first leg at…

Why is the UAE quitting OPEC – and what’s the impact?

The decision by the United Arab Emirates comes during the worst global energy crisis of modern times.

What’s behind Israel’s plan to move the Bnei Menashe?

The new wave of the Bnei Menashe community from Northeast India have arrived in Israel under a 2026 government plan.

Paramount CEO David Ellison wants to release 30 films annually. History and Hollywood say it's unrealistic

While David Ellison has set a lofty goal for Paramount to release 30 films a year, there's no recent precedent for such a haul.

Oil price briefly hits $120 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade

The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.

Musk accuses Altman of betraying OpenAI’s nonprofit founding mission

OpenAI’s lawyers argue Musk’s lawsuit aims to undermine the company for his competing venture, xAI.

Ford’s profit jumps as automaker powers through an EV slowdown

Ford gets hefty tariff refund and raises outlook for the year.

Meta Q1 Revenue Soars 33% in Q1, Net Profit Hits $26.8 Billion Ahead of Mass Layoffs

Even as Meta continues make money hand over fist, the tech giant is set to make a large round of layoffs to optimize operations — and as it continues to plow billions into…

Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's final rate decision as Fed chair

Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence.

Seven lawsuits filed against OpenAI by families of Canada mass-shooting victims

The lawsuits, filed in California, accuse OpenAI and Sam Altman of negligence and abetting a mass shooting by failing to flag the suspect's ChatGPT activity.

Hungary's next PM says frozen EU funds will be paid out soon

Péter Magyar meets EU leaders in Brussels, for the first time since his Tisza party won a landslide election.

Oil tops $120 as Trump signals extended Hormuz stand-off

Brent crude rises for eighth-straight day as US president says he will keep naval blockade in place

‘Gen V’ Season 3 Story Could Possibly Show Up In Vought Universe In The Future: “We’re Brainstorming A Couple Different Ideas”

Gen V might have been canceled after two seasons on Prime Video, but a scrapped Season 3 storyline could possibly show up in the Vought Universe sometime in the future. The Boys…

Iran war has fuelled 'boom' in renewable power, says UN climate chief

The conflict in Iran has "supercharged" the "boom" in renewable power, the United Nations' climate chief has said.

PayPal's new CEO makes Venmo a standalone business unit as potential buyers circle

PayPal is betting that a new corporate structure can reignite growth at a company that has lost ground to Apple, Google and Stripe in the e-commerce battle.

Ally Simpson Promoted to President of Television at North Road’s Kinetic Content

Ally Simpson has been promoted to president of television at Kinetic Content, the company announced Wednesday. In her new role, Simpson will oversee all unscripted series produced…

Tony Awards Lock In Final Eligibility Slate: Laurie Metcalf, Stephanie Hsu, Don Cheadle, Luke Evans and More

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has put a bow on its final eligibility deliberations for the 2025-2026 Broadway season. In its fourth and final meeting before nominations…

UK’s ‘terrorism’ laws risk overreach, watchdog warns

UK watchdog warns against overreach in targeting activist groups under 'counterterrorism' laws.

Trump’s Iran war has cost $25bn, Pentagon says

Use of costly missiles and air defence interceptors raises alarm about US readiness for other conflicts

South Africa to deport Robert Mugabe’s son over firearm offence

Bellarmine Mugabe was also fined $36,000.

Parallel Web Systems hits $2B valuation five months after its last big raise

The AI agent-tool startup founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal has raised $100 million, led by Sequoia, months after raising a previous $100 million.

‘I’m very late to the game’: I’m 48, earn $65,000, have $48,000 in debt and no retirement. Am I doomed?

“I do not have any inheritance from anyone coming my way as I lost most of my immediate family when young.”

The chicken-wing trade keeps collapsing and Wall Street is left seeking a Wingstop bottom

Executives at the chicken-wing chain say higher gasoline prices affected first-quarter sales.

Musk says he was ‘a fool’ to fund the launch of OpenAI

Billionaire says Sam Altman wanted ‘halo effect’ of a non-profit while enriching himself in second day of his testimony

US top court voids Louisiana voting map amid national redistricting fight

Ruling seen as major blow to US Voting Rights Act, with critics saying it could dilute minority voting power.

Families sue OpenAI, alleging chatbot aided in Canadian school shooting

Plaintiffs accuse OpenAI of not alerting authorities to signs of a threat, leading to a school shooting in February.