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World Cup final tickets go on sale for $2.3m each

Tickets for this summer's football World Cup final have gone on sale for more than $2m each.

EU formally approves 90bn euro Ukraine loan and new sanctions on Russia

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomes the development, urging that the first tranche be disbursed by May or June.

Pope decries migrants and refugees being treated ‘worse than house pets’

Pope Leo has previously criticised Donald Trump's US immigration policies, calling for better treatment of refugees.

Bret Taylor’s Sierra buys YC-backed AI startup Fragment

Sierra, the AI customer service agent startup founded by technologist Bret Taylor, announced today that it has acquired the YC-backed French startup Fragment.

Will complex EU loan deal intensify conflict?

Ukraine gets multibillion-dollar loan; Russia rakes in oil revenue.

David Zaslav Merger Payout Approved By Just 17% Of WBD Shareholders; 82% Opposed

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav’s compensation tied to the company’s pending merger with Paramount was rejected by an eye-opening 82% of shareholders, the…

US shale bosses resist boosting oil output over Iran war ‘chaos’

Dallas Fed survey finds that energy executives are not confident high prices will hold

Why is Cuba a US target again? | Sky News Explains

Cuba's former president Raul Castro has been charged by the US with murder.

Iran dismisses Trump’s claim of leadership rift, says nation is ‘one soul’

Several Iranian officials share same message, emphasising what they call the 'iron unity of the nation and government'.

Hainan had one job for years: capturing domestic luxury-goods spending. Now China wants the island province to work harder.

Beijing’s message is unmistakable: If Hainan can no longer thrive as a place for domestic shoppers to buy their perfume and handbags, it will have to become a place to process…

Here’s how much money the 2026 NFL draft picks will make — and who’s at risk of losing millions

Three NFL players will make over $50 million in tonight’s draft

Elizabeth Banks to Star in Apple TV Comedy About Retirement Community Sex Dates From Liz Heldens, Matt Ward

Elizabeth Banks is set to star in a new comedy series at Apple TV that hails from writers Liz Heldens and Matt Ward. The logline for the untitled series states, “Fresh off a…

Regeneron inks drug pricing deal with Trump, will offer new hearing-loss therapy for free

Regeneron is the latest in a string of major drugmakers to make pricing concessions for new and existing medicines under agreements with Trump.

Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit Takeaways: How to Market at the Speed of AI, Work With Creators and Make Campaigns Authentic Because ‘Fans Are Smart, It Has to Feel Real’

Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit in Los Angeles, presented by Deloitte, brought together the most influential marketers, creatives and brand leaders who are shaping the…

How Trump’s Iran war is driving military dissent

From protests to quiet resistance, dissent is rising inside the United States military over the US-Israel war on Iran.

US Senate passes ICE funding resolution after ‘vote-a-rama’: What’s next?

Republicans take first step, but long road remains to break impasse over funding Donald Trump's immigration enforcement.

Don’t stop hiring humans — stop hiring the wrong humans, Artisan’s founder says

Artisan may be known for their bold “Stop Hiring Humans” campaign but the reality is every founder needs to assemble the right team if they want to scale.

South Africa president suspends police chief over $21m contract

Police chief Fannie Masemola suspended as President Cyril Ramaphosa faces pressure to tackle corruption ahead of polls.

Democrats want to ban ICE from turning warehouses into detention centers

A bill introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from converting warehouses and similar buildings into immigrant detention…

Anthropic’s Mythos breach was humiliating

Anthropic's tightly controlled rollout of Claude Mythos has taken an awkward turn. After spending weeks insisting the AI model is so capable at cybersecurity that it is too…

Trump’s meme coin is down 80% since his first event promoting it. He’s holding another gala for it this weekend.

President Donald Trump plans to host another private event for top holders of his meme coin, but the grand functions aren’t sending the $TRUMP digital token to new highs — and the…

IPL 2026 points table and top run-scorers & wicket-takers

The IPL 2026 is in full swing, but who is leading the race for the orange and purple cap? BBC Sport looks at the top run-scorers and wicket-takers in the 19th edition.

As Americans turn to blue-collar jobs for stability, here’s which ones offer the most security — and which offer the least

College affordability issues and tech layoffs have boosted interest in the skilled trades, but “blue-collar work isn’t necessarily insulated from other market forces.”

New Zealand great Bates to retire from internationals

New Zealand all-rounder Suzie Bates will retire from international cricket after this year's Women's T20 World Cup, ending an illustrious 20-year career.

China hackers steal western secrets by targeting consumer gadgets

Compromised home internet routers and smart fridges are being used in cyber attacks, intelligence agencies warn

Investors are worried about private credit’s close ties to software stocks. So, why is money flooding into these ETFs?

Some investors are shunning private-credit funds, but billions of dollars are still flowing into funds with a big software exposure.

RFK Jr.’s rejection of germ theory debunked in Senate hearing

Kennedy falsely argues that vaccines did little to lower childhood deaths.

OpenAI says its new GPT-5.5 model is more efficient and better at coding

OpenAI just announced its new GPT-5.5 model, which the company calls its "smartest and most intuitive to use model yet, and the next step toward a new way of getting work done on…

World Cup 2026 injury watch: Key names racing to be ready

After Spain's Lamine Yamal was ruled out of the rest of his club season, BBC Sport looks at other key names racing to be fit for the World Cup - and those who are set to miss out…

Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager in occupied West Bank raid

Teenager dies in hospital after Israeli forces shot him with live ammunition in the shoulder, Palestinian media reports.

Decapitating cartels? Mexico leans into ‘kingpin strategy’ but at a cost

Under pressure from the US, President Claudia Sheinbaum has authorised military operations to arrest cartel leaders.

Great news, the Moto G Stylus is no longer teeming with bloatware

The 2026 edition of Motorola's stylus phone is plenty appealing. My review unit is a charming lilac color, has a pleasantly textured back panel, and includes a MicroSD slot and…

ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup ‘travel advisory’

Groups warn of 'deteriorating human rights' in call for US visitors' protection; White House decries 'scare tactics'.

Lululemon names former Nike exec Heidi O'Neill as new CEO

Lululemon announced on Wednesday that it has chosen former Nike executive Heidi O'Neill as its new CEO, effective in September.

Microsoft to offer 7% of US staff voluntary redundancy for the first time

Long-serving employees given option for buyouts as it prepared to spend $140bn on AI investment this year

My five-minute phone call with President Trump

Sarah Smith asked the president about King Charles's upcoming visit, the state of the so-called special relationship and the war with Iran.

Wanted: a new finance writer

An opportunity to join the staff of The Economist

Leicestershire's Ahmed joins Delhi Capitals in IPL

Leicestershire and England leg-spinning all-rounder Rehan Ahmed signs for Delhi Capitals for the rest of this year's IPL.

Eight months early and under budget, the Roman Telescope is ready to launch

Spy satellite hardware has been repurposed to scan the Universe in the infrared.

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $111bn takeover

The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.

RFK Jr. says he would support a potential ban on junk food TV ads

A ban on TV junk food ads would likely draw fierce backlash from major food manufacturers.

Ben Charlesworth to join Lancashire at the end of the season

Allrounder to remain at Bristol for the summer before moving to Emirates Old Trafford on a three-year deal

Journalist recalls Israeli strike killing Amal Khalil in southern Lebanon

Journalist Zainab Faraj recalled the final moments of fellow journalist Amal Khalil.

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $111bn takeover

Attention now turns to regulatory authorities, with both Washington and London expected to examine the merger's impact.

Kevin Warsh’s wealth shows how top family office employees can cash in

Top family-office employees like Warsh can co-invest with the families they work for, thanks to favorable regulation.

Baby girls held aloft at funeral of father shot during Israeli settler attack

The grieving family of a man reportedly shot dead by Israeli settlers held his twin daughters aloft at his funeral procession on Thursday.

Turkiye MPs pass bill to restrict social media use for children under 15

Lawmakers pass bill to require social media platforms to introduce age-verification tools and control mechanisms.

Lebanon Latest: Israel attacks kill journalist and target first responders

A fragile ceasefire holds as Israeli strikes kill a journalist and target first responders in Lebanon.

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount acquisition

Warner Bros. Discovery held a special meeting on Thursday for shareholders to vote on Paramount's proposed acquisition of the company.

Trump administration in advanced talks for Spirit Airlines rescue package, sources say

The Trump administration is preparing to rescue ailing budget carrier Spirit Airlines.