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Tracking the shadow fleet: How Iran evaded the US naval blockade in Hormuz

Iran's shadow fleet uses fake flags and dark ships to evade the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo signs new five-year deal

England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was heavily linked with a move away after losing place at Man Utd under Ruben Amorim.

Big Tech’s AI build-out needs these 3 companies to keep the lights on — and they’re cashing in

The headlines focus on apps, but the big money is flowing to agentic AI’s boring industrial backbone.

Royals' Parag punished for vaping in dressing room

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag is fined 25% of his match fee after being seen vaping in the dressing room during an IPL match.

‘Resurrection’ Director Bi Gan Reveals His Fourth Feature Film Will ‘Focus on Human Existence’ From a ‘More Minor Perspective’ in Response to AI

Chinese auteur Bi Gan has completed the story of his fourth feature film, which will “focus on human existence itself,” following “Resurrection,” the Cannes prize winner that drew…

Lilly is now selling $12.9 billion of GLP-1 drugs every three months and expects to sell even more

Eli Lilly said its tirzepatide franchise had another stellar quarter.

Will the Iran war reshape the global energy order?

As oil markets shift, OPEC's grip is under pressure, US exports rise, and China drives the push towards renewables.

Drug kingpin jailed after extradition from Dubai

A gangster who played a "key" role in a multi-million-pound drugs operation has been jailed for six years after being extradited to Scotland from the United Arab Emirates.

The more young people use AI, the more they hate it

It's been almost three years since Silicon Valley started aggressively pushing large language model-based chatbots like ChatGPT as the supposedly inevitable future of everything,…

90,000 Screenshots of One Celebrity's Phone Were Exposed Online

Spyware appears to have captured everything from intimate photos to private messages from the smartphone of European celebrity. They were publicly accessible until a researcher…

Civilians or Hezbollah: Who did Israel hit on Lebanon’s ‘Black Wednesday’?

Israel says it targeted Hezbollah, but experts say the evidence proves otherwise.

India’s weak currency reflects deeper problems than the Iran war

It highlights a persistent inability to draw in foreign investors

How Kalshi can help the Federal Reserve

Prediction markets may be a win for central banking

Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists

Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island.

Press freedom worldwide falls to its lowest level in 25 years

Reporters Without Borders warns that 'journalism is increasingly criminalised worldwide'.

The energy crisis is no excuse for bad subsidies

We know what worked and what failed the last time around

I’m 59. My wife and I bought a second home for $484,000 at 6.2% interest rate. Will this be a drain on our retirement?

“I earn an annual salary of $116,000. My wife’s annual income is about $55,000.”

‘MasterChef Asia’ Returns After Decade-Long Hiatus, With Warner Bros. Discovery and CreAsia Studio Producing New Series in Macao (EXCLUSIVE)

“MasterChef Asia” is coming back. Banijay Rights has closed a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery and CreAsia Studio – part of Endemol Shine India – to produce a new…

‘MasterChef Asia’ Revived by Banijay Rights and Warner Bros. Discovery After 10-Year Hiatus (EXCLUSIVE)

“MasterChef Asia” is coming back. Banijay Rights has closed a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery and CreAsia Studio – part of Endemol Shine India – to produce a new…

Myanmar’s blanket prison term reduction trims Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence

The deposed elected leader has been granted two amnesties this month, but her remaining sentence remains unclear.

Zaragoza goalkeeper given 13-game ban after derby punch provoked brawl

Esteban Andrada banned for 13 matches and teammate Dani Tasende for two after pitch melee in La Liga 2.

DCC rejects £5bn takeover bid from KKR and Energy Capital

FTSE 100 energy group says bid ‘fundamentally undervalues’ its business

Google outpaces rivals as Big Tech’s AI spending plans rise to $725bn

Meta stock drops on capex increase while Alphabet’s cloud business grows faster than rivals Amazon and Microsoft

Iran war: What’s happening on day 62 as Trump asks Iran to ‘give up’?

Trump says the US blockade of Iranian ports is working, urging Tehran to 'give up' amid tensions.

European stocks and government bonds fall as oil price climbs

Energy shock intensifies fears that global economy faces prolonged period of higher inflation

Trump launches review of US troops in Germany

Threat comes days after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticised US strategy in Iran

Cortis and Airbnb Color Outside the Lines With Immersive Seoul Hideout

The bingo card asks you to pick a side: McDonald’s fries or pineapple pizza? The answer, apparently, says something about who you are. It’s the kind of playful,…

Century in a losing cause, but Rickelton's 'presence was important for MI'

Ryan Rickelton became the fifth batter in IPL 2026 to finish on the losing side despite scoring a century, against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday

Iranian officials to miss FIFA Congress over alleged mistreatment in Canada

Iran's Mehdi Taj-led delegation turns back at Toronto airport due to 'unacceptable behaviour of immigration officials'.

Jewish agency warned of 'high' threat level ahead of Bondi shooting, report finds

Gun reforms should be prioritised and policing around Jewish events increased, royal commission says.

Disney+ Sets K-Drama Adaptation of ‘Miracles of the Namiya General Store’ Starring Ryu Seung-ryong

The 'Moving' star headlines the adaptation of Keigo Higashino's bestseller alongside young actors Kang You-seok, Park Jung-woo and Kim Seong-jeong, who play a trio of thieves at…

Bondi attack inquiry calls for greater security at Jewish events

An inquiry into the Bondi Beach shooting has called for increased security at Jewish public events and further gun reforms in Australia.

Oil prices soar on fears of long supply disruption, US siege of Iran ports

US President Trump meets with oil firms over ways to minimise impact on fuel supplies amid US blockade of Iranian ports.

David Allan Coe, Controversial Country Star Who Sang ‘The Ride’ and ‘You Never Even Called Me By My Name,’ Dies at 86

David Allan Coe, the controversial outlaw country star best known for songs like “The Ride,” “Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile” and “You Never Even Called Me By My Name,” has died,…

AI companies are just companies

As we leap into a new technological age, the old rules of capitalism still apply

Does trade cause peace? Ask an economist

Researchers have been trawling history to measure the pacifying effects of moving goods around

KKR explores $10bn sale of ex-Unilever spreads business

Private capital firm hires bankers to sell Flora Food Group after ditching targets to make its portfolio plant based

UAE withdrawal from Opec reopens rift with Saudi Arabia

After putting on a united front during the Iran war, the Gulf’s most consequential rivalry has burst into the open again

Jet fuel crisis lays bare faultlines in US airline industry

Delta and United cement dominance as low-cost carriers rue post-pandemic splurge on aircraft

US charges Mexican governor and other leaders with aiding drug cartel

The governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, hails from the same party as the president of Mexico.

Trump threatens to withdraw troops from Germany

Donald Trump has threatened to remove US troops from Germany after the country's chancellor said America was being "humiliated" by Iran

More diners are eating at Chipotle despite higher prices, bucking Wall Street’s concerns about restaurants

Shares of Chipotle jumped 6.2% after hours on Wednesday, after the company managed to eke out a surprise same-store sales gain for the first quarter.

Israel seizes Global Sumud Flotilla boats 1,000km away from Gaza

Israeli forces have intercepted around a dozen Gaza-bound aid boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla.

‘The Apprentice’ Reboot With Donald Trump Jr. as Host Reportedly Under Early Discussion at Amazon

Amazon is considering a potential reboot of the Donald Trump-hosted reality competition show “The Apprentice” for its Prime Video streamer, according to a report late…

Joy as record-breaking runner Sawe returns home

BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.

'Attacked 28 times in a day' - BBC visits heavily targeted US-UK base in Iraq

Before the fragile ceasefire in the region, this was one of the most heavily targeted US and UK military bases in the Middle East.

Pro-government rally in Tehran demands end to US threats

Hundreds of Iranians have rallied in Tehran to demand an end to US threats and the ongoing blockade of Iranian ports.

Hundreds of Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest Israel’s military draft

Hundreds of Ultra-Orthodox Jews blocked a main road, as part of protests against Israel’s mandatory military service.

Watch: Aerial video shows destruction after tornado strikes small Texas town

A severe storm outbreak has been battering parts of the Midwest and Southern United States for nearly a week.

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

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