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European Parliament gives conditional approval to EU-US trade deal

The agreement would see EU tariffs on US goods reduced to zero while US tariffs on EU imports set at 15%.

What has happened to Iran’s top-tier missiles?

Tehran’s unused arsenal has played on the nerves of Gulf states

Video: GCC chief says Iran charging for ships to pass Strait of Hormuz

GCC Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi has accused Iran of imposing fees for ships to pass via the Strait of Hormuz.

North Korea’s Kim meets Lukashenko, slams ‘pressure ​on Belarus from West’

Putin's allies mark a 'fundamentally new ‌stage' in relations with a friendship treaty during Pyongyang meeting.

America’s nuclear renaissance has everything — except uranium, welders and a plan

Big Tech is buying reactors. Washington is buying time. And Russia and China rule the nuclear-power world.

A ‘pound of flesh’ from data centers: one senator’s answer to AI job losses

Fears of AI-driven job loss are growing fast, and they’re fueling backlash against data centers. Sen. Mark Warner suggests taxing them to help workers survive the transition.

Senators Demand to Know How Much Energy Data Centers Use

In a letter sent Thursday morning, Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley press the Energy Information Agency to mandate annual electricity disclosure for data centers.

H&M shares decline as clothing retailer warns of discounts

Shares in Swedish-headquartered retailer H&M fell as much as 7% on Thursday after the group said it expects to lose more profit to markdowns in the current quarter.

‘MARIINKA’ Wins CPH:DOX Audience Award

The documentary by Belgian filmmaker Pieter-Jan De Pue takes audiences inside young Ukrainian lives shaped by a decade of conflict and war in the Donbas region.

Warner Bros. Discovery Sets Shareholder Vote On Sale To Paramount

Warner Bros. Discovery has set April 23 at 10 am ET for a special meeting of shareholders to vote on the media giant’s sale to David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance, a key step…

Warner Bros. Discovery Sets Date for Shareholder Vote on Paramount Skydance Merger

Paramount Skydance will be one step closer to swallowing up Warner Bros. Discovery if WBD shareholders OK the $111 billion deal at a special meeting to vote on the merger next…

UK faces biggest hit to growth from Middle East war, OECD warns

Outlook underscores economy’s exposure to conflict through reliance on energy imports

Bill Maher Will in Fact Receive Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for Humor, After Trump’s White House Called It ‘Fake News’

The White House last week said it was “fake news” that Bill Maher would receive this year’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from the Kennedy Center. On…

A lost decade for bonds means high-quality stocks are the best way to protect against inflation, says Morgan Stanley strategist

The worldwide pandemic has started an inflationary boom that will last three decades, which means investors should turn to high-quality stocks rather than bonds for inflation…

Germany warns of world economic ‘catastrophe’; OECD cuts UK growth forecast

European powers and bodies warn of economic collapse as the war on Iran nears one-month mark.

Iranian naval commander Alireza Tangsiri killed in attack, Israel says

Defence minister claims Israel kills Alireza Tangsiri, citing his role in blocking the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices could hit $120 as war risks escalate, analyst warns

“We think oil prices will continue to stay elevated.”

‘She’s Never Going to Age’: Porn Stars Are Embracing AI Clones to Stay Forever Young

AI companion platforms like OhChat and SinfulX are offering adult creators digital twins, who are always at their peak and stay monetizing.

The decline and fall of the Roman currency empire

The fate of ancient coins offers uncomfortable lessons about dollar dominance

Christine Lagarde’s sober tone on the Gulf war energy shock

Our interview with the ECB’s president

Forget the war headlines: Market fundamentals will win the long game, these strategists say

Investors should look beyond the immediate headlines of war and the energy price shock and instead focus on fundamentals and climb the proverbial wall of worry, one leading bank…

US inflation will surge to 4.2% on energy shock, warns OECD

Middle East war to push American price growth to ‘highest in G7’

Kids as young as 13 can now trade stocks without a parent’s approval — but don’t ask them ‘How much did you make today?’

As tech platforms make trading more accessible than ever, financial firms are finding new ways to reach young investors before they’re old enough to drive.

Anduril Wants to Own the Future of War Tech. Mishaps, Delays, and Challenges Abound

From drones to missiles to submarines, the $30.5 billion defense startup wants to transform how the tools of war are made. It’s not all going as planned.

'A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict?

The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.

Stagflation is back

War in Iran threatens to hit growth and confidence, deepen governments’ unpopularity and hurt public finances

New India bill to amend transgender rights sparks protests

The bill seeks to change how transgender people are legally recognised and their right to self-identify.

Venezuela’s Maduro set to appear in US court months after abduction

The Venezuelan leader, who is accused of plotting to traffic cocaine, denies all charges as part of an imperialist plot.

‘He will call me Mama’: The Gaza ‘grandmother’ raising an orphaned baby

Maha was 'Grandmother' in her family until she adopted Hamza, born the day an Israeli air strike killed his parents.

Helium hitch: Why US-Israel war on Iran could cause MRI scan delays

Shortage of helium will have ripple effects across medical and other industries.

Historic European Co-Production Agreement Unveiled at Series Mania

The new European Convention is the first international treaty supporting the independent co-production of series for television and streaming platforms.

Uber aims to launch Europe’s first robotaxi service with Pony AI and Verne

Uber is joining forces with two companies, China's Pony AI and Croatia's Verne, to launch what it claims will be Europe's first commercially available robotaxi service. The…

'Every minute counts' in stranded whale rescue attempt

Rescuers who have been trying to free a whale stranded in shallow water off the north German coast have said "every minute counts" as they battle to release the animal.

Israeli push for more force ‘not working out very well’

“The Israeli public opinion is to use more force”

Arizona's Lloyd brushes off UNC job speculation

Amid speculation he could be a candidate for the vacancy at North Carolina, Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd insisted all his attention is with his program ahead of Thursday's Sweet 16…

Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement

Trump's delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017.

US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 27 of attacks?

The US and Israel’s war on Iran is intensifying, as Trump again claims Iranian leaders want to 'make a deal'.

In U-turn, UK police say Palestine Action protesters will be arrested again

London's Met Police had eased arrests following the High Court ruling that the ban on Palestine Action was unlawful.

Deaths and debts: Missiles in Gulf shake millions of South Asian families

Most people killed in Iran's Gulf attacks have been from South Asia. And entire economies back home are on edge.

Senegal appeal to CAS against handing over of AFCON title to Morocco

Senegal hope to overturn CAF's decision to crown Morocco champions after a walkout by Senegalese players in the final.

Iran counters US peace plan with own proposal

Crude higher as Trump urges Tehran to ‘get serious’ about a deal to end the war before it is ‘too late’

Israel strikes Iran while Gulf countries intercept drones

‘Glimmer of hope’ over US-Iran talks, China says, as Trump insists negotiations ongoing

Australia's sunscreen regulator wants new rules after recent product scandal

The medicines regulator is proposing stricter rules after more than a dozen products were recalled.

Why transport workers are protesting in the Philippines

BBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranajana Tewari spoke to people taking to the streets of Manila.

Battersea Power Station held talks over sale of land at centre of dispute

Discussions took place before the FT reported that the site’s former CEO had raised concerns about valuations

Donald Trump vs the oil market

US president appears to make abrupt policy pivots based on swings in crude prices

The number oil traders would love to know

US president appears to make abrupt policy pivots based on swings in crude prices

Bessent discussed ways to recast ties between Fed and Treasury in BoE’s image

Conversations come at time when Donald Trump has launched assault on US central bank

How to survive an energy crunch

Have you considered simply doing less?

The spectre of stagflation

War in Iran threatens to hit growth and confidence, deepen governments’ unpopularity and hurt public finances