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‘We own our home outright’: I am 67 and earn $100,000. Do I take my $30,000-a-year Social Security now or wait?

“We have combined savings of $950,000 in retirement plans, Roth IRAs and Treasuries.”

Israel slams EU’s Kallas for ‘apartheid’ comment: Are ties unravelling?

Leaked media reports quoted EU's top diplomat likening Israel to South Africa's apartheid regime.

India's depth takes centrestage as Afghanistan fight to avoid whitewash

India's youngsters have grabbed their opportunities leaving Afghanistan searching for answers ahead of the final ODI

Rocket Report: Rebuild begins at Blue Origin launch pad; Relativity targets Mars

A French launch startup is scrapping the name of its rocket, apparently due to a trademark issue.

Latest Hundred 2026 squads as wildcard signings announced

Find out who has signed for which team for the 2026 men's and women's Hundred competitions.

Nike v Adidas - the World Cup brand battle

Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention.

Iran deal brings little relief for inflation-wary central banks

Top policymakers not ready to ‘call the all-clear’ on global economy even as energy prices fall

How to lose a war in three easy steps

Trump has managed to pull off an improbable defeat despite having started with an overwhelming advantage

Democratic Senators Call On FCC To Prevent Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger From Closing While Foreign Ownership Review Is Pending

Three Democratic senators are calling on the FCC to bar the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger from closing until an agency review of foreign ownership is pending. Sen. Cory…

T1 Phone PR firm is ‘not assisting Trump Mobile any further’

Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We don't have the phones we preordered yet, but this week we received unexpected news from Trump Mobile's…

The CEO of Allbirds’ new AI biz has a plan, but no team

Call it a startup with a sole founder and a very large seed round, but what's next is less clear.

Canary Islands’ Documentary Voices Look Outward as Sector Gains Range

As the Canary Islands’ audiovisual sector pushes more assertively onto the international doc scene, a cluster of producers, directors and creative executives is helping to define…

Canary Islands Sell Documentary’s Next Frontier: A ‘Goldmine’ of Untold Atlantic Stories

Soccer legend Pelé kneeling to tie his boots in the seconds before kickoff at the 1970 World Cup and the Puma brand on show is a legendary image; less well known is that…

7 Rising Romanian Talents Ready to Break Out in 2026

Fresh off Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu’s triumph at the Cannes Film Festival, where his latest, “Fjord,” starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve, earned the director his…

Trading in French server company suspended after short seller’s accusations trigger stock collapse

2CRSi shares suspended from trade on the Paris exchange “until further notice.”

Meloni accuses Trump of pandering to west’s enemies

Italian premier on offensive after US president claimed she ‘begged’ for a photo with him

Stick or twist? Rashford and Guehi are Tuchel's big dilemmas

Before England's World Cup match against Ghana on Tuesday, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at Thomas Tuchel's big selection dilemmas.

Fed watching is looking very different now. Two charts can help you in the Warsh era.

Kevin Warsh is forcing Wall Street to do the heavy lifting. Use these benchmarks to find your footing.

Starmer’s future hangs in balance after Burnham’s Makerfield election win

Ashton-in-Makerfield, a town few knew of until recently, has potentially chosen the UK's next prime minister.

'Completely made up': Italy's PM on Trump's comments she begged him for photo

Italian Prime ​Minister Giorgia Meloni has accused Donald Trump of making up a story about her, after ‌the US president told an Italian TV channel that she had "begged" him to…

Kaleidescape’s movie player blows streaming, and your wallet, away

We've lost something in the past 15 years. Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Apple; they've all convinced us that streaming is the best way to watch movies and shows at home. With…

Afghanistan strikes targets in Pakistan, raising cross-border tension

The strikes are the latest threat to the fragile ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

The Fed’s new hawkish reality just forced Goldman Sachs to slash its gold forecast by $500

Strategists at the investment bank see gold rising to $4,900 an oune by the end of the year instead of $5,400.

Trump picked Kevin Warsh to cut rates. The new Fed chief just told us he has other plans.

Here’s what the central bank’s hawkish agenda means for your money.

Don’t blame passive investors if SpaceX is mispriced

Index funds don’t misallocate capital — that’s what stock pickers do

Iran to seek ‘insurance fees’ for passage through Strait of Hormuz

Vessels must hold Tehran-approved insurance policy to use vital waterway, says government agency

Could the HPV vaccine eliminate cervical cancer deaths?

The HPV vaccine has reduced the risk of cervical cancer death before age 30 to effectively zero in the United Kingdom.

The US World Cup star who couldn't be an American under Trump's plan

Folarin Balogun scored two goals on his World Cup debut, but he is the type of person President Trump is trying to ban under birthright citizenship.

Ebola outbreak kills 17 healthcare workers as Chinese medical team arrives in DRC

Seventeen healthcare workers have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a World Health Organisation official has said.

Trump hints at new approach to North Korea’s nuclear programme

South Korea's president said Trump had told him the 'time had come' to focus on North Korea 'issue' at the G7 summit.

World Cup: Will Pulisic play against Australia and can USMNT qualify?

Will Christian Pulisic be fit for United States as they seek to secure top spot in Group D with win over Australia?

I inherited a $500,000 IRA. Can I reduce the tax burden by using it for my children’s education?

“I would like to use my share to help fund college for my three children.”

Bob Iger reflects on 10 years of Shanghai Disneyland as it defies the Chinese pullback

Shanghai Disneyland hit 100 million cumulative visitors in 2025, according to the company. It's a relatively new but important foothold in Disney's history.

Warsh’s task forces give the Fed wiggle room to put off changing rates until December

During his first press conference as Fed chair Wednesday, Kevin Warsh repeated one refrain in his answers to many reporters’ questions: A task force is looking into it.

How China’s economic comeback hit a wall

Activity is sputtering midway through 2026, undercutting efforts to galvanise the economy

Pump.Fun’s Bounties Platform Is a Black Hole of Circular Grifting

The crypto platform claims you can “pay anyone to do anything,” from quitting a job on camera to getting a memecoin-themed tattoo. But it mostly seems like people trying to scam…

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape

French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.

Asia's richest man Ambani announces what could be India's biggest share sale

India's largest telecom operator is expected to raise around $4bn (£3.02bn), according to media reports.

Producer who worked with Travis Scott, Drake and Beyonce dies aged 29

Grammy-nominated rap producer Tay Keith, who worked with artists including Beyonce, Travis Scott and Future, has died aged 29.

Syrian activist Hassan Akkad detained in Damascus

Syrian journalist Mousa al-Omar reportedly filed a complaint about Akkad’s social media comments prior to his arrest.

Indian court rejects appeal over ban on Telegram app

The ruling comes after India said channels on the app were selling leaked questions for undergraduate entrance ​exams.

Thirty-five killed as gunmen attack Niger's biggest airport

Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.

Prediction Market Philosophers Got What They Wanted. They’re Not Happy About It

Getting the future right is now big business. But at a festival in Berkeley, forecasters worry that sports markets could take the whole industry down.

Arsenal's first bid for Monga rejected - Friday's gossip

Arsenal's opening bid for Jeremy Monga rejected by Leicester, Gunners also preparing bid for Bradley Barcola, RB Leipzig make contact with Everton over Barry.

Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 as Israel says four soldiers killed by Hezbollah

It comes a day after the US and Iran signed a deal to end their conflict, including fighting in Lebanon.

Burnham storms to by-election victory in challenge to Starmer

Greater Manchester mayor defeats Farage’s Reform UK in pivotal Makerfield poll

For one Yemeni, World Cup serves as a marker of war and peace

Since 1982, a Yemeni fan's commitment to the World Cup has endured war, economic turmoil, and personal sacrifices.

Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group Chiefs Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca to Speak at Toronto Market Summit

Toronto Intl. Film Festival’s first-ever market, known as TIFF: The Market, has revealed that Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group co-chairs and CEOs Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca will…

World Cup: Who is Ayyoub Bouaddi, the French teenager playing for Morocco?

A promising midfielder marked for the French team, Bouaddi is a breakout sensation on his World Cup debut with Morocco.

US kills 3 in strike on alleged drug smuggling boat in Eastern Pacific

The attack is the latest in a series of strikes on vessels operated by 'narco-terrorists,' according to Washington.