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Oil back above $100 as US to blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail

The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.

‘Rooster’ Co-Creator Bill Lawrence Talks Parallels Between Dylan And Katie As Episode 6 Reaches New Level Of “Claustrophobic Fishbowl” Between Ensemble

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for Rooster Episode 6, titled “Cop Hawk.” As with many a Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses show, there are always new…

Oil prices soar above $100 a barrel as hope fades of end to Iran war

Crude had stabilised on optimism that a deal could be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Leading candidate quits California governor race amid sexual misconduct claims

Top Democratic allies intensified pressure on him to exit the gubernatorial race.

‘Rooster’ Stars Danielle Deadwyler And Phil Dunster Discuss The Return Of [Spoiler] In Episode 6: “Talk About A Villain”

SPOILER ALERT: This piece contains spoilers for Rooster Episode 6, titled “Cop Hawk.” Things get complicated for a couple characters at the end of Rooster’s sixth…

Stock-market futures drop, oil surges back above $100 after failed talks between U.S. and Iran over the weekend

Stock-market futures were down Sunday evening, suggesting investors were bracing for a sharp drop in major indexes after weekend talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to open the…

Viktor Orbán's Hungarian experiment runs out of steam

Péter Magyar's historic win offers peace for a country exhausted by the tensions of Viktor Orbán's rule, Nick Thorpe reports from Budapest.

Swalwell Out! Scandal Drenched Gubernatorial Candidate Drops Out Of Race To Replace Newsom

And then there were nine. Days after four women including a former staffer, accused Eric Swalwell of rape and other misconduct, the cable news friendly Congressman has faced up to…

Eight to be awarded for bravery in Bondi Junction stabbing

Six people were killed and ten injured after a man went on a stabbing rampage in an Australian mall.

Actor-Director Ben McKenzie On Confronting Crypto Bro Sam Bankfried-Fried With A Coffee Cup For His New Documentary – Miami Film Festival

Ben McKenzie suspected there was something suspicious about crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried long before anyone else did. The actor known for Gotham and The O.C., who earned a degree…

Oil prices surge past $103 a barrel after US announces blockade of Iran

Asian stocks fall as naval blockade threat injects new turmoil into financial markets.

‘Paddington the Musical’ Leads Olivier Awards With Seven Wins

“Paddington the Musical” swept the Olivier Awards 2026 on Sunday, claiming seven prizes at the Royal Albert Hall in London, including the Cunard best new musical award…

Move now to seize this potential stock-market crisis and opportunity

If you have a wish list of stocks or closed-end funds that you have wanted to buy if they go on sale, now is the time to get it ready.

Mercury re-sign 4-time All-Star Copper, Bonner

Four-time WNBA All-Star Kahleah Copper and two-time champion DeWanna Bonner re-signed Sunday with Phoenix, the team announced.

Rose sees another opportunity slip at Masters

Justin Rose suffered another close defeat at the Masters on Sunday as he became the oldest participant to record back-to-back top-five finishes at Augusta.

'A truly historic moment': Hungarian opposition wins election landslide

Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.

‘Percy Jackson’ Star Walker Scobell Skipping Prom Because Fans Sent ‘Death Threats’ to ‘Every Teenage Girl Who Could Remotely Be Associated With Me’

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” star Walker Scobell wrote on his Instagram Story Sunday that he will be skipping his high school prom because many of his prospective dates have…

Trump says he’s closing the Strait of Hormuz. Has he been reading MarketWatch?

News over the weekend illustrates once again the advantage of having oil stocks in your retirement accounts.

Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights

Nine million voters have been dropped from rolls in West Bengal, raising concerns over exclusion and fairness.

Hungary opposition delivers ‘regime change’

With its huge mandate Péter Magyar’s Tisza can prepare to change the constitution and restore rule of law

Hungary opposition delivers ‘regime change’ after 16 years of Orbán

With its huge mandate Péter Magyar’s Tisza can prepare to change the constitution and restore rule of law

Pope prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tour

Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.

On patrol with Canadian forces securing the Arctic as global threats grow

Across 5,200 km of Canada's Arctic, its military spent two months on a mission to meet the challenges of a changing north.

Stock-market futures drop, oil surges back above $100 after failed talks between U.S. and Iran over the weekend

Stock-market futures were down Sunday evening, suggesting investors were bracing for a sharp drop in major indexes after weekend talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to open the…

Two thirds of underage Australians still have access to social media despite ban - study

More than 60% of underage Australians are still using social media despite the country's world-first ban introduced four months ago, new research suggests. 

Trump's threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged

The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.

Oil prices soar above $100 per barrel as hope fades of end to Iran war

Crude had stabilised on optimism that a deal could be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Zendaya and Jean Smart Eye First-Ever Emmy Sweep by Women for a Single Series. Will They Pull It Off?

HBO, Jean Smart and Zendaya could be headed toward Emmy history…together. With the drug addiction drama “Euphoria” and the biting comedy “Hacks” officially kicking off their third…

US stock futures slide ahead of Iran ports blockade

Oil prices expected to rise as Trump tells US navy to ‘interdict’ ships that pay Iran to pass through strategic chokepoint

Hungary’s Orbán concedes defeat as opposition secures landslide win

Tisza party led by Péter Magyar projected to win a two-thirds majority in crushing loss for EU’s longest-serving premier

What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?

Donald Trump says that the US is going to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

Eric Swalwell exits California governor race after sex assault allegations

Democratic representative suspends campaign after media reports detailed alleged accounts of sexual assault.

Rory McIlroy wanted to 'prove last year wasn't a fluke' with historic second Masters win

Rory McIlroy has achieved a historic win at the US Masters golf tournament, taking the title for the second year in a row.

‘I feel pressured’: My husband has early Alzheimer’s and wants to visit Europe, but I’m terrified of flying. What should I do?

“My husband’s memory is still good, but he has lost some executive function.”

Could the Iran war pose lasting risks to global food security?

United Nations warns impact could last well beyond conflict.

‘I am at a crossroads’: I’m 37 and have $1.3 million. Do I stop working to spend time with my young kids?

“Right now, we only see our kids (ages 5 and 2) awake for about 90 minutes a day.”

We asked our wedding guests to give money to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Can we write off their donations?

“There were substantial donations made.”

World reacts to Peter Magyar defeating Viktor Orban, Hungary’s longtime PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orban concedes defeat in election as results show Peter Magyar's Tisza party winning by landslide.

‘I’ve congratulated the victorious party’: Viktor Orban concedes

After 16 years as prime minister, Hungary’s Viktor Orban conceded defeat to opposition leader Peter Magyar.

Room for the Moon is thrillingly weird experimental pop

For obvious reasons, I've had Moon on the mind all week. So I was trying to figure out what I should recommend this week that would thematically fit. Brian Eno's Apollo:…

Hungary’s Viktor Orban concedes defeat in parliamentary elections

Hungary’s Viktor Orban has conceded defeat to opposition leader Peter Magyar after 16 years as prime minister.

Hungary Elections: Péter Magyar Wins As Trump Favorite Viktor Orbán Concedes Defeat

Centre-right, pro-European Union opposition leader Péter Magyar beat populist, right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Hungary’s high stakes general election on Sunday. Final…

Polls close in Benin with finance minister expected to win election

Former President Patrice Talon has stepped down after two five-year terms.

Hungary’s Orbán concedes defeat as opposition heads for landslide win

Péter Magyar’s Tisza party was projected to win 136 out of 199 seats, giving it a two-thirds majority

‘Trial of Hein’ Review: An Intriguing Brechtian Period Drama Puts Memory on Trial

Unfolding in an isolated fishing village, Kai Stänicke’s German drama “Trial of Hein” has a nebulous, nondescript period setting, but its concerns are entirely contemporary. We’re…

CinemaCon Preview: How Paramount & Warner Bros’ Crazy Plan For 30 Films A Year Could Be Taken Seriously

What a difference a year makes. Last year at the start of CinemaCon, we were questioning the existence of theatrical after a dead first quarter, that had the domestic box office…

Peter Magyar wins Hungary election, ending 16 years of Viktor Orban rule

Centre-right Tisza party wins two-thirds majority in parliament that would allow it to amend constitution.

Issa Rae Says You ‘Need to Be Smarter’ About Pitching Shows With a Diverse Cast Now That DEI ‘Has Become a Bad Word’: ‘Hollywood Is in an Identity Crisis’

Issa Rae recently told The Wrap that “Hollywood is in an identity crisis right now” and is experiencing a downturn in representation both behind and in front of the camera. “I…

Iran dismisses Trump’s threat to block strait

Oil prices expected to rise as Trump tells US navy to ‘interdict’ ships that pay Iran to pass through strategic chokepoint

Sunderland sink Spurs in De Zerbi's opening game in charge

Sunderland's Nordi Mukiele scores the only goal in the Black Cats 1-0 home win against Tottenham, handing Roberto De Zerbi a loss in his first game in charge as Tottenham manager.…