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Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman, amid Iran war escalation?

The US president has issued a stark warning to a US ally, in a sign of rising tensions over Strait of Hormuz.

Consumer spending looks strong, but higher inflation is a big reason why

Americans get less bang for their bucks

U.S. oil prices rise back above $90 a barrel after fresh round of U.S.-Iran strikes, pushing peace deal into doubt

United States-Iran strikes are testing a fragile cease-fire, casting doubt on a peace deal and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Inflation escalates to 3-year high. And it might get worse before it gets better.

The main inflation barometer preferred by Federal Reserve rose to a three-year high in April and it could rise even higher, posing a stiff challenge for households, businesses and…

Snowflake’s stock blasts off, fueled by AI acceleration and deeper Amazon partnership

Snowflake’s stock soars toward a record gain after an earnings beat, a raised outlook and a $6 billion commitment to expand its collaboration with Amazon’s AWS.

This mutual fund lets you buy SpaceX stock before the IPO — but what are you actually getting?

The hype surrounding SpaceX and the scale of its ambitions will surely drive short-term demand for shares in the IPO.

Northants batter Bartlett agrees contract extension

George Bartlett has signed a one-year contract extension with Northamptonshire until the end of the 2027 season.

What Is A Podcast? Podcast Industry Taskforce Forms to Determine Definition and More

Without a set definition "advertisers are deciding whose budget this is to come out of, there's oftentimes a tug of war, or it gets orphaned," said Oxford Road CEO Dan Granger.

They’ve finally made the Oura Ring smaller and lighter

Wherever I go, whatever I do, people point at my finger and ask, "Is that an Oura Ring?" Lots of people find they like the design, and they tell me why they're thinking about…

Temu fined more than $230 million by EU over illegal product sales

Temu has been fined €200 million (about $232 million) by the European Commission after it found that consumers are "very likely to encounter illegal items" on the popular…

Clarke signs on until 2030 World Cup - a gamble SFA had to take?

Head coach Steve Clarke signs a new Scotland contract to cover the next two World Cups and the 2028 Euros.

Israel kills children in strikes on Gaza as fear taints Eid joy

As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid, Palestinians in Gaza are facing fear, grief, and deadly attacks.

Israel attacks Beirut in new wave of bombing

Strike on capital’s southern suburbs comes day before two countries due to hold ‘security talks’ in Washington

These Ebola Researchers Are Stuck in US Due to Trump’s Funding Cuts

The Centers for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases were launched during the Covid-19 pandemic. The group lost its funding under Trump in part due to conspiracy theories.

Forecasters predict below-average hurricane season, advise against complacency

Forecasters say expected El Niño should temper hurricanes in Atlantic, urge preparedness.

Man arrested after three stabbed at Swiss train station

A man stabbed and wounded three people at a Swiss train station, police said.

Without fanfare, China is making rural migrants’ lives easier

The notorious hukou system is being relaxed. Marx would approve

How to tax businesses in orbit and beyond

As the space business grows, so will offplanet finance

Israeli attack on Gaza City kills at least 10, including four children

More than 20 others were injured in the attack, which came hours after the funeral of the head of Hamas’s armed wing.

‘Hunting Wives’ star Malin Akerman lists ‘idyllic California retreat’ in Hollywood Hills for $3 million

Canadian actress Malin Akerman and her husband, Jack Donnelly, have brought their longtime L.A. hideaway to the market for $2.99 million—more than 15 years after purchasing the…

Ballots Have Been Seized Across the US. No One Knows What Will Happen Next

So far this year, authorities have seized or demanded ballots from elections in four states. Experts fear the trend could throw the midterms into chaos unless courts draw a line.

Is the ‘debasement trade’ dead? Outflows from gold and bitcoin ETFs suggest investors are moving on

The so-called debasement trade has fallen out of favor as both a discussion point and an investment concept.

YouTube will let you ask AI to make a custom video feed

YouTube is launching a new AI feature that creates a personalized video feed based on descriptions of what you want to watch. In its announcement, YouTube says custom content…

World Cup delegation compliant with US Ebola protocols, DR Congo says

'The Leopards are ready, they are safe, and the ​US will embrace ⁠this team,' DRC's ambassador to the US says.

Derek Yee, Keane T.K. Wong’s ‘Afterpiece’ to Open Shanghai Film Festival

“Afterpiece,” a Hong Kong drama produced by Derek Yee and directed by debut filmmaker Keane T.K. Wong, will world premiere as the opening film of the 28th Shanghai…

US and Iran exchange fire amid increasingly strained truce

Official says American forces shot down Iranian drones in move that prompted retaliation from Tehran

Australia charges alleged ISIL-linked woman after return from Syria

Case follows repatriation of women and children held for years in Syrian camps without trial.

Morocco tops Africa’s industrialisation index for first time

North Africa leads Africa’s industrialisation, but continent-wide gains remain slow and uneven.

‘The Four Seasons’ Season 2 Is Sadder and More Subdued: TV Review

Netflix’s “The Four Seasons,” an adaptation of Alan Alda’s 1981 film of the same name, has returned for a second season, and this time, grief, mid-life crises, babies and…

Vertu wants CEOs to run companies from an AI foldable starting at $6,880

Built on top of the open-source Hermes project, Vertu's new foldable combines AI-agent workflows, enterprise integrations, and ultra-premium luxury finishes.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hailed as a once-in-a-lifetime talent after IPL blitz

Cricket greats, writers and broadcasters hail 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals opener after his 29-ball 97 in IPL playoffs.

The golden age of handheld gaming is already over

For a few glorious years, a $399 portable gadget could run almost anything you'd want to play. In 2022, the Steam Deck finally made PC gaming portable and affordable. I played…

Arsenal 2006 v 2026 - select your team

How does the current Arsenal side measure up against the 2006 team who were last in a Champions League final? Take your pick.

Ebola outbreak: What travel restrictions have countries imposed?

Some countries ban arrivals from affected countries while others step up screening in bid to contain rare strain.

'It's been written' - Arsenal players look ahead to Champions League final

Before the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, Arsenal players Leandro Trossard, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Declan Rice and Eberechi Eze talk about what…

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US strikes Iran targets for second time in three days

The hostilities come during a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, and protracted negotiations to end the three-month war.

Ghana welcomes home citizens evacuated from South Africa

The first flight carrying around 300 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa following anti-immigrant tensions.

AI boom outweighs Iran war pain, Korean central bank chief says

Shin Hyun-song at first policymaking meeting projects boost to GDP on chip demand and surging stocks

Israel issues evacuation order for swathes of southern Lebanon

The military says areas south of the Zahrani River are now "combat zones" as it threatens Hezbollah with fresh strikes.

US carries out fresh strikes on Iran

Official says increasingly strained ceasefire continues to hold

The number of 401(k) millionaires just fell — but workers hit record savings rates. What’s going on?

Fidelity’s first-quarter data shows 401(k) balances dipping — but it’s not all bad news.

Chip stocks race towards biggest gains since dotcom era on AI demand

Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rides Big Tech’s data centre spending spree to 75% gains in 2026

Kirkland & Ellis to spend $500mn building its own AI technology

World’s highest-grossing law firm plans to put the ‘collective intelligence’ of its lawyers into a tech platform

Rouble’s strength piles pressure on Russian war economy

Rising energy exports have helped push currency to three-year high, making other exports less competitive

America’s hegemonic glory is under threat

Along with excessive ‘guns and butter’ spending, that risk means long-term Treasuries are expensive

Ukraine is turning the tables

The country’s war effort was at a nadir. But mass drone production has come to the rescue

Duterte ICC trial to start on 30 November: What you need to know

Duterte is facing charges relating to a long and bloody war on drugs in which thousands were killed.