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Poll finds nearly three-quarters of Democratic voters oppose aid to Israel

The US ally has seen support plummet in recent years amid widespread anger over its genocidal war on Gaza.

IPL 2026 points table and top run-scorers & wicket-takers

The IPL 2026 is in full swing, but who is leading the race for the orange and purple cap? BBC Sport looks at the top run-scorers and wicket-takers in the 19th edition.

Displaced Lebanese woman bakes 3,000 loaves daily for war-hit community

Soubhiye Zeiter vowed to feed people affected by war even after being displaced from her home.

Trump’s AI executive order was set to feature voluntary participation by companies. He has delayed it.

President Trump said Thursday that he had postponed a signing ceremony for the order because he “didn’t like certain aspects of it.” Here’s what’s going on.

Bungie gives up on Destiny

Bungie is moving on from Destiny 2. The studio announced Thursday that it's releasing the last major update for the game on June 9th as its focus "turns towards a new beginning…

Broad surprised by Robinson's England recall

Stuart Broad says he was "surprised" England decided to recall fast bowler Ollie Robinson for the first Test against New Zealand, which begins on 4 June.

‘Fast entry’ SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic IPOs to ignite Wall St trading frenzy

Passive investors set to dump billions of shares to make way for new stocks

People are putting less gas in their tanks as high prices crimp budgets, Walmart says

“That’s an indication of stress,” Walmart’s CFO said, as Wall Street looks for signs of the Iran war’s impact on consumers.

Shocked Maguire posts on Insta that he is not in England’s World Cup squad

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has announced on social media that he is not going to World Cup 2026.

Goldman Sachs eclipses Morgan Stanley’s Michael Grimes on SpaceX IPO

Celebrated tech banker lost influence over Elon Musk’s blockbuster listing amid stint in Trump administration

Top UN court rules workers’ right to strike ‘protected’ in key treaty

The nonbinding ruling is expected to be hailed as a victory by workers' groups and influence global labour relations.

Stellantis targets 35% North American sales increase, led by Ram Trucks and Chrysler revival

Stellantis said at an investor day Thursday that it plans to increase its North American sales by 35% by 2030.

‘The Black Ball’ Review: Vivid, Sweeping Epic About Gay Men in War-Torn Spain Is a Major Cannes Standout

‘Veneno’ creators Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo direct this stunning drama about lovers and friends caught in the tempest of history, featuring Penelope Cruz and Glenn Close in…

Trump administration says new EPA rules will save you money at the supermarket. It's not clear they will

Trump delayed Biden-era EPA refrigerant rules, saying the move will lower grocery costs, though the impact on food prices remains unclear.

Lucas Acher’s ‘Laser-Cat’ Wins the Cannes Festival’s La Cinef Best Short Award

We have a winner! Lucas Acher’s “Laser-Cat” has come out on top of La Cinef section at Cannes. For its 29th edition, La Cinef has selected 14 live-action and 5 animated shorts…

Stellantis unveils $70 billion turnaround plan, targets positive cash flow by 2028

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa unveiled a new five-year strategic plan Thursday worth 60 billion euros ($69.7 billion).

Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Prizes: Sarah Arnold’s Debut ‘Too Many Beasts ’ Wins the Best European Film Award

Hailed by critics as “grippingly offbeat,” “as extravagant as it irresistible” and “impactful and very funny,” French director Sarah Arnold’s Too Many Beasts” (“L’Espèce…

Trump says he’ll speak to Taiwan’s leader: Why that is significant

Analysts say the remarks are less a sign of closer US-Taiwan ties than another example of Trump’s unpredictability.

Charges dismissed against official at school where 6-year-old shot teacher

The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023.

Music Industry Moves: Pink Named National Music Publishers’ Association’s 2026 Songwriter Icon

In advance of the National Music Publishers’ Association 2026 annual meeting, the organization has named Pink as winner of this year’s Songwriter Icon Award. It has also…

‘It will not bring you happiness’: I have advice for your single, childless 62-year-old multimillionaire reader

“Go to Walmart and pay off someone’s layaway account.”

Putin and Lukashenko monitor joint Russia-Belarus nuclear exercises

Moscow and Minsk hold strategic nuclear drills with the two countries' leaders participating via video conference.

Walmart issues worse-than-expected outlook as high gas prices hit shoppers, shares drop 7%

Walmart's CFO, John David Rainey, said higher tax returns helped offset the effect of elevated gas prices in the first quarter.

Spotify is launching AI-generated remixes

Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) just announced a licensing deal that will allow users to prompt the creation of AI-generated remixes and covers for streaming songs. The…

Turkish court removes leader of opposition

The country’s stocks fall 6% on move that could hobble President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s main rival

Ebola outbreak spreading as crowd sets fire to treatment centre in DRC

Fears are growing that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is gathering momentum, as a treatment centre is set alight by an angry crowd.

Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher petrol prices bite

The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher pump prices.

Russia rehearses ‘use of nuclear forces’ in drills with Belarus

Russia delivered nuclear warheads to sites in Belarus as part of a three-day military exercise involving both countries.

This hack can save you hundreds on airfare this summer

Plus: AI prompts to plan your next vacation — and why “trip stacking” is trending.

'Some good signs' a US-Iran deal to end war could be in sight, Marco Rubio reveals

Marco Rubio said there are "some good signs" that a deal to end the Iran war could be in sight - but added that he doesn't "want to be overly optimistic".

Senate Democrats Press FCC Chair For Scrutiny Of Potential “Unprecedented Influence” By Foreign Government Investors In Paramount-WBD Deal

As Paramount seeks approval from an array of antitrust authorities for its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Democrats are turning to another front in their opposition: The…

Walmart warns of petrol rationing as Iran war hits customers’ wallets

US retail giant’s shares plunge after saying it absorbed higher fuel expenses to hold down prices for consumers

LIV Golf seeks to raise up to $350 million from investors as post-PIF reality sets in

LIV Golf is preparing to take its updated business plan and investor pitch on the road as soon as Thursday, in an effort to raise fresh capital.

Nvidia can deliver chips — but it can’t buy Big Tech out of its credit and power-grid crisis

Corporate profits can’t fix a chaotic trade war with China, climbing credit premiums and AI infrastructure limits.

Turkey passes tax amnesty as war strains economy

Package of incentives is designed to support struggling exporters and lure foreign companies

Senators seek to curb US Treasury’s ability to fund foreign allies

Bipartisan bill aims to restrict Scott Bessent’s use of $219bn Exchange Stabilization Fund

Former Bellator boss Coker to launch new fight league

Former Bellator and Strikeforce boss Scott Coker has announced plans to launch a fight league next year which he hopes will become a "global brand in MMA".

The Supreme Court turns its back on 60 years of Black enfranchisement

Its decision in Louisiana vs Callais ignores the law and overturns precedent

Hark raises $700M Series A for its secretive ‘universal’ AI interface

Hark expects to release its first multimodal models this summer, which it says will power a personal AI platform that works with existing products and services. The company…

Google is pitching an AI agent ecosystem to consumers who may not buy it

One of the most promising introductions at Google’s I/O developer conference on Tuesday was a new way for consumers to use the web: AI agents. Unfortunately, it was also the most…

Updated top 50 MLB prospect rankings: Who is the n...

Starting with a big shakeup at the top, we rank baseball's next wave of stars.

Sadio Mane, Kalidou Koulibaly star picks in Senegal’s World Cup squad

Iliman Ndiaye, Nicolas Jackson and Ismaila Sarr are other key players joining Mane in Senegal's World Cup forward line.

Eli Lilly says next-generation weight loss drug clears crucial obesity trial

The results bring Lilly one step closer to filing for approval of the injection, retatrutide, which works differently from existing injections and pills.

Raducanu faces tricky start - who plays who at French Open?

Emma Raducanu is handed a tricky test at the French Open after being drawn against Argentine clay-court specialist Solano Sierra in the first round.

India-Africa summit postponed as Ebola spreads to M23-held DR Congo area

Efforts to stop the latest outbreak of the deadly disease have been hampered by armed conflict in eastern DR Congo.

How the wealthiest families invest: CNBC and Addepar launch Family Office Portfolio Tracker

Public stocks are the fastest-growing asset class for family offices, while their real estate assets are shrinking, per the CNBC Family Office Portfolio Tracker.

Your bond portfolio is facing a ‘termite’ infestation far worse than Jamie Dimon’s ‘cockroaches’

JP Morgan Chase CEO warned of credit-market ‘cockroaches.’ But opaque AI loans and excessive leverage — ‘credit termites’ — are hollowing out the economy.

Somerset aim for history in revamped T20 Blast

The 2026 T20 Blast campaign gets under way on Friday with a new-look format and defending champions Somerset aiming to make history.

Trump says he will speak to Taiwan's president in break from protocol

It comes as the US weighs whether to proceed with a $14bn arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its own.

I found my co-worker’s W-2 in a book — she makes $15,000 more than me for the same job. What should I do?

“How do you advocate for yourself without coming off whiny?”