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The head of the International Monetary Fund says countries both rich and poor must take faster action to cut debt and counter growing inequality as their economies weather a triple whammy from the AI boom and shocks from wars in the Middle East and Ukr...
Pakistan’s government is providing fuel subsidies to over 9 million low-income people as the U.S.-Iran war drives up energy prices
A Kenyan citizen who had been living in Congo before returning to Nairobi over the weekend has become Kenya’s first confirmed case of Ebola and the country’s first death from the disease in the fast-moving outbreak
More than a quarter of a million people have marched in cities across France in support of school pupils demanding more education funding, increasing pressure on the government of outgoing President Emmanuel Macron
Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros
The Emmy Awards are moving to Prime Video starting in 2027
Chanel’s artistic director Matthieu Blazy has unveiled the spring-summer 2027 collection, blending sportswear with evening dresses
Wall Street is pointing higher ahead of opening bell after nearing record highs to open the week, while oil prices are down around the lowest level in more than a month
Spain's government has approved urgent measures on the country's housing crisis
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs joined Taiwanese leaders at the opening of an office in Phoenix to aid Taiwanese businesses and citizens in the region
Ukraine said long-range strikes have put more than half of Russia’s oil refining capacity out of action
Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled as “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup
Composting leftover coffee grounds, eggshells and carrot tops is a way to reduce the amount of food waste that goes into landfills, where it produces the potent greenhouse gas methane
Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s former foreign minister, is appearing before a parliamentary committee to answer questions about his dealings with Chinese automaker BYD while in office
A Lao man deported by the United States to Eswatini under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has been released after more than a year in prison
The Trump administration has proposed changes to Head Start regulations that would remove rules against suspending and expelling preschoolers
Iran war has driven the price of benchmark Brent crude oil above $100 a barrel.
Milorad Dodik has declared victory for his party in Bosnia's election, which was influenced by economic pressures, EU membership prospects, and ethnic tensions
Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, and Brazil’s veteran President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff for the top job of Latin America’s powerhouse economy
Ethiopian federal forces have retaken Mekelle’s airport from Tigrayan fighters
Thousands of supporters of Serbia's populist leader Aleksandar Vucic have packed Belgrade's largest arena for the launch of his campaign for prime minister
Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of various cities in Spain to demand help for renters
Congress voted to close a loophole in federal law that allowed it to flourish.
The Group of Seven rich democracies say they've agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products, starting with “substantial” amounts of diesel after the fuel recently hit record high prices in the U.S. Trump and his Republican Party face...
Colorado's Boulder County is one of dozens of governments around the United States suing oil and gas companies to help pay for damage caused by disasters linked to climate change
Wall Street has a busy week ahead with a mix of economic updates and details about the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates at its last meeting
A group of environmental organizations sued the Trump administration on Friday over its recent relaxation of key vehicle fuel economy rules, a move the group says will make vehicles less efficient, contributing to more pollution and increasing gas cons...
Argentina is putting a price on citizenship as President Javier Milei searches for dollars to help the country meet its debts
Amazon is investing more than $1 billion over the next five years into communities where it operates data centers for education, job training, water preservation projects and other local priorities as it reacts to a growing backlash from politicians an...
Israel has some of the world's most stringent aviation security measures
Iowa lawmakers returned to the Statehouse Friday to consider expanding state tax incentives
G20 trade ministers have failed to agree on curbing the flooding of global markets with overproduced, underpriced goods
An air traffic controller failed to warn pilots of an Amazon cargo plane about the potential for strong tail winds before it crashed in Miami, killing five people
A record electric rate has gone into effect in Puerto Rico as outages persist and the U.S. territory’s power grid continues to crumble
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate remained above 7% this week, reaching its highest level in nearly three years
Forensic experts are working to identify bodies from a helicopter crash that killed Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife, and others
Pandora has opened the world’s largest fine-jewelry crafting facility in Vietnam, powered entirely by renewable electricity and using 100% recycled gold and silver
U.S. futures are mixed to start October as Brent crude creeps back above $100 a barrel and bond yields soar
Ho Chi Minh City has learned to live with flooding as high tides from the Saigon River and smaller waterways regularly inundate roads and businesses
President Donald Trump said South Korea plans to invest about $54 billion in a natural gas project in Alaska
State officials nationwide are focusing on rising gas and diesel prices tied to the war in Iran
A federal judge has now granted Paramount’s settlement agreement with 12 states that sued over the company’s takeover of Warner Bros
Most U.S. stocks fell Wednesday as Wall Street contended with the downside of a U.S. economy that keeps powering through its many challenges
DoorDash is moving further into clothing delivery and expanding its return service
The world’s largest producer of oat milk, Oatly, is pushing its customers and their governments to act on climate change, in a new milk carton campaign that's taking off in Europe and is expected in the United States within the next few months
The U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.2% pace from April through June as consumer spending and business investment came in strong
Not everyone wants or needs a third-row seat, but a midsize SUV is undeniably appealing for its extra interior room and utility
Five African heads of state have led a groundbreaking ceremony for a $16 billion oil refinery project in East Africa
The president of a top Bulgarian soccer club has been shot dead in Plovdiv
Carnegie Mellon University announced Wednesday that hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin is donating $3 billion, with the bulk of the money to be used to start a new campus in Miami that will focus on societal challenges
U.S. futures are edging lower as oil prices climb and bond yields continue to pressure stocks
A Chinese government survey shows the country's factory activity has expanded for the first time since June, signaling a positive shift as officials aim to boost economic growth
Medication prices are soaring in Iran and some treatments have become hard to find, leaving patients and their families scrambling as a U.S. blockade and stepped-up sanctions squeeze the country’s pharmaceuticals industry
The Defense Department has decided to stop appointing civilians as tenured faculty at U.S. military academies
Americans’ confidence in the economy deteriorated this month as prices remain elevated and wages stagnate amid the ongoing Iran war
U.S. employers posted fewer job openings in August, but the American labor market remains resilient in the face of higher energy costs caused by the fighting with Iran
Housing protesters in Madrid's iconic square are awaiting details from the Spanish government on its response to the housing crisis
European Union nations have spent over an extra $113.5 billion on energy imports since the Iran war began, forcing politicians to seek alternatives to fossil fuels as prices skyrocket
Ukraine’s air force says Russia has fired ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones at Kyiv
Thailand's government has approved $122 million in emergency funds for flood victims
U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with a decision to ban nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles
U.S. futures ticked higher as oil prices retreated modestly and U.S. Treasury yields paused their run-up after reaching the highest level in roughly two decades
Parents of Head Start preschoolers are lobbying lawmakers on Capitol Hill, worried proposed changes by the Trump administration threaten the backbone of the federal preschool program
Brazil has one of the world’s biggest online betting markets, which made more than $4 billion in revenues in 2025, according to an institute that represents most of the platforms operating in the South American nation
Before he was the top U_S_ Postal Service official, David Steiner criticized Donald Trump's leadership style after seeing him on "The Apprentice."
The United States and China have released lists of products worth about $30 billion each that will see tariff cuts
Travelers could be stuck paying high airfares even if oil and jet fuel prices fall
Rising oil prices are knocking U.S. stocks lower
Malaysia is pushing to take durian beyond its roadside stalls and family orchards to convince fans of the spiky fruit that its varieties are worth seeking out
The Trump administration on Monday plans to release new fuel economy standards that would relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks
Walmart is aiming to assuage customers' fears about its new pricing technology.
Giorgio Armani’s empire is taking shape a year after the designer’s death
Turkey’s ruling party has accepted the resignation of its deputy chairwoman
Wall Street has a busy week ahead with important updates on inflation, the jobs market and consumer confidence
Meatpacking industry groups are raising concerns about recent immigration operations in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma
Shohei Ohtani has become the first player to lead Major League Baseball jersey sales at the end of four straight seasons since the sport started tracking figures in 2010, among four players in the top 20 on the two-time World Series champion Los Angele...
Pope Leo XIV told reporters they were welcome to cover him as he responded a question about the Trump administration’s attempt to bar U.S. media from the White House by affirming the importance of journalists covering public figures
A new $100 million philanthropic fund for wildfire prevention in South America, home to the Amazon rainforest, is being launched during New York Climate Week, as fires race across the Amazon
World shares are mostly higher, and the bond market appears to have stabilized following another bond sell-off that has brought U.S. Treasury yields to their highest in years
Governments across Europe are using subsidies, taxes, and policy changes to help their economies, companies and aggrieved citizens weather an energy crisis caused by wars in Ukraine and the Middle East
Poland stopped registering asylum applications from migrants entering from Belarus in March 2025, calling it a temporary emergency measure
The U.S.-created Board of Peace has said the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees has no place in Gaza
Argentina’s poverty rate rose sharply in the first half of 2026, marking the first significant setback after more than a year of declines under President Javier Milei
Nearly everyone will feel the impact of what’s going on in the bond market, no matter how far away and abstract it may seem
Stocks on a suddenly shaky Wall Street ended the day roughly back where they started after whipping through a couple reversals
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week above 7% for the first time since January 2025, the latest affordability setback for prospective homebuyers following a five-week run of rate increases
KFC has been taking a licking in its home market from fried chicken rivals like Raising Cane’s
Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores later this week
The Energy Department is set to announce it will spend almost $2 billion to try to squeeze more electricity out of the nation’s aging and stressed power grid
Global shares are trading mostly lower as investors took in the recent swings in oil prices and the U.S. bond market
Diesel prices are hitting record highs as the Middle East conflict intensifies, affecting American farmers and rural residents
Provisional election results in Morocco show that the Authenticity and Modernity Party has won the largest number of seats in the country’s parliamentary election
The Trump administration wants to put billions of dollars into Argentina’s energy and mining industries
Pressure from the U.S. bond market hit a new level on Wall Street after a surprisingly strong report on the economy raised worries about inflation, while oil prices halted their slide
Caesars Entertainment shareholders have voted to approve a multibillion-dollar merger with Fertitta Gaming that once complete would create one of the largest gaming empires
The U.S. stock market is drifting near its all-time high after oil prices halted their weeklong run of easing
Cambodia’s prime minister says the country had eradicated the large-scale scam compounds it became known for globally, without providing significant new evidence