One-way attack drones: Low-cost, high-tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare
The Dodgers shattered MLB's spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll
Students expect their university will mishandle sexual misconduct, if they ever report it
US jobless claims fall last week as layoffs remain low despite global economic uncertainty
Pope warns of world ravaged by ‘tyrants’ in the wake of Trump attacks
A life jacket from a Titanic survivor goes on sale in first-of-its-kind auction
Detroit boxing program gives youth a safe space: "We want this to be a teen takeover"
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US Supreme Court's Sotomayor apologizes to Justice Kavanaugh for 'hurtful' comments
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Trump ally John Eastman is disbarred over bid to overturn 2020 election
The California Supreme Court stripped conservative attorney John Eastman of his law license on Wednesday over his efforts to overturn U.S.
April 16, 2026
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More Japanese firms say no to rate hikes as Iran war clouds outlook: Reuters poll
The number of Japanese firms that do not want the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates has risen sharply since the start of the year as the Iran war
April 16, 2026
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BOJ to hike rates by June as war-fuelled inflation risks mount: Reuters poll
The Bank of Japan will raise its benchmark rate to 1.00% by end-June, with nearly two-thirds of economists in a Reuters poll predicting the move, and a
April 16, 2026
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European banks can withstand current shocks, watchdog head says
European lenders are resilient enough to absorb current financial and geopolitical shocks but need to prepare for future uncertainties including
April 16, 2026
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Instant View: China's Q1 growth beats forecast as economy braces for fallout from Iran war
China's economy expanded 5% in the first quarter compared with a year earlier, according to official data on Thursday, surpassing analysts' expectations even as policymakers
April 16, 2026
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Japan, US agree to strengthen communication on exchange rates
Japan and the U.S. agreed to strengthen communication on exchange rates, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said after her meeting with U.S.
April 16, 2026
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China's new home prices extend decline despite improvement in major cities
China's new home prices extended their decline in March, official data showed on Thursday, although major cities showed some
April 16, 2026
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Chile's Kast unveils slew of reforms including corporate tax rate cut
Chile's new president, Jose Antonio Kast, unveiled on Wednesday details of a long-awaited reform package that includes cuts to the corporate tax rate,
April 16, 2026
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US-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade
A second U.S.-sanctioned supertanker has entered the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data showed, despite a U.S. blockade on vessels visiting
April 16, 2026
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German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale
Germans are preparing a rescue operation for a sick humpback whale stranded off the Baltic Sea coast
April 16, 2026
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US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says were trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific
U.S. military forces have struck a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three men the Pentagon says were trafficking drugs
April 16, 2026
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ECB must be patient, even if adverse scenario may be materialising: policymaker
The euro zone economy may be moving towards the European Central Bank's adverse scenario but policymakers need to remain patient and not rush any
April 16, 2026
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Ukraine says it downs 31 missiles, 636 drones in Russian attacks over past 24 hours
Ukraine's air force downed or neutralised 31 Russian missiles and 636 drones in attacks at the country over the past 24 hours, it said on Thursday.
April 16, 2026
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Malaysia's Petronas to supply excess fuel to Australia as leaders vow closer energy ties
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday that state energy firm Petronas would give priority to providing Australia with its excess fuel
April 16, 2026
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How surging bond yields add to Europe's fiscal headaches
European bond yields have jumped during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, pushing up government borrowing costs and adding to the pressure on the
April 16, 2026
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ECB may not have rate-hike evidence by April 30 meeting, policymaker says
The European Central Bank may not have all the data this month to determine if interest rates will have to be raised to tame an inflation surge and the June meeting
April 16, 2026
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Truce trades ramp up as Trump touts Israel-Lebanon talks
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Global equities are setting new records and the dollar is down for a ninth consecutive day to its weakest levels since
April 16, 2026
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Nepal panel to probe property, assets of politicians and officials
Nepal's new government, led by rapper-turned politician Balendra Shah, has set up a panel to investigate the property and assets of past and present
April 16, 2026
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China to retain ultra-long special bond tenors this year, sources say
China's finance ministry will keep this year's ultra-long special treasury bond issuance to 20-, 30- and 50-year maturities, the same as last year, people with knowledge of the
April 16, 2026
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Circle CEO sees 'tremendous opportunity' for yuan-backed stablecoin
Circle Internet Group sees "tremendous opportunity" for yuan-backed stablecoin as digital money becomes increasingly integrated into
April 16, 2026
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China's Q1 economic rebound faces rough seas as Iran war jolts global outlook
China's economy picked up speed early in 2026, riding an export surge before the Iran war sent energy costs soaring and put global
April 16, 2026
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Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch amid Iran war
A fire at the largest of Australia's two oil refineries has hit petrol production, company and government officials said
April 16, 2026
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Danish Refugee Council warns 4 million more face displacement as aid drops
Over 4 million people are set to be newly displaced around the world by the end of next year as donors step back from providing life-saving aid, the Danish Refugee Council
April 16, 2026
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Middle East war feeding uncertainty over Swiss economic outlook, SNB minutes show
Uncertainty over the economic outlook for Switzerland has risen due to the conflict in the Middle East and global developments pose the main risk for inflation, minutes of
April 16, 2026
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Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack, killing at least 16
Russia has launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, targeting civilian areas with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles
April 16, 2026
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Brazilian payments firm Ebanx makes Southeast Asia push
Brazilian cross-border payments company Ebanx said it is expanding global operations, with a focus on Southeast Asia, strengthening its footprint
April 16, 2026
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China issues US safety alert for citizens citing 'malicious questioning' by US border officers
China's foreign ministry on Thursday issued a notice warning citizens of security risks traveling to the U.S. and advised citizens not to enter the country from the
April 16, 2026
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Pernod CFO says talks with Brown-Forman are "ongoing"
Pernod Ricard's talks to merge with U.S. rival Brown-Forman are continuing, Pernod Ricard's finance chief said on Thursday.
April 16, 2026
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Bank of England's Bailey says 'not going to rush' judgements on rate rises, BBC reports
The Bank of England was "not going to rush to judgements" on interest rate rises, Governor Andrew Bailey told BBC News, as global central banks contend with an energy
April 16, 2026
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EQT restarts sale of contact lens maker Ginko in at least $1 billion deal, sources say
Private equity firm EQT is restarting the sale process for the mainland Chinese business of contact lens maker Ginko International, targeting a valuation of
April 16, 2026
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Japan sees private credit as a policy pillar despite overseas market turmoil
Japan's financial regulator sees private credit as a potential key pillar of its new strategy to meet rising corporate funding demand
April 16, 2026
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Hungarian state news staff push for editorial freedom as Magyar vows shake‑up
Over 90 journalists from Hungarian state news agency MTI have demanded the immediate restoration of impartial news coverage following election winner
April 16, 2026
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Dollar inches higher as investors focus on path to Iran peace deal
The U.S. dollar rose slightly on Thursday, but remained near its lowest level since early March, as markets waited hopefully for further news
April 16, 2026
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Turkish school shooter used image referencing 2014 U.S. mass killer, police say
A 14-year-old student who shot at least nine people dead, including eight of his fellow pupils, at a school in southeastern Turkey had used an image referencing a 2014 U.S
April 16, 2026
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Iran, US narrow differences after Pakistani mediation but splits remain, senior Iranian official says
Iran and the United States have made some progress as they push for an agreement under Pakistani mediation, but more than halfway through a two-week truce big splits remain
April 16, 2026
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Prince Harry praises Australia's leadership on social media ban as Meghan tells of online bullying
Britain's Prince Harry on Thursday praised Australia's "epic" leadership on curbing harmful social media use for teens, as his wife Meghan, Duchess of
April 16, 2026
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Peruvian markets stumble as Castillo-backed leftist gains ground
Peruvian markets have reacted nervously as left-wing congressman Roberto Sanchez gains ground in a tight presidential race, reigniting
April 16, 2026
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South Korean President Lee to make state visits to India and Vietnam
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will make a state visit to India, the first by a South Korean leader in eight years, before heading to Vietnam, a presidential adviser
April 16, 2026
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UK economy surged ahead of Iran war, but energy shock to test resilience
Britain's economy put on a burst of growth in February, suggesting it was in slightly better shape before the start of the Iran war than many economists had
April 16, 2026
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Stocks back to record-setting ways on Middle East truce hopes
World stocks climbed for a 10th straight day to hit new record highs on Thursday, as equity markets completed a remarkable
April 16, 2026
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Bulgarian election fraud in spotlight on eve of vote
There are many reliable ways to meddle in a Bulgarian election.
April 16, 2026
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Pope blasts 'tyrants' ravaging the Earth during his visit to Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV has condemned the “handful of tyrants” exploiting Earth through war and greed
April 16, 2026
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Turkey urges "constructive" U.S.-Iran talks to end war
Turkey said on Thursday it would continue supporting peace talks between the United States and Iran and called on the sides to be "constructive" in negotiations to end the
April 16, 2026
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Gaza's war amputees short of prostheses under Israeli restrictions
Fourteen-year-old Fadel al-Naji used to be a keen footballer but is now largely confined to his home in
April 16, 2026
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Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz?
Tehran has sought to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz by charging tolls on vessels to ensure safe passage, in conjunction with Iran's Islamic
April 16, 2026
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New Jersey voters decide who will fill Mikie Sherrill’s House seat
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Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia
A former U.S.
April 16, 2026
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Hedge funds on track for best monthly returns in over a decade, Goldman says
Hedge funds are on track for their best monthly performance in more than a decade, after overcoming a market downturn in March triggered by the Iran war
April 16, 2026