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Will Kevin Warsh’s Words Impact Market Volatility Like Powell’s First Day as Fed Chair? 

On May 22, 2026, Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the new Federal Reserve Chair (Fed Chair) by President Donald J.

How to convert between wealth and income tax

A 1% wealth tax is mathematically equivalent to a 20% income tax increase, calculated by dividing the wealth tax rate by…

US Congress Launches Probe Into Polymarket and Kalshi Over Alleged Insider Trading

The US Congress has launched a probe into the activities of prediction platforms Kalshi and Polymarket over allegations…

Why Japanese companies do so many different things

Toto, best known as a global toilet and bidet manufacturer, has seen its stock surge 60% this year driven primarily by…

House Republicans Open Investigation Into Kalshi, Polymarket Over Insider Trading

The chair of the powerful House Oversight Committee has requested documents from Polymarket and Kalshi regarding insider…

The Spread of Christianity Animated

An eight-minute animated map by Ollie Bye traces Christianity's spread from the Middle East since the first century to…

Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada

Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdogan

The appeal court declared Özgür Özel's party leadership victory void, further cementing the president's grip on power.

Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows

The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.

Indian Government Is Planning to Ban Kalshi and Polymarket in India

India is moving toward a formal nationwide block on prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket after both…

Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 76

Petrini's movement rejected fast food to promote sustainable production and traditional cooking.

Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure

The BBC speaks to Havana residents after the US charges the country's former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder.

Italian island party attended by Mick Jagger shut down by police

A wrap party for the upcoming film Three Incestuous Sisters fell foul of Stromboli's no music on Wednesdays rule.

Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears

The India-Africa summit was set to be held next week in Delhi after more than a decade.

US pauses $14bn weapons sale to Taiwan due to Iran war

US acting navy chief Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were "doing a pause" on the sale to make sure they had…

US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists

The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.

Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu

The body of Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, was found on Thursday, about 300m (984ft) down an abyss.

Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada

An independence movement in the western Canadian province has been pushing for a referendum on whether Alberta should…

'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate

The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island.

US to send 5,000 more troops to Poland, Trump says

The announcement comes a week after the Pentagon cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to the country.

'I didn't know where DR Congo was': Latin Americans deported by US tell BBC of their shock

The 15 deportees describe the uncertainty they face in a country they had never seen before.

An Indian bride dies. Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy

Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead.

Tennessee execution called off after failed lethal injection

Tony Carruthers was granted a one-year reprieve from death after his executioners failed to find a vein for lethal…

Cuba is a national security threat to the US, Rubio says

Cuba's foreign minister accused Rubio of trying to "instigate a military aggression".

Jailed Vietnamese tycoon's Birkin bags sells for more than $550K

The disgraced tycoon is serving a life sentence for embezzling from a major Vietnamese bank.

AT&T sues California in attempt to shut off old phone network

AT&T asks a court and the FCC to block California phone requirements.

How Cuban-Americans feel about Raúl Castro's indictment

The DOJ charged the former leader of Cuba with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two…

‘Infuriating’ — Trump Blasts $149B Tariff Refund in Interview After IEEPA Ruling

President Trump told Fortune editor-in-chief Alyson Shontell this week that he is furious about the $149 billion the…

Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo

Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.