Today so far 2026-09-16 · 18:00 UTC

Russia faces accusations from the US of attempting to assassinate Ukrainian allies overseas, while the Philippines' former president Duterte made a rare public appearance at the International Criminal Court, signaling potential developments in international accountability efforts. In Europe, German political leaders are rallying behind Friedrich Merz as speculation mounts over his political future, and the EU is opening pathways for Canada to become an associate member, reflecting shifting geopolitical alignments. Economic concerns are mounting across the Atlantic, with UK inflation jumping to 3.1% raising questions about the Bank of England's interest rate strategy, while precious metals rally ahead of a Federal Reserve decision.

S&P 500 Rally Meets Pressure From Treasuries and Mega AI IPO Wave

The S&P 500 is facing a fresh valuation test as bond yields look increasingly competitive against equities. A chart shared by Lisa Abramowicz showed U.S.

2026-06-12 · 07:07 UTC
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Digital Sovereignty Becomes an Imperative as the US Reads Dutch Emails

2026-06-12 · 05:53

# Summary A reported case where the U.S.

Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges 'common sense' overhaul if elected California governor

2026-06-12 · 05:02

The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't…

'They destroyed the future': Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem

2026-06-12 · 05:01

Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park.

The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell

2026-06-12 · 04:18

Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.

US Supreme Court denies Alabama's request to carry out nitrogen gas execution

2026-06-12 · 03:15

Jeffery Lee, 49, was scheduled to be executed on Thursday.

Trump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says 'nothing' finalised

2026-06-12 · 02:15

The US president says a "great settlement" to end the conflict has been reached.

Do not use my music, Ariana Grande tells White House

2026-06-12 · 01:53

Grande called a White House video using her song Bye "heinous nonsense", joining multiple artists demanding Trump's team…

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma

2026-06-12 · 00:45

Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, collapsed in December 2022 while exercising her dogs.

More than 50 Iranian military bases damaged in US strikes since start of war, satellite images show

2026-06-11 · 23:37

Bases across Iran have been hit by US strikes, with experts identifying damage to jets and warships.

Air India crash families' year-long battle to identify remains of victims

2026-06-11 · 23:33

Relatives urge Indian authorities for answers after receiving the misidentified, and in one case mixed, remains of their…

Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever

2026-06-11 · 23:07

From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it.

CFTC Says Sports Contracts Involve Gaming but Proposes to Allow Almost All of Them

2026-06-11 · 22:10

The CFTC has proposed its first written framework for sports event contracts, formally defining sports markets as…

Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran

2026-06-11 · 20:22

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.

JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Praises the Mexican Economy in High-Stakes Meeting With President Sheinbaum

2026-06-11 · 19:45

After a recent meeting with Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum at Mexico’s National Palace, Dimon stated that Mexico…

Ted Cruz and Ron Wyden try to fight censorship with bipartisan JAWBONE Act

2026-06-11 · 19:31

Cruz/Wyden bill would help Americans sue federal officials over censorship.

The Zero-Sum Game: Scott Bessent Threatens Unprecedented Economic Payback Against Iran

2026-06-11 · 19:01

On social media, Bessent stated that any damages and expenses caused by Iranian attacks on the U.S.’s Gulf allies would…

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children

2026-06-11 · 16:17

Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users…

Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession

2026-06-11 · 15:57

Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war's front line.

Petition to Withdraw Canada's Bill C-22

2026-06-11 · 15:37

A petition calls on Canada's House of Commons to withdraw Bill C-22, which would require designated service providers to…

Bithumb CEO Named as Bribery Suspect in Hiring Scandal

2026-06-11 · 15:30

On June 8, 2026, South Korean police booked Bithumb chief executive officer (CEO) Lee Jae-won as a bribery suspect and…

U.S. Stock Futures Rise: 3 Stocks to Watch as Oracle and Adobe Earnings Loom 

2026-06-11 · 14:57

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The Vilhelm German Case Is Falling Apart: More and More Facts Show a Businessman Caught in a Political Game and a Well-Organized Media Attack

2026-06-11 · 14:30

He held no ownership or operational role in Exawatt. As allegations collapse, the case looks like a targeted attack.

US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance

2026-06-11 · 13:42

The Haskell Free Library and Opera House, a historic landmark built across the US-Canada border in 1904 to allow shared…

Core PPI up 9.6% annualized (0.8% MoM) in May

2026-06-11 · 12:51

In July 2026, the Producer Price Index for final demand remained unchanged seasonally adjusted, while the core PPI…

The U.S. Is Terrorizing Cuba to Make Rich Men Richer

2026-06-11 · 11:34

The Trump administration has intensified economic sanctions against Cuba, blocking oil shipments and punishing foreign…

South African Reserve Bank Backs Payshap Over Digital Rand as Cassim Targets Real-Time Payments

2026-06-11 · 11:30

The South African Reserve Bank has decided to pause the immediate implementation of a digital rand despite successfully…

Human migration has surged since 2000 – these maps reveal where people are going

2026-06-11 · 11:26

Global human migration has nearly tripled from 13 million people per year in 2000 to approximately 35 million in 2023,…

US Markets Slide as Iran Escalation Fuels Risk-Off Sentiment

2026-06-11 · 11:15

US equity markets sold off on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 falling below 7,300 and extending losses to 1.5% on the day.

Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'

2026-06-11 · 10:26

The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always…

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