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Uber to acquire additional 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero, FT reports

Uber has reached an agreement to acquire an additional 4.5% stake in rival Delivery Hero and will buy around 270 million euros ($318.1 million) of Delivery Hero shares at 20 euros

Uber to acquire additional 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero, FT reports
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China offers Vietnam railway loans, technology; shows off its high-speed rail

China offered to boost ties with Vietnam on rail infrastructure, from loans and technology to training, as its neighbour's top leader, To Lam, wound up a visit

China offers Vietnam railway loans, technology; shows off its high-speed rail
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Wall Street banks trade derivatives to bet on private credit stress, FT reports

JPMorgan Chase, Barclays and other Wall Street banks have started trading credit default swaps linked to flagship private credit funds run by Blackstone, Apollo Global and Ares

Wall Street banks trade derivatives to bet on private credit stress, FT reports
Economy|Political|World

Romanian broad ruling coalition parties must continue despite tensions, president says

Romania's broad ruling coalition of four pro-European Union parties has no choice but to continue to govern, President Nicusor Dan said, even if its biggest party will

Romanian broad ruling coalition parties must continue despite tensions, president says
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Global leftist leaders gather in Spain to mobilise against far right

Spain's Pedro Sanchez and Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will spearhead gatherings of the global left in Barcelona on Friday and

Global leftist leaders gather in Spain to mobilise against far right
Business|Finance|Political|US|World

U.S. House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night vote 

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U.S. House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night vote 
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Dollar set for second weekly drop, euro steadies near pre-war levels

The U.S. dollar headed for a second consecutive weekly decline on Friday, while the euro and British pound steadied around pre‑war

Dollar set for second weekly drop, euro steadies near pre-war levels
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World stocks hold near record highs, oil keeps below $100 on peace deal hopes

World stocks held near record highs on Friday and were set for their third straight week of gains, while benchmark oil prices

World stocks hold near record highs, oil keeps below $100 on peace deal hopes
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan's core inflation likely ticked up in March fuelled by energy costs: Reuters poll

Japan's core consumer inflation probably picked up slightly in March from the previous month due to higher energy costs, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, in a sign of the

Japan's core inflation likely ticked up in March fuelled by energy costs: Reuters poll
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China expected to keep benchmark lending rates steady after strong GDP data

China is expected to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for an 11th consecutive month in April, a Reuters survey showed, as robust first-quarter growth and a pick-

China expected to keep benchmark lending rates steady after strong GDP data
Australia|Celebrity|Crime|Travel|World

Prince Harry and Meghan meet survivors of Bondi Beach attack on final day of Australia trip

Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, on Friday met survivors of December's Bondi Beach shooting that left 15 dead, on the final day

Prince Harry and Meghan meet survivors of Bondi Beach attack on final day of Australia trip
Crime|World

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president

Myanmar has reduced the sentence of imprisoned ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer told Reuters on Friday,  as part of an amnesty by a new president who ousted her government

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president
Australia|Crime|World

Australia's most decorated veteran walks free on bail on war crimes charges related to Afghan deaths

Australia’s most decorated living veteran has walked free on bail from a Sydney prison 10 days after he was charged with committing war crimes in Afghanistan

Australia's most decorated veteran walks free on bail on war crimes charges related to Afghan deaths
Business|Economy|World

Iran war drives up costs, spoils the mood at China's largest trade fair

Shao Haixia's plastics factory in China has seen raw material costs jump 20% since the Iran war started and has not

Iran war drives up costs, spoils the mood at China's largest trade fair
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Malaysia's economy grew 5.3% yr/yr in Q1, official advance estimate shows

Malaysia's economy grew 5.3% in the first quarter from a year earlier, official advance estimates showed on Friday, moderating from its pace at the end of 2025 as

Malaysia's economy grew 5.3% yr/yr in Q1, official advance estimate shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Markets catch their breath as weekend diplomacy beckons

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Markets slipped into TGIF mood as the possibility of a deal between the U.S. and Iran lifted hopes and kept oil below $100 a

Markets catch their breath as weekend diplomacy beckons
Arts|Australia|Crime|World

Australian former soldier gets bail on Afghanistan war crime charges

An Australian court ordered bail with travel restrictions on Friday for the country's most decorated soldier, following his arrest on accusations of war crimes while

Australian former soldier gets bail on Afghanistan war crime charges
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

As commodities reshape geopolitics, currency pecking order gets a reset

The war in the Middle East is the latest reminder of how commodities are reshaping the geopolitical landscape, leaving currencies

As commodities reshape geopolitics, currency pecking order gets a reset
Africa|Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Macron and Starmer hold international summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz

The leaders of France and the U.K. are holding an international summit to push forward efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route affected by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran

Macron and Starmer hold international summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Crime|Political|World

ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons, a key executor of President Donald Trump’s mass deportations agenda, will resign at the end of May, federal officials announced Thursday

ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty

Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing has approved an amnesty for 4,335 prisoners, state television reported on Friday, the third such move in the past six months. 

Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty
Crime|Political|US|World

Prosecutors in a Minnesota county charge ICE agent with assault

Prosecutors in Minnesota's Hennepin County have charged a U.S.

Prosecutors in a Minnesota county charge ICE agent with assault
Asia|Political|World

South Korea says not aware of US protest over minister's remarks on North Korea nuclear site

South Korea's Unification Ministry said on Friday it was not aware of any U.S. protest or curbs on intelligence sharing following a report that Washington

South Korea says not aware of US protest over minister's remarks on North Korea nuclear site
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Philippines, US to build industrial hub to strengthen supply chain security

The United States and the Philippines will build a 4,000-acre (1,620 hectares) industrial hub after Manila joined a Washington-led initiative to secure AI and

Philippines, US to build industrial hub to strengthen supply chain security
Asia|Business|Economy|World

South Korea draws back investors even as Iran war exposes cracks

South Korea's capital markets are luring back foreign buyers after a brutal March, as hopes of stability in the Middle East, a red-hot AI memory

South Korea draws back investors even as Iran war exposes cracks
Business|Environment|Health|Technology|World

Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings

More than four months after a deadly fire engulfed her apartment block in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district, Fanny Mok is preparing to

Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings
Economy|Political|US|World

Progressive Democrat wins New Jersey special election to succeed Mikie Sherrill

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Progressive Democrat wins New Jersey special election to succeed Mikie Sherrill
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine PM says she feels more confident of US support after visit to Washington

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko left the United States on Thursday buoyed by what she called positive talks with top U.S. officials,

Ukraine PM says she feels more confident of US support after visit to Washington
Business|Economy|Political|World

China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump

China is accelerating its efforts to end the Iran war, walking a diplomatic tightrope as it prepares for a

China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Canada Post taking steps to stop home mail delivery

The government-owned corporation that delivers mail in Canada is taking steps to stop home delivery

Canada Post taking steps to stop home mail delivery
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Panama Canal downplays report of $4 million 'line-jumping' auction payment amid higher traffic

The Panama Canal Authority on Thursday downplayed a report that an LPG vessel paid $4 million to jump the transit queue, saying the result reflected temporary market

Panama Canal downplays report of $4 million 'line-jumping' auction payment amid higher traffic
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Acting US ICE head Todd Lyons to leave agency at end of May

The acting head of the U.S.

Acting US ICE head Todd Lyons to leave agency at end of May
Business|Economy|World

BOJ chief avoids hints of April rate hike, shattering hawkish market bets

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda steered clear of signalling a rate hike was on the cards this month, instead highlighting the country's low real

BOJ chief avoids hints of April rate hike, shattering hawkish market bets
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

IMF, World Bank say they are resuming dealings with Venezuela

The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank said on Thursday they had resumed dealings with Venezuela, which had been paused since 2019.

IMF, World Bank say they are resuming dealings with Venezuela
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Sony to get up to $380 million image sensor factory Japan subsidy

The Japanese government will provide subsidies of up to 60 billion yen ($380 million) to Sony for an image sensor plant in the western Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto,

Sony to get up to $380 million image sensor factory Japan subsidy
Science|Technology|World

China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew to stay in space an extra month

China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew will stay in space for an extra month, after careful consideration from China's Manned Space Engineering Office, the country's state

China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew to stay in space an extra month
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World

New Zealand PM says he has party's full support after reports of leadership challenge

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Friday he had the full support of his party's lawmakers, responding to media reports that some members will push for a

New Zealand PM says he has party's full support after reports of leadership challenge
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Eight people killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia's West Kalimantan, authorities say

All eight people on board a helicopter were killed when it crashed in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province, authorities said on Friday as search teams tried to retrieve 

Eight people killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia's West Kalimantan, authorities say
Interview|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Artemis II astronauts speak to CNN's Erin Burnett about their mission and unbreakable bond

Erin Burnett talks to the crew of Artemis II in their first interview with CNN after their history making trip around the moon.

Artemis II astronauts speak to CNN's Erin Burnett about their mission and unbreakable bond
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump

Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump

Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to step down from agency

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to step down from agency

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to step down from agency
Business|Economy|World

The Latest: A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect

A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel has started

The Latest: A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect
Business|Political|World

Trump expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after his firing last year

President Donald Trump has offered Cameron Hamilton the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's permanent administrator

Trump expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after his firing last year
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect

A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel has started

A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect
Environment|Science|World

More dangerous storms loom for the central US as parts of the region also grapple with historic flooding

More dangerous storms loom for the central US as parts of the region also grapple with historic flooding

More dangerous storms loom for the central US as parts of the region also grapple with historic flooding
Economy|Election|Political|US|World

Democrat Analilia Mejia will win House special election in New Jersey, CNN projects, further narrowing GOP majority

Democrat Analilia Mejia will win House special election in New Jersey, CNN projects, further narrowing GOP majority

Democrat Analilia Mejia will win House special election in New Jersey, CNN projects, further narrowing GOP majority
Business|Economy|World

Kenya requests World Bank funds to cushion Iran war shocks

Kenya has requested rapid financial support from the World Bank to help it manage the economic shocks triggered by the Iran war, its

Kenya requests World Bank funds to cushion Iran war shocks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Fuel surge threatens Spirit Airlines bankruptcy exit, raises liquidation risk

Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy exit plan is under renewed pressure after a sharp rise in jet fuel

Fuel surge threatens Spirit Airlines bankruptcy exit, raises liquidation risk
Business|Economy|Political|World

Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire, Trump says Iran may meet US over weekend

A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect on Thursday and President Donald Trump said the next meeting

Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire, Trump says Iran may meet US over weekend
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK foreign ministry chief to leave after Mandelson vetting row

Britain's top foreign ministry official will leave his post after Prime Minister Keir Starmer and

UK foreign ministry chief to leave after Mandelson vetting row
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Haiti hunger crisis deepens as almost 6 million face acute food insecurity

Nearly 6 million people in Haiti are expected to face acute food insecurity in the coming months, underscoring how gang violence, mass displacement and economic

Haiti hunger crisis deepens as almost 6 million face acute food insecurity
Health|World

Public health veteran is Trump’s pick to lead CDC as administration shifts tone on vaccines

Public health veteran is Trump’s pick to lead CDC as administration shifts tone on vaccines

Public health veteran is Trump’s pick to lead CDC as administration shifts tone on vaccines
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues

The Trump administration has agreed to resume funding a key Manhattan subway project after New York officials sued

Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Final size of interest rate calibration in Brazil is open, official says

Brazil's central bank is cautious amid uncertainties over the potential duration and consequences of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, and the final size of its interest rate

Final size of interest rate calibration in Brazil is open, official says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Bangladesh needs to replenish capital in banks and private sector, finance minister says

Bangladesh Finance Minister Amir Khosru said on Thursday his country needs to erase a capital deficit in its banks and private sector for any reforms to take

Bangladesh needs to replenish capital in banks and private sector, finance minister says
Health|Political|World

Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general as CDC director

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Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general as CDC director
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Senegal president backs new anti-LGBT law banning 'promotion'

Senegal's president has approved a bill doubling the maximum prison term for same-sex sexual acts to 10 years and criminalising any efforts to promote homosexuality,

Senegal president backs new anti-LGBT law banning 'promotion'
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone inflation surges past ECB target on oil shock

Euro zone inflation soared past the European Central Bank's 2% target this month as surging oil and gas costs drove up headline

Euro zone inflation surges past ECB target on oil shock
Business|Economy|Political|World

Mongolia names new prime minister following stalemate in parliament

Mongolia's parliament on Monday confirmed Uchral Nyam-Osor as the nation's third prime minister in nine months, following his predecessor's resignation last week over

Mongolia names new prime minister following stalemate in parliament
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Canada reports modest economic growth in January

The Canadian economy eked out modest growth in January, with monthly gross domestic product rising slightly as strength in most goods-producing

Canada reports modest economic growth in January
Crime|Europe|World

Spanish police bust underground hashish route from Morocco

Spanish police have discovered a drug-smuggling tunnel in the North African exclave of Ceuta, complete with a rail system and underground cranes to transport hashish from

Spanish police bust underground hashish route from Morocco
Business|Economy|World

Wall St opens higher on Mideast de-escalation hopes; monthly losses loom

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Tuesday, as markets welcomed a report signaling potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict that has set the S&P 500 and the

Wall St opens higher on Mideast de-escalation hopes; monthly losses loom
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Countries need to step up on Strait of Hormuz, says Hegseth

The United States has done the lion's share of the work in making Iran less of a threat and other countries now need to step up to reopen the critical

Countries need to step up on Strait of Hormuz, says Hegseth
Europe|Technology|World

Romanian state institutions face 10,000 cyberattacks daily, defence minister says

Romanian state institutions are facing more than 10,000 cyberattacks daily, Defence Minister Radu Miruta said on Tuesday.

Romanian state institutions face 10,000 cyberattacks daily, defence minister says
Business|Economy|Finance|Food|Stock Markets|World

Why is Unilever hiving off its food business?

Unilever said on Tuesday it will merge its food business with spice maker McCormick in the second-largest food transaction in history, a deal that will

Why is Unilever hiving off its food business?
Business|Economy|US|World

US single-family home prices rise moderately in January, FHFA says

U.S. single-family house prices increased moderately in January, but rising mortgage rates as the war in the Middle East drags on could sideline potential first-time

US single-family home prices rise moderately in January, FHFA says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

At least 25 sanctioned Russian ships pass through UK waters after boarding threat

More than two dozen ships sanctioned for being part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet have passed through UK waters since Prime Minister

At least 25 sanctioned Russian ships pass through UK waters after boarding threat
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump urges countries seeking oil to go to Strait of Hormuz and 'just take it'

President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged countries that did not help in the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran to buy American oil and go to the Strait of Hormuz and "just

Trump urges countries seeking oil to go to Strait of Hormuz and 'just take it'
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Ust-Luga port again, sources say oil terminal hit

Ukrainian drones on Tuesday struck Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga for the fifth time in 10 days, and industry sources told Reuters an oil loading terminal was hit,

Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Ust-Luga port again, sources say oil terminal hit
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK PM Starmer raises migration, border security in talks with Syria's president

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed migration and closer cooperation on returns, border security and tackling people smuggling networks in a meeting with Syrian

UK PM Starmer raises migration, border security in talks with Syria's president
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Canadian GDP up 0.1% in January, most likely up 0.2% in February

The Canadian economy grew by 0.1% in January as gains in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction more than offset a contraction in manufacturing, Statistics Canada

Canadian GDP up 0.1% in January, most likely up 0.2% in February
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Markets in Q1: Everything everywhere all at once

The start to the year has have left investors with a serious case of whiplash with the eruption of war in Iran triggering a record jump in oil prices, major

Markets in Q1: Everything everywhere all at once
Asia|Political|US|World

Look at Hong Kong and don't be naive about China, US senator says on Taiwan trip

Taiwan should look at what happened to Hong Kong and not be naive about China's

Look at Hong Kong and don't be naive about China, US senator says on Taiwan trip
Economy|Education|Environment|World

Bangladesh considers partial online classes amid energy crisis

Bangladesh is considering introducing partial online classes in schools as part of austerity measures to ease pressure from the global energy crisis and domestic

Bangladesh considers partial online classes amid energy crisis