Israel killed majority of record number of journalists slain in 2024: CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists said 2024 was the most dangerous year yet for journalists,…
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Germany’s second-largest lender Commerzbank to cut 3,900 jobs as it unveils new targets
Commerzbank announced it will eliminate 3,900 full-time positions by 2028, largely in its native Germany,…
US frees jailed Russian cybercriminal as Trump builds bridges with Moscow
Alexander Vinnik’s release came as an unnamed US citizen was also freed by Russian ally…
As Trump imposes ‘no exceptions’ tariffs, Asian allies hope for a reprieve
Japan, South Korea and Australia seek to change mercurial US president’s mind on exemptions for…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,085
Here are the key developments on the 1,085th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Chinese businesses rush to try DeepSeek AI at ‘unprecedented’ scale
Chinese businesses are tapping DeepSeek’s newest AI model to see how it can improve productivity.
Trump says Putin wants peace in Ukraine, will begin talks on ending war
Trump speaks with Putin by phone after US defence secretary said Ukraine’s NATO membership ambitions…
As Modi meets Trump, can he get India tariff waivers, Iran respite?
Tariffs, deportations and a brewing storm over Iran could unsettle ties held together by shared…
How Elon Musk’s DOGE took over the Education Department, one office at a time
President Donald Trump wants to dismantle the Department of Education. He can’t eliminate it without…
CNBC Daily Open: Hotter-than-expected inflation stokes U.S. policy concerns
With prices on the rise and higher than expected, the chances that the U.S. Federal…
For China, USAID’s demise could be a soft power win in Southeast Asia
Washington’s retreat from the region leaves space that Beijing may be keen to fill, analysts…
Everton slow Liverpool’s Premier League charge with injury-time leveller
Everton score stoppage-time equaliser against Liverpool in last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
Google to test using AI to determine users’ ages
It comes as the company leans more heavily into AI and as it faces pressure…
This millennial’s startup raised $120 million. He reveals what helped him succeed — and says it’s ‘more crucial’ than hard work
Desmond Lim, Workstream’s CEO, shares his journey — from his early financial struggles as the…
Elon Musk’s company X settles Trump lawsuit over account suspension
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta recently said it would pay $25 million to settle a…
‘Trump effect’: How US tariffs, ’51st state’ threats are shaking up Canada
Canadian politicians are trying to tap into growing nationalist sentiment amid US President Donald Trump’s…
French troops to exit Senegal by end of 2025
Senegal distances itself from colonial past, following trend sweeping across West and Central Africa since…
Hamas delegation in Egypt as mediators push to maintain Gaza ceasefire
Fragile ceasefire appears strained, with Hamas saying it will not bow down to threats from…
Reddit shares plunge after Google algorithm change contributes to miss in user numbers
Reddit reported better-than-expected results, but the company issued disappointing user numbers.
Syria’s leader, Russia’s Putin make first contact since al-Assad’s fall
Statements of support have been exchanged in al-Sharaa’s first phone call with Russian president since…
