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Wealthy countries' climate finance hit record high in 2024, OECD says

Developed countries provided a record $136.7 billion to help poorer countries cope with climate change in 2024, the OECD said on Thursday.

Wealthy countries' climate finance hit record high in 2024, OECD says
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Blanche receives standing ovation after indictment announcement

The Trump administration has secured criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, mounting pressure on an already tense relationship between the two Cold War foes.

Blanche receives standing ovation after indictment announcement
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World

Mother who drowned her 3 young children at Coney Island sentenced to 20 years to life in prison

Mother who drowned her 3 young children at Coney Island sentenced to 20 years to life in prison

Mother who drowned her 3 young children at Coney Island sentenced to 20 years to life in prison
Environment|Political|Science|World

UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted 141-8 to adopt a resolution backing a world court opinion that countries have a legal

UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose
Health|Science|World

US Health Secretary Kennedy fires heads of key preventive health panel

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

US Health Secretary Kennedy fires heads of key preventive health panel
Election|Political|US

Shapiro-backed Democrats win House primaries in Pennsylvania swing districts the party hopes to flip

Democrats in Pennsylvania backed by Gov. Josh Shapiro won their primaries to shape a congressional slate in which they hope to flip the state’s four swing districts and, ultimately, capture a U.S. House majority

Shapiro-backed Democrats win House primaries in Pennsylvania swing districts the party hopes to flip
Crime|Political|US|World

Man arrested day after judge bans most arrests outside New York immigration courts

A judge barred federal agents from routinely detaining people who show up for proceedings in New York City’s immigration courts, saying that people shouldn’t have to risk arrest to exercise their legal right to pursue an asylum claim or attend a deportation hearing

Man arrested day after judge bans most arrests outside New York immigration courts
Business|Education|Sports

Big Ten on a roll at spring meetings, trying to solve playoff stalemate and other college problems

Leaders in the Big Ten opened their annual spring meeting with nothing more than the future of their business on the agenda

Big Ten on a roll at spring meetings, trying to solve playoff stalemate and other college problems
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

U.S. officials flag prospect of Chinese energy purchases after Trump-Xi meeting

U.S. officials raised the prospect of China buying more American energy after Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing on

U.S. officials flag prospect of Chinese energy purchases after Trump-Xi meeting
Health|Science|World

Hantavirus risk to US public remains low, CDC says

The risk from hantavirus to the general public remains very low, and the U.S.

Hantavirus risk to US public remains low, CDC says
Business|Crime|Environment|Health

Family injured in massive home explosion files lawsuit against PG&E, county, contractors

Family injured in massive home explosion files lawsuit against PG&E, county, contractors

Family injured in massive home explosion files lawsuit against PG&E, county, contractors
Asia|Crime|World

Gunshots fired in standoff at Philippine Senate over ICC suspect

Gunshots broke out in chaotic scenes at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday where troops had been deployed after a politician wanted by

Gunshots fired in standoff at Philippine Senate over ICC suspect
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

S&P 500 futures turn negative after April PPI data

S&P 500 futures turned negative on Wednesday after data showed producer prices rose more than expected in April, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest

S&P 500 futures turn negative after April PPI data
Business|Economy|Technology|World

BYD in talks with Stellantis, others for Europe plants, Bloomberg News reports

BYD is negotiating with Stellantis and other European car makers to take over underused factories in the region, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing the Chinese company's

BYD in talks with Stellantis, others for Europe plants, Bloomberg News reports
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet

Los Angeles is ready with transportation and food for the World Cup, but the playing surface isn't set yet

30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment

Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge

Prosecutors have filed criminal charges against the operator of the ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024 leading to the deaths of six construction workers

Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle

‘My life is not affordable. No one cares’

‘My life is not affordable. No one cares’

‘My life is not affordable. No one cares’
Sports|US|World

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

Ross Colton and Parker Kelly each scored their first goals of the postseason in the third period for Colorado as the Avalanche snapped back from a midseries lull and beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in the second round of the NHL playoffs

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series
Crime|Technology|World

ChatGPT encouraged FSU shooter, victim’s family alleges in new lawsuit

ChatGPT encouraged FSU shooter, victim’s family alleges in new lawsuit

ChatGPT encouraged FSU shooter, victim’s family alleges in new lawsuit
Crime|World

‘It was a real hell’: Palestinian journalist on his year in Israeli prison

‘It was a real hell’: Palestinian journalist on his year in Israeli prison

‘It was a real hell’: Palestinian journalist on his year in Israeli prison
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

U.S.

Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
Business|Economy|US|World

US construction spending rebounds in March

U.S. construction spending rebounded in March, boosted by a surge in single-family homebuilding, but higher mortgage rates could limit further gains.

US construction spending rebounds in March
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Greece, birthplace of democracy, seeks to put humanity ahead of AI in updated constitution

Greece is preparing sweeping constitutional reforms that would require artificial intelligence to serve human society and protect individual freedoms

Greece, birthplace of democracy, seeks to put humanity ahead of AI in updated constitution
Business|Science|Technology|World

US report China Eastern jet fuel supply was off ahead of deadly 2022 crash

The U.S.

US report China Eastern jet fuel supply was off ahead of deadly 2022 crash
Africa|World

UAE denies involvement in Sudan airport attack

The United Arab Emirates denied allegations by Sudan that an Emirati drone had been used in an attack on Khartoum airport on Monday launched from Ethiopia, according to a

UAE denies involvement in Sudan airport attack
Business|Health|Science|US|World

US FDA blocked publication of COVID, shingles vaccine safety studies

Officials at the U.S.

US FDA blocked publication of COVID, shingles vaccine safety studies
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Tesla's supervised self-driving software could be up for approval in Belgian region

Tesla's aim to roll out its supervised "full self-driving" software in Europe got a boost from Belgium on Tuesday, where the Flanders region said it was

Tesla's supervised self-driving software could be up for approval in Belgian region
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Australian lender Westpac flags Iran war risks as first-half profit misses estimates

Australian lender Westpac Banking on Tuesday said its mortgage and business customers are facing pressure from higher energy and fuel prices due

Australian lender Westpac flags Iran war risks as first-half profit misses estimates
Business|Economy|Technology

Intel appoints Qualcomm executive to lead PC and physical AI business

Intel said on Monday it had appointed Alex Katouzian to lead the company's PC and physical artificial intelligence unit. 

Intel appoints Qualcomm executive to lead PC and physical AI business
Crime|Education

Idaho teen resurfaces after vanishing three years ago, search continues for missing siblings

Idaho teen resurfaces after vanishing three years ago, search continues for missing siblings

Idaho teen resurfaces after vanishing three years ago, search continues for missing siblings
Education|Environment|Science

Milwaukee County Zoo celebrates new rhino care center to protect endangered species

Milwaukee County Zoo celebrates new rhino care center to protect endangered species

Milwaukee County Zoo celebrates new rhino care center to protect endangered species
Africa|Business|Economy|World

South African factory mood improves in April, Absa PMI shows

A gauge of South African manufacturing sentiment improved in April as output and new sales orders rebounded after a weak first quarter, a purchasing managers' index (

South African factory mood improves in April, Absa PMI shows
Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US

Woman attacked by accused killer of CPD officer shares story of beating at Family Dollar store

Woman attacked by accused killer of CPD officer shares story of beating at Family Dollar store

Woman attacked by accused killer of CPD officer shares story of beating at Family Dollar store
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here's who's nominated and how to watch

The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are just around the corner

The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here's who's nominated and how to watch
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Tesla sales rebound continues in several European markets in April

Registrations of Tesla cars continued to rebound in France, Denmark and the Netherlands in April, but fast-moving Chinese rivals such as BYD kept chipping away

Tesla sales rebound continues in several European markets in April
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Riot erupts over Australian Indigenous girl's suspected killer, authorities urge calm

Hundreds of protesters clashed with Australian emergency services workers in a remote town following the arrest of a man suspected of

Riot erupts over Australian Indigenous girl's suspected killer, authorities urge calm
Business|Economy|Finance|World

BoE's Bailey warns on uncertain second-round inflation effects from Middle East shock

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said policymakers were facing a difficult judgment call over second-round inflation effects from higher energy prices linked to the

BoE's Bailey warns on uncertain second-round inflation effects from Middle East shock
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

KLA Corp forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on AI-linked demand

KLA Corp forecast quarterly revenue above estimates on Thursday, banking on strong demand for its chipmaking tools as semiconductor manufacturers ramp up

KLA Corp forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on AI-linked demand
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Vulcan Materials beats revenue estimates on strong demand for construction materials

April 29 - Vulcan Materials beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue on Wednesday, helped by strong demand for its construction materials, such as crushed stone, sand and gravel.

Vulcan Materials beats revenue estimates on strong demand for construction materials
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|US|World

Vehicle tracking devices being installed at NYC area airports after plane collided with fire truck

Vehicle tracking devices being installed at NYC area airports after plane collided with fire truck

Vehicle tracking devices being installed at NYC area airports after plane collided with fire truck
Crime|Political|World

Men accused of being approached by Russian contact to attack Starmer-linked assets in London

A British court has heard that two men from Ukraine and a Romanian man were allegedly offered payment by a Russian-speaking contact to set fires last year to property linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Men accused of being approached by Russian contact to attack Starmer-linked assets in London
Business|Economy

FULL TEXT-Bank of Canada governor says rate changes will be small if forecasts hold

The Bank of Canada released the following statement by Governor Tiff Macklem on Wednesday: "Good morning.

FULL TEXT-Bank of Canada governor says rate changes will be small if forecasts hold
Business|Economy|Political|World

Russian 'shadow fleet' undeterred by Starmer's threat as nearly 100 ships cross UK waters

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision last month to let the British military board ships of Russia’s so‑called "shadow fleet" has had no

Russian 'shadow fleet' undeterred by Starmer's threat as nearly 100 ships cross UK waters
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

HSBC turns bullish on US equities citing earnings momentum

HSBC on Tuesday upgraded its stance on U.S. equities to "overweight" from "neutral, as earnings momentum and easing geopolitical risks turned the

HSBC turns bullish on US equities citing earnings momentum
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Rare Earths Americas kicks off US IPO roadshow with $368 million valuation target

Rare Earths Americas kicked off the roadshow for its U.S. initial public offering on Tuesday, aiming for a valuation of up to $368.4 million, as investor interest

Rare Earths Americas kicks off US IPO roadshow with $368 million valuation target
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Iran war is latest blow to Somalia's malnourished children

For Somalia's malnourished children, already suffering the twin catastrophes of looming famine and radical cuts in

Iran war is latest blow to Somalia's malnourished children
Health|Sports

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby enters treatment program for a gambling addiction following transfer

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken an indefinite leave of absenceto enter a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby enters treatment program for a gambling addiction following transfer
Environment|Science|World

Researchers say remote Lake Superior island's wolves are thriving as packs prey on moose

Researchers say more wolves are roaming a remote Lake Superior island, using moose as one of their primary food sources

Researchers say remote Lake Superior island's wolves are thriving as packs prey on moose
Political|World

Palestinian authorities call local elections in a Gaza community and the West Bank a success

Palestinian authorities say local elections in Gaza and the West Bank are a success and mark a step toward a long-delayed presidential election

Palestinian authorities call local elections in a Gaza community and the West Bank a success
Crime|Political|World

Palestinians hold funerals for pregnant woman and her children killed in Israeli strikes

Palestinians have buried a pregnant woman and her two children killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza

Palestinians hold funerals for pregnant woman and her children killed in Israeli strikes
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Brazil posts wider-than-expected current account deficit in March

Brazil's current account deficit totaled $6.036 billion in March, central bank data showed on Friday, exceeding the $5.489 billion shortfall expected by economists in a

Brazil posts wider-than-expected current account deficit in March
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

At Beijing auto show, Chinese carmakers flaunt new technologies as global competition heats up

China’s top automakers are showcasing their latest models and technologies from intelligent driving to ultrafast charging in Beijing as they compete with global rivals in overseas markets

At Beijing auto show, Chinese carmakers flaunt new technologies as global competition heats up
Business|Economy|Europe

Car parts group Forvia's sales dragged by weakness in China

Forvia said on Friday that a sharp sales decline in China caused a 2.2% drop in the French car parts supplier's first-quarter revenue, excluding currency translation effects.

Car parts group Forvia's sales dragged by weakness in China
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Colombia's Ecopetrol to buy 26% stake in Brazil's Brava, seeks majority control

Colombia's state oil firm Ecopetrol has agreed to buy a stake of around 26% in Brazilian energy firm Brava, in a deal that could result in the Colombian company taking

Colombia's Ecopetrol to buy 26% stake in Brazil's Brava, seeks majority control
Europe|Political|World

Italy's contested deal to send migrants to Albania gets legal lifeline

Italy's deal to send migrants to Albania while their asylum claims are processed is compatible in principle with EU rules, an adviser to the bloc’s top court said on

Italy's contested deal to send migrants to Albania gets legal lifeline
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

'She was a trailblazer': Friends, family discuss life and legacy of Wichita's 'Rosie the Riveter'

'She was a trailblazer': Friends, family discuss life and legacy of Wichita's 'Rosie the Riveter'

'She was a trailblazer': Friends, family discuss life and legacy of Wichita's 'Rosie the Riveter'
Crime|Health

Man sentenced to 74 years in prison for killing pregnant girlfriend

Man sentenced to 74 years in prison for killing pregnant girlfriend

Man sentenced to 74 years in prison for killing pregnant girlfriend
Business|Economy|World

South Korea's Q1 GDP growth roars past market on booming AI-driven chip demand

South Korea's economy delivered its fastest growth in nearly six years last quarter, smashing forecasts as booming chip exports rode a global surge in AI

South Korea's Q1 GDP growth roars past market on booming AI-driven chip demand
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Argentina arrests Colombian linked to 2025 assassination of senator Uribe

A Colombian man, who is linked to a woman convicted for the murder of Colombian senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe, was arrested in Argentina, Argentine

Argentina arrests Colombian linked to 2025 assassination of senator Uribe
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Number of top women bankers edges up despite US backlash, study shows

The number of women holding top jobs at leading financial institutions has edged up to a record high, a new report has shown, suggesting diversity is

Number of top women bankers edges up despite US backlash, study shows
Asia|Political|World

Second Nepali minister leaves month-old government

Nepal's Minister of Home Affairs, Sudan Gurung, resigned on Wednesday saying there had been questions over his investments and other matters, the second

Second Nepali minister leaves month-old government
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK pay awards rise in Q1 but April hints at softness, Brightmine says

British employers offered slightly higher pay deals in the first quarter of 2026 but early signs of softness emerged in April, a key month for wage settlements, a survey from

UK pay awards rise in Q1 but April hints at softness, Brightmine says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Avis Budget shares touch record high as short squeeze hammers bearish bets

Shares of car-rental company Avis Budget extended April's dizzying rally to hit a record high on Tuesday, as analysts pointed to a short squeeze that has dealt

Avis Budget shares touch record high as short squeeze hammers bearish bets
Europe|Political|World

New testimony raises pressure on UK's Starmer over choice of envoy to US

A former top foreign ministry official said on Tuesday he had faced "constant pressure" from Prime Minister Keir

New testimony raises pressure on UK's Starmer over choice of envoy to US
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Chile, US to sign mining and security agreements

(Corrects headline and lede to reflect $1 million allocated only for security deal, corrects that agreement will add to existing policies, not review them, corrects attribution in lede) SANTIAGO,

Chile, US to sign mining and security agreements
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

China leaves lending benchmarks unchanged for 11th month in April

China on Monday left benchmark loan prime rates (LPRs) unchanged for the 11th consecutive month in April, in line with market expectations.

China leaves lending benchmarks unchanged for 11th month in April
Crime|Political|US|World

ICE officer accused of pulling gun on Minnesota driver will turn himself in on criminal charges, attorney says

ICE officer accused of pulling gun on Minnesota driver will turn himself in on criminal charges, attorney says

ICE officer accused of pulling gun on Minnesota driver will turn himself in on criminal charges, attorney says
Business|Economy|Environment|US

Senate votes to end ban on mining in Boundary Waters after Sen. Tina Smith's hourslong speech

Senate votes to end ban on mining in Boundary Waters after Sen. Tina Smith's hourslong speech

Senate votes to end ban on mining in Boundary Waters after Sen. Tina Smith's hourslong speech
Arts|Business|Political|World

Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, US appeals court says

(This April 18 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, US appeals court says
Business|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic CEO to meet White House chief of staff amid Pentagon dispute, Axios reports

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is slated to meet White House chief of staff Susie Wiles on Friday, in a sign of a breakthrough in the artificial intelligence startup's dispute with

Anthropic CEO to meet White House chief of staff amid Pentagon dispute, Axios reports
Crime|Health|World

Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl

Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl

Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl
Business|Technology|World

U.S. lawmakers scale back bill targeting Chinese chipmaking

A U.S. bill to keep more chipmaking equipment from China has been scaled back, according to the latest version seen by Reuters, but still includes a

U.S. lawmakers scale back bill targeting Chinese chipmaking
Business|Economy|Political|US

Fed chair nominee Warsh's disclosures don't comply with Senate ethics rules, Senator Warren says

U.S.

Fed chair nominee Warsh's disclosures don't comply with Senate ethics rules, Senator Warren says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ keeps rate‑hike door open even as Iran war squeezes firms

The Bank of Japan will keep raising interest rates if its economic forecasts hold, a senior central bank official said, reinforcing a tightening bias even as

BOJ keeps rate‑hike door open even as Iran war squeezes firms