Oil prices climb after attack in Strait of Hormuz halts evacuation plan
June 26, 2026
Brent crude rises after cargo ship comes under attack in key waterway.
International
Marina Mabrey ties WNBA scoring record with 53 points; Tempo rout Sparks
June 26, 2026
Toronto's Mabrey matches A'ja Wilson and Liz Cambage for the league's scoring record in 125-97 win for her team.
Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1, enter World Cup knockouts as group winners
June 26, 2026
Netherlands top Group F with seven points and will face Morocco in the round of 32 in Monterrey on Monday.
Hundreds trapped beneath buildings a day after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes
June 26, 2026
Emergency crews are racing to rescue hundreds trapped under collapsed buildings after earthquakes struck Venezuela.
Ivory Coast coach Fae saddened by Schweinsteiger’s ‘African football’ jab
June 26, 2026
Former German player's comments that 'African football' is ‘a bit unorthodox sometimes, a bit wild' sparked controversy.
Japan draw 1-1 with Sweden at World Cup to finish second in Group F
June 26, 2026
Goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga were enough to see both teams through to the Round of 32.
France seizes fifth Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker linked to Ukraine war
June 26, 2026
France seizes fifth Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker linked to funding Ukraine war.
Who will control Africa’s AI infrastructure, and at what cost?
June 26, 2026
Data centres and AI systems are expanding across Africa, bringing new pressure on energy and resources.
Shia pilgrims gather in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to mark Ashura
June 26, 2026
Shia Muslims gathered in the Iraqi city of Karbala to mark Ashura
Plan Intl: ‘Mental health impact of Venezuelan quakes can last for years’
June 26, 2026
Plan International said children and young people must be at the centre of Venezuela's earthquake response.
Iran war live: Israel attacks Lebanon as Netanyahu says troops to stay
June 26, 2026
Israeli leader says military to stay in occupied areas of southern Lebanon 'as long as necessary', despite US-Iran deal.
UN: Venezuela earthquakes will deepen already severe humanitarian crisis
June 26, 2026
The UN says it is scaling up its response after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela.
India defeat Bangladesh to maintain Women’s T20 World Cup semifinal bid
June 26, 2026
Shafali Verma's half-century helps the 50-over world champions reach the target inside 17 overs at Old Trafford.
Pepe’s brace sends Ivory Coast to first knockouts as Curacao exit World Cup
June 26, 2026
The West Africans will face the second-place finisher between France and Norway in Group I on Tuesday in Texas.
Ecuador edge Germany 2-1 to squeeze into World Cup last 32
June 26, 2026
Germany finish top of Group E, with Ivory Coast second and Ecuador will have a chance of qualifying on third place.
Venezuela earthquakes live: Rescue efforts intensify as death toll hits 235
June 26, 2026
Residents are trapped beneath rubble of collapsed buildings after two major quakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 235.
WNBA: Alyssa Thomas suspended one game for fist into Cailtin Clark’s throat
June 26, 2026
Both players were on the floor when Thomas pushed her fist into Clark's throat before getting up and stepping over her.
Venezuela rescue teams race to find earthquake survivors
June 26, 2026
Rescue teams raced to find survivors and recover bodies after twin earthquakes rocked Venezuela on Wednesday.
Economic losses mount as Venezuela earthquake death toll grows
June 26, 2026
Initial forecasts suggest damage could cost as much as 7 percent of the South American nation's GDP.
UN agency pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked
June 26, 2026
Iran warns vessels to use only Tehran-approved routes as IMO halts Hormuz evacuation after ship struck.
Venezuela quake leaves La Guaira in almost total devastation
June 26, 2026
La Guaira, the region hardest hit by two earthquakes in Venezuela, has been left devastated.
Dutch fans party in Kansas City ahead of World Cup clash with Tunisia
June 26, 2026
Netherlands supporters got the party going in Kansas City, US ahead of their final group stage game against Tunisia.
Netanyahu: ‘We will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza as long as required’
June 26, 2026
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces will maintain a presence in southern Lebanon, Syria and Gaza.
Ashura ceremonies intertwine faith and support for state in Iran
June 26, 2026
State-backed Ashura events showcase leaders killed by US, Israel, seen as martyrs in the mould of Imam Hussein.
Kenya’s Kandie gets seven-year ban for doping violations
June 26, 2026
Kibiwott Kandie initially faced an eight-year ban split evenly across two violations, but received a one-year reduction.
Stock futures rise as Fed hints at possible rate hike in 2026; Nikkei hits 71,000 for the first time: Live updates
June 18, 2026
After hitting a fresh intraday all-time high, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ultimately closed more than 500 points lower on Wednesday.
Inside India newsletter: Anthropic curbs ignite AI debate in India — efforts ‘too slow, way too small’
June 18, 2026
India's ambitions of becoming a global AI innovation powerhouse by building applications on top of foreign foundational models are being challenged.
Here are the five big takeaways from Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Fed chairman
June 18, 2026
The Federal Reserve and Chairman Kevin Warsh on Wednesday followed the script on interest rates closely.
JetBlue to reduce Newark, LaGuardia footprint as it forges ahead in Fort Lauderdale
June 18, 2026
JetBlue is planning to cut some employee bases at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey and tech bases at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
Analysis: Chairman Kevin Warsh’s task forces are the key to understanding the new Fed
June 18, 2026
The new leader of the Fed left interest rates alone but made clear how he plans to rewire the central bank.
Warsh experiences worst ‘Fed day’ S&P 500 performance for a new chair since 1994
June 18, 2026
The S&P 500 tumbled more than 1% in Wednesday's session, with losses steepening during Warsh' innagural press conference as chair.
Jeffrey Gundlach says Fed’s Warsh is not going to be the ‘easy money’ chairman many hoped for
June 18, 2026
Gundlach said Warsh's stance reduces the risk of overly accommodative monetary policy that could reignite inflation and push longer-term borrowing costs higher.
SpaceX posts first losing day as stock sinks 5%, losing momentum after a multiday rally
June 18, 2026
Elon Musk's space and AI company has seen its stock surge since its blockbuster IPO on Friday.
Allbirds continues AI pivot with name change and CEO hire, sending stock soaring
June 18, 2026
Allbirds became NewBird AI in April and said it would trade shoes for AI compute infrastructure.
Trump says he likes idea of blaming Vance if Iran deal doesn’t work out
June 18, 2026
President Trump at the G7 summit said the memorandum of understanding reached with Iran "might not be the kind of document that I should be signing."
Fed meeting recap: Warsh announces task forces to overhaul major Federal Reserve operations
June 18, 2026
The Federal Reserve’s rate decision on Wednesday marks the first one with Kevin Warsh at the helm.
Chairman Warsh abstains from giving rate forecast as several members signal a hike in 2026
June 18, 2026
The median projection called for the federal funds rate to end 2026 at 3.8%, a quarter percentage point above the current target range.
Chairman Warsh drastically alters Fed rate statement. Here’s what’s changed
June 18, 2026
This is a comparison of Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed's previous policymaking meeting in April.