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At least 2 killed as police in Kenya fire shots to disperse Odinga mourners
Police in Nairobi opened fire to disperse crowds who gathered to view opposition leader's body at a football stadium.
Israel’s relentless bombing of Gaza hinders recovery of captives’ bodies
Israel says Hamas is failing to meet commitments under Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan.
Government shutdown: Senate bill fails for 10th time, Kelly tells Trump to get involved
Democrats and Republicans in Congress remain divided over the question of whether a bill to end the shutdown should extend enhanced Obamacare tax credits.
Nestle announces plans to slash 16,000 jobs, stock jumps 9%
Nestle said Thursday it will cut 16,000 jobs as the firm's new CEO Philipp Navratil looks to accelerate a turnaround at the consumer goods giant.
Prize guys: we speak to this year’s Nobel-winning economists
Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, our interviews with Joel Mokyr and Philippe Aghion
EU sets 2027 target for anti-drone system to defend against Russia
It is part of a new drive for the 27-member European Union to be ready for conflict by 2030.
What to know about the New York City mayoral debates
Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo will face off in two debates ahead of the November 4 election for New York City mayor.
Genentech to sell flu pill directly to some consumers at a discount as Trump pressures drugmakers
The program will sell Xofluza through three pharmacies with a $50 cash pay option, which is 70% lower than the pill's current list price before insurance.
Bears kill seven people in Japan this year as attacks hit record high
Seven people have died since April this year - the highest number since figures started being recorded in 2006, officials say.
Spotify moves further into AI music with Sony, Universal, Warner partnership
The partnership comes less than a month after Spotify said it cracked down on AI-generated music.
Yemen’s Houthis say military chief killed as Israel claims responsibility
Group says its Chief of Staff Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari was killed 'while fulfilling his duties'.
What we know about the fighting on the Pakistan-Afghan border
After days of cross-border fighting, Pakistan and Afghan Taliban authorities agreed a temporary ceasefire.