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Suspected pirates steer cargo vessel towards Somalia
Hijacking reported as maritime traffic is diverted towards Africa while Strait of Hormuz is essentially closed.
Oil giant Shell to buy Canada’s ARC Resources for $16.4 billion in push to boost output
The transaction will add roughly 370,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day to Shell's portfolio and is designed to boost the firm's long-term production.
Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks
Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.
Will the Iran war push millions back into poverty?
US-Israel war on Iran drives up fuel and food costs, putting 32.5 million people at risk of poverty worldwide.
What does the US dinner shooting mean for Trump?
At a dinner for White House correspondents, gunshots spark chaos, scrutiny, and fresh questions over Trump’s security.
French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel
A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.
The World Bank defends its controversial report on industrial policy
We didn’t U-turn. The world changed, writes Indermit Gill, the bank’s chief economist
DR Congo to establish US-backed paramilitary guard for mines
US hopes to secure access to critical minerals as DRC struggles with rebel groups for control of areas with reserves.
MAHA is mad. Its alliance with Trump is about to face its biggest test
Supreme Court arguments Monday and the farm bill put MAHA squarely at odds with President Donald Trump and the majority of Republicans in Congress.
Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 15 on board
The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.
Canada’s Carney announces a sovereign wealth fund
The prime minister says the federal government will put up money alongside private investors to fund major projects.
Social Security benefits can be reduced for some retirees who work. How that may change
A new bill in Congress calls for eliminating the retirement earnings test, which reduces Social Security for some workers who are younger than retirement age.