The UAE leaving Opec is seen as a major blow and potential death knell for the oil cartel. ...
Watch: Jimmy Kimmel defends ‘expectant widow’ joke after first lady criticismWatch: Jimmy Kimmel defends ‘expectant widow’ joke after first lady criticism
First Lady Melania Trump described the joke as “hateful and violent”, with the White House urging ABC to fire the comedian. ...
Man admits plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert in ViennaMan admits plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
The state prosecutor told the court that police found an almost completed bomb in a search of the man’s house. ...
How armed guards almost seized David Attenborough’s iconic gorilla momentHow armed guards almost seized David Attenborough’s iconic gorilla moment
Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough’s career. ...
Asian economies prove resilient in wake of warAsian economies prove resilient in wake of war
Asian economies are proving resilient in the face of the energy shock sparked by the Iran war, though analysts warn of higher and persistent inflation. Experts feared that Asian economies — which imported 90% of the oil traversing through the Strait of Hormuz before the war — could be devastated ...
Africa facing ‘acute’ hunger crisis as prices soarAfrica facing ‘acute’ hunger crisis as prices soar
Africa is facing a hunger crisis as soaring food costs sparked by the Iran war compound the toll of foreign aid cuts and erratic weather that has already devastated crops. Clinics treating malnourished children in Somalia have had to cut rations, with almost 500,000 children under five in the country ...
Israel braces for ongoing conflict ‘on all fronts’Israel braces for ongoing conflict ‘on all fronts’
Israel will see “another year of fighting on all … fronts,” the country’s army chief of staff said. Since 2023, Israel has been embroiled in conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, and Yemen. Eyal Zamir said the strains on Israel’s armed forces have created an urgent need to increase military recruitment. ...
Embraer fuel-efficient jet draws buyersEmbraer fuel-efficient jet draws buyers
Brazilian plane maker Embraer reported a record $32 billion backlog at the end of the first quarter as carriers flocked to its highly fuel-efficient E-Jet amid a global jet fuel crunch. The record demand comes even as the São Paulo-based firm delivered 44 planes in the first quarter of 2025, ...
China’s CATL’s raises $5B in HK listingChina’s CATL’s raises $5B in HK listing
China’s CATL, the world’s biggest battery maker, raised $5 billion in a Hong Kong listing, welcome news for the firm as it looks to leverage booming demand amid soaring fossil fuel prices. The company — which last week unveiled a landmark car battery with a 1,500-kilometer (930-mile) range that takes ...
‘Like cutting the head off a hydra’: how Mary Cain exposed Nike’s disgraced coaching team‘Like cutting the head off a hydra’: how Mary Cain exposed Nike’s disgraced coaching team
The track prodigy made it to world championships at 17 and joined Nike’s Oregon Project. At 29, Cain is detailing the hellish years under coach Alberto Salazar in her new memoir “As someone who has lost touch with reality, I like to hold a firm grasp on it now,” Mary ...