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Thousands of tourists have been moved from the Bordeaux coast after fires displaced more than 220,000 people in France and destroyed vast areas of forest.

Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto as Rescuers Search Collapsed Buildings

The powerful tremor damaged a shopping centre, factory, homes and transport networks across southern Japan, leaving people dead, injured or missing.

Australia and Japan Strengthen Critical Minerals Partnership to Diversify Supply Chains

Australia and Japan have finalized a strategic agreement to expand joint investment in lithium and rare earth processing, seeking to reduce reliance on dominant suppliers and improve the resilience of supply chains supporting renewable e...

European Central Bank Signals Interest Rates May Stay Higher for Longer

European Central Bank policymakers indicated that borrowing costs are likely to remain elevated longer than markets had expected, citing persistent services inflation and rising government debt as challenges to bringing inflation back to...

European Union Agrees Joint Defense Procurement Plan to Expand Military Production

European Union member states have approved a common defense procurement framework aimed at coordinating weapons purchases, boosting ammunition production, reducing dependence on outside suppliers, and strengthening long-term defense capa...

China and United States Increase Naval Presence in the South China Sea

China and the United States have deployed additional naval forces near key Indo-Pacific shipping routes after allied Pacific naval exercises, raising tensions along sea lanes that carry a significant share of global trade.

United States Tightens Export Controls on Advanced AI Chips and Semiconductor Equipment

The U.S. Department of Commerce has expanded restrictions on the international export of high-performance artificial intelligence processors and chipmaking equipment in an effort to protect critical technologies while reshaping global ad...

Renewed Red Sea Drone Attacks Disrupt Global Shipping Through Key Maritime Chokepoint

Fresh missile and long-range drone attacks on commercial vessels near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait have prompted major shipping companies to reroute cargo around southern Africa, increasing insurance costs and adding pressure to global energ...

Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure as European Leaders Hold Emergency Defense Summit

Russian forces launched coordinated missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's power grid and electricity generation facilities, causing regional blackouts as European Union leaders gathered for emergency talks on energy security, humanitari...

Apple Briefly Crosses Five Trillion Dollar Valuation as Investors Retreat From AI Bets

The iPhone maker became the second company to reach the milestone, benefiting from strong product demand and a comparatively restrained approach to artificial-intelligence infrastructure spending.

Visa to Cut About 2,600 Jobs as AI Reshapes Technology Operations

Visa plans to eliminate about 2,600 positions, or roughly 7% of its global workforce, as it restructures its technology and product teams. The move reflects a broader trend across the financial technology industry as companies use artifi...

Taiwan Detains Nvidia Employee in Probe Into Suspected AI Server Exports to China

Taiwanese prosecutors detained an Nvidia employee as part of an investigation into the alleged smuggling of restricted Super Micro artificial intelligence server technology to mainland China. The case underscores efforts by Taiwan and th...

U.S. Delegation Walks Out of U.N. Security Council Session After French Criticism

The U.S. delegation left a United Nations Security Council meeting on the war in Ukraine during remarks by France's ambassador, accusing him of using disrespectful and condescending language. The dispute follows French criticism comparin...

Trump Warns of Possible Strikes on Iran While Peace Talks Continue

U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are making progress but warned that the United States could target Iranian power plants and a fortified nuclear facility if a lasting agreement is not reached. His comments come aft...

Zelenskyy Meets Trump in Washington to Seek More U.S. Military Support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House for private talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, pressing for additional air defense systems and the completion of a drone agreement. The meeting comes as Washington r...

Russia and Ukraine Exchange One of War's Largest Overnight Drone and Missile Barrages

Russia and Ukraine launched one of the conflict's biggest waves of cross-border drone and missile attacks, with air defenses intercepting hundreds of drones overnight. Russian strikes damaged civilian infrastructure in Ukraine's Sumy and...

Japan Hit by Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake as Rescuers Search Collapsed Shopping Mall

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu region, causing a shopping mall to collapse in the town of Kashima and leaving an unconfirmed but significant number of fatalities. Emergency crews are searching for people trapped beneath...

Why Americans Queue for $15 Ice Cream and a $100 Caviar Pint

A Minnesota pandemic project became a thriving small business by combining limited releases, elaborate flavours and demand for affordable indulgence.

Another AI Genius Left the United States — and Silicon Valley Is Starting to Worry

Moonshot founder Yang Zhilin returned to China after studying in America, joining a growing movement of Chinese brilliant researchers whose homecoming is strengthening Beijing’s artificial-intelligence sector. This is what happened to Am...

Search Continues for Missing American Woman in Grenada

Authorities in Grenada continue searching for a missing American citizen as U.S. officials monitor the investigation into the high-profile disappearance.

Heat Wave Expands as Forecasters Warn of Severe Storms in Several Regions

Meteorologists warned that areas already facing dangerous heat could also experience severe thunderstorms, increasing weather-related risks across multiple parts of the United States.

Wall Street Prepares for a Critical Week of Federal Reserve Decisions and Corporate Results

Investors are closely watching this week's Federal Reserve policy meeting alongside earnings from major U.S. companies, both of which are expected to shape market sentiment and interest rate expectations.

Federal Election Cases Keep Supreme Court at the Center of Washington's Legal Battles

Legal challenges involving federal election procedures continue to move through the courts, positioning the Supreme Court to play a pivotal role in defining the scope of federal election authority before the midterms.

Republican Lawmakers Remain Divided Over Trump's Election Reform Agenda

Differences within the Republican Party over elements of President Trump's election proposals continue to emerge as the administration presses ahead with broader voting reforms.

Artificial Intelligence Investment Continues to Drive Wall Street Strategy

Investors remain focused on large-scale Artificial Intelligence infrastructure spending, including financing for major data center projects that continue to shape expectations for the technology sector.

Technology Stocks Gain Ahead of Major Corporate Earnings

Shares of leading semiconductor and technology companies advanced as investors positioned for earnings reports from Apple, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft later this week.

Oil Prices Fall as Pause in Iran Conflict Eases Supply Concerns

Crude oil prices declined after the suspension of U.S. military operations against Iran reduced immediate fears of supply disruptions, providing relief to energy markets and inflation expectations.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Visits Washington for Talks With President Trump

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting President Donald Trump to discuss Iran, regional security and the future of U.S.-Israel cooperation following recent military tensions.

Seattle Festival Shooting Leaves Two Dead and Several Injured

Authorities are investigating a shooting at a Seattle food festival that killed two people and injured several others, renewing concerns over public safety at large gatherings.

Release of Anthony Fauci's Pandemic-Era Diary Renews Debate Over COVID-19 Response

Materials released by Senator Rand Paul, including diary notes from former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci, have reignited political debate over federal decision-making during the COVID-19 pan...

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Questions Planned Deportations to Haiti

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said deporting Haitian migrants to Haiti would be a mistake given the country's humanitarian conditions, adding a prominent Republican voice to the national immigration debate.

Federal Survey Reports Improvement in Youth Mental Health and Substance Use

New federal survey data indicate improving trends in youth mental health and lower substance use, providing policymakers with updated measures of adolescent well-being.

Wildfire Smoke Degrades Air Quality Across Much of the United States

Smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest is spreading into the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, reducing air quality across large parts of the country.

Michigan Democratic Senate Primary Draws National Political Attention

Michigan's Democratic Senate primary has intensified as leading candidates debate healthcare, electability and the party's direction, making it one of the most closely watched races ahead of the midterm elections.

Extreme Heat Warnings Stretch Across Large Areas of the United States

The National Weather Service has issued widespread heat advisories and extreme heat warnings across multiple states, with temperatures exceeding one hundred degrees Fahrenheit and officials urging residents to take precautions against he...

Pentagon Updates U.S. Casualty Figures as Iran Military Operations Remain Paused

The Pentagon released higher U.S. casualty figures from the conflict with Iran while military operations remained on hold for a third consecutive night, as diplomatic efforts continued and oil prices retreated.

President Trump Reaffirms Support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

President Donald Trump publicly backed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as questions continued over the administration's handling of the conflict with Iran, keeping national security leadership under close scrutiny.

Trump Administration Faces Scrutiny Over Cancellation of Billions in Clean Energy Grants

Court filings indicate the administration canceled billions of dollars in clean energy grants, prompting renewed legal and political debate over federal spending priorities and industrial policy.

Trump Administration Revises Asylum Procedures to Accelerate Immigration Cases

The administration has introduced new procedures allowing asylum officers to refer certain cases directly to immigration judges without full interviews, marking another significant change to federal immigration enforcement and case proce...

Markets Turn to Federal Reserve Decision and Big Tech Earnings After Middle East Tensions Ease

U.S. markets stabilized as easing tensions in the Middle East helped lower oil prices, while investors shifted their attention to this week's Federal Reserve meeting and earnings reports from several of the country's largest technology c...

Senate Moves Jay Clayton Closer to Confirmation as Director of National Intelligence

The Senate voted to advance Jay Clayton's nomination, bringing him closer to leading the U.S. intelligence community as lawmakers seek permanent leadership for one of the government's most important national security institutions.

President Trump Defends Tariffs as Foundation of His Manufacturing Agenda

Speaking in Michigan, President Donald Trump argued that his tariff policies have strengthened U.S. manufacturing and the automotive industry, reinforcing trade policy as a central pillar of the administration's economic strategy.

President Trump Says Iran Talks Continue While Warning Military Action Could Resume

President Donald Trump said the United States is engaged in talks with Iran but warned military operations could restart if diplomacy fails, underscoring the administration's effort to combine negotiations with military pressure followin...

President Trump Appeals to Supreme Court to Reinstate Federal Voter Eligibility Order

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of a federal voter eligibility initiative after lower courts blocked the measure, making election administration one of the most consequential legal disputes ahead...