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Romania blames Russia for new deadly attack on ship

Romania said Friday one sailor had died and three were missing after a ship was struck by a drone and sank in the latest attack in the Black Sea that President Nicusor Dan blamed on Russia.

'Call of Duty' seeks to win back fans with warfare spectacle

The latest instalment in the "Call of Duty" video game franchise, arriving Friday, brings back the high-adrenaline action that fuelled its success in an effort to revitalise a series that has been losing momentum.

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Typhoon Mawar leaves trail of destruction as it moves from Guam

A typhoon that slammed into Guam, knocking out power and flooding buildings with a powerful storm surge, was moving away Thursday -- leaving residents of the US Pacific Ocean territory to survey the damage.

US warned debt standoff could hit credit rating

Ratings agency Fitch put the United States on notice Wednesday that its perfect credit rating could be jeopardized if the White House and Republican opposition fail to overcome their impasse on raising the nation's borrowing limit, a week before a key deadline.

ECB vows to win inflation fight on 25th birthday

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde pledged Wednesday to reduce high inflation in the eurozone as the institution that safeguards the euro marked its 25th anniversary.

Rodrygo raises fist in Vinicius tribute as Madrid beat Rayo

Rodrygo struck a late winner for Real Madrid in a 2-1 La Liga victory over Rayo Vallecano and raised his fist into the air in a nod to team-mate Vinicius Junior.

Fed economists still expect 'mild recession,' May minutes show

US Federal Reserve economists still expected a "mild recession" at the most recent interest-rate meeting earlier this month, according to minutes of the meeting published Wednesday.

Madrid supports Vinicius after racist abuse, global outrage continues

Vinicius Junior's Real Madrid team-mates showed him support after he was racially abused by wearing his number 20 shirt before their La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday.

EU, Google want 'voluntary' AI rules: commissioner

The EU and Google want voluntary rules on AI before a new law comes into force in the bloc to regulate the rapidly advancing technology, the bloc's industry commissioner Thierry Breton said Wednesday.

Citi plans IPO for Mexican unit Banamex

Citi announced Wednesday that it will launch an initial public offering of its Mexican business Banamex, shifting away from a plan to possibly divest the operation.

Stocks sink over US debt ceiling concerns

Stock markets slipped on Wednesday as investors grow increasingly concerned about stalled US debt ceiling talks aimed at averting a painful default.

Stocks sink as stuttering US debt talks fuel default fears

Asian and European stock markets slumped Wednesday as investors grew increasingly concerned about stalled US debt ceiling talks aimed at averting a painful default.

Taiwan's Quanta Computer confirms new investment in Mexico

Taiwan's Quanta Computer confirmed it had "investment plans" in Mexico on Wednesday after the governor of Nuevo Leon announced the company would pump an additional $1 billion into his state.

Typhoon Mawar pounds Guam with destructive winds

Typhoon Mawar roared over the US territory of Guam on Wednesday, bringing destructive winds to the Pacific military outpost.

UK inflation slides to 13-month low, stays elevated

Britain's annual inflation rate struck a 13-month low in April, official data showed Wednesday, but remains elevated at 8.7 percent as soaring food prices offset weaker energy costs, prolonging a cost-of-living crisis.

In Venice, an architectural toolbox to adapt to climate change

From dry toilets to recovered water captured by air conditioners, the Venice Architecture Biennale is full of ideas for how to tackle climate change.

UK annual inflation slides to 13-month low

Britain's annual inflation rate fell sharply to a 13-month low of 8.7 percent in April but prices remain elevated as the country faces a cost-of-living crisis, official data showed Wednesday.

Markets sink as US debt talks stall, fuelling default fears

Stock markets tracked losses in Wall Street on Wednesday as investors grow increasingly concerned about stalled US debt ceiling talks aimed at averting a painful default.

Turkey's opposition woos Erdogan's vast housewife vote

A feminist voice rings out from behind the mounds of strawberries and olives in an Istanbul bazaar: "Let's get rid of Erdogan!"

India PM says 'separatists' must not harm Australia ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned Wednesday that "separatist elements" should not be allowed to hurt India-Australia relations, after he was lavished with a rockstar welcome in Sydney.

Typhoon Mawar set for direct hit on Guam

Typhoon Mawar, packing potentially catastrophic winds, was on Wednesday heading for a direct hit on Guam, a US territory in the Pacific that is home to a crucial military outpost.

German chip charge could short-circuit on myriad challenges

Germany is seeking to lead a European charge to boost chip production with a series of mega-investments but the drive faces challenges ranging from high energy prices to subsidy rows and worker shortages.

South Carolina to become latest US state to restrict abortion

The South Carolina Senate voted on Tuesday to ban abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, despite an attempt to block the bill by the legislative body's five female lawmakers, including three Republicans.

Inflation crashes the party as ECB marks 25 years

The European Central Bank celebrates its 25th anniversary Wednesday but soaring inflation in the eurozone threatens to put a damper on festivities at the Frankfurt-based financial institution.

Asian markets sink as US debt talks stall

Asian markets tracked losses in Wall Street on Wednesday as investors grow increasingly concerned about stalled US debt ceiling talks to avert a painful default.

'Modern slavery' most common in North Korea and Eritrea: study

North Korea, Eritrea and Mauritania have the highest prevalence of modern slavery in the world, according to the 2023 Global Slavery Index published Wednesday, which noted a "worsening" situation globally since its last survey five years earlier.

Guam braces for direct hit from Typhoon Mawar

Typhoon Mawar packing potentially catastrophic winds was heading Wednesday for a direct hit on Guam, a US territory in the Pacific that is a crucial American military outpost.

$6 mn raised to preserve Nina Simone's childhood home

An art auction and New York gala have raised nearly $6 million to preserve and restore the childhood home of soul music legend and civil rights activist Nina Simone, organizers said Tuesday.

Unsettled US debt talks weigh on global stocks

Wall Street stocks tumbled Tuesday on increased fears over a potential US debt default after the latest round of negotiations failed to produce a breakthrough.

IMF forecasts UK economic growth in major U-turn

The IMF on Tuesday delivered a major U-turn on its forecast for the UK economy, saying it expected growth this year just one month after predicting a contraction.

Women outnumber men for the first time at Chelsea Flower Show

More women than men are competing for medals at the Chelsea Flower Show this year -- a first after more than a century of competition at the flagship London event.

Climate protesters disrupt Shell shareholder meet

British oil and gas giant Shell faced a stormy shareholders' gathering Tuesday, as environmental protesters hit out over its pledge to tackle carbon emissions.

Vinicius developing into Madrid and Brazil superstar amid tide of racist abuse

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has developed into La Liga's most devastating player on the pitch while his battle with racism is making a worldwide impact off it.

US new homes sales surged to high in April

New home sales in the United States defied expectations in April to reach a one-year high, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, fueled by increases in the south and the Midwest.

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