The broad-based S&P 500 rose nearly 2% in a session. The Nasdaq composite rose 490.63 points, or 2.2%, to 23,031.21. The lack of love for tech meant money moving into other, often overlooked, areas of the market.
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The First Lady spoke to Fox News Digital at the world premiere of the documentary, "Melania" She also opened up about the different reactions she received from people in the entertainment industry when her husband launched his presidential campaign. "There were a lot of people in Hollywood...that were not supportive of it," she said.
The Yeezy architectural designer spoke about the issues in a new interview with Vanity Fair. "I wouldn’t be doing something I didn't want to do," she said of her husband's involvement in her outfits. Censori initially wore a black fur coat while her husband was dressed in black trousers and sunglasses.
The Swedish Royal Court has previously said Princess Sofia met Epstein a handful of times before his 2008 conviction. She declined an invitation to his island and had not been in contact with him for 20 years. The Epstein files contained several hundred mentions of the crown princess, who said in 2019 that she regretted having had contact with Epstein.
Takaichi's forging ties with the smaller right-wing parties is "reminiscent in some ways of the Trumpian takeover of the Republican Party," says Sophia University's Koichi Nakano. Takaichi has connected with younger voters in a way not seen by a Japanese leader before.
President Donald Trump ordered his administration to establish a process for imposing possible tariffs on countries that purchase or import goods from Iran. Any potential levies threaten trade with countries including China, Germany and the United Arab Emirates. Trump first threatened the duty on social media in mid-January, sai.
Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia. New travel mechanism has become a real test of Hamas control in Gaza. New procedures at Rafah are showing signs of weakening under pressure from the militant group. The reopening of Rafah signals the start of a new and difficult phase of that plan.
US and Iran in Oman for indirect nuclear talks under rising military pressure. Talks appear to return to the starting point on how to approach discussions over Tehran's nuclear program. "We must first address this issue, and then talk about other issues," says U.S. military leader in the Mideast.
Islamabad police said the blast at the sprawling mosque was an attack. It said the attacker opened fire on security guards who tried to stop him. The attacker then detonated his explosive vest after reaching the mosque's inner gate. The attack took place in the early hours of Friday morning, police said.
The email said the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, US Postal Investigative Service and other agencies wanted to speak with election officials about what support they could provide for the midterm elections. Other sources in the election community told CNN that there was a risk of election officials — or commentators in the media — overreacting and crying wolf over a routine FBI email.
Key sectors of the Canadian economy have been hammered by US president Donald Trump’s tariffs. Carney has said Canada can no longer count on the US as a reliable trading partner. Ith said the ministry “will continue to provide consular services to Mr Schellenberg and to his family’
A Manhattan judge has stopped the Trump administration from freezing funding for the Hudson River Tunnel project. Trump officials first announced a freeze on the funding last year in the hours after the government shutdown began. The states had “adequately shown that the public interest would be harmed by a delay in a critical infrastructure project,” the judge wrote.
President Donald J. Trump announced the launch of TrumpRx, the direct-to-consumer drug website that features reduced prices for dozens of medications. At launch, there were 43 drugs available, including weight loss meds such as Ozempic and Wegovy. All of the drugs available through TrumpRX come from five of the pharmaceutical companies that struck deals with the Trump administration.
Haiti is bracing for possible unrest as the country's Transitional Presidential Council, an interim governing body installed in 2024, is set to reach the end of its term Saturday. The council was established in April 2024, nearly three years after President Jovenel Moïse was killed at his residence, throwing Haiti into widespread upheaval.
Arizona Republicans and right-wing influencers are dusting off a retro moral panic, claiming that “sharia law’ is coming to the Grand Canyon State. In late January, Republicans in the state legislative panel voted to ban sharia from Arizona, with state Sen. Janae Shamp leading the charge.
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The 2026 Super Bowl will air on NBC on February 8. There will be a long list of new and often star-studded commercials from the world's biggest brands. There are some memorable moments from tech companies' ads during the game, but there are also some terrible ones.
Whistleblower alleges that Gabbard blocked highly classified intelligence from routine dispatch. Details of the incident and ensuing complaint have been shared with the Guardian. Two former intelligence professionals have identified what they believe are a series of procedural anomalies that raise questions about Gabbar’s handling of national intelligence.
Ebikes have been hailed as a climate-friendly solution to city traffic congestion, transport emissions and even youth social media addiction. The rest of Australia has faced the same issue, with legal ebikes involved in 239 crashes in 2025 in Queensland, four of which were fatal. Those standards were tightened again in late 2025, meaning road-legal ebikes will be required to have motors that only activate when the rider is pedalling.
The US has set a June deadline for Ukraine and Russia to reach a peace deal. Mr Zelensky said if the June deadline was not met, the US would likely put increased pressure on Ukraine to get a deal over the line. The diplomatic push comes as Russia launched one of its largest attacks of the year on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
The number of assassination attempts in Russia has overtaken the annual totals for 2022, 2023 and 2024. The number of attempts in 2025 is expected to exceed the total for the previous three years by a large margin. The latest round of talks between Russia and the U.S. took place in Abu Dhabi.
CNN White House correspondent Alayna Treene reported Friday morning that the post had been taken down. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the post as simply sharing an “Internet meme video depicting President Trump as the King of the Jungle” A senior Trump administration official said, “A White House staffer erroneously made the post.”
Five days into the search for 84-year-old Savannah Guthrie, her mother remains missing. Investigators have released a detailed timeline from the hours before and after her disappearance. The search continues for the missing mother of ‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthie. The family is appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of their mother.
Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns the mosque attack in Islamabad. The attack drew condemnation from the wider international community, including the United States, Russia and the European Union. It reported that the bombing was planned by IS in Afghanistan, which poses a threat to both regional and global security.
Duran had pleaded not guilty and opted for a bench trial, meaning the judge, not a jury, would render the verdict. The 38-year-old was the first New York Police Department officer in years to be tried for killing someone while on duty. Prosecutors maintained Duprey didn't pose a threat and that his death wasn't accidental.
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If diplomacy is to work, “these Iranians believe a short, intense war may be necessary to correct Trump’s perception and compel him to adopt more realistic demands,” Parsi said. Iran, he said, would have to agree to “no nuclear weapons.”
Argentina's Foreign Ministry says the new agreement will "grant an unprecedented expansion of preferential access for Argentine beef to its market" The US imported about 33,000 metric tons of Argentinian beef in 2024, representing 2% of total imports, according to government data.Economists have said increased US imports will likely be too small to significantly lower costs for grocery store shoppers.
Canada and France open Greenland consulates after Trump demands control of the territory. The move is a significant show of solidarity following US President Donald Trump's threats to take control. Canada pledged to open a consulate in Greenland in 2024, before Trump's recent talk of a takeover. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the Nuuk consulate in June.
Both sides have indicated readiness to revive diplomacy over Tehran's long-running nuclear dispute with the West. Washington wanted to expand the talks to cover Iran's ballistic missiles, support for armed groups around the region and "treatment of their own people," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that an eight-count indictment charged Al-Bakoush with crimes including the murders of Ambassador Chris Stevens and State Department employee Sean Smith. Al Bakoush is the third man law enforcement officials have brought to the US to face charges.
This week’s Singapore Air Show brought together trade delegations from around the world. In all, more than 1,000 companies from around 50 countries participated in the air show. The static aircraft display included roughly 35 planes from more than 10 countries. It was hosted on the grounds of Changi International Airport, Southeast Asia's busiest airport.
Amazon is now looking at negative free cash flow of almost $17 billion in 2026. Last year, the four biggest U.S. internet companies generated a combined $200 billion in free cash. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said on his company's earnings call that growth at Amazon Web Services was "the fastest we've seen in 13 quarters"
Software stocks have been battered this week after Anthropic, a $350bn Silicon Valley AI lab, unveiled a new legal and accounting tool for its Claude chatbot. Steve Hare, the chief executive of £8bn business, said claims that traditional software products would be wiped out by new AI bots were wide of the mark.
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President Trump is refusing to extend the New START nuclear accord. The accord was signed in 2011, and was a brilliantly negotiated accord in its day. Trump has talked about a "better" New START, just as he said he wanted a better Iran nuclear deal. It's unclear what he's aiming for, but it's unlikely he'll initiate new strategic arms talks.
Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Oman on Friday. The talks appeared to return to the starting point on how to approach discussions over Tehran's nuclear program. America’s military leader in the Mideast, Gen. David Petraeus, joined the talks in the Sultanate of Oman. He said: “We must first address this issue, and then discuss how to proceed.”