Bank of Japan (BoJ) raises interest rates by 0.25 to 1.25 percent, pushing borrowing costs to their highest level in 31 years. The move on Friday marked the first hike since June, and takes interest rates closer to levels the BoJ deems neutral to the economy. The Federal Reserve’s rate hike on Wednesday, and the prospect of another one later this year, have added pressure on the BOJ to keep pace.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have taken control of much of the country's Red Sea coast. They are threatening a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by the U.S. and its allies. If the Strait is closed, any other routes into the Persian Gulf will also be closed.
Trump faces a far, far different world than he did a few months ago. A Carter-like energy crisis is coming. Brent Sadler and Mike Sarraille on how Trump can raise the pain on Iran and bring down gas prices at the same time. Watch tonight at 9 p.m. ET on CNN.
Rosie O'Donnell has weighed in on the controversy involving singer Pink and rapper Macklemore. She said she was "shocked" and would love to hear the "So What" singer "speak about the apparent change of heart" She also called for Donald Trump to resign during her appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Canada could become an "associate member" of the E.U. Carney's comments came just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed the proposal as “laughable.” Carney’s pivot toward Europe comes as he seeks to establish stronger international ties.
Andersson, 59, served as Sweden’s first female prime minister from 2021 to 2022. Before that, she was finance minister for seven years. She is known as a tough technocrat with a direct, no-nonsense political style. His resignation allows the speaker to begin consultations with party leaders and decide who should be given the task of forming government.
Third rejection for plans at Nude Dunes restaurant in St Brelade. Previous plans were rejected for the site in 2024 and 2025. Site's owner, Nadia Miller, said she was appealing against the planning refusal from 2024 in the Royal Court in Jersey. Members of the Planning Committee said they did not feel the latest plans were right for the area.
The project would bisect the Israeli-occupied West Bank. It would fragment the land Palestinians hope will form the heart of a state. U.N. bodies, Palestinians and most countries view the settlements as illegal. The plan would "bury" a Palestinian state, an ultra-nationalist minister says.
DeepRock and the division held “extensive discussions” to address the problems with the wells. In October 2025, the division permitted DeepRock to drill a new well near the Noble County wells the division suspended. The division found the wells were responsible for a 2021 incident in which toxic waste injected into the ground by DeepRock Disposal Solutions burst to the surface.
Hyrox is an indoor fitness event that combines functional exercises with running. It is described on its website as "the fastest-growing fitness sport in the world" "Hyrox made a mistake by not reacting immediately during the race," said Hyrox cofounder Moritz Fürste. "As of this moment, there are new rules and procedures in place to prevent this," he added.
The Fitzroy River in Queensland has been chosen to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events. It is also home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles, which can grow to about six metres and 1,000 kilograms. It has been selected over an alternative proposal at Moreton Bay, which is north of Brisbane.
The State Department made the announcement one day after The New York Times reported on US intelligence concerns on the sales. The agency also gave formal notification to Congress of the pending sale. If the production and delivery of the planes is completed, which would take years, Saudi Arabia would be only the second country in the Middle East to have F-35 jets, after Israel.
The death toll from Wednesday morning's building collapse in Gaza City increased to 21. The high-rise residential building had been housing a large number of Palestinian families. The building is among many in the Palestinian territory that were damaged by Israeli strikes. A 2025 United Nations investigation using satellite imagery found that around 81% of all structures in the Gaza Strip had been damaged since the start of 2023.
South Korean restaurant owner avoids jail time in ‘ants on a plate’ accusation. Lawyers representing the restaurant said its chef used ants to add acidity to the dish, without realizing that the recipe he once used in the US and Europe is legally banned in South Korea. The issue is South Korea's nuanced food laws, which regulate which insects can go on diners' plates.
Photos show extensive damage to US Middle East bases. President Donald Trump said he hopes the U.S. is "toward the end of the war" with Iran. The images were recently obtained by ABC News but capture moments in time across the conflict. The Pentagon is surveying the costs of a war that began more than six months ago.
Polling stations opened in Russia's Far East on Friday. It is the first election since Moscow sent troops to Ukraine in February 2022. President Vladimir Putin's party is all but certain to win the three-day vote. Moscow has banned criticism of its actions in the Ukraine war, which has killed hundreds of thousands.
The White House has rejected a UN human rights report that found ‘reasonable grounds’ to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran. The team found that killings by state security forces in Iran have occurred on a “staggering scale,” and civilians faced “gross human rights violations and crimes against humanity committed by their own governers”
Jackery 5000 owner finds bulging ZOUPW panel, says Reddit post led to warranty replacement. One commenter with a similar problem said ZoupW eventually replaced their panel after "15 emails back and forth" Another said they were beginning to see a similar defect on their own panel and updated that the company had agreed through Amazon to replace it.
Asian gold stocks advanced on Friday as bullion extended its recovery from a nearly six-week low. However, expectations for additional Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes continued to limit gains. Lingbao Gold declined 1.2%, Shandong Gold fell 2.6%, and Zhaojin Mining Industry dropped 3.3%.
The Houthis don't have the range or precision to hit Abqaiq themselves. The 2023 Houthi demands are still negotiable, and the Saudis agreed to something close to those at the time. India is in a tricky position as its attempts to diversify away from Russian energy were disrupted by the Strait of Ho shutdown.