Economy

2026-05-04 06:03:59.894327

Treasury Issues More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports

"I thought the stock market would go down by 25%," Mr. Trump says. "I'm not satisfied with it," he says of the situation in Syria. "We took over the ship," he adds. "That way you don't have a war, you don’t have legal problems"

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2026-05-04 06:04:33.769416

Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold

A good chunk of the global economy is being affected by that choke point. China has been developing choke points of its own - most famously, critical minerals. But in other cases, countries deliberately pursue strategies to build choke point leverage over one another. If Iran took 20% of global oil supply offline, that threatened the United States with a recession and prompted a bitter political backlash.

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Entertainment

2026-05-04 06:02:38.341481

The Devil Wears Prada 2 struts to stunning $233m opening weekend at box office

When The Devil Wears Prada first sashayed into theaters in 2006, it grossed $27.5 million domestically, eventually earning $124.7 million. In just three days, the film has already shot to No. 1 on the global leaderboard. The film was made on an estimated $100 million budget, even accounting for substantial marketing and promotional expenses.

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Health

2026-05-04 06:02:12.538348

Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Florida in ‘Critical Condition’

After 16 years of marriage, Rudy and Judith Giuliani settled their divorce on December 10, 2019. Judith was associated with philanthropy and was known to be an aide to Rudy's political career during their time as a married couple. A major part of the crack in their relationship began after Rudy's unsuccessful 2008 presidential run.

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2026-05-04 06:02:50.990832

Bondi beach was where her parents met – and where her father died defending his people

He said Jewish Australians feared the country was no longer safe for them. “The sharp spike in antisemitism that we’ve witnessed in Australia, has been mirrored in other western countries, and seems clearly linked to events in the Middle East,” he said. The current fortnightly block of hearings is focused on defining antisemitic, its historical and contemporary manifestations and its current impact.

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Politics

2026-05-04 06:00:50.480297

US Supreme Court asked to restore abortion pill access

Manufacturers of the widely used abortion pill mifepristone have urgently appealed to the Supreme Court, seeking to block an appellate court ruling that, just a day prior, halted mail-order access to the medication. While the case progresses through the courts, the decision is in effect nationwide, affecting patients in all states, even those without abortion restrictions.

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2026-05-04 06:00:59.829382

Cuba condemns new US sanctions as 'illegal' and 'abusive'

Cuba has responded by denouncing the sanctions as illegal and abusive, warning of potential severe consequences for any military interventions by the U.S. The sanctions have led to a significant energy crisis in Cuba, with a drastic reduction in oil imports, forcing the nation to rely on limited shipments from allies like Russia.

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2026-05-04 06:01:25.154686

Spain demands release of Gaza flotilla activists ‘held illegally’ by Israel

"So, they want to make a deal, but I don't," Mr. Trump said while leaving the White House for Florida. Global oil prices are a significant factor behind the prices Americans pay at the pump. The price of international benchmark Brent crude briefly over $126 a barrel on Thursday.

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2026-05-04 06:04:57.107793

Iran Offers Plan to Focus on Strait of Hormuz and Delay Nuclear Talks

"So, they want to make a deal, but I don't," Mr. Trump said while leaving the White House for Florida. Global oil prices are a significant factor behind the prices Americans pay at the pump. The price of international benchmark Brent crude briefly over $126 a barrel on Thursday.

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Technology

2026-05-04 06:01:35.705084

Thousands of cancer patients in England to benefit from new immunotherapy jab

NHS rolls out one-minute cancer jab set to be 'lifeline' for thousands of patients. Professor Peter Johnson, NHS National Clinical Director for Cancer said: 'Patients can get back to living their lives rather than spending hours in a hospital chair' The new rapid jab can now take just a minute to deliver.

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2026-05-04 06:04:43.938286

Hezbollah Using Fiber-Optic Drones Against Israeli Targets

The Israeli military says it is targeting infrastructure and positions belonging to Hezbollah. Israel says its operations are aimed at dismantling Hezbollah’s military infrastructure, which it says is embedded in civilian areas. The Israeli military said its troops were operating “in accordance with international law,” and that its directives permit the demolition of structures.

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World

2026-05-04 06:00:24.490163

Timmy the Stranded Whale Is Released After an Elaborate Rescue

The International Whaling Commission had repeatedly criticized efforts to move Timmy from the shallow waters. Drone footage showed a whale swimming and spouting water near the barge, though it was not immediately confirmed that the animal was Timmy. Footage of Timmy's release shows the whale puffing spurts of water from its blowhol.

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2026-05-04 06:00:36.221226

Two US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco

Two U.S. Army soldiers went missing after taking part in a training exercise in Morocco on Saturday. The Moroccan military said that the soldiers were reported missing around 9 p.m. local time. The soldiers were participating in an annual military exercise called the African Lion. The search is ongoing.

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2026-05-04 06:01:11.249830

Trump tells Congress hostilities in Iran 'have terminated' as war powers deadline hits

"So, they want to make a deal, but I don't," Mr. Trump said while leaving the White House for Florida. Global oil prices are a significant factor behind the prices Americans pay at the pump. The price of international benchmark Brent crude briefly over $126 a barrel on Thursday.

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2026-05-04 06:02:00.724583

Trump Says U.S. Will Help Stranded Ships Leave Strait of Hormuz

"So, they want to make a deal, but I don't," Mr. Trump said Friday while leaving the White H@F=5. "I don't think it's going to happen," he said of a potential deal with the White House. "It's not going to be as easy as people think it is," he added.

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2026-05-04 06:03:04.901074

Why U.S. Officials Are in Venezuela Right Now

The US is exporting large volumes of crude and fuel at a time when domestic pump prices are climbing. The region’s refiners until recently relied on the Persian Gulf as their main source of oil supply. Even with a steady stream of US exports in recent weeks, it hasn’t been enough to eclipse the supply shortages.

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2026-05-04 06:03:15.471700

Trump says US navy will ‘guide’ trapped ships from strait of Hormuz amid ‘very positive’ talks with Iran

Iran imposed a blockade on foreign shipping using the Hormuz strait soon after the war began with a US-Israeli attack on 28 February. Last month the US imposed its own blockade of ships from Iranian ports. The Pentagon was reportedly taken by surprise by Trump’s announcement on social media that troops would be redeployed.

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2026-05-04 06:03:27.643691

U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany. But Thousands Will Remain.

Merz said the US troop withdrawal plan had "no connection" with the strained relationship with President Donald Trump regarding his strategy in Iran. The issue began last Monday when Merz criticized Trump's war in Iran, where the US and Israel launched a war without consulting NATO allies in Washington. Trump later scolded Merz for the statement, saying that the German leader “doesn’t know what he is talking about”

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2026-05-04 06:03:43.341685

Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines

Spirit's planes are in Arizona for aircraft storage because the desert climate helps prevent corrosion. It's too early to tell if other airlines will follow Spirit and park aircraft in Arizona because of high jet fuel prices. "So, they want to make a deal, but I don't," Mr. Trump said Friday.

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2026-05-04 06:04:19.149128

Trump ‘Not Satisfied’ With Iran’s Proposal on Ending War

"So, they want to make a deal, but I don't," Mr. Trump says. Global oil prices are a significant factor behind the prices Americans pay at the pump. A barrel of international benchmark Brent crude was trading at about $107 Friday morning. "I think it's impulsive. We took over the ship," he says.

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