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Today: April 23, 2026
Today: April 23, 2026

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South Korea economic growth roared past estimates in Q1, thanks to chips

South Korea's economy beat expectations in the first quarter of 2026 to record the fastest growth since mid-2020, as booming semiconductor demand offset the

South Korea economic growth roared past estimates in Q1, thanks to chips
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Argentina arrests Colombian linked to 2025 assassination of senator Uribe

A Colombian man, who is linked to a woman convicted for the murder of Colombian senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe, was arrested in Argentina, Argentine

Argentina arrests Colombian linked to 2025 assassination of senator Uribe
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Number of top women bankers edges up despite US backlash, study shows

The number of women holding top jobs at leading financial institutions has edged up to a record high, a new report has shown, suggesting diversity is

Number of top women bankers edges up despite US backlash, study shows
Asia|Political|World

Second Nepali minister leaves month-old government

Nepal's Minister of Home Affairs, Sudan Gurung, resigned on Wednesday saying there had been questions over his investments and other matters, the second

Second Nepali minister leaves month-old government
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK pay awards rise in Q1 but April hints at softness, Brightmine says

British employers offered slightly higher pay deals in the first quarter of 2026 but early signs of softness emerged in April, a key month for wage settlements, a survey from

UK pay awards rise in Q1 but April hints at softness, Brightmine says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Avis Budget shares touch record high as short squeeze hammers bearish bets

Shares of car-rental company Avis Budget extended April's dizzying rally to hit a record high on Tuesday, as analysts pointed to a short squeeze that has dealt

Avis Budget shares touch record high as short squeeze hammers bearish bets
Europe|Political|World

New testimony raises pressure on UK's Starmer over choice of envoy to US

A former top foreign ministry official said on Tuesday he had faced "constant pressure" from Prime Minister Keir

New testimony raises pressure on UK's Starmer over choice of envoy to US
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Chile, US to sign mining and security agreements

(Corrects headline and lede to reflect $1 million allocated only for security deal, corrects that agreement will add to existing policies, not review them, corrects attribution in lede) SANTIAGO,

Chile, US to sign mining and security agreements
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

China leaves lending benchmarks unchanged for 11th month in April

China on Monday left benchmark loan prime rates (LPRs) unchanged for the 11th consecutive month in April, in line with market expectations.

China leaves lending benchmarks unchanged for 11th month in April
Business|Economy|Environment|US

Senate votes to end ban on mining in Boundary Waters after Sen. Tina Smith's hourslong speech

Senate votes to end ban on mining in Boundary Waters after Sen. Tina Smith's hourslong speech

Senate votes to end ban on mining in Boundary Waters after Sen. Tina Smith's hourslong speech
Arts|Business|Political|World

Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, US appeals court says

(This April 18 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, US appeals court says
Business|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic CEO to meet White House chief of staff amid Pentagon dispute, Axios reports

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is slated to meet White House chief of staff Susie Wiles on Friday, in a sign of a breakthrough in the artificial intelligence startup's dispute with

Anthropic CEO to meet White House chief of staff amid Pentagon dispute, Axios reports
Crime|Health|World

Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl

Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl

Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl
Crime|Political|US|World

Arrest warrant issued for ICE officer accused of pulling gun on Minnesota driver

Arrest warrant issued for ICE officer accused of pulling gun on Minnesota driver

Arrest warrant issued for ICE officer accused of pulling gun on Minnesota driver
Business|Technology|World

U.S. lawmakers scale back bill targeting Chinese chipmaking

A U.S. bill to keep more chipmaking equipment from China has been scaled back, according to the latest version seen by Reuters, but still includes a

U.S. lawmakers scale back bill targeting Chinese chipmaking
Business|Economy|Political|US

Fed chair nominee Warsh's disclosures don't comply with Senate ethics rules, Senator Warren says

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Fed chair nominee Warsh's disclosures don't comply with Senate ethics rules, Senator Warren says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ keeps rate‑hike door open even as Iran war squeezes firms

The Bank of Japan will keep raising interest rates if its economic forecasts hold, a senior central bank official said, reinforcing a tightening bias even as

BOJ keeps rate‑hike door open even as Iran war squeezes firms
Asia|Political|World

China says peace talks advance between Afghanistan, Pakistan

Negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing steadily, China said on Friday following reports that the South Asian neighbours were meeting there to try to

China says peace talks advance between Afghanistan, Pakistan
Economy|Education|Europe|Political|World

Younger Hungarian voters spurn Orban, some say they will leave if he is re-elected

As Hungary heads towards a pivotal election, voters who came of age under Prime Minister Viktor Orban

Younger Hungarian voters spurn Orban, some say they will leave if he is re-elected
Crime|Education|US

Sonia Sotomayor apologizes for ‘hurtful’ public comments about Brett Kavanaugh on immigration

Sonia Sotomayor apologizes for ‘hurtful’ public comments about Brett Kavanaugh on immigration

Sonia Sotomayor apologizes for ‘hurtful’ public comments about Brett Kavanaugh on immigration
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Aerospace parts maker Arxis targets $11.2 billion valuation in US IPO

Arxis is targeting a valuation of up to $11.2 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, the aerospace components maker said on Wednesday

Aerospace parts maker Arxis targets $11.2 billion valuation in US IPO
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Veteran creates support group to combat isolation and suicide among older veterans

Veteran creates support group to combat isolation and suicide among older veterans

Veteran creates support group to combat isolation and suicide among older veterans
Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil eyes strict budget curbs and tax‑break limits in 2027, Mello says

Brazil will keep trimming its budget this year despite elections and will likely turn in 2027 to an unprecedented use of stricter

Brazil eyes strict budget curbs and tax‑break limits in 2027, Mello says
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Paramount seals debt commitments backing Warner Bros deal

Paramount Skydance has syndicated its bridge loan facility and secured permanent financing from a group of banks for its planned $111 billion acquisition

Paramount seals debt commitments backing Warner Bros deal