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Walmart to lay off 1,500 corporate staff in US restructuring effort
Retail chain says it is not connected with tariffs, but follows as it grapples with increasing costs, price competition, and need for quicker decision-making.
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Trump Jr.-endorsed 'steroid Olympics' to open in Las Vegas in 2026
The Enhanced Games will permit the use of performance-enhancing drugs, eliciting strong criticism from international sports organisations while winning support from Silicon Valley and MAGA supporters.
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Trump-Ramaphosa meeting turns hostile over white South African refugees and land reform
Trump displays discredited videos of alleged genocide of Afrikaners, as the White House ramps up refugee resettlement for white South African farmers.
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US stocks and bonds drop as treasury auction highlights debt fears amid Trump’s tax push
Market jitters rise over Trump’s $3 trillion tax bill, weak bond demand, and a historic sell-off in long-term Treasuries.
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Pentagon takes $400 million plane donation from Qatar as Trump's new Air Force One, raising security and ethics concerns
The donated Boeing 747-8 may be ready for presidential use by year-end, but lawmakers and analysts caution about risks, expenses, and constitutional complexities.
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UK considers sanctions on Israeli ministers as pressure grows over West Bank violence
London is considering travel restrictions and asset freezes on Netanyahu allies as mounting criticism of settler attacks and the Gaza offensive fuels pressure for action.
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Ford scales back EV ambitions, shares Kentucky battery plant with Nissan amid industry pullback
Facing steep losses and sluggish demand, Ford allows rival Nissan to use its US battery facility as automakers reevaluate aggressive electric vehicle strategies.
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Surge in US applications as New Zealand relaxes golden visa rules
Driven by Trump’s re-election and global uncertainty, wealthy Americans are flocking to New Zealand’s revamped investor residency scheme.
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Google revamps search with AI mode to counter chatbot competition
The technology giant is introducing conversational AI within its flagship search product as it contends with increasing competition from ChatGPT, Safari defections, and increasing antitrust pressure.
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As China slows, Chengdu rises: Why young people are flocking to the nation’s ‘happiest city’
In an era of economic uncertainty and burnout, an inland city known for pandas and hot pot is defying the national gloom—and rewriting China’s urban migration story.
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Elon Musk retreats from political spotlight as business pressures mount
Once a key player in Republican funding and a vocal ally of Donald Trump, Musk signals a shift away from politics amid backlash and corporate fallout.
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US debt set to break World War II record sooner than expected under GOP spending plan
A Republican-backed tax and military spending bill could accelerate America’s debt crisis, pushing it past wartime levels even without a recession or war.
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Even at 1.5°C warming, melting ice sheets could flood coasts for centuries, scientists warn
New research shows that limiting global warming to current climate goals won’t be enough to prevent catastrophic sea-level rise driven by ice loss in Greenland and Antarctica.
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Trump unveils $175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence plan to shield US from nuclear threats
The ambitious project aims to create a space-based system to intercept hypersonic missiles, with backing from Silicon Valley and major defence contractors—but the technology doesn’t yet exist.
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US manufacturing jobs are back — but too few workers want them
Despite a resurgence in factory demand driven by tariffs and reshoring, companies like Quaker City Castings struggle to recruit and retain workers for physically demanding roles.
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Microplastics are everywhere — including inside us. What we know and how to minimise the risk
Scientists are only beginning to understand the health effects of microplastics, but early research shows potential risks to immunity, fertility, and organ function.
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Inside the global trade in stolen iPhones: How devices snatched in London end up on sale in China
A sophisticated supply chain moves stolen and locked iPhones from Western streets to Chinese electronics markets, where parts—and profits—are found in every device.
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Jamie Dimon warns of stock market slump and credit risk as Trump tariffs bite
JPMorgan CEO says markets are too complacent about the risks of tariffs and economic slowdown.
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The race to replace Jamie Dimon heats up at JPMorgan investor day
Top executives jockey for Wall Street’s most coveted role as Dimon signals his exit is nearing.
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Israel expands ground offensive in Gaza as pressure builds on Hamas and humanitarian crisis deepens
Netanyahu vows to take control of Gaza amid mounting civilian casualties and limited aid access.
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Trump vs. Letitia James: New York’s fiercest political rivalry escalates with federal probe
With Trump back in the White House and James under investigation, their high-stakes feud enters a new phase.
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Trump signs bipartisan ‘Take It Down Act’ in Rose Garden as Melania leads charge against online abuse
In rare Washington appearance, first lady Melania Trump helps usher new law targeting revenge porn and AI deepfakes.
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EU launches €150bn loans-for-arms plan in response to Trump’s pressure and Russia’s war
Brussels shifts toward shared military funding to boost European defence autonomy and industry.
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Microsoft offers Elon Musk’s xAI models to Azure customers in shift away from OpenAI exclusivity
The move reflects cooling ties between Microsoft and OpenAI amid rising tensions and legal battles.
