Ukraine sends ground robots
Lyman's surrender crisis
Pakistan’s Taliban dilemma
Venezuela and the Qatar Fund
Spain's General Strike Links Housing Crisis to Lost Purchasing Power
Euro-Area Inflation Reaches 4% as Energy Prices Jump
China's Factory Inflation Accelerates While Consumer Demand Stays Weak
US Adds 165,000 Jobs as Unemployment Falls to 4.1%
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Bank of England Raises Interest Rate to 4% as Energy Risks Intensify
The Bank of England increased Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4% in an 8-1 vote. UK inflation reached 3.5% in September and is projected to climb toward 5% by mid-2027 as higher global energy costs reach household and company bills.
Economy
Energy Costs Push OECD Inflation Up to 4.5%
Annual inflation across OECD economies rose to 4.5% in September from 4.3% in August, driven mainly by energy. Energy inflation reached 17.4%, while food inflation eased and underlying inflation remained broadly stable at 3.7%.
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Quadruple is a 'dream come true': Barca's Putellas
Barcelona playmaker Alexia Putellas said winning the quadruple was a "dream come true" after the Catalan giants beat Lyon 2-0 in the women's Champions League final on Saturday.
Erotic dancer comedy-drama wins top prize at Cannes
"Anora", a raw, highly explicit and often hilarious story about a New York erotic dancer, was crowned with the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday.
Macron condemns fan violence ahead of French football final
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned violence that broke out Saturday between fans on their way to the French football cup final -- a match the head of state will attend.
Archer stars on international return as England beat Pakistan in 2nd T20
Jofra Archer claimed two wickets on his long-awaited return to international cricket as England beat Pakistan by 23 runs at Edgbaston to move 1-0 up in the four-match T20 series.
Russian strike on Kharkiv DIY store kills 4, dozens wounded
Russia on Saturday bombed a hardware superstore in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, killing at least four people and wounding 38, Ukraine officials said, in an attack condemned as "vile" by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
'I'll win trophies elsewhere' says Ten Hag as Man Utd sack talk lingers
Erik ten Hag warned Manchester United's owners that he will carry on winning trophies elsewhere if they decide to sack him in the aftermath of Saturday's 2-1 victory against Manchester City in the FA Cup final.
Iran's fearless filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof: from prison to Cannes
He perfected his trade in Iran's prisons, and now Mohammad Rasoulof has received a special jury prize at Cannes, confirming him as one of the world's most powerful and fearless filmmakers.
Barca avenge Lyon defeats to win third women's Champions League
Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas struck to earn Barcelona their third women's Champions League trophy, securing a 2-0 triumph over record eight-time winners Lyon on Saturday.
Verstappen frustrated with 'kangaroo' car in Monaco
Max Verstappen compared his Red Bull car to "a go-kart with no suspension" after he qualified sixth on the grid for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix.
Israel strikes Rafah after UN court orders halt to offensive
Israeli warplanes and artillery pounded Rafah on Saturday, as the government dismissed an order by the top UN court to halt its military offensive in the southern Gaza city.
Ten Hag unclear on future despite Man Utd FA Cup win
Erik ten Hag admitted he does not know whether he will still be Manchester United manager next season even as he celebrated a famous FA Cup final win against Manchester City on Saturday.
Archer, Buttler star as England beat Pakistan in second T20
Jofra Archer claimed two wickets on his long-awaited return to international cricket to help England beat Pakistan by 23 runs at Edgbaston to move 1-0 up in the four-match T20 series.
Russian strike on Kharkiv DIY store kills 2, dozens wounded
Russia on Saturday bombed a hardware superstore in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, killing two people and wounding more than 30, Ukraine officials said, in an attack condemned as "vile" by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
At least 24 dead, mostly children, in India fire: officials
At least 24 people were killed, most of them children, when a fire broke out at a packed amusement park arcade in India on Saturday, officials said.
At least 16 dead, mostly children, in India fire: officials
At least 16 people were killed, most of them children, when a fire broke out at a packed amusement park arcade in India on Saturday, officials said.
Guardiola takes the blame as Man City blow history bid in FA Cup final
Pep Guardiola took the blame for Manchester City's shock 2-1 defeat against Manchester United in the FA Cup final as the boss admitted his game-plan backfired on Saturday.
Toulouse outlast Leinster in Champions Cup final thriller
Toulouse inflicted yet more Champions Cup final heartbreak on Leinster with a thrilling 31-22 extra-time win over the Irish province as the French side were crowned kings of European club rugby for a record-extending sixth time on Saturday.
Awards night kicks off at politically charged Cannes
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Mexican youth voters dream of end to crime, pollution
An end to corruption, drug-related violence and pollution are some of the hopes and dreams of millions of young Mexicans preparing to vote in their first presidential election.
Ten Hag unclear on future despite Man Utd's FA Cup win
Erik ten Hag admitted he does not know whether he will still be Manchester United manager next season even as he celebrated a famous FA Cup final win against Manchester City on Saturday.
Pogacar sets seal on crushing Giro d'Italia triumph to emulate Merckx
Tadej Pogacar ensured he will win the Giro d'Italia in a style reminiscent of cycling icon Eddy Merckx, blowing away the competition in Saturday's mountainous penultimate stage.
Pole-sitter Leclerc eyes maiden Monaco win as Verstappen struggles
Charles Leclerc stayed calm and focused on Saturday after ending Max Verstappen's record run of pole positions by topping a tense and dramatic qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Man Utd stun Man City in FA Cup final to give Ten Hag hope of avoiding the sack
Erik ten Hag made a convincing case to be spared the sack as Manchester United upset Manchester City to take the FA Cup with a shock 2-1 victory in Saturday's final.
Leclerc claims Monaco pole to end Verstappen's record sequence
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc snatched pole position at his home Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday, as championship leader Max Verstappen could only finish sixth fastest.
Lots of yellow, little fever for disenchanted ANC supporters
Tens of thousands of people wearing yellow T-shirts crowded Africa's biggest stadium Saturday, as the ruling but troubled African National Congress threw its last campaign bash before South Africa's tightest election in decades.
South Africa's ruling ANC holds final rally to defend solo rule
South Africa's ruling African National Congress staged its last major stadium rally Saturday ahead of next week's general election as it fights to protect its unbeaten streak of post-apartheid victories.
Pogacar on brink of Giro triumph after crushing penultimate stage win
Tadej Pogacar is one day away from victory at the Giro d'Italia after the Slovenian superstar blew away the competition to win Saturday's penultimate stage.
Ferrari's Leclerc takes pole for Monaco Grand Prix
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc snatched pole position at his home Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday as Max Verstappen could only finish sixth fastest.
Buttler the bedrock as England set Pakistan 184 to win T20
England captain Jos Buttler smashed 84 off 51 balls as the hosts set Pakistan a target of 184 to win the second T20 international at Edgbaston on Saturday.
Ruud wins third Geneva title to head to Paris on a high
Casper Ruud downed Novak Djokovic's conqueror Tomas Machac on Saturday to win a third Geneva title and head into the French Open with a trophy in his racquet bag.
South Africa's ruling ANC stages rally to defend solo rule
South Africa's ruling African National Congress staged its last major stadium rally Saturday ahead of next week's general election, fighting to protect its unbeaten streak of post-apartheid victories.
Haiti still waiting for international force to tackle gangs
Haiti is waiting desperately for the first members of a Kenyan-led multinational force tasked with ending the stranglehold of powerful and ultra-violent gangs, but their hoped-for arrival this week was delayed.