Finance
Japan headline inflation rate hits highest this year as energy prices bite
Core inflation — which strips out prices of fresh food but includes energy — was in line with expectations, coming in at
AI
AI data startup Micro1 reaches $500M gross run rate amid AI training boom
Surging demand for AI training data is driving rapid growth for the startup and its rivals.
Finance
Gold Set for Third Weekly Gain on US Treasury Buyback Plans
Gold was on track for a third weekly gain after the US Treasury’s unexpected ramp-up in buybacks of long-dated governmen
World
US deports nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala over Mexico’s objections
The Trump administration has ramped up deportations to third countries in an apparent bid to deter immigration.
Education
Broken toilets, leaking roofs: Why India's 'cockroach' party wants to fix schools
The poor state of government schools is the focus of a new campaign by India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Gaming
OK, Vice City does look pretty damn impressive from the air
If the latest GTA 6 leak is legit, its world is clearly unprecedented in scale and density.
World
Iran war live: US vows toughest Iran sanctions, urges China support
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says new economic measures will 'collapse' Iranian government.
Entertainment
Jaafar Jackson: ‘Michael’ Sequel Will Give ‘More Insight’ Into Child Abuse Allegations and ‘Let His Voice Be Heard’
Now that the second “Michael” movie is closer to starting production, star Jaafar Jackson says it will indeed address th
Entertainment
‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ Review: Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield in an Exhaustingly Cutesy Kid Flick
The visually colorful adaptation of Enid Blyton's beloved children's book also features Rebecca Ferguson, Nicola Coughla
World
Why Nigeria's one-time political giant may face extinction
Once a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections.
World
Houthis and government trade attacks as Yemen slides back to full-scale war
Gov't forces carried out 81 attacks in the last 24 hours as Houthis claim to have hit two targets in Saudi Arabia.
World
How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?
Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.