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2 dead, three others injured in Las Vegas gym shooting, say police

In a social media post, police said the suspect in the shooting was confirmed dead at a local hospital

10 escape New Orleans jail through hole in cell wall while guard gets food

Eight of the escapees, including suspects charged with murder, remain on the lam following the breakout that the local sheriff says may have been aided by members within the department

Gaza faces famine threat as Israel blocks aid, crisis grows. What to know

Casualties are rising as Israel resumes heavy strikes in Gaza after ending a six-week truce, with ceasefire talks stalled and mounting civilian deaths amid pressure to free hostages from Hamas

Microsoft gave AI to Israeli army but denies its use to harm Gaza civilians

An unsigned post on Microsoft's site marks its first public admission of deep involvement in the war that began after Hamas killed 1,200 in Israel and has since claimed tens of thousands in Gaza

Moody's strips US govt of top credit rating over failure to rein in debt

Moody's is the last of the three major rating agencies to lower the federal government's credit. Standard & Poor's downgraded federal debt in 2011 and Fitch Ratings followed in 2023

Trump slams US Supreme Court after ruling blocks fast-track deportations

The court indefinitely extended the prohibition on deportations from a north Texas detention facility under the alien enemies law

Humanities groups sue Trump administration to reverse local funding cuts

It notes the disruption and attempted destruction, spearheaded by DOGE, of a partnership between the state and the federal government to support the humanities

US consumer sentiment hits 3-year low as trade war raises inflation fears

Americans grow pessimistic about the economy as Trump's steep import tariffs raise fears of slower growth and higher prices

Microsoft offers cheaper Office without teams to address EU concerns

The European Commission said it would seek feedback from rivals and customers before deciding whether to accept the offer. Reuters was the first to report the proposal earlier this week

Donald Trump says US to set tariff rates for other nations in weeks

Trump said Friday that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick 'will be sending letters out essentially telling people'

Brazil confirms first bird flu case on farm, raising global supply fears

The disease has spread around the globe in the past years, leading to hundreds of millions of poultry being culled. It has also been reported in dairy cows, cats, and humans

US court sentences Salman Rushdie attacker Hadi Matar to 25 years in prison

Hadi Matar, convicted of stabbing author Salman Rushdie in 2022, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. The attack left Rushdie blind in one eye and marked a major moment in free speech debate

Wall Street steady, heads for weekly gains on trade hopes, tech boost

Data from earlier in the week showed US retail sales growth losing steam in April, while consumer prices staged a moderate rebound

Vietnam approves Trump Organisation's $1.5 bn golf and real estate project

The investment project was announced by Vietnamese real estate developer Kinhbac City, which partnered with Trump's family business in October

Trump's West Asia tour: Royal welcomes, big business deals - key Takeaways

In a striking departure from the past US presidents, Trump opted for silence on human rights concerns while being lavishly hosted by Gulf autocrats

Russia, Ukraine hold 1st direct peace talks in 3 yrs amid low expectations

Russia and Ukraine held their first direct peace talks in three years Friday, gathering in Istanbul for Turkish-brokered negotiations

Covid-19 wave returns in Asia, cases increase in Hong Kong, Singapore

Covid-19 cases are rising sharply across Asia, with Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and Thailand reporting spikes. However, despite rising cases elsewhere in Asia, India has not reported any increase

Oil prices set for weekly gain but supply hike concerns weigh on prices

Both contracts fell more than 2 per cent in the previous session on the prospect of an Iranian nuclear deal, which could result in more barrels being released onto the global market

Over 100 killed in Gaza as Israel hits 130 targets in 48 hours

Israeli strikes kill over 100 Palestinians in Gaza in 48 hours as ceasefire talks stall Netanyahu signals further escalation and aid plan faces global criticism

China launches new military academies as part of army modernisation

China increased its defence budget by 7.2% to about $245 billion to support its military restructuring