A major shift could soon happen in the Mag 7
Quietly, shares of Google-parent Alphabet are on the verge of topping $5 trillion, and overtaking AI-leader Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company.
Month: May 2026
Trump threatens two NATO allies with major move – ‘absolutely horrible’
Donald Trump has severely criticised NATO allies in recent weeks for not supporting the US operation in the Middle East and helping end Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
‘A common enemy, but not a common project’: A fragile jihadist-separatist alliance in Mali – France 24
‘A common enemy, but not a common project’: A fragile jihadist-separatist alliance in Mali France 24Mali attacks spotlight the growing reach of militants across West Africa ReutersRebel checkpoints reported around Mali’s capital, …
‘A common enemy, but not a common project’: A fragile jihadist-separatist alliance in Mali
Mali is facing its most serious security challenge in years as jihadist fighters and Tuareg separatists launch coordinated attacks and tighten a blockade around the capital, Bamako, increasing pressure on the country’s military rulers. The latest esca…
FCA faces four lawsuits over £9.1bn compensation scheme for car loan victims
Watchdog says legal challenges from Consumer Voice and three lenders ‘create fresh uncertainty for millions of consumers’Business live – latest updatesThe UK financial watchdog is facing four legal challenges against its £9.1bn compensation scheme for …
Oil prices rise amid US-Iran impasse
Turning to the impact of the Middle East conflict on oil markets, global prices eased slightly on Friday after surging to a four-year high of over $126 per barrel the previous day, driven by fears that a prolonged war with Iran could worsen supply sho…
May Day rallies across France to demand higher wages and better working conditions
People are gathering in cities around the world to mark International Workers’ Day, taking to the streets to demand higher wages and better working conditions. May 1 has long been a public holiday driven by unions advocating for workers’ rights. In Is…
King Charles III wraps up US state visit with Arlington tribute
King Charles III concluded his four-day US state visit with appearances in Virginia, a tribute at Arlington National Cemetery and a farewell ceremony before departing from Maryland.
Pentagon inks deals with seven AI companies for classified military work
OpenAI, Google, Nvidia and others agreed to ‘any lawful use’ of their tech. Anthropic, feuding with Pentagon over potential AI misuse, was not includedSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe Pentagon said on Fri…
US administration says war “terminated”, no approval needed
In the United States, lawmakers remain deadlocked over the War Powers Resolution, which requires Congress to approve continued military action or withdraw troops once hostilities reach the 60-day mark. With the deadline approaching and no agreement in…