CNBC Daily Open: May Day dawns
Trading holidays in Europe and Asia make for a quiet day in markets, as investors digest strong April performance and rate decisions from the ECB and BOE.
Month: May 2026
Donald Trump Says Iran Blockade Incredible’ as Oil Prices Keep Rising
Oil prices across parts of the US are also rising sharply, with the national average at fresh highs and retail gasoline in California soaring above $6 a gallon.
UK police charge man with attempted murder for stabbing two Jewish Londoners
A 45-year-old British national was charged Friday over a stabbing attack on two Jewish men in north London. Both victims remain in stable condition.
What do Ukraine’s robot soldiers mean for the future of warfare?
Remote-controlled weapons have been used for some time, but AI is now on the cusp of making battlefield decisions.
Actor nicknamed Juice Guy, 56, found dead in restaurant he was due to open as police investigate star’s death
A BELOVED Korean actor has been found dead inside his own restaurant. Park Dong-Bin, 56, was discovered at his unopened restaurant in Pyeongtaek, South Korea on April 29. The Korea Times reported that an acquaintance helping with the new business found…
Violence Erupts in Australian Town After Arrest of Suspect in Girl’s Killing – The New York Times
Violence Erupts in Australian Town After Arrest of Suspect in Girl’s Killing The New York TimesFury over young girl’s killing sparks vigilante justice and violent clashes with police in Australia CNNRiot erupts over Australian Ind…
Violence Erupts in Australian Town After Arrest of Suspect in Girl’s Killing
The police in Alice Springs fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse an angry crowd demanding justice.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces launch daytime assault on Ukrainian city with hundreds of drones
Over 400 drones were launched at the country in broad daylight
UK defence supply chains put through war scenario test
The Ministry of Defence conducted a wargame exercise with five leading defence companies to test how supply chains perform under the pressures of a sustained, large-scale conflict.
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Trump’s Mineral Reserve Plans To Buy Rare Earths From China
The project aims to build an immediate buffer against critical mineral supply shocks while using future purchases to send a stronger demand signal to US and friendly-nation producers.