Rainfall on Hachijo reached 207mm in three hours, the highest ever for the area, as Bay Area braces for its strongest rainfall since last winter,
48 hours to pick a new PM: Who could Macron choose — and will France’s economy take a hit?
Macron now has the tricky task of picking a PM who can find a compromise with rivals over the budget and how to reduce spending.
Library director wins $700k settlement after being fired amid book row
Some complained that the books, which had sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes, were inappropriate for young people
China expands rare earth export restrictions ahead of possible Trump-Xi meeting
China has leveraged its control of the sector in trade talks with the U.S. by threatening a disruptive global shortage of the critically-needed minerals.
‘Buckle up’: IMF and Bank of England join growing chorus warning of an AI bubble
As industry spending surges, top financial institutions say a sharp correction could occur if investor appetite for artificial intelligence turns sour.
The Nobel Prize in literature will be announced on Thursday
The Nobel Prize in literature will be announced on Thursday.
‘Extraordinary news’: World breathes sigh of relief at Israel-Hamas peace deal
Much of the international community has called on all parties involved to respect the deal and its terms in their entirety, working to achieve a lasting peace that will bring an end to more than two years of fighting.
US government shutdown, expected Fed cuts among reasons behind gold’s record-breaking rally: Analysts
What’s taken gold beyond the US$4,000 mark, and how might the precious metal’s prices move in the months ahead? Here’s what five analysts had to say.
HSBC shares fall over 6% after privatization bid for Hang Seng Bank
HSBC’s stock price fell sharply on Thursday as it proposed to privatize Hong Kong subsidiary Hang Seng Bank.
Live Updates: Israel and Hamas Agree to Hostage and Prisoner Exchange
Several details remained unclear, but officials indicated that the deal would involve a pullback of Israeli troops, the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages as early as this weekend.