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U.S. bank regulators extend comment period on Capital One-Discover deal

U.S. bank regulators announced Wednesday they were extending the comment period on Capital One's bid to acquire Discover Financial to allow more time for feedback.

Crime|Europe

Masked attackers storm anti-fascist event in Sweden

Three people have been taken to hospital after masked attackers stormed a meeting in Swedish capital Stockholm, police said on Wednesday, adding that they had begun an

Business|Economy|Finance|US

FDIC is approaching potential buyers of Republic First, Bloomberg News reports

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC) is in talks with potential buyers for Republic First Bancorp, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

News|US

US to decide by late May whether Boeing violated prosecution deal, sources say

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US to decide by late May whether Boeing violated prosecution deal, sources say
Business|US

Southwest Airlines flight attendants ratify new contract

Southwest Airlines' flight attendants on Wednesday voted in favor of a new contract with an immediate 22% pay raise, the union representing the employees and the carrier said on Wednesday.

Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

O'Reilly Automotive's profit misses on higher costs (April 24)

Auto parts distributor O'Reilly Automotive missed analysts'

Business|Finance

United Rentals profit beats expectations on higher equipment demand

Equipment rental firm United Rentals beat analysts' estimate for first-quarter profit on Wednesday, backed by robust demand across its markets.

News|US

US Air Force narrows list to General Atomics, Anduril to build autonomous aircraft

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Asia|News|US|World

North Korean official lambasts US over sanctions, state media says

North Korea will take more action to maintain its military power despite U.S. sanctions pressure that has only made the country stronger, a North Korean foreign ministry official

North Korean official lambasts US over sanctions, state media says
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Raymond James Q2 profit rises on strong capital markets performance

Raymond James on Wednesday posted a 11% rise in second-quarter adjusted profit, powered by strong performance in its capital markets business on the back of a rebound in mergers and

Americas|Business|Finance

Tequila maker Becle's profit shrinks on slowing liquor consumption

Mexico's Becle, the world's largest tequila producer, on Wednesday posted a 18% fall in first-quarter net profit from a year earlier, still landing above analyst forecasts, as

Americas|News|World

Haiti transition council to be installed on Thursday, says PM office

A ceremony to install a stalled presidential transition council in Haiti will take place Thursday morning on the outskirts of the capital Port-au-Prince, the office of

Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|News

Vale expects to reach final agreement for Mariana dam reparations in first half of year

Mining company Vale expects to reach a final agreement with authorities for reparations for the collapse of the Samarco tailings dam by the end of the first half of

Europe|News|World

Almost 100 detained at anti-government protest in Armenia, media say

Armenian police have detained dozens of people taking part in an anti-government protest in Yerevan late on Wednesday, local news website News.am reported, and Russia's Interfax news

MidEast|News|World

Greek military ship intercepts two Houthi drones in the Red Sea

A Greek military vessel serving in the European Union's naval mission in the Red Sea intercepted two drones launched by Yemen's Houthi militants towards a commercial ship, officials

Asia|Business|Finance

Japan brokerage Daiwa's Q4 profit more than doubles as markets recover

Daiwa Securities Group, Japan's second largest brokerage and investment bank, reported on Thursday a 131% year-on-year jump in quarterly net profit, helped by a record

Entertainment|MidEast|News

Iran's judiciary confirms rapper Toomaj Salehi death sentence

Iran's judiciary confirmed the death sentence of well-known Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi but added that he is entitled to a sentence reduction, state media reported on Thursday.

Europe|News|World

Russian missile damages civilian, railway infrastructure in Ukraine's Cherkasy region, air force says

A Russian missile damaged critical infrastructure and injured six people in Ukraine's central Cherkasy region on Thursday, the regional governor said.

News|World

Turkey offers Iraq technical help to bolster border security

Turkey is in discussions with Iraq to provide technical assistance to Baghdad for securing its borders to prevent movements of outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants

Europe|News|World

Belarus says thwarted attack by drones from Lithuania, Vilnius denies claim

The head of the Belarusian security service said on Thursday it had thwarted an attack on the capital Minsk

Asia|Crime|Europe|Technology

Head of Belgian Foreign Affairs Committee says she was hacked by China

Chinese spies hacked the laptop of Els Van Hoof, the chairperson of the Belgian parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee in federal Parliament, back in 2021, she told public

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News|World

Ukraine's central bank lowers key rate to 13.5% in second consecutive cut

Ukraine's central bank lowered its main interest rate to 13.5% on Thursday in its second consecutive cut of the year, but said Russian airstrikes on the energy system

Asia|News|World

Indonesia's Prabowo closes in on parliamentary majority after rival party pledges support

Indonesian president elect Prabowo Subianto received a boost on Thursday after a prominent political party that backed another candidate pledged its support for his administration,

Indonesia's Prabowo closes in on parliamentary majority after rival party pledges support
Africa|Business|Technology|World

DR Congo presses Apple over minerals supply chain, lawyers say

Democratic Republic of Congo is pushing Apple Inc for more information about its supply chain over concerns it may be tainted with conflict minerals sourced from the country,

DR Congo presses Apple over minerals supply chain, lawyers say
Crime|World

Iraq hangs 11 convicted of terrorism in latest mass executions, security officials say

Iraq had hanged 11 militants sentenced to death on terrorism charges, local security officials said on Thursday.

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