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Joe Biden pardons son Hunter: What it means
Who is Hunter Biden and what are the charges against him? Hunter Biden is Joe Biden’s 54-year-old middle child. He is also...
Crime against humanity: Why has a court found
A court has ordered Belgium to pay millions of dollars in compensation to five mixed-race women who were forcibly taken from their...
Second impeachment motion filed against Philippines VP Duterte
Activists in the Philippines have lodged a new impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. At least 74 left-wing complainants, including human...
World on fire’: UN aid agency warns of
The United Nations’ new humanitarian chief has warned that tough choices will be required as he appealed for more than $47bn to...
South Korea martial law crisis: What’s next for
In a surprise late-night address on Tuesday, South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol announced the imposition of martial law, citing a motion by the...
Israel bombs Gaza food distribution point, kills four
Dispalced Israelis want ‘troops manning the border’ with Lebanon Ori Goldberg, a Tel Aviv-based political commentator, says after many weeks of heavy...
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Europe stocks rebound ahead of U.S. tariff launch; Thyssenkrupp up 7%
European markets were higher Tuesday as global markets prepare for U.S. President Donald Trump's trade tariffs to come into effect on Wednesday.
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Euro zone inflation dips to 2.2% in March as U.S. tariffs loom
Euro zone inflation dipped to 2.2% in March, as expected, according to flash data from statistics agency Eurostat published Tuesday.
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French politics to get 'even messier' as far-right figurehead Le Pen rails against ban, analysts warn
Analysts say the judgment barring Marine Le Pen from running for public office plunges France into more political uncertainty.
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White House considering roughly 20% tariff on most imports, report says
The Washington Post report comes a day before April 2, when President Donald Trump is set to announce his larger plans for global trade
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Dow drops 300 points to start new quarter as traders brace for Trump's tariff rollout: Live updates
The broad market index fell Tuesday, as the market awaited clarity from President Donald Trump regarding his tariff policy rollout.
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Trump tariffs jolt Asian automakers — Toyota likely set for most pain
U.S. President Donald Trump last Wednesday announced sweeping 25% tariffs on cars "not made in the U.S.," sending shockwaves through global automakers.
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Klarna's nearing a critical U.S. IPO — and it's the biggest test of CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski's 20-year reign
Sebastian Siemiatkowski has been CEO of Klarna for 20 years. He now faces his biggest test yet with a U.S. IPO fast approaching.
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China kicks off military drills near Taiwan, warns island's 'independence' means war
The military action came after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to strengthen military ties with Japan to counter China's aggression in the region.
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Myanmar earthquake survivors without food and shelter as death toll rises above 2,700
Aid groups in the worst-hit areas of Myanmar said there was an urgent need for shelter, food and water after an earthquake that killed more than 2,700 people.
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Asia-Pacific markets recover from prior session's sell-off as investors await clarity on Trump tariffs
Australia's central bank held interest rates at 4.1% in its policy meeting, ahead of the country's polls on May 3.
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Battle over Greenland heats up with Denmark's PM set to visit just days after JD Vance
The battle over Greenland is set to intensify this week as Denmark's prime minister visits the Arctic island days after U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
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International visitors pour into Japan — to the delight and dismay of its ski towns
Some ski towns in Japan are booming from a rise in international visitors, while resorts in other areas are closing as domestic demand falters.
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U.S. judge rejects Johnson & Johnson's $10 billion baby powder settlement
A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Monday rejected J&J's $10 billion proposal to end tens of thousands of lawsuits.
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Australia central bank highlights global risks as it keeps rates steady at 4.1%
The move was also in line with expectations from economists, and comes as Australia's government is in caretaker mode.
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Register now: Applications open for the world's top fintech companies of 2025 list
For the third year in a row, CNBC is working with market research firm Statista to list the world's top financial technology companies.
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Huawei 2024 revenue surges to near-record high as China smartphone comeback takes hold
Huawei has been trying to adapt its business to deal with U.S. sanctions that have restricted its access to key technologies like semiconductors.
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Hyundai warns U.S. dealers of possible price hikes amid 25% tariffs
Hyundai warned U.S. dealers it is evaluating its pricing strategy ahead of President Donald Trump's forthcoming 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts.
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S&P 500 closes higher Monday after briefly touching six-month low: Live updates
The S&P 500 clawed back earlier losses on Monday to trade slightly higher, as traders nervously looked ahead to President Donald Trump's tariff plans.
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How the stock market may react to different tariff scenarios this week
Here's where Morgan Stanley sees the market headed under various tariffs scenarios after April 2.
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Huge fire at Petronas gas pipeline in Malaysia injures 33
A fire at a gas pipeline operated by Malaysia state energy firm Petronas injured 33 people on Tuesday on the outskirts of the capital Kuala Lumpur.
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Los Angeles turned a profit on its last Olympics, and city near 'fiscal emergency' has no margin for budget miss in 2028
Los Angeles turned a profit on its last Olympics. The 2028 Summer Games may come up short, and leave taxpayers on the hook.
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OpenAI closes $40 billion funding round, largest private tech deal on record
OpenAI on Monday announced the close of its $40 billion financing, the most money raised in a single round by a private tech company.
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China's factory activity growth at 1-year high, official survey shows, as stimulus measures kick in
Chinese policymakers pledged to step up stimulus push to achieve a growth target of "around 5%" this year and cushion the impact of an escalating trade war.
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Goldman slashes S&P 500 2025 forecast for second time this month to lowest on Street
The updated stock market forecast comes alongside Goldman's economics team raising odds of a recession.
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Tesla plunges 36% in first quarter, worst performance for any period since 2022
Tesla had its third-worst quarter ever in the first three months of the year, a stretch that's corresponded with Elon Musk's time with the Trump administration.
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South Korea ends its longest short-selling ban after systemic reforms
Monday marks the end of Korea's longest short selling ban, which was enforced in November 2023 after a series of naked short selling breaches.
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The 'Dirty 15' percent: Some countries will take a harder hit from Trump's tariffs
Trump has pointed to America's trade deficits as he argues that virtually all trading partners are "taking advantage" of the U.S.
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France's Marine Le Pen barred from running for public office for 5 years after embezzlement conviction: Media
Marine Le Pen on Monday was found guilty of misappropriating EU funds in an historic trial that could halt her future presidential election hopes.
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German inflation falls to 2.3% in March, backing bets for ECB rate cut
German inflation came in at a lower-than-expected 2.3% in March, preliminary data from the country's statistics office Destatis showed Monday.
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Wall Street banks got meager payout from CoreWeave IPO
After waiting over three years for a billion-dollar-plus IPO from a U.S. tech company, Wall Street's top banks only got a 2.8% fee.
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