North Korea test-fired strategic cruise missiles on Saturday the official Korean Central News Agency reported, marking a third launch this month as Donald Trump returned to power in the US.

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves plans to fast-track planning approvals for housebuilding near big commuter rail stations as part of reforms that aim to deliver 1.5 million new homes over five years.

President Donald Trump reiterated his pledge to eliminate taxes on income from tips as part of a freewheeling rally in Las Vegas, where the hospitality and service industry is dominant.

Ghana’s annual trade surplus reached $5 billion in 2024 for the first time ever as the value of the country’s gold exports soared.

The Central Intelligence Agency said the Covid-19 pandemic “more likely” originated from a lab leak than a natural source, shifting its stance after previously saying both scenarios were possible.

In today’s topsy-turvy credit world, risky bonds are outperforming safe ones in periods of volatility. The reason? An increasing focus on interest income, or carry in industry parlance.

The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at government agencies, a sweeping action to remove oversight of his new administration that some members of Congress are suggesting violated federal oversight laws.

South Africa’s Democratic Alliance declared a dispute within the nation’s coalition government, days after President Cyril Ramaphosa assented to a new law that will make it easier for the state to expropriate land.

Ukraine stands ready to transit natural gas from Azerbaijan to Europe and a contract could be inked quickly if an agreement can be reached, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Constantine Tassoulas, the premier’s choice for president of the Hellenic Republic, failed to get the necessary majority to win election in a first round of voting by the parliament.

With uncertainty swirling around the outlook for inflation and interest rates, there’s been one dependable catalyst keeping Wall Street’s spirits lifted: Corporate America’s bottom line.

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