UN experts urge Saudi labour practices switch before World Cup
UN rights experts on Wednesday urged Saudi Arabia to ditch their foreign labour system in the build-up to the 2034 football World Cup, citing abuse and exploitation concerns.
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Oil spikes while stocks slide ahead of US Fed rate decision
Oil prices shot higher Wednesday on concerns of an extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while stocks slid as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of a US Fed rate decision and a slew of tech firm earnings.
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US Fed chief's plans in focus as central bank set to hold rates steady
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected Wednesday to keep interest rates unchanged for a third straight meeting, likely the last with chairman Jerome Powell at its helm.
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King Charles to visit 9/11 memorial in New York
King Charles III will attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the 9/11 memorial in New York on Wednesday, the third day of a state visit focused on healing strained ties between Britain and the United States.
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Tuareg rebels vow Mali junta 'will fall', north will be captured
Mali's Tuareg rebels told AFP Wednesday the country's ruling junta will fall and that they intend to conquer the north, just days after unprecedented large-scale attacks targeting the nation's military government.
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German inflation jumps in April as energy costs surge
German inflation jumped to its highest level in over two years in April as the Middle East war triggered a surge in energy costs, official data showed Wednesday.
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Was PSG against Bayern the Champions League's greatest ever game?
Breathless, wild, and a thrilling display of what can happen when two teams packed with some of the world's best attacking players are encouraged to play without fear.
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UBS first-quarter profits jump 80% on investment banking
Swiss banking giant UBS on Wednesday reported that net profit rose a better-than-expected 80 percent to $3 billion in the first quarter, lifted by its investment banking arm.
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European stocks fall with eyes on earnings, US Fed
European stocks slipped as oil prices surged Wednesday, with investors digesting a wave of corporate earnings and awaiting the US Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision.
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France's 'roadmap' to exit fossil fuels by 2050
France has released a detailed "roadmap" to wean the country from planet-heating oil, gas and coal by 2050, an important signal at a moment when nations are reassessing their reliance on fossil fuels.
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