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China seizes disputed reef in the South China Sea

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Sandy Cay is just kilometres from the Philippines’ military outpost at Thitu Island

US markets rally as Treasury secretary says China trade war is ‘unsustainable’

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Bessent Offers a Glimmer of Hope as Trade War Shakes Markets
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World leaders arrive in Rome for funeral of Pope Francis

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Late pontiff, who will be laid to rest later on Saturday, requested simplified rites for the ceremony

Where the west still wins

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Aeroplanes, universities, sports leagues — there are lots of exceptions to the decline of the North Atlantic world

The battle for the Catholic Church’s future will not be over doctrine

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In choosing the next pope, disagreements will be over the Church’s ‘style’ — its way of being, culture and mindset

Simon Schama: Trump’s war on knowledge

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Attacks on Harvard and other universities are not just self-defeating — they are fundamentally un-American

Contender to succeed Jay Powell blames Fed for ‘systematic errors’

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Donald Trump ally Kevin Warsh says US central bank failed to contain worst inflationary bout in a generation

Trump, Zelenskiy, Milei, Others Arrive at Pope's Funeral

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Heads of state and top dignitaries arrived at Pope Francis' funeral in Vatican City, paying respects to the coffin laid in St. Peter's Basilica. (Source: Vatican Media)

US, Iran Resume Nuclear Program Talks Amid Signs of Progress

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The US and Iran held a third round of negotiations aimed at reaching a new agreement on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program, amid signs of progress in the talks.

Trump, Zelenskiy Meet on the Sidelines of Pope Francis’ Funeral

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US President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy met briefly on Saturday just ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral at the Vatican.

How TikTok Options Traders Got Real Quiet (Podcast)

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Understand every aspect of the global economy – and know how to make your next move.

Lots More on How TikTok Options Traders Got Quiet

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Benn Eifert on the Greeks.

Reeves and Bessent can see ‘landing zone’ for a UK-US trade deal, say British officials

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Chancellor and Treasury secretary hold their first formal talks in Washington

Trump Arrives in Italy for Pope's Funeral

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US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived in Rome on Friday evening ahead of Pope Francis' funeral, which takes place at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on Saturday. (Source: US Network Pool via Associated Press)

Deliveroo opens the door to £2.7bn meal deal with DoorDash

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UK food delivery group valued at £7.6bn in London listing four years ago

Trump Jr. Tells East Europe to Choose US Over China for Business

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Donald Trump Jr. told a business forum in Budapest that Hungary and the region should pick the US over China as its economic partner, according to the Portfolio news website.

Brussels rebuffs UK bid to widen access to EU single market

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Post-Brexit ‘reset’ talks intensify ahead of crucial summit next month

Gazprom Refiner Gets Fresh Reprieve on US Sanctions, Vucic Says

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Naftna Industrija Srbije d.d., a refiner controlled by Russia’s Gazprom PJSC, won another reprieve on US sanctions, which have been postponed until June, President Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday.

South Africa’s Treasury Faces Credibility Test After Budget Flip-Flops

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The credibility of South Africa’s National Treasury is under scrutiny after two months in which it’s had to backtrack on its budget proposals twice.

Vladimir Putin offers to halt Ukraine invasion along current front line

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Ukraine-Krieg: Putin soll Trump Stopp der Invasion an Frontlinie angeboten haben
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UK Government’s Steel Gambit Risks Being Undone by Trade War

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The immediate crisis at British Steel has passed, but by taking control of the country’s last maker of virgin steel, the UK government has put itself in the crossfire of a global trade war.

Syria Responds to US Conditions for Sanctions Relief: Reuters

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Syria has responded to a list of conditions laid out by the US for possible partial sanctions relief, Reuters reported, citing a copy of a letter sent by Damascus to American officials.

Pope Francis’ Funeral Draws Up to 200,000 Mourners to St. Peter’s Square

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VATICAN CITY (AP) — As many as 200,000 people are expected to attend Pope Francis' funeral in St. Peter’s Square as he is being laid to rest Saturday.

Spotify to raise subscription prices outside the US

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Moves comes as music-streaming service chases greater profitability as its stock has soared higher

UK Tories Weigh Badenoch’s Fate as She Fails to Hold Back Farage

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Six months after Kemi Badenoch was elected leader of the UK Conservatives, the conversation in the party is already turning toward removing her.

European Universities Strain for Neutrality Amid Political Chaos

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Universities on both sides of the Atlantic were under intense pressure to deal with campus conflict over political issues long before the Trump administration started cracking down on higher education.

India Says Pakistani Troops Fired at Troops in Disputed Kashmir

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SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Pakistani soldiers fired at Indian posts all along the highly militarized frontier in disputed Kashmir for a second consecutive night, the Indian military said Saturday, as tensions continued to escalate between nuclear-armed…

Judge Voices ‘Suspicion’ About Two-Year-Old US Citizen Deported

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A federal judge wants answers from Trump administration officials why they deported a two-year-old US citizen to Honduras with her mother, as the child’s father tried to halt the effort.

House GOP Drafts Cuts to Federal Employee Pension System

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Federal employee pension benefits are set to be pared back in Republicans’ giant tax and spending package working its way through the US House, another slap at a workforce roiled by Elon Musk’s cost-cutting efforts.

China Reiterates Hitting 2025 Growth Target Amid Trade Tension

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China will take measures to achieve its annual economic growth target of around 5% despite escalating trade tensions and uncertainties, the country’s finance minister said in Washington earlier this week.

North Korea’s Kim Touts New Destroyer, Aims to Get Nuclear Sub

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled a new naval destroyer, claiming it as a significant advancement toward his goal of expanding the operational range and preemptive strike capabilities of his nuclear-armed milita…

NV5 Attracts Takeover Interest From Rival Acuren

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NV5 Global Inc., an engineering and inspection-services provider, has drawn takeover interest from rival Acuren Corp. in recent weeks, according to people familiar with the matter.

How Victoria Mars Preserves Her Family Legacy

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An inside look at how a company’s heritage can shape its future through innovation and preservation. Yale’s Jon Iwata discusses the differences between companies that succeed in the long run over those that don’t…two of the success stories: Mars and Enel…

Summers on Trump: 'Least Successful 100 Days' Since WWII

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Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers summarizes and dissects Trump’s first 100 days based on the judgment of markets. University of Virginia’s Barbara Perry analyzes Trump’s presidency through a historic lens. (Source: Bloomberg)

Singapore Ruling Party Selects Record Number of Women for Poll

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Singapore’s ruling party recruited a younger, more female slate of candidates ahead of the May 3 election in a bid to connect with a changing electorate, but across the political spectrum, efforts to showcase diversity only go so far.

Trump's 100 Days, New FDA With Old Problems, Stakeholder Capitalism | Wall Street Week

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This week, former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers and UVA’s Barbara Perry compare President Trump’s first 100 days in office with his previous term and those of presidents past. Plus, how the FDA violated its own rules in approving marketing for o…

Hegseth Taps DOGE Staffer as Senior Adviser After Staff Exodus

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, facing criticism of his stewardship at the Pentagon and beset by staff turnover, added a member of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to his circle of close advisers.

GOP Lawmakers Ready $15 Billion Plan to Fix Air Traffic Control

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Republican members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee are preparing a $15 billion package to revamp the country’s aging air-traffic control system, according to people familiar with the matter.

Ken Griffin Criticizes Trump Tariffs: ‘These Jobs Are Not Coming Back’

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Citadel founder Ken Griffin extended his criticism of the Trump administration’s trade policy, saying that tariffs won’t bring back American manufacturing jobs the way that the president anticipates and the country should play to its strengths instead.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,157

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These are the key events on day 1,157 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

S&P 500 Notches Longest Winning Run Since Jan. | Bloomberg: The Close 04/25/2025

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Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Tracie McMillion, Wells Fargo Investment, Gerard Barron, The Metals Company, Dan…

Tesla profits disappoint on lower sales

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Tesla Earnings Report Is ‘Troubling,’ Ross Gerber Says
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Tesla Investors Are Eager for Musk’s Reengagement
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Tesla’s revenue and profits tank amid political chaos
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Kennedy Center Cancels LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration Planned for June

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Organizers and the Kennedy Center have canceled a week’s worth of events celebrating LGBTQ+ rights for this summer’s World Pride festival in Washington, D.C., amid a shift in priorities and the ousting of leadership at one of the …

US Agents Cleared for Warrantless Arrest of Alleged Gang Members

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Federal law enforcement agents can arrest Venezuelan nationals in the US suspected of belonging to the Tren de Aragua gang without a judicial or administrative warrants, according to a directive from Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Powell Draws Applause on Independence at Closed-Door IMF Meeting

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Powell Draws Applause on Independence at Closed-Door IMF Meeting Bloomberg.com

US Officials Adopt ‘Organized’ Framework to Handle Trade Talks

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President Donald Trump’s administration has drafted a framework to handle negotiations with trading partners rushing to secure deals to avert tariff hikes, according to people familiar with the matter.

No crown, no glory: Pope Francis breaks with centuries of funeral rites

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Simplified ceremonies mark late pontiff’s final push to reform Catholic Church

Compass Sues Seattle-Area MLS in Battle Over Private Listings

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Compass Inc. ratcheted up its fight to change how homes are sold online, filing a lawsuit against a Seattle-area group the brokerage alleges is engaging in anticompetitive practices.

Johnson & Johnson’s Rare AAA Rating No Longer at Risk, S&P Says

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Johnson & Johnson, one of the few remaining companies with a top credit rating, is no longer at risk of a downgrade, S&P Global Ratings said Friday.

Malaysia-US Trade Talks Started ‘Well Enough,’ Official Says

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Malaysia’s initial meeting with US officials on tariffs went well but it’s only the first step toward forging a trade agreement, according to a top economic official from the Southeast Asian nation.

Barbarians at the sluice gate: KKR’s Thames Water quest

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US private equity firm is preferred bidder for UK utility trying to avert renationalisation

Tracking Market Impacts of Tariffs

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Nathan Dean, Senior Policy Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence presents market impact on Tariffs at the Bloomberg Sell Side Leaders Forum in New York on April 22nd, 2025. (Source: Bloomberg)

Los Angeles Downgraded to AA- by S&P Due to Budget Woes

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Los Angeles had its credit rating downgraded one level to AA- by S&P Global Ratings, which cited the city’s deteriorating finances and budget woes for the move.

Data-Crunching Wall Street Skeptics Sit Out the Turnaround Trade

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Michael Mullaney’s mind was elsewhere during the market rebound this week, even as stocks surged, borrowing costs for Corporate America eased and Treasuries settled down.

BTB Talks Markets & Pricey Ice Cubes | Closing Bell

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Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Alix Steel, Scarlet Fu, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)

Trump’s Presence Turns Pope’s Funeral Into a Stage for Diplomacy

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This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s capital. Today, White House correspondent Catherine Lucey looks ahead to the president’s trip to Rome for the pope’s funeral. Sign up here and follow us at @bpolit…

Roubini Weighs In on Tariffs, US Dollar and Global Relations

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Nouriel Roubini, chair and CEO of Roubini Macro Associates, says US exceptionalism will remain despite bad trade and immigration policies. He speaks during an interview on "Bloomberg The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)

Belgium Gets Deficit Warning as S&P Turns Negative on Rating

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S&P Global Ratings put a negative outlook on its assessment of Belgium’s creditworthiness over concerns about its budget deficits.

Grief, anger and a tourist exodus follow mass slaughter in Kashmir

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Killing of 26 people in disputed region brings India to brink of conflict with Pakistan

Trump’s gripe over car ‘bowling-ball test’ dents Japan’s trade hopes

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Safety test cited as barrier to US exports is not actually carried out

DuckDuckGo: Proposed Google Monopoly Remedies Not Enough

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Kamyl Bazbaz, SVP of public affairs at DuckDuckGo, explains what changes the privacy-focused search engine would like to see in order to create a more even playing field with rivals like Google. Bazbaz speaks with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomber…

Cantor SPAC Surge Hits 220% on Deal to Become Bitcoin Vehicle

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Traders piled further into shares of a blank-check company that’s set to become the latest publicly traded Bitcoin investment vehicle, bidding its expected market capitalization to around three times the estimated value of the cryptocurrency it would hol…

Investors bank on Bessent to tame the drunken dragon

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Yields on US government bonds have been thrashing around in response to Trump’s capricious policy plans

A Simple Funeral for Pope Francis Becomes Conduit to See Trump

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The funeral for Pope Francis was intended to be a stripped down affair to honor the simplicity of the man. Instead the attendance of US President Donald Trump has turned it into a high-profile stage for international diplomacy at a moment of geopolitical…