Macron calls for unity in France
French President Emmanuel Macron began his second term at the weekend with a call for unity in a country shaken by geopolitical crises.
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At least 22 dead in blast at iconic hotel
A large gas explosion has destroyed the Hotel Saratoga in downtown Havana, a favoured celebrity hangout.
Musk’s friends tip in $US7bn for Twitter deal
A Saudi prince, Larry Ellison and a bitcoin exchange are among investors joining in on the Tesla CEO’s bid for Twitter.
Facebook created havoc in Australia to influence law
Whistleblowers allege that the social-media giant deliberately created chaos during the pandemic in response to the country’s move to make platforms pay for content.
BOE’s fourth rate rise, but caution ahead
The UK’s central bank seeks to tame inflation fuelled by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but it also fears a slowing economy.
Wall Street plunges as investors reassess Fed
The US stock market took its biggest U-turn since the early days of the pandemic, posting its largest decline this year as inflation fears take hold.
Rate rises to 2pc now in motion
The RBA is unlikely to rule out 50-basis point moves in any given month, especially if the inflation outlook deteriorates further.
Blinken to affirm Beijing as main US rival
The speech, now postponed after the secretary of state tested positive for Covid, is expected to emphasise the administration’s view.
Vance’s Ohio Senate victory isn’t a big win for Trump
The ex-president’s pick barely won his primary, showing the risks of endorsement.
Intercontinental Exchange to buy Black Knight for $18bn
The cash-and-stock deal will boost ICE’s involvement in US mortgage market.
VW wants to gear up US presence
VW CEO sees strong US growth as Ukraine war hits Europe, Covid slows China.
After abortion leak parties weigh next steps
The Supreme Court’s draft opinion has affected the Democratic and Republican calculus for midterm elections.
Crude spikes as EU eyes Russian oil ban
A European embargo could reduce global oil supplies because not every barrel would be rerouted to buyers in other markets.
US hikes interest rates by most since 2000
The Federal Reserve approves a half-point interest rate increase and plans to shrink its $US9 trillion bond portfolio.
CIA chief broke ice with Saudi leader
The visit last month yielded a ‘good conversation, better tone,’ says a US official.
Kim’s missile taunt for South leader
Kim Jong-un regime conducts another weapons launch ahead of May 10 inauguration in South Korea of hard-liner Yoon Suk-yeo.
Boris echoes Churchill for Kyiv’s ‘finest hour’
The British Prime Minister pledges to send more weapons to Ukraine in its campaign to fend off Russian invasion.
What a Supreme Court ruling on Roe v Wade would mean
If the court overturns Roe, it would represent the biggest shift in reproductive healthcare in 50 years.
How the Ukraine war changed history
We do not know how the war in Ukraine will end, but it is already evident that it represents a turning point in contemporary history.
BP’s $US25.5bn hit from Russia exit
The global oil giant has booked a massive first-quarter loss despite soaring commodity prices due to its decision.
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