- the most-cited global news events News · Markets · Briefings

News · Markets · Briefings

Every story free to read. No paywalls.

My data Markets

Lead story

Photo: ABC International

Spain's second deadly train crash raises concerns about rail safety

Top stories

49 stories

Listed by most-cited first

Photo: PBS NewsHour

Flavio Bolsonaro’s great escape

The move comes after Bolsonaro's defeat in the presidential election, which has sparked multiple investigations into his activities.

Russian drone attack on Ukrainian train station leaves multiple dead

Photo: PBS NewsHour

Israel election results leave Netanyahu's coalition uncertain

The election has been widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Netanyahu's leadership, with turnout at its highest in decades.

Photo: CNA World

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde to leave post early

Her resignation will allow French President Emmanuel Macron to influence the selection of her successor before next year's elections

Photo: PBS NewsHour

Russell Brand denies rape and sexual assault charges in London trial

The trial follows allegations of rape and sexual assault against six women between 1999 and 2009.

DoorDash to buy Instacart for $17 billion in grocery delivery deal

The acquisition will create a single dominant player in the US grocery delivery market.

Photo: CTV World

Data on 40,000 US Homeland Security employees released online

The leaked information includes personnel files, which contain sensitive details about officials working in surveillance and human intelligence fields.

Alaska governor orders probe into Peltola campaign

EU drops associate membership plan amid opposition from several member states

The move follows objections from several EU countries to the idea of associate membership.

Photo: CNA World

Putin praises Musk's satellite internet ambitions

Photo: Independent Sport

Max Dowman to miss three games

Photo: Independent Sport

Milwaukee Brewers win first World Series title in 57-year history

The Brewers' historic win comes after a season of discipline-driven hitting and strong team performance.

El Salvador deploys troops to Haiti amid election delay

The move comes as Haiti's electoral council has postponed planned presidential elections to next year.

England end miserable tri-series

Carrick ready to 'move forward' with Fernandes

Photo: ABC International

US and Japan to co-produce advanced missiles in Japan

The facility will be used to manufacture missiles for F-35 fighter jets, a key component of Japan's defense strategy.

Garcia targets Ryder Cup return

Photo: Ars Technica

US Health Secretary bypasses FDA rules for unapproved peptide injections

Photo: CTV World

Wolf injures girl in German zoo, zookeeper saves two children

The girl was taken to hospital by rescue helicopter after the attack, which occurred inside the zoo's enclosure.

Jeffery Simmons trade grades

Photo: Sky Sports

WNBA Finals: Valkyries or Dream to win title in historic Game 6

The game's Thursday afternoon start has been a point of contention for the Atlanta Dream, who blame the league for the unusual scheduling.

Photo: ABC International

Humanitarian aid set to enter Oleshky under fragile Russia-Ukraine truce

The aid is expected to arrive on Friday, as both sides maintain a localized ceasefire for a third consecutive day.

Hong Kong fire investigation finds cigarette likely cause of catastrophic blaze

The investigation found systemic failures in fire safety and emergency response led to the deaths of 168 people last year.

Poundland's future hangs in the balance with 12,000 jobs at risk

The company is seeking a rescue deal after the notice was issued, giving it 10 working days to secure a potential lifeline.

Photo: PBS NewsHour

King Charles III's Caribbean tour sparks renewed calls for UK slavery reparations

The British king's visit to former colonies has reignited demands for an official apology and reparations for Britain's historical role in the slave trade.

Photo: CTV World

Prosecutors push for death penalty in Yoon martial law case

Photo: NBC Politics

Judge rejects Trump administration's bid to segregate 20,000 California mail-in ballots

The Trump administration had argued that the ballots should be set aside because they may belong to noncitizens, but the judge disagreed.

Chancellor's welfare cut pledge faces Treasury scrutiny

The Treasury's stance on the pledge has sparked a row with Downing Street

Kylian Mbappé apologizes to China over Mao Zedong comment

The apology follows a backlash against Mbappé's remark, which was seen as disrespectful to the founding leader of Communist China.

Barbara Barrie ends life with medical assistance at 95, says report

Barbara Barrie's extensive filmography included notable roles in 'Barney Miller' and 'Breaking Away',

Photo: CNBC International

Shell's quarterly profit more than doubles to record high

The company's refining margins have been boosted by geopolitical tensions and a shortage of refined products.

Photo: Independent Culture

George Michael's family disputes auction of his memorabilia

The items, including the iconic 'Faith' guitar, were assembled by George Michael's former personal assistant.

JD Vance seeks to revive US-Iran talks

The move comes as the US midterm elections approach and amid warnings of potential renewed military action.

Volkswagen posts €5.86 billion Q3 operating loss on Porsche writedown

The loss was largely due to a writedown of the company's stake in Porsche.

Photo: Independent Politics

Budget: Healey warned of ‘grim’ squeeze

The measures aim to alleviate the cost of living crisis, but economists have expressed skepticism about their impact on economic growth.

Toblerone sues UK vegan chocolate brand over chunky shape

The lawsuit claims the brand's chunky shape infringes on Toblerone's trademarked design.

Photo: Independent UK

Latest on John Healey and UK Budget

The move is part of a broader effort to help households cope with a tough winter

US voters weigh rising costs, healthcare, and foreign policy ahead of midterms

The elections come two years after President Trump's return to the White House, with Americans deciding whether to maintain Republican control or shift power to the Democrats.

Photo: Ars Technica

Google unveils latest AI model with enhanced cybersecurity capabilities

The new model builds on previous advancements, offering improved performance in areas like coding and cybersecurity.

Photo: NBC News

NFL players' brain disease rate revealed in New Study

The study's findings are based on an analysis of deceased players' brains, which were examined for signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Apple's new touchscreen MacBook Pro boasts impressive OLED display

The new model is not as different from its predecessor as some users might have expected.