New attacks came a day after Trump claimed Ukraine was to blame for Russia's invasion. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo |
Ukraine and Russia at War |
- US President Donald Trump's extraordinary attacks against his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy, which included calling him a "dictator," heightened concerns among allies in Europe that Trump's approach to ending the conflict could benefit Moscow. Less than a month into his presidency, he has upended US policy on the war.
- The Trump administration may seek to strike a simplified minerals deal with Ukraine to get a pact in place quickly and later negotiate detailed terms, such as how much of Ukraine's vast resources the US would own, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
- We have two podcasts to dive deeper into where the war stands. This week's Econ World is all about critical minerals, while on today's Reuters World News, Reporter Max Hunder shares how the feud between Trump and Zelenskiy has been greeted with dismay in Ukraine but has also led people to rally behind their leader.
- Meanwhile in Russia, dozens are being subjected to compulsory psychiatric treatment because of their political views, according to lawyers and human rights groups - a trend they say has gathered pace since the start of the war in Ukraine.
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- Hamas handed over the bodies of infant Kfir Bibas and his four-year-old brother Ariel, the two youngest captives taken from Israel. The two boys have become a symbol for Israelis of the ruthlessness of the October 7, 2023 attack. Follow the latest.
- Foreign ministers from the G20 top economies are going to meet in South Africa amid tensions between members over the Ukraine war, trade disputes and with the top US diplomat staying away owing to a feud with the hosts.
- South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in a Seoul court for his first trial hearing on charges of insurrection in the country's first criminal prosecution of an incumbent leader. If convicted, he could face years in prison for his martial law decree.
- Some US Food and Drug Administration scientists have been told to stop using the words "woman," "disabled" and "elderly" in external communications, two sources familiar with the matter said, part of a list of banned terms that a White House spokesman said had misinterpreted Trump's executive order.
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'Stagflation' fears haunt US markets despite pro-growth agenda. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly |
- Stubborn inflation and Donald Trump's hard-line trade policies have rekindled fears of stagflation, a worrying mix of sluggish growth and relentless inflation that haunted the US in the 1970s, even as markets remain upbeat on his pro-growth agenda.
- Almost nine out of 10 Japanese companies expect Trump's policies to negatively affect business, a survey showed, the clearest sign yet of mounting worry in the United States' top foreign direct investor.
- Apple launched a budget-minded phone with AI, the iPhone 16e. The company also revealed a custom-designed modem chip that will help connect iPhones to wireless data networks, a move that will make it less reliant on chips from Qualcomm.
- TikTok is laying off global staff at its trust and safety unit which handles content moderation as part of a restructuring, three sources familiar with the matter said. The move comes as the popular app's fate remains up in the air.
- Mercedes-Benz launched a fresh cost-cutting plan to revive sales and margins and battle stiff competition as the German carmaker forecast a big drop in earnings in 2025. For more news on the industry, sign up for our Auto File newsletter.
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In Graphics: How Germany's economic strength became a weakness |
Is the Wirtschaftswunder kaputt? |
The economy ranks as a top concern among German voters ahead of Sunday's election. The country has gone from being Europe's economic powerhouse to becoming the euro zone's growth laggard. That's raising questions about its economic model, which relies more on industry and exports than most other big economies. In this visual piece, our graphics team breaks down the issue. |
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Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere. Handout via REUTERS |
Astronomers for the first time have deciphered the three-dimensional structure of the atmosphere of a planet beyond our solar system, revealing three layers like a wedding cake on a ferociously hot gas planet that orbits close to a star bigger and hotter than our sun. |
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