At least 34 dead as tornadoes tear through southern US

French President Emmanuel Macron announced the establishment of a commission to explore the historical relationship between France and Haiti, particularly regarding the substantial debt imposed on Haiti in 1825 for its independence. This debt, seen as a significant factor in Haiti's ongoing poverty and instability, has fueled calls for financial reparations from France. While the commission aims to propose recommendations for a more peaceful future, it remains uncertain whether reparations will be discussed, amid Haiti's...

Summary The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose amid optimism from US-Japan tariff talks, while the Dow fell due to a 17.2% drop in UnitedHealth's shares after it cut its profit forecast. Early trading saw the Dow down 517.74 points, the S&P 500 up 9.48 points, and the Nasdaq up 17.33 points, with healthcare shares declining but Eli Lilly gaining 13% from positive trial results. Despite upbeat jobless claims data, market volatility remains high as traders...

Could Meloni be Europe's Trump card?Giorgia Meloni, Italy's right-wing prime minister, is well-positioned to engage with Donald Trump, having developed a strong rapport with him, who has praised her leadership. Meloni's ideologies align closely with Trump's, as evidenced by her critiques of mass migration and "globalist elites" in a recent video message. While she has mostly refrained from criticizing Trump’s administration, she did label his tariffs on the EU as "absolutely wrong," indicating some tensions...

Clashes between Sudanese paramilitaries and the army in El-Fasher have resulted in at least 57 civilian deaths, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensify their assault on the city, which has been besieged for nearly a year. The UN reports that the RSF killed over 400 individuals in recent attacks on El-Fasher and nearby camps, with UNICEF warning that 825,000 children are trapped in dire conditions. Amidst ongoing violence, displaced residents face imminent danger, and...

SINGAPORE: The Singapore United Party (SUP) has announced five potential candidates for Ang Mo Kio GRC in the upcoming General Election, led by secretary-general Andy Zhu Laicheng.SUP aims to create a more equitable Singapore and has been engaging residents in the area.The party may face competition from the incumbent People’s Action Party (PAP) and the People's Power Party (PPP), which has also declared its intent to contest the GRC, potentially leading to a three-cornered fight.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpB3X6VcDd8...

Some of Britain’s largest supermarkets and food producers, including Marks and Spencer and J Sainsbury, have urged the EU to finalize a veterinary agreement with the UK government to facilitate smoother exports of food products post-Brexit. In a letter to EU negotiator Maroš Šefčovič, twelve companies highlighted the increased costs due to "unnecessary red tape" and emphasized the economic benefits of reducing border frictions. Amid rising political tensions ahead of local elections, industry leaders expressed...