'It Would Be A Joy To Be Italy's PM,' League Leader Says
The rightist League aims to win the Italian premiership when the country holds an election next week, its leader Matteo Salvini told his party's annual rally in northern Italy on Sunday.
Teva Pharm Expects To Start Paying U.S. Opioid Settlement In 2023 - CEO
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries expects to finalise an opioid settlement in the United States by year-end and start paying in 2023, its chief executive said on Sunday, while also questioning the company's very low share price.
In A First, EU Seen Moving To Cut Money For Hungary Over Damaging Democracy
The European Union executive is expected to recommend on Sunday suspending billions of euros in funds for Hungary over corruption, the first such case in the bloc under a new "cash for democracy" sanction meant to better protect the rule of law.
Ukrainians Search Grave Site For Relatives After Russians Driven Out
Residents of the Ukrainian town of Izium searched for dead relatives in a nearby wooded grave site as emergency workers continued to exhume what they said were hundreds of bodies found after Russian forces were driven from the region.
Ukraine To Dominate As World Leaders Gather At United Nations
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and a global food crisis aggravated by the war will be the focus of world leaders when they convene at the United Nations in New York this week, a gathering that is unlikely to yield any progress toward ending the conflict.
Queen's Death Shines Spotlight On Wrongs Suffered By Indigenous People
When newly elected indigenous Australian parliamentarian Lidia Thorpe took her oath to office last month, she raised her fist above her head in protest and labelled Queen Elizabeth II a "colonising queen".
Biden To Pay Tribute To Queen Elizabeth Lying In State
U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to pay tribute at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth in London on Sunday, joining hundreds of thousands of people who have filed past the late British monarch as she lies in state.
Puerto Rico Faces Hurricane, Life Threatening Floods, As Tropical Storm Fiona Approaches
Tropical storm Fiona gained strength on Saturday as it headed toward Puerto Rico, prompting the National Hurricane Center (NHC) to issue a hurricane warning and alerts for "life threatening floods and mudlsides" for the U.S.
Ukraine Searches For Its Dead At Russian Occupation Burial Site
Dressed in white protective suits and wearing rubber gloves, Ukrainian emergency workers on Saturday dug up more bodies from a wooded burial site in territory recently recaptured from Russian forces, while townspeople looked for dead relatives.
ECB To Inflict Pain As It Hikes Rates Into Next Year, Lane Says
The European Central Bank could raise interest rates into next year, causing pain for consumers as it tries to depress demand that is now increasingly adding to sky high inflation, chief economist Philip Lane said on Saturday.
Stung By Criticism Over Diana, Britain's Royals Show Common Touch
The day after his mother, Britain's longest serving monarch, died, King Charles and his wife Camilla surprised well-wishers gathered outside Buckingham Palace in London by getting out of their car to greet them.
U.S. Justice Dept Asks Appeals Court To Allow Review Of Classified Docs In Trump Probe
The U.S. Justice Department on Friday asked a federal appeals court to let it resume reviewing classified materials seized in an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate.
Cheetahs Return To India After 70-year Absence
Eight radio-collared African cheetahs step out on to the grassland of Kuno National Park in central India, their final destination after a 5,000-mile (8,000 km) journey from Namibia that has drawn criticism from some conservationists.
William And Harry Prepare To Hold Vigil By Late Queen's Coffin
Princes William and Harry will mount a silent vigil at the coffin of their late grandmother Queen Elizabeth on Saturday, watched on by just some of the many mourners who are queuing for up to 24 hours to pay their respects.
Biden Meets Families Of Russian-held Detainees Griner, Whelan
President Joe Biden met on Friday with families of two Americans being held by Russia, and personally reassured them he is working to gain freedom for the detainees.
U.S. Appeals Court Rules Against Big Tech's Ability To Regulate Online Speech
A U.S. appeals court on Friday upheld a Texas law that bars large social media companies from banning or censoring users based on "viewpoint," a setback for technology industry groups that have argued that the Republican-backed measure would turn platforms into bastions of dangerous content.
As Markets Churn, Investors Hide In Cash Despite Surging Inflation
A tough year in markets is leading some investors to seek refuge in cash, as they capitalize on higher interest rates and await chances to buy stocks and bonds at cheaper prices.
New York's Yeshiva University Halts Student Clubs In Dispute Over LGBT Group
Yeshiva University, ordered by a judge to formally recognize an LGBT student group even as the Jewish school in New York City argues that doing so would violate its religious values, on Friday announced that it has halted the activities of all its undergraduate student clubs as it plans its next steps.
Canadian Dollar Hits Near 2-year Low, TSX Falls As Sentiment Sours
The Canadian dollar weakened to its lowest level in nearly two years against the greenback on Friday and Canada's stock market fell more than 1% as investors grew cautious ahead of domestic inflation data and a Federal Reserve interest rate decision next week.
Exclusive-Citigroup Submits Multiyear Plan To Address Fed Concerns -sources
Citigroup has submitted a comprehensive multiyear plan to the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency outlining steps to fix weaknesses in its risk management and internal controls, two sources familiar with matter said.
JPMorgan Reduces Credit To China's Tsingshan And Metal Clients Globally
JPMorgan Chase & Co has reduced lending to China's Tsingshan, one of the world's top nickel producers, while also paring back credit to other customers in Europe and Asia after a review of risk, sources close to the situation said.
Pacific Islands Students Target U.N. Court As Key Weapon To Fight Climate Change
In the shadow of the United Nations' towering headquarters in New York City, law student Solomon Yeo from an island nation in the South Pacific is taking in what he describes as a "surreal moment."
Lula Campaign Mulls New Mining Royalties In Brazil, Spooking Industry
Brazilian presidential frontrunner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is considering raising royalties on certain mining projects if elected, a campaign adviser told Reuters, likely affecting iron ore giant Vale SA and other multinationals.
U.S. Court Skeptical Of Challenge To Elite Virginia School's Admissions Policy
A U.S. appeals court on Friday appeared skeptical of claims that an admissions policy adopted for a highly selective Virginia public high school discriminates against Asian Americans in a closely watched challenge brought by a conservative parents group.
'War Crimes Cannot Be Hidden,' Top U.S. General Says About Ukraine War
The top U.S. general on Friday said war crimes in Ukraine cannot be hidden, as Kyiv leveled fresh accusations against Russia following the discovery of a mass burial site in northeastern territory recaptured from Russian forces.
Horses And The 'Sport Of Kings' Were Queen Elizabeth's Passion
Horse racing is the "Sport of Kings", and it was also the passion of Queen Elizabeth whose love of all things equine became a feature of her 70-year reign.
The Queen's Queue: A Portrait Of Our Times
The death of Queen Elizabeth has drawn people from across Britain and the world to queue through the streets of London to pay their respects - a melting pot of nationalities, religions, ages and backgrounds.
China, AUKUS Countries Clash At IAEA Over Nuclear Submarine Plan
China clashed with the countries in the so-called AUKUS alliance at the U.N.
Italy's Draghi Presents New Aid Package, Says Won't Be Back As PM
Italy approved an aid package worth some 14 billion euros ($14 billion) on Friday to shield firms and families from surging energy costs, in probably the last major act by outgoing Prime Minister Mario Draghi before a Sept.
Zelenskiy Accuses Russia Of Torture, War Crimes In Recaptured Northeast
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused Russia on Friday of torture and war crimes in Ukraine's northeast and likened the aftermath in the recaptured areas to Russia's withdrawal from near Kyiv months ago.