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Amtrak bilked out of $12M by at least 119 employees, doctors in fraud scheme; many still on the job: report

Amtrak paid more than $12 million in fraudulent medical claims for its employees as part of a scheme involving crooked doctors, officials said....


World leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff

World leaders offered their immediate congratulations for Pope Leo XIV after he was elected to the highest authority in the Catholic Church and became the first American pontiff....


First American elected pontiff, get to know Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV became the newest pope to sit in the highest office in the Catholic Church, and the first American to do so, after a lifetime of service in both Chicago and Peru....


'Dio benedica il Papa', other well wishes for the new pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, in Italian

The College of Cardinals elected Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, as the new pope. This is how to congratulate the new pontiff in Italian....


Cardinal Robert Prevost announced as first American pope, taking name Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV has been elected following roughly 24 hours of deliberation among the 133-member College of Cardinals, the Vatican announced on Thursday....




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Robert Francis Prevost, Now Leo XIV, Is First American Pope

Cardinal Prevost was elected pontiff on the second day of the conclave, becoming the leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics. He greeted his new followers by saying, “Peace be with you.”...


Who Is Robert Francis Prevost, the New Pope? What to Know About Leo XIV

Here’s what to know about Robert Francis Prevost, who was chosen on Thursday as the first American pope....


For Keir Starmer, a U.S.-U.K. Trade Agreement Will Count as a Win

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has spent months nurturing his relationship with President Trump. That may have just paid off....


Overnight Clashes Strain Diplomacy Efforts for India and Pakistan

Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need for “immediate de-escalation” as he spoke with leaders from both countries....


Putin and Xi Rebuke U.S. and Vow to Strengthen Ties

The two leaders, meeting in Moscow, rejected what they described as Washington’s attempt to contain them. They also hailed their friendship....




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China’s exports surge as shipments to Southeast Asian countries offset plunge in U.S. trade

Exports jumped 8.1% last month in U.S. dollar terms from a year earlier, according to data released by customs authority on Friday....


The aluminum sector isn't moving to the U.S. despite tariffs — due to one key reason

Tariffs are reshaping global trade flows and inflating costs for American consumers, but are falling to revive domestic aluminum production....


U.S. tariff pressure has retailers evaluating their prices

Household brands including Pandora, Puma and Hugo Boss have all said they are evaluating their pricing strategies in the U.S....


Trump unveils United Kingdom trade deal, first since 'reciprocal' tariff pause

President Trump imposed "reciprocal" tariffs on nearly all other countries, but quickly paused them to allow time to negotiate trade agreements with the U.S....


CNBC Daily Open: London markets didn't seem to view the U.K.-U.S. trade deal positively

Specifics of the plan were not announced, but it does seem unbalanced, at least based on the fact that a 10% tariff will remain on all U.K. imports....




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Pope Leo XIV marks new beginning for Catholic Church

Excited crowds gathered in St Peter's Square to witness the historic election of the first American Pope....


'There is no truce': Ukraine's soldiers and civilians on Russia's ceasefire

The BBC's Yogita Limaye went to the Donetsk region of Ukraine to speak to soldiers about life on the frontline. ...


US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals

It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US. ...


Hong Kong pro-China informer: 'Why I've reported dozens of people to police'

Ex-banker Innes Tang has established a hotline for reporting behaviours deemed disloyal to Beijing....


Moon dust 'rarer than gold' arrives in UK from China

First Moon samples collected in nearly 50 years and loaned by China for the first time are now in the UK....




 

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