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Starmer 'won't block' Burnham return as MP despite leadership threat

Angela Rayner reveals she has been cleared of deliberate wrongdoing in an investigation over her tax affairs

Evening Standard - Politics - 3 hours ago

African fans face World Cup issues despite visa bond U-turn

The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.

BBC News - Sports - 5 hours ago

UK economy sees surprise growth in March despite Iran war -- The economy grew by 0.3% in the month, official figures show, confounding analysts' forecasts of a small contraction.

The economy grew by 0.3% in the month, official figures show, confounding analysts' forecasts of a small contraction.

BBC News - Business - 13 hours ago

Middle East - LIVE - | Israel steps up attacks on Gaza despite Iran war ceasefire – and why Xi Jinping is likely to rebuff Trump's pleas for help

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Independent.ie - World - 16 hours ago

Russia fires at least 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk in Moscow of possible peace

The prolonged barrage began in midmorning and lasted for hours, hitting the capital of Kyiv, the city of Lviv and the port of Odesa, among other population centers.

Los Angeles Times - World - 18 hours ago

Despite the war, this US city is welcoming Iran's national team with 'open arms'

Preparations are underway in Tucson, Arizona, to host Iran's World Cup squad despite uncertainty over the conflict.

SBS - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Illinois colleges failing to protect immigrant students despite new law, WBEZ/Sun-Times analysis finds

Advocates have touted the Illinois law that applies to public colleges as a model, but some colleges don’t make it easy to find information and don't have protocols for what to do if immigration agents come on campus.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Speeding Ticket For Museum's 'Knight Rider' Replica Car Despite Not Moving In Years

Officials at the Volo Museum near Chicago are wondering how its replica of the car in the TV show “Knight Rider” got a speeding ticket despite not moving from its display in years.

Huffington Post - Weird - 1 day ago

CEOs worth nearly $1 trillion accompany Trump to China -- The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.

The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.

CBS News - Technology - 1 day ago

Despite strained ties, U.S. senator says Canada should be cautious of making deals with China -- Benjamin Lopez Steven -- -

As Canada prepares to accept more Chinese-made electric vehicles into the country, a U.S. senator is warning that although Canada-U.S. ties are strained, Canadian officials should be cautious when making agreements with China's government.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Starmer has 'full confidence' in Streeting despite leadership challenge talk

The Health Secretary is said to have told allies he is preparing to quit Government on Thursday.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Why this unheralded AI stock can go higher despite its recent massive rally

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

Top U.S. CEOs worth nearly $1 trillion accompany Trump to China -- The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.

The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.

CBS News - Business - 1 day ago

Jackson receives honorary Palme D'Or as Cannes flaunts star power despite Hollywood's retreat

The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened on Tuesday with politics, artificial intelligence and the shifting priorities of Hollywood taking center stage at the global film gathering.

CTV News - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Despite profound loss, Martin Short's 'happy gene' on display in new documentary -- Kayla McLean -- -

If there's a thin line separating laughter and pain, then a new Netflix documentary out Tuesday reveals Martin Short's walked that line for most of his life.

CBC News - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Ex-White House AI czar says US, China could find AI common ground despite fierce rivalry

David Sacks predicts potential outcomes of Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, saying the U.S. and China could agree on new cyber standards while warning of advancing AI threats.

Fox News - Business - 2 days ago

Britain pays Starlink millions despite Musk's calls to overthrow UK government

Satellite service supports troops and Ukraine, but payments may raise eyebrows after boss's political broadsides

Register UK - Technology - 2 days ago

L.A. port traffic rises in April despite trade disruption, higher fuel costs

The Port of Los Angeles processed 890,861 container units in April, 5.7% above last year -- the second-best April on record despite war, higher fuel costs and trade uncertainty.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 3 days ago

Trump's drug strategy aims to bolster addiction services — despite gutting government support

The White House’s strategy for tackling the drug and addiction crisis, released this week, sets lofty public health goals but highlights deep inconsistencies with the administration’s own funding cuts and other policies.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 4 days ago

US Adds 115,000 Jobs in April Despite Concerns Over Iran War

The United States economy is showing surprising signs of resilience despite the continuing war in Iran. The jobs report released on Friday showed 115,000 jobs were added in April with the unemployment rate remaining steady at 4.3 percent. NBC’s Allie Canal reports for Saturday TODAY.

NBC News - Business - 5 days ago

Israel's economy and financial markets are booming despite Iran war

The Israeli economy is massively outperforming a swathe of developed-market peers, including key ally the United States.

CNBC - World - 14 days ago

Tourist arrivals to Türkiye up in Q1, revenues rise despite Iran war

Foreign tourist arrivals to Türkiye surged in the first quarter of the year, and revenues also rose to nearly $10 billion despite the regional tensions,...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 14 days ago

Foreign investment in California rose last year despite trade disruption

The number of foreign-owned business rose 4% last year in California despite the Trump administration's trade wars, with Japan taking the top spot in a report released this week.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 14 days ago

Push for raw milk intensifies across the U.S., despite illness outbreaks and scientists' warnings

More than three dozen bills supporting raw milk have been introduced in statehouses across the country. A growing number of states are making it legal to sell.

NBC News - Science - 14 days ago

U.S. consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer confidence rose modestly in April despite growing anxiety over soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran.

The Columbian - Business - 16 days ago

Spring Breakers Determined To Vacation Despite Long Lines At Airport

Inside Edition caught up with spring breakers at Newark Airport and it seemed nothing was stopping them from getting away, even the prospect of endless lines at security.

Inside Edition - US News - 2 months ago

Police Have 'Not Identified a Suspect' in Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance, Despite Reports

Police have "not identified a suspect" in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy Guthrie, a Pima County Sheriff's spokesperson tells PEOPLE. Despite reports of potential suspects or arrest, authorities are still searching for leads nearly 72 hours after Nancy was first reported missing from her Arizona home.

People - Entertainment - 3 months ago

Popular Chinese brands bet big on US consumers despite tariff threats

The United States has seen an influx of popular Chinese firms placing big bets on American consumers. Analysts say the conditions are ripe for companies to succeed in the US, but warn that President Donald Trump’s tariffs might stand in the way. Despite the ongoing trade war, brands like Luckin Coffee, Heytea, and Po

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 8 months ago

Despite Trump's Win, School Vouchers Were Again Rejected by Majorities of Voters

In several Republican-led states, popular sentiment on the voucher issue has been overridden by the efforts of special interest groups and powerful governors who have enacted sweeping voucher programs that often benefit affluent families.

ProPublica - Politics - 10 months ago