Jerome Powell to stay on Fed board after central bank holds rates steady in defiance of Trump

Chair planned to exit after inquiry into building renovations but will now oversee ‘remaining steps in the process’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, will remain on the central bank’s rate-setting board after his term as chair ends in May, a contentious move that signals continued uncertainty at the Fed.Powell made the announcement after the Fed board on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged for the third time this year, despite Donald Trump’s continued demands for rate cuts. Continue reading...

Comey's seashell post got him indicted. But experts are skeptical the government can win

Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."

EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : « L’Iran n’a qu’à capituler », affirme Donald Trump ; Israël menace le Hezbollah de frappes « au-delà de la ligne jaune »

Lors d’un échange téléphonique, Vladimir Poutine a mis en garde Donald Trump contre les « conséquences dommageables » qu’aurait une nouvelle action militaire contre l’Iran. De son côté, le président du Parlement iranien appelle son pays à « l’unité » face au blocus américain.

Hegseth denies Iran war is ‘quagmire’ as cost to US hits estimated $25bn

As defense secretary testifies before House, Trump posts AI-generated image of himself with weapon and caption: ‘NO MORE MR. NICE GUY’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxPete Hegseth denied that the US-Israel war on Iran, which the Pentagon estimates has cost the US at least $25bn, is “a quagmire” and claimed critics of the operation posed a greater threat to the US than Iran itself.Hegseth came under pressure to set out Washington’s strategy for the conflict as he appeared before the House armed services committee on Wednesday for a marathon hearing al

Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's last rate decision as Fed chair

Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence

Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's final rate decision as Fed chair

Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence.

ЗМІ розкрили, чим було атаковано російські гелікоптери у Воронезькій області

Характеристики застосованих дронів не розголошувалися.

Ex-FBI chief Comey appears in court over alleged Trump threat

Comey turned himself in on two charges, threatening the US president's life and transmitting threats across state lines.

Цена на нефть Brent превысила $120 за баррель впервые с июня 2022 года

Trump and Putin discuss Iran war and float temporary Ukraine ceasefire in call

Russian president welcomed decision to extend Iran ceasefire in what US president said was a ‘very good conversation’Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed the war in Iran and floated a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine in a phone call on Wednesday.In the call, which lasted more than 90 minutes, the Russian president said Moscow viewed the prospect of a US ground operation in Iran as dangerous, while welcoming Trump’s decision to extend a ceasefire in the region, according to Yuri Ushakov, Putin’s foreign policy adviser. Continue reading...

Як регулярне вживання гранатового соку впливає на тиск: відповідь фахівців

Вживання цього соку може сприяти зниженню систолічного та діастолічного артеріального тиску.

Hungary's next PM says frozen EU funds will be paid out soon

Péter Magyar meets EU leaders in Brussels, for the first time since his Tisza party won a landslide election.

У Ryanair зробили оптимістичну заяву щодо дефіциту авіапалива в Європі

Напередодні піку літнього туристичного сезону авіакомпанії побоюються проблем із доступністю авіаційного палива через обмеження на прохід через Ормузьку протоку, що зберігаються.

США відклали створення нової ракети, здатної знешкоджувати російські та китайські засоби ППО

Проблема полягає в недостатньому фінансуванні закупівель комплектуючих та програмного забезпечення.

Hegseth al Congresso difende la guerra in Iran: “Trump non si è impantanato, vostro odio vi accieca”

Per la prima volta dall’inizio del conflitto, il capo del Pentagono è stato ascoltato dalla commissione Difesa. Ha parlato di una “vittoria totale”, senza però fornire dati sulle spese sostenute né chiarire quanto tempo potrebbe ancora durare il conflitto

Hegseth al Congresso difende la guerra in Iran: “Trump non si è impantanato, vostro odio vi acceca”

Per la prima volta dall’inizio del conflitto, il capo del Pentagono è stato ascoltato dalla commissione Difesa. Ha parlato di una “vittoria totale”, senza però fornire dati sulle spese sostenute né chiarire quanto tempo potrebbe ancora durare il conflitto

A Dubaï, 276 membres d’un vaste réseau international de fraude financière arrêtés

L’opération a permis de démanteler neuf centres de fraude spécialisés dans les escroqueries aux investissements et aux monnaies virtuelles non réglementées.

El acusado por intentar asesinar a Trump se tomó un selfi armado antes del ataque

La Fiscalía difunde una imagen en la que se ve a Cole Allen en su habitación del hotel con una pistolera de hombro y un cuchillo enfundado

Trump and Putin Call for a Brief Cease-Fire in Ukraine

Previous truces have broken down amid competing accusations of violations, and it is not clear that Ukraine will agree to Moscow’s terms.

US lawmakers question Pete Hegseth over budget for war on Iran

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before Congress on the Pentagon’s budget for the US-Israeli war on Iran.

ФРС США сохранила ставку на уровне 3,5–3,75% годовых

Pentagon chief Hegseth first public hearing on Iran war: Key takeaways

Pete Hegseth testifies alongside General Dan Caine, responds to questions on war Pentagon says has cost $25bn.

Elon Musk gets an apology from California regulators as SpaceX lawsuit is settled

California regulators settled a lawsuit that claimed a state agency showed political bias against the rocket company and its chief executiveCalifornia regulators apologized to the SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk, this week as they settled a lawsuit that claimed a state agency showed political bias against the rocket company and its chief executive.As part of the settlement, the California Coastal Commission acknowledged its members made “improper” statements about Musk’s political beliefs at a 2024 hearing on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch program. Continue reading...

Two Jewish men stabbed in London ‘terrorist attack’

Two Jewish men were stabbed in north London, after a man armed with a knife was seen running through the area.

Il caso Minetti esplode in Uruguay, interrogazioni al governo:“Faro sull’istituto per minori”

Sui media l’ipotesi di presunte irregolarità nella procedura. “Verificare se ci furono donazioni dei Cipriani”

Что сказал Трамп после телефонного разговора с Путиным

Президент США Дональд Трамп провел телефонный разговор с российским лидером Владимиром Путиным 29 апреля. Позднее американский президент провел встречу с астронавтами «Артемиды II» в Белом доме, на которой рассказал, как прошел разговор с российским коллегой, а также затронул вопрос украинского и иранского урегулирования.

Indonesian soldiers on trial after acid attack on activist

Four Indonesian soldiers are on trial for an acid attack on a prominent activist in Jakarta.

‘Trump’s Justice Department is on a revenge tour’

Claire Finkelstein says Comey will likely fight his indictment over a social media post critical of Trump.

U.S. Indictment Accuses Mexican Governor of Conspiring With Sinaloa Cartel

Prosecutors accused Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Sinaloa state, of a yearslong scheme to protect the powerful Sinaloa drug cartel in exchange for bribes and votes.

Jerome Powell souligne l’importance d’avoir une Fed « affranchie des influences politiques »

Le banquier central a par ailleurs salué la clôture de l’enquête judiciaire à son encontre, actée vendredi.

Росія та Китай "посміхаються": ВМС США залишилися без своєї найпотужнішої підводної зброї

Американський флот опинився у критичній ситуації через фатальну помилку минулого.

CCTV footage shows moment Israeli strike targets Palestinians

Surveillance cameras captured the moment an Israeli strike hit a group of Palestinians in Gaza City on Friday.

Росіяни "вперлися в стелю своїх можливостей" на Донбасі, - аналітик

Ворог може спробувати прорватися на інших напрямках.

Пентагон офіційно оприлюднив вартість війни проти Ірану

Основна частина витрат припала на боєприпаси, використані під час операції на Близькому Сході.

Britain’s King Charles visits 9/11 Memorial in New York

Britain’s King Charles III visited the 9/11 Memorial in New York City a day after his address to the US Congress.

Trump vows to maintain Iran blockade, Tehran threaten ‘practical’ action

US president says Washington's naval siege on Iranian ports is 'more effective than the bombing' as oil price soars.

Trump vows to maintain Iran blockade, Tehran threatens ‘practical’ action

US president says Washington's naval siege on Iranian ports is 'more effective than the bombing' as oil price soars.

GB News commentator to sue charity for not offering internships to white people

Sophie Corcoran challenging 10,000 Interns Foundation, which works with people from under-represented groupsAn influencer is taking a charity that organises internships for black and minority ethnic people to court because they do not organise schemes for white people.Sophie Corcoran, a GB News commentator, applied to a programme the 10,000 Interns Foundation was running with the Bar Council. She said she was “shocked to discover that the scheme is restricted to applicants of a particular racial background”. Continue reading...

Путін був готовий укласти мирну угоду, але деякі люди завадили йому, - Трамп

Трамп заявив, що він запропонував Путіну оголосити часткове перемир’я.

Trentenne italiano ucciso a coltellate a Ibiza, si sospetta un regolamento di conti

Poco prima dell’omicidio è stato visto discutere con due persone. Secondo i media spagnoli potrebbe trattarsi di un napoletano

Trentenne di Salerno ucciso a coltellate a Ibiza, si sospetta un regolamento di conti

Poco prima dell’omicidio è stato visto discutere con due persone.

Estados Unidos se prepara para un bloqueo largo de Ormuz

“Es más efectivo que los bombardeos”, ha sostenido Trump, tras cumplirse dos meses desde el inicio de la guerra

UK’s ‘terrorism’ laws risk overreach, watchdog warns

UK watchdog warns against overreach in targeting activist groups under 'counterterrorism' laws.

Putin e Trump al telefono per 1 ora e mezza: Mosca ha proposto idee sul nucleare iraniano

I due leader hanno discusso di guerra in Ucraina e in Medio Oriente: “Eventuale operazione di terra in Iran sarebbe inaccettabile. Tregua a Kiev per il 9 maggio”

Putin telefona Trump: “No all’invasione di terra in Iran, sull’uranio ti posso aiutare”

I due leader hanno discusso di guerra in Ucraina e in Medio Oriente: “Eventuale operazione di terra in Iran sarebbe inaccettabile. Tregua a Kiev per il 9 maggio”

Personal trainer ucciso, in un fotogramma la possibile testimone oculare: “Dica cosa ha visto”

L’avvocato della famiglia di Dino Carta, ucciso sotto casa sua mentre passeggiava con il cane il 13 aprile a Foggia, ha diffuso il fermo immagine di un video per permettere l’eventuale riconoscimento. “Una donna giovane, si faccia avanti”

Україна буде постачати їжу до "гарячих точок" Африки: аграрії розкрили деталі

Окрім агрохабу у Гані для Західної Африки, у майбутньому є плани на відкриття й хабу для Східної Африки.

US supreme court’s conservative judges appear amenable to stripping TPS for Haitians and Syrians

Nine justices were hearing the appeal that the Trump administration has the authority to strip TPS of immigrantsThe US supreme court heard oral arguments on Wednesday over whether the Trump administration can strip the temporary protected status (TPS) of hundreds of thousands of immigrant Haitians and Syrians, under a program that has shielded them from deportation owing to safety concerns in their countries of origin.During the arguments, justices in the conservative-leaning majority appeared sympathetic to the Trump administration’s attempts to strip humanitarian protections for the Syrians

US supreme court conservatives seem to favor ending TPS for Haitians and Syrians

Nine justices were hearing Trump administration that it has authority to strip immigrants’ temporary protected status The US supreme court heard oral arguments on Wednesday over whether the Trump administration can strip the temporary protected status (TPS) of hundreds of thousands of immigrant Haitians and Syrians, under a program that has shielded them from deportation owing to safety concerns in their countries of origin.During the arguments, justices in the conservative-leaning majority appeared sympathetic to the Trump administration’s attempts to strip humanitarian protections for the Sy

Трамп: Украина уже потерпела военное поражение

Police declare attack in north London a terrorist incident after two Jewish men stabbed – as it happened

PM chairs Cobra meeting after condemning ‘appalling antisemitic attack’; man with ‘history of serious violence and mental health issues’ arrestedSpecialist officers from Counter Terrorism Policing are leading the investigation and working with police to establish the full circumstances and any links to terrorism, the Met said in a statement.Head of counter terrorism policing Laurence Taylor said:Whilst I must stress this investigation is at an early stage, we are working quickly to understand exactly what happened.Thank you to those who were in the area at the time and supported the response t

South Africa to deport Robert Mugabe’s son over firearm offence

Bellarmine Mugabe was also fined $36,000.

Uncertainty prevails over El Nino’s potential strengths, says Australian Met body

Forecasts range from a weak-to-moderate event to the possibility of a strong event, based on the level of warming in the central tropical Pacific, says Bureau of Meteorology

Сварка Мерца з Трампом: США відправлять топ-офіцера в штаб Бундесверу, - Politico

Німецькі експерти кажуть, що розлучення Європи зі США краще проводити у тісній співпраці.

James Comey surrenders to authorities after indictment over seashell post

Indictment claims ex-FBI director’s social media post last year of shells arranged into ‘86 47’ was threat against TrumpUS politics live – latest updatesJames Comey made a brief appearance in court on Wednesday after the justice department indicted him over a social media post in a renewed bid to prosecute one of Donald Trump’s longtime political adversaries.The former FBI director was indicted in North Carolina on Tuesday over a photograph he posted last year of seashells arranged in the numbers “86 47” – a message the justice department says amounts to a threat against Trump, the 47th US pre