The ongoing conflict in Iran has pushed Brent crude past $126, a four-year high, and is causing oil prices to surge, leading to concerns about inflation and potential economic damage across Asia and Europe.
The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC has been praised by President Trump as a move that could help lower energy prices, while analysts assess the ramifications for OPEC's influence on the oil market.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, but the decision saw the highest level of dissent since 1992, with Jerome Powell warning that prices haven't peaked yet due to the Iran conflict.
Police have declared the stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green, North London, a terrorist incident, as reports highlight a rise in antisemitic attacks and a shadowy Iran-linked group claiming responsibility for incidents.
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell has warned that Los Angeles is not prepared to secure the 2028 Olympics due to staffing shortages and a lack of dedicated funding, raising concerns about the city's ability to host the event.
Russia's upcoming Victory Day parade will be held without tanks and other heavy military armor for the first time in nearly two decades, highlighting the heavy toll of the war in Ukraine.
Jerome Powell confirmed he will remain on the Federal Reserve Board after his term as chair ends, citing legal actions by the Trump administration and calling the criticism 'unprecedented'.
Singer D4vd has been charged with the murder and sexual abuse of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with prosecutors alleging he bought tools online to dispose of her body and stabbed her to silence her.
Major tech companies like Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet are seeing strong earnings driven by AI demand, but this is also leading to massive capital expenditure increases, with Meta's Reality Labs losing over $4 billion.
The Supreme Court's decision to weaken a key provision of the Voting Rights Act has been criticized by civil rights groups and is expected to reshape American politics, with Florida already approving new maps to favor Republicans.