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Islamist militants tighten blockade around Mali’s capital
Road closures around Bamako have stranded travelers and goods days after Mali’s defence minister was killed in a wave of attacks
Trump warns Iran to make a deal as Pentagon puts war cost at $25 billion
The standoff over Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz is drawing sharper public threats from Washington and Tehran, while lawmakers press the Pentagon for answers on cost, duration and strategy
Prosecutors cite hotel-room selfies in bid to keep Trump assassination suspect jailed
A new government filing says Cole Tomas Allen posed with weapons before the 25 April attack at the White House Correspondents’ dinner. He has pleaded not guilty
France urges citizens to leave Mali after coordinated attacks
Paris warned the situation is “extremely volatile” after explosions and gunfire were reported in several cities, while the UK also told citizens to leave if safe
Nine arrested in U.K. raids on AROPL religious group
Cheshire Police said about 500 officers searched three addresses tied to the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light after allegations from a former member
Amazon earnings to test AWS growth and AI spending plans
Wall Street expects $177.3 billion in first-quarter revenue as investors look for signs that Amazon’s cloud and AI investments are translating into faster growth
Meta’s AI spending in focus as revenue growth is expected to accelerate
Analysts expect Meta to post its fastest revenue growth since 2021, even as investors scrutinize data-center spending, layoffs and energy costs tied to the U.S.-Iran war
16th-century shipwreck found during Swedish naval exercise
Officials say wood analysis indicates the unidentified vessel was built in the late 1500s, making it older than the Vasa warship now displayed in Stockholm
Defense stocks have floundered since the Iran war began. Here's why
Defense stocks haven't been the slam-dunk play some investors expected.
Brent crude jumps to $119 as Iran blockade fears deepen
The benchmark rose nearly 7% Wednesday after reports the U.S. is preparing to extend pressure on Iranian ports while traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily disrupted