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Golf-Japan's Saigo overcomes largest-ever major LPGA playoff to win Chevron
April 27 (Reuters) - Japan's Mao Saigo was living the dream after she survived the largest major playoff in LPGA history on Sunday, beating four others in sudden death to win the Chevron Championship.It was the first major win for the 23-year-old, who was tied for the lead after the first three ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Over 100 migrants in the US illegally arrested in Colorado nightclub
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said on Sunday federal law enforcement agencies carried out a raid in a Colorado Springs nightclub in which over 100 immigrants who were in the U.S. illegally were arrested.WHY IT'S IMPORTANTThe raid w...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
World military spending hits $2.7 trillion in record 2024 surge
Global military spending rose 9.4% in 2024, SIPRI reportsEurope and Middle East see rapid military spending growthUkraine allocates all tax revenues to military, SIPRI notesSTOCKHOLM, April 28 (Reuters) - \World military expenditure reached $2.72 trillion in 2024, an increase of 9.4% from 2023 and t...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Alkane Resources, Mandalay Resources to merge in deal creating $646.5 million company
April 28 (Reuters) - Australia's Alkane Resources ALK.AX and Canada's Mandalay Resources MND.TO to merge in all-share deal, creating combined company with implied market capitalization of A$1.01 billion ($646.50 million), the two companies said in a joint statement on Monday.($1 = 1.5623 Aus...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Trump says Zelenskiy meeting went well
By Steve HollandMORRISTOWN, New Jersey, April 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump says his meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the Vatican on Saturday went well and said the next few days will prove if there was progress in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
US military says it will not reveal details about strikes in Yemen
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Sunday it will not reveal specific details about its military strikes in Yemen, citing what it called the need "to preserve operational security" while also saying the strikes had "lethal effects" against Yemen's Houthi r...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
NFL-Son of Falcons' DC apologizes for prank call to Sanders, league investigating
NEW YORK, April 27 (Reuters) - The son of the Atlanta Falcons' defensive coordinator apologized on Sunday for prank dialing quarterback Shedeur Sanders on the second day of the NFL Draft. Footage circulated on Friday showing Sanders, who was once expected to go in the first round on Thursday but...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
US in touch with India and Pakistan; urges work toward 'responsible solution'
US expressed support for India after Kashmir attack but has not directly criticized PakistanWashington says it is in touch with both governments at multiple levelsIndia seen as increasingly important for US to counter rival China's influenceBy Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - T...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Suspect arrested in theft of US homeland security chief Kristi Noem's purse
Noem says suspect arrested in theft living in US illegallyHer purse was snatched on Easter Sunday at a restaurant WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - A suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft of U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse at a Washington restaurant, the ...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
France's Banijay explores takeover bid for UK's ITV, FT reports
April 27 (Reuters) - French entertainment company Banijay BNJ.AS is in early-stage talks for a takeover offer for British broadcaster ITV ITV.L that would merge their respective production businesses, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. Banijay has explore...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Amid U.S.-Iran talks, Netanyahu says Iran's entire nuclear program must go
JERUSALEM, April 27 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday repeated calls for Iran's entire nuclear infrastructure to be dismantled, as Washington and Tehran engage in talks for a nuclear accord. The United States and Iran have so far held three rounds of indirect talk...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
WRAPUP 1-Trump officials push Russia-Ukraine peace deal after Vatican meeting
U.S. Secretary of State says peace deal 'needs to happen soon'Ukrainian and European officials push back on U.S. peace proposalGerman minister says U.S. proposal goes too far on ceding land to RussiaTop U.S. Democrat concerned Trump will 'cave in to Putin'By David Morgan and Doina Ch...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Putin congratulates commanders for 'victory' in Kursk, Kremlin says
Ukrainian forces still active in Kursk and Belgorod, Zelenskiy saysZelenskiy met Trump in Rome to discuss peace efforts MOSCOW, April 27 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin telephoned his top commanders in Kursk to congratulate them on "victory" and the end of the operation to ex...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Ukraine must not accept U.S. proposal as it's akin to 'capitulation', German minister says
BERLIN, April 27 (Reuters) - German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Sunday that Ukraine should not agree to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest proposal that it cede swathes of territory in return for a ceasefire with Russia as it would be akin to a "capitulation".Kyiv obviousl...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Putin congratulates commanders on 'victory' in Kursk operation, Russian agencies quote Kremlin as saying
April 27 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin telephoned top commanders in Russia's western Kursk region to congratulate them on the end of the operation to expel Ukrainian forces, Russian news agencies quoted the Kremlin as saying on Sunday."Putin congratulated them on the victory a...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Russia will continue to target sites used by Ukraine's military, Lavrov says
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Russia will continue to target sites used by Ukraine's military, Russia's foreign minister said in an interview broadcast on Sunday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reported that Russia had already conducted 70 attacks. Moscow's top dipl...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Russia will continue to target sites used by Ukraine's military, Lavrov says
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Russia will continue to target sites used by Ukraine's military, foreign fighters, and military instructors sent by Europe, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview broadcast Sunday. A Russian missile struck a residential building in Kyiv last ...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
US-Ukraine mineral deal will get done, work ongoing, US national security adviser says
WASHINGTON, April 27 - U.S. President Donald Trump's national security adviser said on Sunday that the United States and Ukraine will reach a deal related to rare earth minerals and that talks continued over the weekend."The Ukraine deal is going to get done," National Security Adviser M...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Saudi Arabia, Qatar to settle Syria's outstanding arrears of around $15 million to World Bank
CAIRO, April 27 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia and Qatar are to settle Syria's outstanding arrears of around $15 million to the World Bank, both countries said in a joint statement, paving the way for the approval of millions of dollars in grants for reconstruction and to support the country's par...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
