Stories by Reuters

Venice Biennale excludes Israeli, Russian artists from awards in 'defence of human rights'

Jurors said they would not consider artists from countries whose leaders face ICC charges. Published 25 Apr, 2026 11:15am

US Democrats look to rein in Trump's war powers, this time on Cuba

US president did not specify what he plans to do with the island nation, but has frequently said he believes its government is on the verge of collapse. Updated 25 Apr, 2026 02:04pm

Lobbyist for man pardoned by Trump indicted on extortion charges

NEW YORK: A lobbyist who helped a nursing home owner convicted of tax fraud secure a pardon from President Donald... Published 25 Apr, 2026 05:30am

Pentagon email suggests suspending Spain from Nato; Sanchez ‘worried’

WASHINGTON: An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish Nato allies it believes... Published 25 Apr, 2026 05:30am

Saudi Arabia, Japan given extra places in expanded Asian CL

JEDDAH: Clubs from Saudi Arabia and Japan are due to see their slots in the Asian Champions League Elite increased ... Published 25 Apr, 2026 05:06am

Istanbul Park to host F1 for at least five years from 2027

ISTANBUL: Turkey’s Istanbul Park circuit will return to the Formula One calendar from 2027 for at least five ... Published 25 Apr, 2026 05:06am

Alcaraz’s French Open three-peat dreams dashed

MADRID: Carlos Alcaraz’s hopes of a French Open ‘three-peat’ were effectively ended on Friday after the world... Published 25 Apr, 2026 05:06am

Stranded seafarers face peril in Hormuz

Conflict disrupts vital routes, delays rescue. Updated 25 Apr, 2026 08:39am

US plans dollar swap lines

Says the swap lines would be helpful to both the US and other nations. Updated 25 Apr, 2026 08:36am

Netanyahu says he was successfully treated for prostate cancer

Israeli prime minister says “targeted treatment” has removed “the problem” and left no trace of it. Published 24 Apr, 2026 06:40pm

Up or down? War scrambles financial market signals

BMO chief FX strategist Mark McCormick reckons the next three to six months will not resemble the “pre-conflict normal”. Published 24 Apr, 2026 12:24pm

Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mustafizur Rahman fire as Bangladesh seal ODI series against New Zealand

New Zealand won the series opener by 26 runs in Mirpur and the hosts levelled at 1-1 with a six-wicket victory at the same venue on Monday. Updated 24 Apr, 2026 09:57am

US to host Hungary in BJK Cup playoff

LONDON: Record winners United States will host Hungary, while France will welcome Australia in the Billie Jean King... Published 24 Apr, 2026 09:17am

Bayern beat Leverkusen to make German Cup final

LEVERKUSEN: Treble-chasing Bayern Munich beat hosts Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on Wednesday with goals from Harry Kane and... Published 24 Apr, 2026 09:17am

Israeli fire kills five in Gaza and West Bank

Israeli forces shoot and kill teenager during an ongoing raid in the city, health officials say. Updated 24 Apr, 2026 10:35am

Oil prices jump after renewed flare-up

Price Futures Group senior analyst says prices were constrained by confidence in the crude market. Published 24 Apr, 2026 05:03am

Football fans not enthused by suggestion of Iran-Italy swap

The plan seems to be an effort to repair ties bet­ween Trump and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after the two fell out amid the US president’s attacks against Pope Leo XIV. Updated 24 Apr, 2026 07:29am

US Navy Secretary Phelan fired by Pentagon, say sources

The Pentagon announced his departure in a brief statement without providing a reason or saying whether it was his decision to go. Published 23 Apr, 2026 10:52pm

US reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug

The announcement does not legalise marijuana across the United States. Updated 23 Apr, 2026 08:37pm

Damaged pipeline restarts Russian oil flows to Europe

Hungary agrees to lift its veto on a $105.79bn EU loan urgently needed by Ukraine Published 23 Apr, 2026 08:18am