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Ukraine grants citizenship to top Russian journalist who denounced war

Ukraine grants citizenship to top Russian journalist who denounced war

(Reuters) – Ukraine has granted citizenship to prominent Russian journalist Al..

Instant View: US May payrolls rise up than expected

Instant View: US May payrolls rise up than expected

NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. employment increased more than expected in May, whil..

In Shanghai, lockdown blues make way for COVID testing gripes

In Shanghai, lockdown blues make way for COVID testing gripes

By Brenda Goh and Andrew Galbraith SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Shanghai residents’ rel..

Watchdog’s new chief says high prices can support greener palm oil

Watchdog’s new chief says high prices can support greener palm oil

By Michael Taylor KUALA LUMPUR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Palm oil produce..

Beaming Queen Elizabeth waves to crowds as Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin

Beaming Queen Elizabeth waves to crowds as Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin

By Michael Holden and Kate Holton LONDON (Reuters) – A beaming Queen Elizabeth..

FEATURE-Africa’s mobile money taxes risk driving poor out of digital economy

FEATURE-Africa’s mobile money taxes risk driving poor out of digital economy

• Mobile money helps Africa’s poor access financial services • Continent accou..

FEATURE-South Africa flooding leaves survivors traumatised, homeless

FEATURE-South Africa flooding leaves survivors traumatised, homeless

• Floods leave more than 6,000 people homeless • Many victims traumatised, unable to..

FEATURE-As U.S. flooding worsens, South Carolina redraws risk maps

FEATURE-As U.S. flooding worsens, South Carolina redraws risk maps

• Climate change fueling more intense storms, floods • Homes outside federal floods ..

New Zealand PM meets Biden to discuss U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy

New Zealand PM meets Biden to discuss U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy

By Jeff Mason and Lucy Craymer WASHINGTON/WELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand’s ..

Dollar stronger as inflation worries dampen risk sentiment

Dollar stronger as inflation worries dampen risk sentiment

By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar rose across the boar..

Ukraine’s giant seed bank at risk of being lost as war rages

Ukraine’s giant seed bank at risk of being lost as war rages

By Maytaal Angel LONDON (Reuters) – In underground vaults near Ukraine’s..

How a cheap component could help kill off combustion cars

How a cheap component could help kill off combustion cars

By Nick Carey and Christina Amann LONDON/BERLIN (Reuters) – The humble wire ha..

Russians, Ukrainians fight on outskirts of Sievierodonetsk, EU haggles over oil ban

Russians, Ukrainians fight on outskirts of Sievierodonetsk, EU haggles over oil ban

By Pavel Polityuk and Natalia Zinets KYIV (Reuters) – Ukrainian and Russian fo..

World stocks turn positive in May on Fed bets

World stocks turn positive in May on Fed bets

By Danilo Masoni MILAN (Reuters) – World share markets rose on Monday and the ..

UK to grant visas to graduates from the world’s best universities

UK to grant visas to graduates from the world’s best universities

By Andrew MacAskill LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will offer work visas to gradua..

Analysis: Russians feel little economic pain now, long-term outlook darkens

Analysis: Russians feel little economic pain now, long-term outlook darkens

By Jake Cordell LONDON (Reuters) – For Oleg Kechin, owner of a chain of barber..

COVID-hit Shanghai to end two-month lockdown on June 1

COVID-hit Shanghai to end two-month lockdown on June 1

By Brenda Goh and Ryan Woo SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Shanghai on Monday announced ..

Johnny Depp, awaiting verdict, turns up on stage with Jeff Beck in England

Johnny Depp, awaiting verdict, turns up on stage with Jeff Beck in England

LONDON (Reuters) – Hollywood star Johnny Depp, awaiting a ruling in a U.S. def..

NATO’s support for Ukraine is unbreakable, Spain’s PM Sanchez says

NATO’s support for Ukraine is unbreakable, Spain’s PM Sanchez says

MADRID (Reuters) -NATO’s support for Ukraine is unbreakable and Russian Presid..

China, Pacific islands unable to reach consensus on regional pact

China, Pacific islands unable to reach consensus on regional pact

By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) -China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday urged ..

China-Swiss trade talks stall over rights issues – newspapers

China-Swiss trade talks stall over rights issues – newspapers

GENEVA (Reuters) -Efforts by Switzerland to refresh its free trade agreement with Ch..

Israel renews gas exploration, expects export deal to Europe

Israel renews gas exploration, expects export deal to Europe

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel is renewing offshore natural gas exploration and ..

Finland, Sweden to send teams to Turkey to discuss NATO bids, Haavisto says

Finland, Sweden to send teams to Turkey to discuss NATO bids, Haavisto says

HELSINKI (Reuters) – Finland and Sweden will send delegations to Ankara on Wed..

Germany’s vaccine panel says one COVID shot enough for children

Germany’s vaccine panel says one COVID shot enough for children

By Patricia Weiss and Ludwig Burger FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Germany’s vaccine adv..

EU calls for Russia dialogue to unlock Ukraine food exports

EU calls for Russia dialogue to unlock Ukraine food exports

By Sabine Siebold DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – European Commission chief Urs..

Russian and Chinese jets patrol East Asia skies, capping Biden trip

Russian and Chinese jets patrol East Asia skies, capping Biden trip

By Michael Martina, Nobuhiro Kubo and Hyonhee Shin (Reuters) -Russian and Chinese mi..

Explainer-Ukraine looks for ways to get its grain out

Explainer-Ukraine looks for ways to get its grain out

By Pavel Polityuk and Silvia Aloisi KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine is seeking ways t..

Biden says he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan against China

Biden says he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan against China

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Sakura Murakami TOKYO (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden sa..

Economic outlook has ‘darkened’, business and government leaders warn in Davos

Economic outlook has ‘darkened’, business and government leaders warn in Davos

By Balazs Koranyi and Dan Burns DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) -Multiple threats to th..

Does the Commonwealth have a future after Queen Elizabeth?

Does the Commonwealth have a future after Queen Elizabeth?

By Sarah Mills LONDON (Reuters) – As Queen Elizabeth celebrates her 70th year ..

Red Ant survey reveals lack of focus on data poses risk for successful retail transformations

Red Ant survey reveals lack of focus on data poses risk for successful retail transformations

Almost half of retailers (49%) claim their data strategy is clear but not widely und..

G7 offers $9.5 billion new aid for Ukraine, ready with more

G7 offers $9.5 billion new aid for Ukraine, ready with more

By Christian Kraemer and Francesco Canepa KOENIGSWINTER, Germany (Reuters) – T..

UK retail sales jump unexpectedly, but big picture bleak

UK retail sales jump unexpectedly, but big picture bleak

By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) – British retail sales jumped unexpectedly in A..

Ukraine apartment residents suffer war in different ways

Ukraine apartment residents suffer war in different ways

By Jonathan Landay SLATYNE, Ukraine (Reuters) – The only 10 residents left in ..

Exclusive-Danone ramps up U.S. baby formula shipments to address shortage

Exclusive-Danone ramps up U.S. baby formula shipments to address shortage

By Richa Naidu and Lisa Baertlein LONDON/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Aptamil maker..

Computer chip giant ASML places big bets on a tiny future

Computer chip giant ASML places big bets on a tiny future

By Toby Sterling VELDHOVEN, Netherlands (Reuters) – ASML, a semiconductor indu..

Some in Shanghai allowed out to shop; end of COVID lockdown in sight

Some in Shanghai allowed out to shop; end of COVID lockdown in sight

By Brenda Goh SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – More Shanghai residents were given ..