ZURICH (Reuters) – Austrian leaders appealed for national unity after a doctor who faced death threats from anti-vaccination activists and coronavirus pandemic conspiracy theorists took her own life. “Let’s put an end to this intimidation and fear mong…
On last Canadian stop, Pope rallies Inuit youth to unite like a hockey team
By Rod Nickel IQALUIT, Nunavut (Reuters) – Pope Francis, in his last speech on a six-day trip to Canada, delivered a message on Friday meant to inspire northern Inuit youth, including a reference to one of the country’s most popular sports, hockey. Fra…
U.S. judge in Russian arms dealer case backs Griner swap; ex-agent balks
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. judge who in 2012 sentenced Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to 25 years in prison has voiced support for a deal proposed by the United States to Russia to swap him for basketball star Brittney Griner, though a…
Accusations fly after dozens of Ukrainian POWs are killed in prison
By Max Hunder and Pavel Polityuk ODESA, Ukraine/KYIV (Reuters) -Dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war appeared to have been killed when a prison building was destroyed in a missile strike or explosion, with Moscow and Kyiv accusing each other of respons…
U.S., Japan launch economic dialogue; to cooperate on next-gen semiconductors
By Simon Lewis and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Long-time allies the United States and Japan launched a new high-level economic dialogue on Friday aimed at pushing back against China and countering the disruption caused by Russia’s invasion …
Wall Street extends July rebound, led by tech and energy
By Lawrence Delevingne (Reuters) – U.S. stocks extended their July rebound on Friday, with the dollar and some longer-term Treasury yields dipping, as traders acted on positive corporate news despite increased labor costs and other inflation indicators…
As U.S. defends Ukraine at U.N., China warns against challenge over Taiwan
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – China accused the United States of double standards at the United Nations on Friday for challenging Beijing’s sovereignty over Taiwan while emphasizing the principle of sovereignty for Ukraine after Russia…
U.S. majors Exxon, Chevron post blowout earnings, ramp up buybacks
By Sabrina Valle (Reuters) – The two largest U.S. oil companies, Exxon Mobil Corp and Chevron Corp, posted record revenue on Friday, bolstered by surging crude oil and natural gas prices and following similar results for European majors a day earlier. …
Top House Republican McCarthy doesn’t recall Jan. 6 talk with Hutchinson
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said on Friday he does not remember urging then-White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson to prevent Donald Trump from coming to the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, despite her sw…
How the other half lives: luxury companies thrive
By Richa Naidu, Lucy Raitano and Mimosa Spencer LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) – While millions are fretting whether they can afford another $1,000 on energy this year, others are still splashing out on $10,000 Hermes handbags as soaring prices leave wealthier…