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Ceasefire still elusive in Israel-Gaza conflict

Middle East · 12:23 AM UTC

Israel bombarded Gaza with air strikes and Palestinian militants kept up cross-border rocket fire, with no firm sign on Wednesday of any imminent ceasefire despite international calls to end more than a week of fighting.

Middle EastAnalysis: Biden sticks to Israel-Gaza playbook, irking progressives and allies
United StatesTexas governor bars mask mandates for schools, other government entities
BusinessWall Street closes lower on weak telecom stocks despite strong retail earnings
Legal North Carolina prosecutor says police were justified in fatally shooting Andrew Brown
Asia PacificHow Myanmar’s military moved in on the telecoms sector to spy on citizens
EuropeSpain vows to restore order after thousands swim into Ceuta from Morocco
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Technology

Technology · May 18, 2021 · 6:40 PM UTCBuyers beware as “altcoin” frenzy bruises bitcoin

Bitcoin's smaller rivals are eroding its share of the $2 trillion digital currency market. Of the dozens snapping at its heels, most have little use beyond financial trading - but few of the investors fuelling their rise seem bothered.

TechnologyAmazon extends moratorium on police use of facial recognition software
TechnologySlate of Google updates boost its smartwatch, work collaboration efforts

Retail & Consumer

Retail & Consumer · May 18, 2021 · 5:45 PM UTCPent-up demand, stimulus power Walmart's 'optimism' for the year

Walmart Inc (WMT.N) on Tuesday raised its full-year earnings forecast after shoppers armed with government stimulus checks ventured back into stores, driving demand that is expected to continue through the year as Covid-19 restrictions ease.

Retail & ConsumerHome Depot guarded on future demand after bumper first-quarter sales
Retail & ConsumerMacy's boosts forecasts as vaccines encourage in-store shopping
Retail & ConsumerBig retailers like Walmart, Macy’s see shoppers back in stores
Retail & ConsumerBrooks Brothers' billionaire former owners are sued over its bankruptcy

Europe

Europe'Flattered' Russian spy chief denies SolarWinds attack - BBC
EuropeSpain vows to restore order after thousands swim into Ceuta from Morocco
EuropeBolt undercuts rivals in nine-city German e-scooter rollout
EuropeFinnish parliament backs EU recovery plan

Business

BusinessSurging lumber prices weigh on U.S. homebuilding
BusinessPent-up demand, stimulus power Walmart's 'optimism' for the year
BusinessMacy's boosts forecasts as vaccines encourage in-store shopping
BusinessWall Street closes lower on weak telecom stocks despite strong retail earnings

Americas

Americas Analysis: Tycoon Slim’s business in spotlight after Mexico train collapse
Americas Havana dons giant rainbow flags in key year for Cuban LGBT+ rights
Americas Gold diggers: Illegal mining near Colombian town hits Zijin output
Americas Mexico's Alsea taps successor to chief executive Torrado

U.S.

U.S.U.S. Capitol attack commission advances in Congress, Republicans resist
U.S.In Michigan, Arab Americans courted by Biden angered by his Gaza policy
U.S.Angst and apprehension for some women as U.S. Supreme Court revisits abortion
U.S.Rudy Giuliani’s son declares his candidacy for New York governor

Energy

EnergyRepublicans slam Biden administration on report of Nord Stream sanctions waivers
EnergyEnd new oil, gas and coal funding to reach net zero, says IEA
EnergyColonial Pipeline hit by brief network outage amid efforts to harden system
EnergyFor LNG developers, another year of canceled projects

Environment

EnvironmentScores missing at sea as cyclone pummels Indian coast, killing at least 29
EnvironmentEnd new oil, gas and coal funding to reach net zero, says IEA
EnvironmentRussia, U.S. tout cooperation ahead of Arctic Council meeting
EnvironmentUK's COP26 president Sharma: We need more urgency from China on climate promises

India

IndiaIndia's COVID tally passes 25 mln; cyclone hampers response in western states
IndiaScores missing at sea as cyclone pummels Indian coast, killing at least 29
IndiaEXCLUSIVE: India unlikely to resume sizable COVID-19 vaccine exports until October
IndiaPM Modi’s rating falls as India reels from COVID-19 second wave

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessAdvisory firm Glass Lewis backs two dissident nominees in Exxon battle
Sustainable BusinessRussia, U.S. tout cooperation ahead of Arctic Council meeting
Sustainable BusinessShell shareholders increase pressure for further climate action
Sustainable BusinessEU lawmakers give final approval to bloc's green transition fund