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Germany's football federation, DFB, has ruled out a boycott of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The federation's executive committee held discussions regarding the potential boycott. The prospect of a boycott was sparked by concerns over the Trump administration's policies, particularly its travel restrictions on certain Muslim-majority countries.
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Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday killed at least 27 Palestinians, according to rescue officials. President Trump announced his intention to nominate Kevin Warsh as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
More than 200 people were killed in a mine collapse in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In Washington DC, nurses gathered to remember one of their own, Alex Pretti, a victim of a fatal shooting by federal agents. The future of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), was up for debate.
UK chancellor defends student loan freeze. Ghislaine Maxwell's manipulative tactics come to light in newly released documents. The Justice Department faces criticism for not fully releasing Epstein files.
Filmmaker Laura Poitras criticizes the US's actions in Venezuela as a pursuit of oil resources. Meanwhile, American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn's Olympic dreams faced a setback as she missed a World Cup super-G race due to a knee injury.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed stricter enrollment measures for the Lifeline program. 32,000 AI bots have found a new home on Moltbook, a social network designed specifically for AI agents. Software developers have expressed enthusiasm and unease regarding the increasing role of AI in coding tools.
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina face off in the women's singles final of the Australian Open. The duo will face off for the title in a repeat of the 2023 final. Great Britain's Neal Skupski and American partner Christian Harrison won the men's doubles title.
S&P Global Ratings has raised Italy's credit outlook from stable to positive. The decision comes as a result of the market's optimism surrounding Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's new government. The new government is expected to implement reforms aimed at reducing the country's high debt levels and boosting economic growth.
Israeli politicians propose reinstating the death penalty for Palestinian attackers. Philippine market regulator accuses the country's second-richest man's property-holding firm of market manipulation.
Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 in Las Vegas. Africa's gambling market is experiencing a boom. 18-year-old Iva Jovic sets up quarter-final against Aryna Sabalenka.
Malaysia's ringgit strengthened to its highest level since 2018. India's liquefied natural gas importers are holding off on some deals. A lost portrait of Robert Burns, painted by Sir Henry Raeburn, was recently discovered.
Gold and silver prices suffered their biggest slides in decades this week. CME Group raised margins on Comex gold and silver futures to help protect against potential losses. Benjamin Binet-Laisne, the head of precious metals trading at Goldman Sachs Group Inc., announced his departure from the bank. China's Zijin Mining Group agreed to buy Allied Gold for C$5.5 billion.
China's factory activity has unexpectedly slid into contraction, sparking concerns about the world's second-largest economy. Meanwhile, a surge in metals has led some experts to predict a prolonged supercycle. Amidst this uncertainty, the US Federal Reserve faces scrutiny over its nominees, and the mortgage lending industry struggles with lagging profits.
Gold extended gains above $5,000 an ounce for a second day, as a weak dollar and geopolitical risks fueled the rally. The US is set to move tanker captain Avtandil Kalandadze from UK waters 'imminently' The Chagos debate faced further tension after Donald Trump described the agreement as a 'great act of stupidity
California's Attorney General is probing TikTok over claims that the app censors anti-Trump content. A trove of newly released emails related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case revealed communications between Epstein and New York Giants chairman and co-owner Steve Tisch. Spain's unemployment rate dropped below 10% for the first time since 2008, marking the lowest level in almost 18 years.
Deutsche Bank faces hurdles in a $1.2 billion loan deal due to investor fears of competition from free AI tools. Elsewhere, a British Army officer dies during training, Spain plans to give legal status to half a million migrants, and India and the EU agree on a major trade deal.
Thailand's automobile sales reached a two-year high in 2025. Electric vehicle demand drove growth. Amazon accidentally announced job cuts hours before the official announcement.
Oil prices took a breather on Friday, reversing course from their three-day rally, as US President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of reaching a deal with Iran. Brevan Howard Asset Management disclosed plans to wind down Fash Golchin's hedge fund and focus his attention on managing the firm's flagship strategy.
The South Korean won has experienced its longest winning streak in 13 years. Hedge fund Aspex reported a 26% return in 2025 thanks to artificial intelligence and corporate governance reforms. Tesla announced that it would see its first annual revenue drop.
Lloyds Banking Group Plc is on track to see a £100 million benefit from using artificial intelligence (AI) this year. The bank's CEO, Charlie Nunn, stated that the investment in AI will help Lloyds to reduce costs, improve customer service, and enhance its digital capabilities.
Gold sees its largest one-day percentage decline since October as the US dollar strengthens. Elon Musk's SpaceX is in merger talks with his AI firm xAI. The ECB pushes for a digital euro to ensure the region's strategic autonomy.
Moody's upgraded Israel's credit outlook amid decreasing conflict risks. Power engineering firms Solv and Imperial Oil made headlines with planned IPOs and site closures. Brazil's state-owned bank faced scrutiny for financial gaps, and tariffs caused a significant impact on Canadian railways.
Moody's Ratings upgraded Israel's credit outlook to stable from negative. Canadian railways suffered a substantial financial blow due to US tariffs. The London Metal Exchange delayed the start of trading on Friday due to technical issues.
The markets experienced a whirlwind week as various economic and technological factors came into play. The Federal Reserve's potential rate cuts weighed heavily on investors' minds. In the technology sector, fears of artificial intelligence disruption sent Unity Software Inc and video game stocks tumbling.