Voting for new Pope set to begin with cardinals entering secret conclave

Laura Gozzi BBC News Reporting fromVatican City Voting desks for 133 cardinals have been set up inside the Sistine Chapel ahead of the conclave. On Wednesday evening, under the domed ceiling of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, 133 cardinals will vote to elect the Catholic Church’s 267th pope. The day will begin at 10:00 (09:00 BST) with […]

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The Fed meets with uncertainty permeating the air. Here’s what to expect

Jeff Cox @jeff.cox.7528 @JeffCoxCNBCcom Key Points The Federal Reserve heads into its closely watched policy decision Wednesday with a strong incentive to do absolutely nothing. Market pricing in the futures markets are implying almost no chance of an interest rate cut at this week’s meeting, and only about a 1-in-3 probability of a cut at […]

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What we know about India’s strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir

A city view of Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administrated Kashmir Two weeks after a deadly militant attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, India has launched a series of strikes on sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The Indian defence ministry said the strikes – named “Operation Sindoor” – were part of a “commitment” to hold those responsible […]

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Big Four accounting firm PwC to slash about 1,500 jobs in the US

By Jaiveer Shekhawat A view shows a PwC Australia logo in Melbourne, Australia, March 24, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights May 5 (Reuters) – Big Four accounting firm PwC is laying off about 1,500 employees in the United States, a company spokesperson told Reuters on Monday. The workforce reduction equates to approximately 2% of our U.S. […]

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Aaron Gordon’s game-winner, Nikola Jokić’s 42 points and 22 rebounds shock Thunder as Nuggets swipe Game 1 in West semis

After trailing by as many as 14 points in Game 1 of their West semifinal series, the Denver Nuggets clawed their way back to within one after a pair of Aaron Gordon free throws with 11 seconds remaining in regulation. The Nuggets fouled Chet Holmgren on the ensuing inbounds pass, sending the Thunder center to […]

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Baltimore Ravens release veteran kicker Justin Tucker, calling it a ‘football decision’

By Wayne Sterling, CNN Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker warms up prior to game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Baltimore, Maryland, in December. Greg Fiume/Getty Images/File The Baltimore Ravens released veteran kicker Justin Tucker on Monday after 13 seasons with the team. “Sometimes football decisions are incredibly difficult, and this is one of those instances,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said […]

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Rihanna fashions another epic pregnancy reveal — this time at the Met Gala

Rihanna arriving at the 2025 Met Gala, where her partner, A$AP Rocky, confirmed her pregnancy to reporters. (Getty Images) Rihanna is the queen of pregnancy reveals. The singer/designer used the 2025 Met Gala on May 5 to announce that she and partner A$AP Rocky are expecting their third child together. They are parents to son, […]

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Met Gala 2025: Stars don their tailored best in suits, feathers and ties

Nadine Yousif and Scarlett Harris BBC News   Monday night marked one of the world’s biggest nights of fashion, as stars served up their most iconic looks for the annual Met Gala in New York City. The theme for this year’s event was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” the first since 2003 to focus exclusively on […]

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