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Israel Gaza war: Latest news from BBC News

<div>Israel Gaza war which started after armed attack by Hamas on 7 October 2023</div>

7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year

7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its convenience stores this year. According to earnings filings published last week, 7-Eleven’s North American operator plans to close 645 stores in the 2026 fiscal year — outpacing the 205 locations it forecasts it will open during that same time.

Stellantis reports 12% shipment growth in Q1 as North America and Europe drive gains

Stellantis reports 1.4M Q1 shipments, up 12%, driven by strong North America and Europe demand as the automaker builds momentum in 2026.

7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores in North America this year

The chain&#039;s North American operator forecast it will open 205 stores in 2026, although those openings will be outpaced by a series of closures.

Vietnamese Romance ‘Meet Me at the Eclipse’ Sets North American Theatrical Release After Record Home Box Office (EXCLUSIVE)

Cánh Đồng Film's Vietnamese romance opens in U.S. cinemas May 8 via Mockingbird Pictures after topping Vietnam's box office for three weeks.

Hundreds of 7-Eleven stores to close in North America

The closures are to hit underperforming stores as the company saw a slight decrease in revenue last year.

Beloved Slurpee chain to close 645 stores in North America in the next year

Convenience store chain 7-Eleven plans to close 645 locations in North America by the end of February 2027. That’s according ...

The Hell Creek Formation is North America's legendary boneyard. See the top five discoveries found in the iconic fossil bed

In 1902, professional fossil hunter Barnum Brown excavated a stunning set of bones from eastern Montana’s Cretaceous period ...

7-Eleven to close 645 North America stores in fiscal 2026

The Japan-based parent of the convenience chain projects it will open only 205 locations in the same period, far fewer than the stores being shuttered

Stellantis Shipments Rise on Strong Growth in North America and Europe

The Jeep maker reported an estimated 12% increase in vehicle shipments, driven by strong growth in North America and Europe.

Don’t believe claims Southeast Asia scam schemes were shut down

I was recently in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and approached a group of young men in front of the Indian embassy. I told them I was a University of Toronto researcher. I asked: “Are you from the scam compounds?” Scam compounds are industrial-scale complexes where trafficked workers are confined and forced to carry out online fraud. [&#8230;]The post Don&#8217;t believe claims Southeast Asia scam schemes were shut down appeared first on Asia Times.

Tesla stock jumps 8% on AI chip milestone announcement

<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/news/moved_LYNXNPEL540X1_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Tesla stock jumps 8% on AI chip milestone announcement</div></div>

eToro to acquire Elron Ventures portfolio company Zengo

<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/redesign/images/seo/investing_300X300.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>eToro to acquire Elron Ventures portfolio company Zengo</div></div>

Blockade v blockade fallout may be not just a world energy crisis

What a lively Sunday April 13 proved to be. We had the landslide defeat of Hungary’s Viktor Orbán; the predictable failure of 24 – some reports say 21, but who&#8217;s counting? – hours’ worth of talks in Islamabad between America and Iran; Donald Trump&#8217;s announcement in response of a blockade by the US Navy of the [&#8230;]The post Blockade v blockade fallout may be not just a world energy crisis appeared first on Asia Times.

Togo to ask UN members to adopt world maps that show true size of Africa

Togo has launched a campaign to adopt a world map that better represents the true size of Africa. Now Togo will ask UN member states to commit to ditching European centred maps in favour of more accurate representations.

Allstate stock hits all-time high of $216.84 USD

<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/redesign/images/seo/investing_300X300.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Allstate stock hits all-time high of $216.84 USD</div></div>

Organigram completes Sanity Group acquisition for €107.3 million

<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/redesign/images/seo/investing_300X300.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Organigram completes Sanity Group acquisition for €107.3 million</div></div>

Tito’s Handmade Vodka Joins T-Mobile Arena as Official Venue Sponsor

<div><img src="https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20260415586105/en/2772823/22/TMA_x_Titos_Logo_Lockup.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>TITO’S HANDMADE VODKA JOINS T-MOBILE ARENA AS OFFICIAL VENUE SPONSOR</div></div>

Franklin Templeton CEO says private credit is 'here to stay'

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/jOQw9FpgCCYG_WuHwIiEyg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA-/https:/s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2026-04/b91d78f0-3858-11f1-bf7d-d0f673453427" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson says investors have to evaluate whether they can withstand illiquidity in their portfolios.</div></div>

ASML stock drops 5% as China segment takes hit from export bans

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/4si5769nTBSc0y_keLRGUw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA-/https:/s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2026-02/f6860bf0-1236-11f1-bfcf-07986d9f5c20" style="width: 100%;" /><div>ASML stock sinks 4% following its quarterly results, but the stock has had a double-digit percentage run this year as demand outstrips supply.</div></div>