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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>

Displaced Sudanese children catch up on lost schooling years

An estimated 8 million youngsters have not been able to attend classes since the start of Sudan’s civil war in April 2023.

Nvidia Stock Faces a Battle to Reclaim Key $200 Level After Sharp Drop

<div><img src="https://images.barrons.com/im-22581527/social" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Nvidia stock was rising ahead of the open Friday, with the shares poised to open just above the closely-watched $200 level after tumbling 4.6% in the previous session.</div></div>

Reddit rallies as AI‑driven ad growth fuels strong revenue outlook

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/os/en/reuters-finance.com/e17b9cdc2ca48a68dec13bd25717083f" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Reddit shares jumped 16% in premarket trading on Friday after an upbeat quarterly revenue forecast underscored growing ‌returns from the social media company's AI-driven advertising tools. The company's ‌AI-optimized ad platform helps advertisers place targeted ads directly within relevant discussion threads across its ​interest-based communities called subreddits. The strong results signal that the company's strategy is paying off as Reddit takes on bigger ad rivals such as Meta's Instagram and Facebook.</div></div>

Amnesty urges probe into deaths at Nigerian military-run camp

Human rights organisation Amnesty International on Thursday called on Nigerian authorities to investigate the reported deaths of 150 members of thje Fulani ethnic group in a camp run by the country's military.

Magna: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The Aurora, Ontario-based company said it had a loss of 4 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.38 per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations.</div></div>

Portland General Electric: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>PORTLAND, Ore. AP) — Portland General Electric Co. (POR) on Friday reported first-quarter earnings of $45 million. The Portland, Oregon-based company said it had profit of 38 cents per share.</div></div>

Gold is going to hit $8,000 by 2031, Deutsche Bank predicts. Why the world is distracted by this precious metal now

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/6dMLg.sBWkMDCW0btBlI5w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD02NzU-/https:/media.zenfs.com/en/moneywise_327/dba2feb8847dd32e65bd375d1d2a5570" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The German investment bank is the latest to declare gold’s dominance in global markets.</div></div>

Roku Stock Surges After Earnings. Why It’s a Streaming Wars Winner.

<div><img src="https://images.barrons.com/im-36255904/social" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The device and operating system maker beats on first-quarter earnings and raises its guidance.</div></div>

Yen Resumes Rally Sparked by First Intervention in Two Years

(Bloomberg) -- The yen resumed its advance in late trading in Tokyo after an earlier pause in the rally triggered by Japan’s first intervention in the currency market since 2024. Most Read from BloombergUS Seeks to Deploy Hypersonic Missile for the First Time Against IranTwo NJ Malls Separated by Just Four Miles — and Very Different FatesTrump Says Iran Blockade ‘Incredible’ as Pump Prices Keep RisingNorth Korea Confirms Suicide Rule for Soldiers Ukraine CapturesThe Japanese currency strengthene

Diageo stock climbs as Trump lifts whisky tariffs after King Charles visit

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Investing.com -- Shares in Diageo climbed nearly 2% on Friday after Donald Trump announced he would remove tariffs on whisky imports following a visit to the White House by King Charles and Queen Camilla.</div></div>

OpenAI CFO Sees ‘Vertical Wall of Demand’ for Products

(Bloomberg) -- OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar pushed back on concerns about missing internal targets, saying the company is meeting objectives and sees “a vertical wall of demand” for its products.Most Read from BloombergUS Seeks to Deploy Hypersonic Missile for the First Time Against IranTwo NJ Malls Separated by Just Four Miles — and Very Different FatesTrump Says Iran Blockade ‘Incredible’ as Pump Prices Keep RisingNorth Korea Confirms Suicide Rule for Soldiers Ukraine Captures“We

India’s softer tone on Bangladesh hits a hard note in Assam

Dhaka on Thursday (April 30) issued a sharp diplomatic protest by summoning India’s acting High Commissioner, Pawan Badhe, following controversial remarks by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma that Bangladesh says undermine bilateral ties. Officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called in the envoy, where Director General (South Asia) Ishrat Jahan conveyed Dhaka’s “strong [&#8230;]The post India&#8217;s softer tone on Bangladesh hits a hard note in Assam appeared first on Asia Times.

AstraZeneca slips after FDA panel rejects breast cancer drug camizestrant

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Investing.com -- AstraZeneca shares fell Thursday after an outside panel of experts to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted against supporting the risk-benefit profile of the company’s experimental breast cancer treatment camizestrant.</div></div>

Slain Malian defence minister's state funeral broadcast on television

Sadio Camara was killed during last weekend's coordinated attack by jihadist militants and their Tuareg separatist allies on military positions across the country, the largest in over a decade.

Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila hit with US sanctions

Washington accuses Kabila of supporting the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and its political-military arm, the Congo River Alliance.

Dozens still missing in Uganda river boat accident as search resumes

Police said the vessel was believed to be carrying between 35 and 40 passengers. although it could not confirm the exact amount "due to lack of a passenger manifest".

China should borrow Britain’s tobacco-ban logic, not its law

Britain’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill, passed by Parliament in April and awaiting Royal Assent, would permanently bar the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009. The measure is designed to create what British officials call a “smoke-free generation.” It does not force current smokers to quit. Instead, it raises the [&#8230;]The post China should borrow Britain&#8217;s tobacco-ban logic, not its law appeared first on Asia Times.

FIFA World Cup: Globetrotting Croatia fan plans road trip through North Texas for World Cup

One Croatia soccer will travel thousands of miles to North Texas for this summer's FIFA World Cup, but it won't be the first time he's traveled the world to see them play.

Morgan Stanley Adjusts AEP Price Target Amid North America Utility Updates

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) is included among the 10 Best Large Cap Dividend Growth Stocks to Invest in. On April 21, Morgan Stanley lowered its price recommendation on American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) to $136 from $137. It reiterated an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm said it is updating price […]