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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>

AMD forecast sparks AI‑driven rally in US chipmaker stocks

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/os/en/reuters-finance.com/9f2026b97dea1ce5252df1a8d409d17e" style="width: 100%;" /><div>U.S. semiconductor stocks rose on Wednesday as Advanced Micro Devices' strong outlook boosted investor confidence about sustained demand for AI infrastructure and that a ‌shift toward CPUs would spur the next leg of spending. AMD jumped nearly 18% in premarket ‌trading and is on track to hit a record high if gains hold in market hours, while rival Intel rose 6%. Chip designer Arm Holdings soared 11%, while Qualcomm gained about 4%.</div></div>

Alcon slides after revenue misses forecasts, operating profit falls sharply

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Investing.com -- Alcon shares fell around 7% on Wednesday after the Swiss eye care company reported first-quarter sales that fell short of analyst expectations, even as it raised its full-year earnings outlook.</div></div>

Michael Saylor said he would never sell bitcoin. Now he says he might.

<div><img src="https://images.mktw.net/im-19064476/social" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Michael Saylor once said he would “buy bitcoin forever.” Now, he’s exploring the possibility of selling it as an illustration of its resilience but the market may interpret his comments differently.</div></div>

Buy now, ask questions later: CPU stocks soar on AMD’s blowout results, guidance

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Investing.com -- Advanced Micro Devices forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, driven by strong demand for its data center chips. Shares rose 17% in premarket trading on Wednesday.</div></div>

CoStar Data Shows Offices Leading UK Investment in Q1 2026

<div><img src="https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20260506436227/en/2796709/22/UK-investment-Q1-2026.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The office sector attracted the largest share of investment in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from CoStar, a global leading provider of online ...</div></div>

Election results delayed in Central African Republic amid strike

According to several ANE employees, IT specialists at the institution’s data processing centre are refusing to release the results of the second round of municipal, regional and parliamentary elections held on April 26.

Nvidia, AMD expand in Taiwan as US touts strategic ties at SelectUSA Summit

<div><img src="https://img.digitimes.com/newsshow/20260506pd234_files/1_b.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Bryan Chuang, Taipei; Lily Hess, DIGITIMES Asia</div></div>

Cape Verde prepares to help virus-hit cruise ship, Canary Islands oppose docking

Cape Verde says it's getting ready to offer further medical assistance to the Dutch cruise ship moored off its coast as it battles a suspected outbreak of hantavirus. The Canary Islands on Wednesday rejected a Spanish proposal to allow the boat to dock there, citing public health concerns.

Disney’s First Earnings Under New CEO Are Coming. What The Market Wants to See.

<div><img src="https://images.barrons.com/im-03378285/social" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Disney stock has tumbled 12% in 2026, dragged down by concerns about slow earnings growth and macro headwinds.</div></div>

Boko Haram attack on Chad army base kills at least 24 people

Army sources say 46 troops were wounded in the raid at the Barka Tolorom military base on Lake Chad late on Monday.

NGO helps child soldiers to reintegrate in Central African Republic

In the Central African Republic's Haute-Kotto prefecture, the NGO Esperance supporting former child soldiers by providing them with vocational training.

Diageo shares rise after third-quarter sales growth tops expectations

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Investing.com -- Diageo shares jumped more than 4% on Wednesday after the company posted third-quarter organic revenue growth that trumped analyst expectations.</div></div>

Middle East War: US-Iran ceasefire appears to hold

A ceasefire between Iran and the United States seemed to be holding on Tuesday in spite of missile and drone attacks against vessels and an emirati port on Monday

Middle East War: Analyst says Strait of Hormuz situation 'highly uncertain'

Some experts say the situation around the vital oil chokepoint remains uncertain, with Iran continuing to signal its intent to target ships that do not use with its preferred transit route.

Passengers plead for clarity as virus-hit cruise remains stranded off Cape Verde

Passengers have been isolating in their cabins as health officials coordinate next steps. Emergency evacuations are being arranged for critically ill individuals, while the ship is expected to sail to Spain’s Canary Islands once conditions allow.

Uganda parliament passes controversial ‘Sovereignty Bill' after amendments

The legislation criminalises actions deemed to promote “the interests of a foreigner against those of Uganda” and labels individuals or groups receiving foreign funding as “agents of foreigners.” Those convicted under the law could face prison sentences of up to 20 years.

Mexico marks 164 years since Battle of Puebla with historic reenactment

Mexico marked the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with hundreds of participants recreating the 1862 clash in Mexico City.

Novo Nordisk says the Wegovy pill saw the fastest take-up in weight-loss drug history.

<div><img src="https://images.mktw.net/im-95795683/social" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Novo Nordisk on Wednesday narrowly improved its financial guidance for a year where it still sees profit and sales falling after the fastest take-up in weight-loss drug history for its Wegovy pill.</div></div>

European shares advance on Mideast peace deal optimism; earnings on watch

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/os/en/reuters.com/f14c71aca7db12eb90ad8e6f5d01e4d7" style="width: 100%;" /><div>(Corrects paragraph 1 to say Wednesday, not Tuesday) May 6 (Reuters) - European shares rose on Wednesday, with oil prices dropping and investor optimism rising after U.S.</div></div>