The Federal Reserve has reduced interest rates by half a percentage point for the first time in over four years, signalling a shift to an easing policy in response to slowing job growth and inflation concerns.
Eight people were killed and 2,700 injured in Lebanon when low-tech pagers exploded, with Hizbollah blaming sabotage by Israel.
Brussels has prepared a €40bn loans package to support Ukraine, despite concerns that the G7’s collective efforts are faltering.
Kamala Harris has maintained her lead over Donald Trump on economic issues according to a recent poll, with support increasing after a televised debate.