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Beijing — In a surprising move amid a continuing military purge, China on Thursday handed suspended death sentences to two former defense ministers on corruption charges. According to state media, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu were both found guilty of bribery and sentenced to death by a military court with a two-year suspended sentence. The court announced that the sentences of the two former generals will be commuted to life imprisonment without parole after two years. Wei, 72, served as defense minister from 2018 to 2023. Mr. Li, 68, succeeded Mr. Wei in the role in 2023 for less than…
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 6-5 in the Champions League semi-finals, but trouble broke out domestically.Published May 7, 2026May 7, 2026Nearly 130 people were arrested around Paris overnight after fans and police clashed after Paris Saint-Germain reached the Champions League final, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced.He told Europe 1 radio on Thursday that the total number of arrests was 127 in the Paris metropolitan area, 107 of them in Paris, after title holders PSG defeated Bayern Munich to reach the final for the second consecutive year and third time since 2020.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listHe said 11…
Boaz Weinstein’s hedge fund Saba Capital has agreed to suspend activist campaigns against nine of its biggest London-listed funds for three years, following an agreement to secure the future of the London-listed funds. Herald Investment Trust. Herald announced on Thursday a tender offer for up to 66% of its issued share capital. The aim is to allow Saba, the largest shareholder, and other investors to sell at a price close to net asset value or remain invested.This comes after activist Saba declared victory in a controversial battle with SpaceX investors edinburgh worldwide Last month, the company dismissed its chairman and…
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Orrick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for real estate investors, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large publicly traded companies. Sign up to receive future editions directly to your inbox. Anyone who has ever bought or sold a home knows how long and tedious the closing process can be. It requires outdated paperwork that requires multiple signatures, disclosures, and mountains of compliance forms from various parties. Some of the processes are digital, but most are not.…
The World Health Organization announced Thursday that eight cases of hantavirus (including three confirmed and five suspected cases) have been confirmed among personnel aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius. Health authorities around the world are scrambling to track and contain the outbreak. The ship carrying the remaining passengers is en route to Spain’s Canary Islands, and its arrival is under increased scrutiny. The ship’s operator, Oceanwide Expeditions, announced on Thursday that two seriously ill passengers who had been evacuated from the ship had arrived in the Netherlands for treatment. A third evacuee, who is currently asymptomatic, is also being treated…
A Maersk container ship loaded with cargo containers departs from port waters near Kwai Tsing Container Terminal in Hong Kong, China, March 19, 2026.Chen Xin | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesThe CEO of Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping companies, said Thursday that one of his merchant vessels was able to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz thanks to an “extremely well-executed mission” by the U.S. Navy.Maersk confirmed earlier this week that the US-flagged Alliance Fairfax, operated by Maersk Lines Ltd. (MLL) subsidiary Farrell Lines, safely crossed the narrow waterway and the Persian Gulf on Monday, accompanied…
Spotify announced Thursday that its Interactive AI DJ feature now supports four additional languages: French, German, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese. Previously, the ability to interactively request songs and get AI-powered audio descriptions was only available in English and Spanish. According to the company, the AI DJs will have different names and personalities depending on their language: Maia, Ben, Alex, and Dani. In addition to expanding support for new languages, the company also plans to bring this feature to Austria, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, South Korea, and Switzerland. AI DJ is currently available in over 75 countries. The initial version…
Neymar apologized to teammate Robinho Jr. and his family after the Santos match.Published May 7, 2026May 7, 2026Neymar publicly apologized to Santos teammate Robinho Jr. for slapping him during training, but the Brazilians appeared to put the dispute aside during the match.”If you want to apologize in front of the press, here it is. I have already apologized to him and his family. I have crossed the line,” Neymar said on Tuesday after Santos’ 1-1 draw against Recoleta in Paraguay.Santos announced earlier in the week that he had launched an investigation following an altercation between Neymar and the son of…
The Trump administration plans to redirect $2 billion in funding meant for global health programs to the cost of shutting down the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), according to a copy of the notice obtained by CNN. Two federal health policy experts told CNN that the money would come from funds appropriated by Congress for health programs that address malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child health, nutrition, global health security, and HIV/AIDS. Approximately $1.2 billion that was originally scheduled to be earmarked for overseas development assistance will also be redirected. Instead, the administration aims to use the billions to…
Spain international Dani Carvajal injured his right foot during Real Madrid’s training session last week.Published May 7, 2026May 7, 2026Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Dani Carvajal could still be included in the World Cup squad, but the right-back needs to prove his fitness and form after sustaining a leg injury during training with his club Real Madrid last week.”Carvajal is a very important person in our dressing room,” coach de la Fuente said on Wednesday.”I actually spoke to him yesterday so I know what’s going on. He doesn’t have any specific injuries, nothing serious, but he needs time…