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U.S. military officials are developing new plans to target Iran’s capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz if the ceasefire with Iran breaks down, according to multiple sources. Among the several target type options under consideration are strikes with a particular focus on “dynamic targets” of Iranian capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz, the southern Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the official said, describing possible strikes against small fast attack craft, minelayers and other asymmetric assets that have helped Iran effectively shut down these major waterways and use them as leverage against the United States. The military has targeted…

BMW Sebastian Mackensen, head of the company’s North American division, said the company wants to continue producing sedans despite U.S. tariff pressure on German imports and a significant increase in sales of sport utility vehicles. Mackensen made the comments in an interview on Tuesday, the day before BMW unveiled the latest version of its full-size 7 Series sedan. It includes many design and technology features originally developed by BMW for electric vehicles. The 7 Series cars will be the first vehicles without an electric powertrain to feature new technologies such as a panoramic head-up display in the windshield and a…

Pre-sales of Audi’s electric SUV, the E7X, will begin on May 8th. The vehicle will incorporate AI capabilities from ByteDance’s Doubao and iFlyTek.Evelyn Chen | CNBCBEIJING — Chinese tech giant alibaba announced Friday that its Qwen artificial intelligence model will be integrated into vehicles from the following automakers: BYD Volkswagen’s local joint venture also comes as the industry pushes to add in-vehicle digital services and compete for buyers in the slowing electric vehicle market.The model runs on Nvidiais an automotive chip system designed to function even with limited network connectivity.alibaba Some models will allow drivers to order food deliveries, book…

Luke Littler has shaken off the boos he received during his side’s Premier League night 12 win at Liverpool, declaring that the reaction he received on night 11 in Rotterdam was “the worst I’ve ever experienced”.Littler has recently become used to being jeered by the crowd, the worst of which was his altercation with Dutch No. 1 Jan van Veen on Manchester Night 9. Van Veen won the controversial match, in which Littler became furious when his opponent turned towards him while throwing a match dart, with the Dutchman saying Littler’s act of “celebrating to the crowd” was “insane”. As…

Heidi O’Neal will be appointed as Lululemon’s new CEO, effective September 8th.Provided by: Lululemonlululemon On Wednesday, it named Heidi O’Neal as the athleisure company’s new CEO, effective September 8. The news comes after the company reported disappointing results for more than a year and became embroiled in a dramatic proxy battle that saw founder Chip Wilson criticize the business.The company’s stock price fell more than 5% in after-hours trading.Mr. O’Neal held multiple positions at Nike and was instrumental in the sportswear giant’s growth. She has also held positions at Levi Strauss, Hyatt Hotels, and Spotify. “Heidi is an inspirational leader…

Prices soared after President Donald Trump said ships would need permission from the U.S. Navy to transit major waterways.Published April 24, 2026April 24, 2026Tensions between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz escalated following the seizure of a commercial ship by the US and Iran, causing oil prices to soar.Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, topped $106 a barrel early Friday, as the U.S. and Iranian governments intensify their standoff over a key sea route for global energy transport.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listBrent crude oil was trading at $106.80 as of 1 a.m. Japan time,…

AP — International Criminal Court judges on Thursday upheld crimes against humanity charges over the deadly drug crackdown allegedly overseen by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte while in office. The three-judge panel unanimously found there were “substantial grounds” to believe the former leader was involved in dozens of murders, first as mayor of the southern Philippine city of Davao and then as president. Duterte, who was president from 2016 to 2022, was arrested in the Philippines last year and flown to The Hague, where the World Court of Justice is located. He denies the charges. In a 50-page ruling, the…

Check out the companies that made headlines after the bell: International Business Machines — The tech giant fell 6% after IBM failed to raise its full-year earnings outlook despite beating earnings. According to LSEG, IBM’s first quarter earnings per share excluding items were $1.91, beating expectations of $1.81. Sales also exceeded expectations of $15.62 billion at $15.92 billion. Tesla — Shares fell more than 2% after CEO Elon Musk warned of a significant increase in capital spending to fund self-driving and humanoid robot ambitions. Shares rose as much as 4% shortly after the electric car maker reported first-quarter adjusted earnings…

York recorded their third Betfred Super League win at the LNER Community Stadium with a hat-trick from Scott Galeano as they defeated compatriots Toulouse 38-14.The Knights, who had lost their previous five games in all competitions, took an early lead when Paul Vaughan, celebrating his 35th birthday, cut under the posts, but his try into the corner was canceled out as the ball failed to ground out. But York soon found Vaughan scoring his second of the night and Cody Hunter converting to put the home side up 12-0 after 20 minutes. Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible video…

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on April 23, 2026.Gina Moon | ReutersStocks fell on Thursday, led by a decline in software and rising oil prices, as investor uncertainty over the course of the Iran war hung over the market.of S&P500 The stock fell 0.41% to close at 7,108.40 after hitting a new intraday high the previous day. High-tech oriented Nasdaq Composite It fell 0.89% to end at 24,438.50. It also set a new record for the session. of Dow Jones Industrial Average He lost 179.71 points (0.36%) and finished at 49,310.32.IBM and ServiceNow stock…