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Argentina ban on former president Kirchner reshapes political landscape

Argentina's supreme court has effectively banned former president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner from government, a move that poses both a challenge and an

Argentina ban on former president Kirchner reshapes political landscape
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Stocks dip, Treasury yields pull-back amid Middle East tension, cooler inflation, US-China 'deal'

Wall Street stocks and the dollar fell on Wednesday, while U.S.

Stocks dip, Treasury yields pull-back amid Middle East tension, cooler inflation, US-China 'deal'
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Apollo and Irth Capital made an offer to buy Papa John's, sources say

Apollo Global Management and Irth Capital Management have approached Papa John's International for a deal that would take the U.S. pizza chain private, two

Apollo and Irth Capital made an offer to buy Papa John's, sources say
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Grapevine sensors help winemakers safeguard harvests from smoke taint, preserve quality

Grapevine sensors help winemakers safeguard harvests from smoke taint, preserve quality

Grapevine sensors help winemakers safeguard harvests from smoke taint, preserve quality
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With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and shelves empty

A string of recent cyberattacks and data breaches involving the systems of major retailers have started affecting shoppers

With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and shelves empty
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Missouri approves stadium aid for Kansas City Chiefs and Royals and disaster relief for St. Louis

Missouri lawmakers have approved hundreds of millions of dollars of incentives to try to persuade the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to keep playing in Missouri

Missouri approves stadium aid for Kansas City Chiefs and Royals and disaster relief for St. Louis
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Trump's actions in Los Angeles spur debate over deportation funds in his 'big, beautiful' bill

President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” includes more than tax breaks and spending cuts — it also seeks to pour billions of dollars into his mass deportation agenda

Trump's actions in Los Angeles spur debate over deportation funds in his 'big, beautiful' bill
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French central banks trims growth outlook on trade tensions

France's economy will slow more sharply this year than previously expected as U.S. trade tensions hit demand for French exports, the central bank said on Wednesday in its quarterly

French central banks trims growth outlook on trade tensions
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US ocean imports plunged in May on 145% tariffs on China

Imports at several of the busiest U.S. seaports dropped sharply in May, after President Donald Trump's short-lived 145% tariffs on many goods from China stalled trade, according

US ocean imports plunged in May on 145% tariffs on China
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Google names insider Kavukcuoglu to lead AI-powered product development

Alphabet's Google on Wednesday appointed an insider to lead its future AI-powered product development, as AI enters a new phase of mainstream adoption, according to a memo from CEO Sundar

Google names insider Kavukcuoglu to lead AI-powered product development
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Oil prices jumps 4% to 2-month high as tensions rise in Middle East

Oil prices rose more than 4% on Wednesday, to their highest in more than two months, after sources said the U.S. was preparing to evacuate its Iraqi embassy due to

Oil prices jumps 4% to 2-month high as tensions rise in Middle East
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Consumer Reports urges Congress to drop electric vehicle tax proposal

An influential consumer organization on Wednesday urged Republican lawmakers to drop a plan to impose a proposed $250 annual fee on electric cars to pay for

Consumer Reports urges Congress to drop electric vehicle tax proposal
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Nissan supplier Marelli files for Chapter 11, secures $1.1 billion in new financing

Nissan supplier Marelli Corp filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States on Wednesday, the Japanese auto parts company said in a statement, after months of

Nissan supplier Marelli files for Chapter 11, secures $1.1 billion in new financing
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Dollar fades as US inflation slows; China deal in spotlight

The U.S. dollar slid on Wednesday after data showed inflation in the world's largest economy rose less than expected last month, suggesting that the

Dollar fades as US inflation slows; China deal in spotlight
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Inflation barely rose last month as cheaper gas and cars offset some costlier imports

U.S. inflation picked up a bit last month as higher prices for groceries and some imported goods were largely offset by cheaper gas, travel services, and rents

Inflation barely rose last month as cheaper gas and cars offset some costlier imports
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Jamie Dimon: The economy could ‘deteriorate’ soon

Jamie Dimon: The economy could ‘deteriorate’ soon

Jamie Dimon: The economy could ‘deteriorate’ soon
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Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China and tariffs on Chinese goods will total 55%

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that China will make it easier for American industry to obtain much-needed needed magnets and rare earth minerals, clearing the way for talks to continue between the world’s two biggest economies

Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China and tariffs on Chinese goods will total 55%
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Live Nation to invest $1 billion in US music venues

Live Nation Entertainment said on Tuesday it will invest $1 billion to build 18 new live music venues across the U.S. as the concert promoter sees strong demand for musical performances

Live Nation to invest $1 billion in US music venues
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Argentine market traders cautiously cheer 'future without Cristina'

Argentine traders cheered on Wednesday a court's political ban on populist former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, a

Argentine market traders cautiously cheer 'future without Cristina'
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Warner Bros' credit rating downgraded to junk by Fitch on split-up

Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings on Wednesday downgraded Warner Bros Discovery to junk status following the company's announced split-up

Warner Bros' credit rating downgraded to junk by Fitch on split-up
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Vaccine group Gavi seeks to broaden donor base as aid budgets shrink 

Global vaccine group Gavi is seeking new donors for its work funding childhood immunisation in the world's poorest countries, its chief executive told Reuters, as

Vaccine group Gavi seeks to broaden donor base as aid budgets shrink 
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Trump appreciates Musk apology, White House says

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Trump appreciates Musk apology, White House says
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US Congress seeks to boost Navy and Air Force fleets in 2026 bill

The House Appropriations Committee's Defense subcommittee released its draft bill for fiscal-year 2026 late on Tuesday, which aims to buy one additional F-35 jet

US Congress seeks to boost Navy and Air Force fleets in 2026 bill
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Space and defense tech firm Voyager raises $382.8 million in US IPO

Voyager Technologies raised $382.8 million in its U.S. initial public offering, the space and defense tech company said on Tuesday, amid a global rush to amp up military spending.

Space and defense tech firm Voyager raises $382.8 million in US IPO
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Space tech firm Voyager valued at $3.8 billion as shares surge in NYSE debut

Voyager Technologies secured a valuation of $3.8 billion after the defense and space firm's shares more than doubled in their U.S. debut,

Space tech firm Voyager valued at $3.8 billion as shares surge in NYSE debut
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US monthly budget deficit falls as Trump tariffs boost customs receipts

The U.S. government posted a $316 billion budget deficit for May, down 9%, or $31 billion, from a year earlier, as customs receipts nearly quadrupled to a record $23 billion due

US monthly budget deficit falls as Trump tariffs boost customs receipts
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Mandatory military service for Israel's ultra-Orthodox tests Netanyahu's rule

Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu faces the greatest test to his rule since Oct. 7, 2023

Mandatory military service for Israel's ultra-Orthodox tests Netanyahu's rule
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IMF, Serbia reach staff-level agreement on 36-month deal

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Serbia have reached staff-level agreement on the first review under a 36-month arrangement to help support economic reforms, the fund said

IMF, Serbia reach staff-level agreement on 36-month deal
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US judge extends Citgo auction's schedule, moves final hearing to August

A U.S. judge in Delaware has extended the schedule for a court-organized auction of shares in the parent of Venezuela-owned refiner Citgo Petroleum, moving the

US judge extends Citgo auction's schedule, moves final hearing to August
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ArcelorMittal's Canadian unit to close Hamilton wire drawing mill, lay off 153 workers

Steelmaker ArcelorMittal's Canadian long products unit said on Wednesday that it was laying off 153 workers as part of a restructuring of its wire drawing activities.

ArcelorMittal's Canadian unit to close Hamilton wire drawing mill, lay off 153 workers
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US-China trade truce leaves investors none the wiser

The latest trade truce between China and the United States offers investors hope that the two superpowers can reach a lasting

US-China trade truce leaves investors none the wiser
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Tesla's public robotaxi rides set for tentative June 22 start, CEO Musk says

Tesla tentatively plans to begin offering rides on its self-driving robotaxis to the public on June 22, CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday, as investors and fans of

Tesla's public robotaxi rides set for tentative June 22 start, CEO Musk says
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If you annoy Trump, he can annoy you back equally, Howard Lutnick says

If you annoy Trump, he can annoy you back equally, Howard Lutnick says

If you annoy Trump, he can annoy you back equally, Howard Lutnick says
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What will happen to food assistance under Trump's tax cut plan? A look at the numbers

Big changes are being proposed to a food assistance program as part of President Donald Trump's tax-cut legislation

What will happen to food assistance under Trump's tax cut plan? A look at the numbers
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As Trump’s ‘two week’ deadline for Russia expires, he faces a series of unresolved foreign conflicts

As Trump’s ‘two week’ deadline for Russia expires, he faces a series of unresolved foreign conflicts

As Trump’s ‘two week’ deadline for Russia expires, he faces a series of unresolved foreign conflicts
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Professor of government has theory why Musk expressed ‘regret’

Elon Musk said Wednesday that he regrets some of his recent social media posts about President Donald Trump. Professor of government at the University of Essex Natasha Lindstaedt joins CNN Early Start to weigh in.

Professor of government has theory why Musk expressed ‘regret’
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Aid groups weigh how much more they can help if FEMA reduces its disaster response

With concern and confusion over how the federal government will respond to disasters this summer, aid groups are readying to expand the ways they help communities after hurricanes, fires and other storms

Aid groups weigh how much more they can help if FEMA reduces its disaster response
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Inflation rose less than expected last month despite Trump’s tariffs

Inflation rose less than expected last month despite Trump’s tariffs

Inflation rose less than expected last month despite Trump’s tariffs
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Brazil to spare individual tax breaks in fiscal package, sources say

Brazil's Finance Ministry does not plan on targeting income tax benefits for individuals in a broad reform of tax breaks to shore up public

Brazil to spare individual tax breaks in fiscal package, sources say
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BofA CEO expects trading gains for 13th straight quarter while investment banking slips

Bank of America expects its trading revenue to grow by a mid-single-digit percentage this quarter, the 13th consecutive gain, CEO Brian

BofA CEO expects trading gains for 13th straight quarter while investment banking slips
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UN rights chief warns of $60 million funding shortfall

The United Nations Human Rights Office faces a dire financial crisis with a shortfall of at least $60 million this year due to funding cuts from donor states, its head said on

UN rights chief warns of $60 million funding shortfall
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Lutnick says US tariff levels on China won't change

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Wednesday that the 55% tariffs imposed by the United States on China will not change after a trade deal was struck between the two countries.

Lutnick says US tariff levels on China won't change
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China's embassy in UK accuses NATO of 'smearing and scapegoating'

China firmly opposes NATO's "smearing and scapegoating" of China, its embassy in Britain said on Wednesday in response to remarks NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte made about

China's embassy in UK accuses NATO of 'smearing and scapegoating'
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General Mills mulls sale of China Haagen-Dazs stores, Bloomberg News reports

General Mills is considering selling its Haagen-Dazs ice-cream stores in China, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

General Mills mulls sale of China Haagen-Dazs stores, Bloomberg News reports
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Trump tariffs may remain in effect while appeals proceed, US appeals court rules

A federal appeals court allowed President Donald Trump's most sweeping tariffs to remain in effect on Tuesday while it reviews a lower-court decision

Trump tariffs may remain in effect while appeals proceed, US appeals court rules
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Platinum surges, palladium lags on narrow demand profile

Platinum and palladium prices have both rallied this month, notching a more than four-year and seven-month high respectively, but analysts say they

Platinum surges, palladium lags on narrow demand profile
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Bessent says Republican tax bill will reclaim US corporate tax sovereignty

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Bessent says Republican tax bill will reclaim US corporate tax sovereignty
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Funding cuts could harm progress on child labour as world misses key target

The world has missed its target of eliminating child labour by 2025 and funding cuts threaten recent progress on reducing the numbers of children in work, a new

Funding cuts could harm progress on child labour as world misses key target
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European shares slip as markets unfazed by US-China deal

European shares saw their early gains evaporate, closing in the red on Wednesday, as the much-anticipated U.S.-China trade talks offered

European shares slip as markets unfazed by US-China deal
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Trump's FAA nominee vows to hold Boeing 'accountable'

President Donald Trump's nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration vowed on Wednesday to hold Boeing accountable after a series of safety issues

Trump's FAA nominee vows to hold Boeing 'accountable'
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UK's Reeves sets out over 2 trillion pounds of spending to revive government

British finance minister Rachel Reeves prioritised spending on health, defence and infrastructure projects to drive economic growth in a bid on

UK's Reeves sets out over 2 trillion pounds of spending to revive government
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Health, defence and schools: UK's Reeves sets out spending plans

British finance minister Rachel Reeves set out her plans to divide up more than 2 trillion pounds ($2.7 trillion) of public spending on Wednesday in a speech she hopes will foster a

Health, defence and schools: UK's Reeves sets out spending plans
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Insurance CEO paid $50M as Florida homeowners struggle with soaring rates

Insurance CEO paid $50M as Florida homeowners struggle with soaring rates

Insurance CEO paid $50M as Florida homeowners struggle with soaring rates
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Trump AI czar hits back at ‘doomer cult’ and mass-unemployment fears

Trump AI czar hits back at ‘doomer cult’ and mass-unemployment fears

Trump AI czar hits back at ‘doomer cult’ and mass-unemployment fears
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Investors pull out of US stocks and into Europe and emerging markets

Global investors have moved money from U.S. equities and into European and emerging markets assets, as concerns mount over U.S. fiscal policy, rising debt and

Investors pull out of US stocks and into Europe and emerging markets
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Hopes for Fed rate cuts keep US Treasury yield views low ahead of supply deluge: Reuters poll

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Hopes for Fed rate cuts keep US Treasury yield views low ahead of supply deluge: Reuters poll
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Mexico's central bank may pause rate cuts, deputy governor Heath says

Mexico's central bank may pause cuts to its benchmark interest rate in the face of an inflationary rebound, deputy governor Jonathan Heath said in an interview with local

Mexico's central bank may pause rate cuts, deputy governor Heath says
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US Treasury's Bessent calls on China to be 'reliable partner' in trade negotiations

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US Treasury's Bessent calls on China to be 'reliable partner' in trade negotiations
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Chile holds seismic drills as chance of a big quake rises

As the northern Chilean city of Copiapo was preparing last week to hold earthquake drills, it was hit by a real-life one: a 6.4-magnitude quake that cut power to thousands

Chile holds seismic drills as chance of a big quake rises
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Brazil's finance minister urges lawmakers to back economic agenda

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Wednesday the country needs to push ahead with measures under consideration in Congress to ensure the current growth cycle in

Brazil's finance minister urges lawmakers to back economic agenda
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US Secretary of State Rubio seeking sanctions investigation of Harvard, NY Times reports

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US Secretary of State Rubio seeking sanctions investigation of Harvard, NY Times reports
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Trump says Fed should lower rates by 'one full point'

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Trump says Fed should lower rates by 'one full point'
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Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasm

New Jersey primary voters chose their nominees — and President Donald Trump notched a win in his endorsement belt — in one of two high-stakes governor's races being held this year

Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasm
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New images reveal treasures aboard ‘holy grail’ shipwreck

New images reveal treasures aboard ‘holy grail’ shipwreck

New images reveal treasures aboard ‘holy grail’ shipwreck
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Family homesteads with tangled titles are contributing to rural America’s housing crisis

Across the US, heirs’ property laws hamstring families that want to build housing or leverage their land for loans. One Alabama project shows how policy reform and savvy design can build a way forward.

Family homesteads with tangled titles are contributing to rural America’s housing crisis
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Netanyahu's government faces possible collapse as the opposition seeks to dissolve parliament

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government faces a major test after the opposition submitted a bill Wednesday to dissolve parliament

Netanyahu's government faces possible collapse as the opposition seeks to dissolve parliament
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US stock futures turn positive after May CPI data

U.S. stock index futures turned positive on Wednesday as a cooler-than-expected consumer inflation report calmed worries around President Donald Trump's tariffs worsening price pressures.

US stock futures turn positive after May CPI data
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Fed seen on track to start cutting rates by September

Cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation last month deepened conviction in financial markets on Wednesday that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates by September and deliver a

Fed seen on track to start cutting rates by September
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UBS finance chief voices disappointment over Swiss capital rules

UBS finance chief Todd Tuckner voiced his disappointment on Wednesday over proposed new Swiss capital regulations, which he said was the beginning of a possibly long process that the

UBS finance chief voices disappointment over Swiss capital rules
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Novo signs $812 million weight-loss drug license deal with US biotech Deep Apple

Denmark's Novo Nordisk is partnering with biotech company Deep Apple Therapeutics in a deal worth up to $812 million to develop drugs for cardiometabolic diseases, including obesity, the

Novo signs $812 million weight-loss drug license deal with US biotech Deep Apple
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Trump says China will supply rare earths, US to allow students

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. deal with China is done, with Beijing to supply magnets and rare earth minerals while the U.S. will allow Chinese students in

Trump says China will supply rare earths, US to allow students
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Talen Energy and Amazon sign nuclear power deal to fuel data centers

U.S. utility Talen Energy announced on Wednesday an expanded nuclear energy partnership with Amazon.com to supply up to 1,920 megawatts of electricity from its Susquehanna plant in

Talen Energy and Amazon sign nuclear power deal to fuel data centers
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US consumer prices rise moderately in May

U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in May as gasoline prices remained subdued, but inflation is likely to pick up in the months as tariffs boost the cost of imported goods.

US consumer prices rise moderately in May
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KKR-Stonepeak raise bid in battle for UK's Assura to $2.3 billion

Private equity firms KKR and Stonepeak Partners raised their offer for Britain's Assura on Wednesday to almost 1.7 billion pounds ($2.3 billion), topping a rival bid with their "best and

KKR-Stonepeak raise bid in battle for UK's Assura to $2.3 billion
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Heineken will invest over $2.7 billion in Mexico through 2028

Beer maker Heineken will invest $2.75 billion in different projects in Mexico, the company's CEO in the country said on Wednesday.

Heineken will invest over $2.7 billion in Mexico through 2028
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US and China agree on plan to ease export controls after trade talks in London

US and China agree on plan to ease export controls after trade talks in London

US and China agree on plan to ease export controls after trade talks in London
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California governor says 'democracy is under assault' by Trump as feds intervene in LA protests

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom says the federal military intervention in Los Angeles marks the onset of a much broader effort by President Donald Trump to overturn political and cultural norms at the heart of the nation’s democracy

California governor says 'democracy is under assault' by Trump as feds intervene in LA protests
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U.S.-China framework underwhelms

What matters in U.S. and global markets today I'm excited to announce that I'm now part of Reuters Open Interest (ROI), an essential new source for data-driven, expert

U.S.-China framework underwhelms
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Tariffs could be the spur Europe's single market needs

To bring electronic scrap and other waste from across the European Union to its Belgian recycling plant, materials group Umicore can spend at least a month

Tariffs could be the spur Europe's single market needs
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Zara owner Inditex's early summer sales disappoint as tariffs fuel uncertainty

Zara owner Inditex missed expectations for first-quarter sales and early summer trading on Wednesday, as tariff fallout complicated the fast-fashion

Zara owner Inditex's early summer sales disappoint as tariffs fuel uncertainty
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UK government department budgets to rise by 2.3% a year, Reeves says

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said the government's departmental budgets will grow by 2.3% a year in real terms, as she laid out her plans to divide up more than 2 trillion

UK government department budgets to rise by 2.3% a year, Reeves says
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Dollar keeps losing market share but euro slow to benefit: ECB study

The dollar continued to lose market share as the world's dominant currency last year but mostly smaller rivals and gold benefited rather than the euro, an ECB report showed on

Dollar keeps losing market share but euro slow to benefit: ECB study
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How your air conditioner can help the power grid, rather than overloading it

Rather than feeling guilty about cooling down in extreme heat, homeowners could boost power reliability and lay a welcome mat for more renewables.

How your air conditioner can help the power grid, rather than overloading it
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Trump hails favorable federal appeals court ruling on his sweeping tariff policy as a 'great' win

President Donald Trump is hailing a favorable decision by a federal appeals court over his sweeping tariff policy as a “great” win for the United States

Trump hails favorable federal appeals court ruling on his sweeping tariff policy as a 'great' win
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US importers turn to brokers to navigate Trump-era tariffs, at a cost

U.S. importers are increasingly relying on customs brokers to keep up with President Donald Trump’s ever-changing trade policies.

US importers turn to brokers to navigate Trump-era tariffs, at a cost
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Russia says improving ties with US will take time

Talks between Russia and the United States aimed at improving ties and removing "irritants" in their relationship are not expected to yield quick results, the Kremlin said on

Russia says improving ties with US will take time
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US will resume accreditation of Swiss investment advisers

The U.S. will resume processing applications from Swiss entities aiming to become registered investment advisers in the U.S., the U.S.

US will resume accreditation of Swiss investment advisers
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States would struggle to administer food stamp benefits under Republican tax bill

U.S. states will not be able to fully administer food stamp benefits for millions of the nation's poor if a proposal in the Republican tax bill forcing them to

States would struggle to administer food stamp benefits under Republican tax bill
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Climate change could cost Italy over 5% of GDP in 2050, budget watchdog says

Extreme weather due to climate change may cost Italy more than 5% of GDP in 2050, the country's budget watchdog said on Wednesday, adding that global action to reduce carbon emissions

Climate change could cost Italy over 5% of GDP in 2050, budget watchdog says
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Italy seeks clarity from US over curbs on Pirelli due to Chinese investor

The Italian government is seeking clarity from the United States amid concerns that Washington could impose domestic restrictions on Pirelli due to the tyremaker's

Italy seeks clarity from US over curbs on Pirelli due to Chinese investor
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Jio BlackRock gets regulatory approval to operate as investment adviser in India

Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers (JBIAPL) has received approval from India's markets regulator to operate as an investment adviser, according to its parent company, Jio Financial Services

Jio BlackRock gets regulatory approval to operate as investment adviser in India
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GM to invest $4 billion to shift some production from Mexico to the US

Shares of General Motors are up before the opening bell after announcing plans to invest $4 billion to shift some production from Mexico to U.S. manufacturing plants as the automaker navigates tariffs that could drive prices higher

GM to invest $4 billion to shift some production from Mexico to the US
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Meta and TikTok challenge tech fees in second highest EU court

Meta Platforms and TikTok said a European Union supervisory fee levied on them was disproportionate and based on a flawed methodology as they took their fight

Meta and TikTok challenge tech fees in second highest EU court
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Huawei launches Pura 80 smartphone series in next step of China comeback

Chinese tech giant Huawei launched its Pura 80 smartphone series on Wednesday, as the company seeks to cement its comeback in China's premium smartphone market following years of

Huawei launches Pura 80 smartphone series in next step of China comeback
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Peru turns to China as US tariffs squeeze blueberry exports

In Peru's Pisco Desert, rows of blueberry bushes towering as much as two meters high stretch towards the horizon, finally giving way

Peru turns to China as US tariffs squeeze blueberry exports
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What's targeted in Trump's request for $9.4 billion in budget cuts from Congress

President Donald Trump is looking to cancel $9.4 billion in spending already approved by Congress

What's targeted in Trump's request for $9.4 billion in budget cuts from Congress
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Kenya central bank lowers 2026 growth forecast to 5.4%

Kenya's central bank has lowered its 2026 economic growth forecast to 5.4% from a 5.6% forecast given in April, its governor Kamau Thugge said on Wednesday.

Kenya central bank lowers 2026 growth forecast to 5.4%
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ECB's latest rate cut will help inflation back to 2%, Lane says

The European Central Bank's latest rate cut will help inflation bounce back to its 2% goal after an expected sag over the next year and a half, the ECB's chief economist Philip

ECB's latest rate cut will help inflation back to 2%, Lane says
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Trump’s tariffs can remain in place for now, but appeals court fast tracks a summer resolution

Trump’s tariffs can remain in place for now, but appeals court fast tracks a summer resolution

Trump’s tariffs can remain in place for now, but appeals court fast tracks a summer resolution
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US immigration officials raid meat production plant in Omaha, dozens detained

An immigration raid on Tuesday at a meat production plant in Omaha, Nebraska was the "largest worksite enforcement operation" in the state

US immigration officials raid meat production plant in Omaha, dozens detained
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CFPB enforcement lead resigns, slams ‘attack’ on core mission in departure email

CFPB enforcement lead resigns, slams ‘attack’ on core mission in departure email

CFPB enforcement lead resigns, slams ‘attack’ on core mission in departure email
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Research cuts pose ‘existential threat’ to academic medicine and put nation’s health at risk, new report says

Research cuts pose ‘existential threat’ to academic medicine and put nation’s health at risk, new report says

Research cuts pose ‘existential threat’ to academic medicine and put nation’s health at risk, new report says
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The days around Trump’s trade war announcements saw spikes in lawmaker stock market transactions

The days around Trump’s trade war announcements saw spikes in lawmaker stock market transactions

The days around Trump’s trade war announcements saw spikes in lawmaker stock market transactions
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Slovakia cannot support new EU sanctions against Russia without energy solutions, PM Fico says

Slovakia will not back the EU's 18th package of sanctions against Russia unless the European Commission provides a solution to the situation the country faces if the bloc phases out Russian

Slovakia cannot support new EU sanctions against Russia without energy solutions, PM Fico says
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China, Africa ask US to return to 'right track' on trade differences

China and 53 African countries called on nations, especially the United States, to return to the "right track" of resolving trade differences, the official Xinhua news agency

China, Africa ask US to return to 'right track' on trade differences
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Starbucks has received 'a lot of interest' for China business stake, CEO tells FT

Starbucks has received "a lot of interest" in the sale of a stake in its China business, its chief executive told the Financial Times in an interview published on Wednesday, as the U.S.

Starbucks has received 'a lot of interest' for China business stake, CEO tells FT
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British homebuilder shares hit seven-month high ahead of spending review

British homebuilder shares rose sharply on Wednesday, ahead a public spending announcement from the UK finance minister that is expected to confirm 39 billion pounds ($52.54 billion)

British homebuilder shares hit seven-month high ahead of spending review
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ECB's wage tracker points to 3.1% growth this year

Negotiated wage growth across the 20 nation euro zone is seen at 3.1% this year, including smoothed one-off payments, in line with figures projected a month earlier, the ECB's

ECB's wage tracker points to 3.1% growth this year
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VietJet in talks to order about 100 Airbus jets, Bloomberg News reports

VietJet Aviation JSC is in talks to order around 100 more Airbus SE narrow-body jets, with a potential deal as early as next week's Paris Airshow, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday,

VietJet in talks to order about 100 Airbus jets, Bloomberg News reports
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JPMorgan lifts yuan forecast on easing tariff risks, de-dollarisation trend

JPMorgan lifted its end-of-year forecast for China's onshore yuan spot price on Wednesday, citing moderating risks around the U.S. trade war and a broader global theme of so-called

JPMorgan lifts yuan forecast on easing tariff risks, de-dollarisation trend
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Japan remains cautious on tariff impact in June econ report

Japan's government reiterated its warning on the risks from U.S. tariffs on economic growth, saying in a monthly report on Wednesday that the potential impact on corporate profits

Japan remains cautious on tariff impact in June econ report
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BoE's Saporta says UK banks should borrow more from its repo facilities

Banks operating in Britain should make more use of the Bank of England's longer-term repurchase facilities, as central bank bond sales and

BoE's Saporta says UK banks should borrow more from its repo facilities
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Trump tells soldiers 'we will liberate Los Angeles'

President Donald Trump used a speech honoring soldiers on Tuesday to defend his decision to deploy troops to Los Angeles in a confrontation

Trump tells soldiers 'we will liberate Los Angeles'
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Capita to roll out AI-powered recruitment this summer

Capita, a British outsourcer that works with government, armed forces and companies, said it was using AI to cut recruitment from weeks to just hours, and it would roll out the

Capita to roll out AI-powered recruitment this summer
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South Korea to revamp tax scheme to boost dividends as part of stock market reform

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said on Wednesday the government was preparing to revamp the country's tax system to boost dividend payouts, as part of a broader push to make the

South Korea to revamp tax scheme to boost dividends as part of stock market reform
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UniCredit CEO says chances of pursuing Banco BPM deal no more than 20%

The chances that UniCredit can see through its takeover bid for smaller peer Banco BPM are at best 20%, CEO Andrea Orcel said on Wednesday.

UniCredit CEO says chances of pursuing Banco BPM deal no more than 20%
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Qantas shutters Singapore-based Jetstar Asia on rising costs, competition

Australia's Qantas Airways will close its Singapore-based budget airline Jetstar Asia, the group said on Wednesday, blaming rising supplier costs, high airport fees and

Qantas shutters Singapore-based Jetstar Asia on rising costs, competition
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Chinese carmakers vow to make timely supplier payments as backlash to price war grows

Major Chinese car manufacturers have pledged to make payments to suppliers within 60 days, responding to a recent outcry from steelmakers over long payment times as well as

Chinese carmakers vow to make timely supplier payments as backlash to price war grows
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Federal immigration raid at Omaha meat production plant sparks protests

Immigration authorities have raided an Omaha meat production plant and detained dozens of workers

Federal immigration raid at Omaha meat production plant sparks protests
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Polestar restarts market expansion with France

Swedish premium carmaker Polestar will start delivering its electric vehicles in France this year with the goal of making it one of its three main European markets

Polestar restarts market expansion with France
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Japan's shift to cashless society prods BOJ call for payment innovation

Bank of Japan officials are ramping up calls to keep pace with rapid developments around digital currencies that may accelerate a shift to cashless payments in a

Japan's shift to cashless society prods BOJ call for payment innovation
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ECB, China's central bank renew cooperation agreement

The European Central Bank said on Wednesday it signed a memorandum of understanding with the People's Bank of China to update their existing cooperation in central banking.

ECB, China's central bank renew cooperation agreement
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Germany's imports from Russia fall by 95% since start of Ukraine war

Germany's imports of goods from Russia fell by 95% in the 2021-2024 period while its exports of goods to Russia were cut by 72%, the country's statistics office Destatis reported on

Germany's imports from Russia fall by 95% since start of Ukraine war
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Egypt's crackdown drives Sudanese refugees on new route to Libya and beyond

Bahr el-Din Yakoub fled Sudan to seek sanctuary in Egypt after a missile ripped through his home in Khartoum and

Egypt's crackdown drives Sudanese refugees on new route to Libya and beyond
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BOJ to postpone rate hike to Q1 next year, tiny majority of economists say: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan will forego another interest rate hike this year due to uncertainty over U.S. tariff policy, according to a slight majority of economists in a

BOJ to postpone rate hike to Q1 next year, tiny majority of economists say: Reuters poll
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So, it's a framework for a deal, maybe?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

So, it's a framework for a deal, maybe?
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Crypto funds' assets hit record high as investors hedge and diversify

Assets held in crypto funds hit a record high in May as easing trade

Crypto funds' assets hit record high as investors hedge and diversify
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The US and China say they have agreed on a framework to resolve their trade disputes

Chinese state media say that the U.S. and China have agreed in principle on a framework to carry out an agreement they reached on resolving their trade disputes last month

The US and China say they have agreed on a framework to resolve their trade disputes
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Argentine Supreme Court upholds 6-year prison sentence for ex-President Fernández

Argentina’s highest court has upheld a six-year prison sentence for former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner

Argentine Supreme Court upholds 6-year prison sentence for ex-President Fernández
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Cryptocurrency firm Bullish confidentially files for US IPO, FT reports

Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bullish has confidentially filed for an IPO with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in recent weeks, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

Cryptocurrency firm Bullish confidentially files for US IPO, FT reports
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Criminals turn to drones and social media to sell illegal cigarettes

Tobacco smugglers and black market salesmen are increasingly using technologies such as social media and drones to deliver cigarettes to smokers in Europe and avoid law enforcers, a

Criminals turn to drones and social media to sell illegal cigarettes
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Pentagon slashes in half its request for Air Force F-35s, Bloomberg News reports

The Pentagon is scaling back by half its request to Congress for the U.S. Air Force's Lockheed Martin F-35 jets, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. A U.S.

Pentagon slashes in half its request for Air Force F-35s, Bloomberg News reports
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Tariffs expected to lift underlying US consumer prices in May

U.S. consumer prices likely increased moderately in May amid relatively cheaper gasoline, but the Trump

Tariffs expected to lift underlying US consumer prices in May
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Five nations and EU urge Trump not to impose new airplane tariffs

Five nations and the European Union, as well as airlines and aerospace firms worldwide, urged the Trump administration not to impose new national security

Five nations and EU urge Trump not to impose new airplane tariffs
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Trade war resolution may require concessions from all, ECB's Lagarde says

Coercive trade policies fail to resolve financial imbalances and the risk of mutual economic damage is so great that all sides need to weigh policy adjustments to resolve tensions

Trade war resolution may require concessions from all, ECB's Lagarde says
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New Zealand central bank says former head quit over funding dispute

Former New Zealand central bank governor Adrian Orr's surprise resignation in March was due to his disagreements with the Treasury ministry over

New Zealand central bank says former head quit over funding dispute
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Los Angeles leaders impose curfew as protests against Trump's immigration crackdown continue

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said President Donald Trump is “pulling a military dragnet” across Los Angeles during a brief public address on Tuesday

Los Angeles leaders impose curfew as protests against Trump's immigration crackdown continue
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US and Israel condemnation of sanctions on ministers is 'predictable', Australia says

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said condemnation by the U.S. and Israel of sanctions imposed on two far-right Israeli cabinet ministers was "predictable", and that the

US and Israel condemnation of sanctions on ministers is 'predictable', Australia says
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Qualcomm launches AI R&D centre in Vietnam

U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm has launched an artificial intelligence research and development centre in Vietnam, the company said on Tuesday.

Qualcomm launches AI R&D centre in Vietnam
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What to know about inspections of Iran's nuclear program by the IAEA ahead of a key board vote

Iran’s nuclear program remains a top focus for inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency, particularly as any possible deal between Tehran and the United States over the program would likely rely on the agency long known as the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog

What to know about inspections of Iran's nuclear program by the IAEA ahead of a key board vote
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Trump says he will 'liberate' Los Angeles in speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the Army

President Donald Trump called protesters in Los Angeles “animals” and “a foreign enemy” in a speech at Fort Bragg as he defended deploying the military on those protesting his immigration enforcement

Trump says he will 'liberate' Los Angeles in speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the Army
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Japan wholesale inflation slows, taking pressure off BOJ

Japan's annual wholesale inflation slowed in May on falling import costs for raw materials, data showed on Wednesday, taking some pressure off the central bank to

Japan wholesale inflation slows, taking pressure off BOJ
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Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli to face off in race for New Jersey governor

U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill has won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s race for governor

Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli to face off in race for New Jersey governor
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Syria's post-war economic recovery will require 'substantial' international support, IMF says

The International Monetary Fund had said it visited Syria for the first time since 2009 as the country scrambles to rebuild after over a decade of conflict

Syria's post-war economic recovery will require 'substantial' international support, IMF says
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Appeals court lets Trump administration keep collecting tariffs while challenges continue

A federal appeals court agreed Tuesday to let the government keep collecting President Donald Trump’s sweeping import taxes while challenges to his signature trade policy continue on appeal

Appeals court lets Trump administration keep collecting tariffs while challenges continue
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China's Li says US-China reach framework on trade, will report back to leaders

China's Vice Commerce Minister Li Chenggang said on Tuesday that the Chinese and the U.S. negotiating teams had agreed a framework on trade after two days of talks, and would take

China's Li says US-China reach framework on trade, will report back to leaders
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Lutnick says US-China trade framework should resolve rare earth issue

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Lutnick says US-China trade framework should resolve rare earth issue
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ICE’s tactics draw criticism as it triples daily arrest targets

Migrant workers picked up at a well-known Italian restaurant in San Diego.

ICE’s tactics draw criticism as it triples daily arrest targets
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US court pauses ruling allowing Venezuelans to challenge deportations to El Salvador

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday temporarily paused a judge's ruling holding that hundreds of Venezuelans the Trump administration deported to El Salvador under

US court pauses ruling allowing Venezuelans to challenge deportations to El Salvador
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India's Maruti Suzuki cuts near-term EV production amid rare earths crisis

Maruti Suzuki has cut near-term production targets for its maiden electric vehicle e-Vitara by two-thirds because of rare earths shortages, a document showed, in the latest sign

India's Maruti Suzuki cuts near-term EV production amid rare earths crisis
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Judge tosses lawsuit over Trump's firing of US African Development Foundation board members

A federal judge has tossed out a lawsuit over President Donald Trump’s dismantling of a U.S. federal agency that invests in African small businesses

Judge tosses lawsuit over Trump's firing of US African Development Foundation board members
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US Justice Department resumes scaled-back enforcement against foreign bribery

The U.S.

US Justice Department resumes scaled-back enforcement against foreign bribery
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Mexico eases trade ban on Brazilian chicken

Mexico eased a ban on chicken shipments from Brazil, setting the restriction now only to products coming from the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, instead of a previous

Mexico eases trade ban on Brazilian chicken
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Associated Press seeks full appeals court hearing on access to Trump administration events

The Associated Press has asked for a full hearing before the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, seeking to overturn last week's decision by three judges of that court that continues to allow the Trump administration to restrict the outlet's access to cover presidential events

Associated Press seeks full appeals court hearing on access to Trump administration events
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Colombia to suspend fiscal rule as public finances worsen, source says

Colombia's government has authorized the use of an "escape clause" to temporarily suspend compliance with its fiscal rule, a government source told Reuters on

Colombia to suspend fiscal rule as public finances worsen, source says
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GM to invest $4 billion in three US facilities as it ramps up gas-powered vehicles

General Motors said on Tuesday it is planning to invest about $4 billion over the next two years at three U.S. facilities in Michigan,

GM to invest $4 billion in three US facilities as it ramps up gas-powered vehicles
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US, Mexico discuss deal to cut Trump's steel tariffs, sources say

The United States and Mexico are negotiating a deal to reduce or eliminate President Donald Trump's 50% steel tariffs on imports up to a certain volume, industry and trade sources said on

US, Mexico discuss deal to cut Trump's steel tariffs, sources say
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The Latest: Trump pledges to ‘liberate’ LA as he visits troops at Fort Bragg

President Donald Trump has called Los Angeles a “trash heap” and promised to “liberate” it from criminals in a speech to troops at Fort Bragg to mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army

The Latest: Trump pledges to ‘liberate’ LA as he visits troops at Fort Bragg
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GM says it will invest $4 billion to increase US production

GM says it will invest $4 billion to increase US production

GM says it will invest $4 billion to increase US production
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The Latest: Newsom asks court to block Trump’s use of military in LA immigration raids

California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed an emergency motion in federal court to block National Guard members and Marines from assisting with immigration raids in Los Angeles

The Latest: Newsom asks court to block Trump’s use of military in LA immigration raids
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US firms launch ETF to capitalize on Trump's deregulation push

A group of three investment management firms teamed up to launch an exchange-traded fund that will invest in companies they expect to benefit from deregulation and free

US firms launch ETF to capitalize on Trump's deregulation push
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Trading Day-Buoyancy trumping uncertainty

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist  I'm excited to announce that I'm now part of Reuters

Trading Day-Buoyancy trumping uncertainty
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Trump says FEMA to be wound down after hurricane season

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he planned to start "phasing out" the Federal Emergency Management Agency after the hurricane season and that states would receive

Trump says FEMA to be wound down after hurricane season
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Bolsonaro denies orchestrating Brazil coup in Supreme Court testimony

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro denied that he led an attempt to overthrow the government after losing the 2022 election during his trial before the country's Supreme

Bolsonaro denies orchestrating Brazil coup in Supreme Court testimony
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US farm agency to allow three more states to bar some items from food aid

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US farm agency to allow three more states to bar some items from food aid
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US states sue 23andMe to protect customers' private data

New York and more than two dozen other U.S. states sued 23andMe to challenge the sale of its customers' private information after the genetic testing company filed for bankruptcy in March.

US states sue 23andMe to protect customers' private data
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US stocks drift closer to their record as Wall Street waits to see what US-China talks will bear

U.S. stocks drifted just below their all-time high as the wait continues to hear what will come of trade talks underway between the United States and China

US stocks drift closer to their record as Wall Street waits to see what US-China talks will bear
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Who is David Huerta, the California labor leader who was arrested in Los Angeles?

Who is David Huerta, the California labor leader who was arrested in Los Angeles?

Who is David Huerta, the California labor leader who was arrested in Los Angeles?
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Brazilian businessman Tanure courts banks after hatching Braskem bid with Novonor

Brazilian businessman Nelson Tanure has begun talks with the banks that will be key to his bid for petrochemical firm Braskem , he told Reuters, as he aims to

Brazilian businessman Tanure courts banks after hatching Braskem bid with Novonor
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US depends on Canadian oil, despite Trump's comments, Cenovus CEO says

The U.S. relies on Canadian oil imports, despite comments to the contrary by U.S. President Donald Trump, Cenovus Energy CEO said on Tuesday. 

US depends on Canadian oil, despite Trump's comments, Cenovus CEO says
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JERA close to signing deal for 1 MTPA of LNG from Commonwealth, sources say

U.S. liquefied natural gas developer Commonwealth LNG is close to signing a deal with Japan's biggest power generator, JERA, to supply it with 1 million metric

JERA close to signing deal for 1 MTPA of LNG from Commonwealth, sources say
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Stocks, dollar edge higher as investors track US-China trade talk progress

Global stocks and the dollar were positive but muted on Tuesday as trade talks between the United States and China continued through a

Stocks, dollar edge higher as investors track US-China trade talk progress
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GameStop's first-quarter revenue declines as online gaming demand rises

Videogame retailer GameStop reported a decline in first-quarter revenue on Tuesday as customers increasingly opted for digital downloads over purchases at its brick-and-mortar stores,

GameStop's first-quarter revenue declines as online gaming demand rises
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US senators grill Trump CFTC nominee over industry ties, commission vacancies

U.S. senators pressed Brian Quintenz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S.

US senators grill Trump CFTC nominee over industry ties, commission vacancies
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Rubio orders firings of all USAID staffers overseas to move forward

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered U.S. embassies around the world to move ahead with a directive to fire all remaining staffers with the U.S. Agency for International Development

Rubio orders firings of all USAID staffers overseas to move forward
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Trump’s aggressive moves on immigration protests put Democrats in a political bind

Trump’s aggressive moves on immigration protests put Democrats in a political bind

Trump’s aggressive moves on immigration protests put Democrats in a political bind
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Top CFPB enforcement official to resign, citing 'devastating' shifts under Trump

The top remaining enforcement official at the U.S.

Top CFPB enforcement official to resign, citing 'devastating' shifts under Trump
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Lutnick says US-China talks going well, could run into Wednesday

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Lutnick says US-China talks going well, could run into Wednesday
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Argentina monthly inflation seen at five-year low in May

Argentina's headline inflation likely slowed in May to its lowest monthly rate in five years, a Reuters poll of analysts showed on Tuesday.

Argentina monthly inflation seen at five-year low in May
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Moelis CEO-designate joins Wall Street in signaling dealmaking rebound after tariff pause

Moelis' incoming CEO Navid Mahmoodzadegan told investors on Tuesday that he is optimistic about the dealmaking environment, as confidence returns following a pause in April

Moelis CEO-designate joins Wall Street in signaling dealmaking rebound after tariff pause
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Brazil bank chiefs balk at tax hike proposal, urge spending review

The chief executives of some of Brazil's largest banks on Tuesday expressed concerns over government plans to raise taxes to meet the federal fiscal target,

Brazil bank chiefs balk at tax hike proposal, urge spending review
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US hits Palestinian NGOs with sanctions, alleging militant links

The Trump administration imposed sanctions on a leading Palestinian human rights organization as well as five charity groups in the Middle East and Europe on Tuesday, accusing

US hits Palestinian NGOs with sanctions, alleging militant links
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Drug pricing reform talks with US government lack clarity, industry executives say

Talks with the Trump administration about lowering U.S. drug prices have so far not provided clarity on when and how reduced prices will be implemented

Drug pricing reform talks with US government lack clarity, industry executives say
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Wall Street ends higher as investors track US-China trade talks

The S&P 500 ended higher on Tuesday, lifted by a rally in Tesla as investors bet on positive results from U.S.-China trade talks aimed at defusing a

Wall Street ends higher as investors track US-China trade talks
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Key facts about Los Angeles, progressive beacon at center of anti-Trump backlash

Protests in Los Angeles against raids on suspected undocumented immigrants have turned into the strongest domestic backlash against President Donald Trump since

Key facts about Los Angeles, progressive beacon at center of anti-Trump backlash
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Senators grill NIH director on massive budget cuts

Senators grill NIH director on massive budget cuts

Senators grill NIH director on massive budget cuts
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Louisiana lawmakers pass bill targeting out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail abortion pills

Louisiana lawmakers have approved a measure that targets out-of-state doctors and activists who prescribe, sell or provide pregnancy-ending drugs to residents in the reliably red state

Louisiana lawmakers pass bill targeting out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail abortion pills
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Judge disqualifies Democrat Daniel Blackman from Georgia Public Service Commission primary

Votes won’t count for Democrat Daniel Blackman in the June 17 primary election for Georgia Public Service Commission

Judge disqualifies Democrat Daniel Blackman from Georgia Public Service Commission primary
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Takeaways from AP's report on financial interests of RFK Jr. adviser who runs wellness platform

A top aide to Health Secretary Robert F

Takeaways from AP's report on financial interests of RFK Jr. adviser who runs wellness platform
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Abu Dhabi expects more rapid growth for its financial centre

The rush of financial firms setting up in Abu Dhabi to tap the oil-rich emirate's wealth funds and Middle East markets will continue at pace, the official in charge of

Abu Dhabi expects more rapid growth for its financial centre
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Bessent emerges as possible contender to succeed Fed's Powell, Bloomberg reports

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Bessent emerges as possible contender to succeed Fed's Powell, Bloomberg reports
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US Justice Department 'weaponization' reviews spark calls to drop prosecutions

By Sarah N.

US Justice Department 'weaponization' reviews spark calls to drop prosecutions
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Moody's flags risks from retail investors' push into private credit

The rapid growth in retail investors, who put their money into private markets, could create liquidity and asset quality risks, Moody's Ratings warned on Tuesday, highlighting potential

Moody's flags risks from retail investors' push into private credit
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Brazil's fiscal package to include higher tax on interest on equity

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Tuesday that the government's new fiscal package includes an increase in the income tax rate levied on so-called interest on

Brazil's fiscal package to include higher tax on interest on equity
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World Bank cuts global growth forecast as trade tensions heighten uncertainty

The World Bank on Tuesday slashed its global growth forecast for 2025 by four-tenths of a percentage point to 2.3%, saying that higher tariffs and heightened

World Bank cuts global growth forecast as trade tensions heighten uncertainty
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Meta to pay nearly $15 billion for Scale AI stake, The Information reports

Meta Platforms has agreed to take a 49% stake in artificial intelligence startup Scale AI for $14.8 billion, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing two people familiar with the matter.

Meta to pay nearly $15 billion for Scale AI stake, The Information reports
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Oil prices hold near 7-week high as market waits for news from US-China trade talks

Oil prices held near a seven-week high on Tuesday as the market awaited direction from trade talks between the U.S. and China.

Oil prices hold near 7-week high as market waits for news from US-China trade talks
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US dollar rises as traders await China talks outcome

The dollar gained on Tuesday, helped by comments from U.S. officials that trade negotiations between Beijing and Washington were going well, although

US dollar rises as traders await China talks outcome
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Wells Fargo says consumer loan growth to stay muted or drop this year

U.S. consumer loan growth is likely to remain muted for the rest

Wells Fargo says consumer loan growth to stay muted or drop this year
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Missing 2-year-old boy feared thrown in Bronx River by father, police say

Missing 2-year-old boy feared thrown in Bronx River by father, police say

Missing 2-year-old boy feared thrown in Bronx River by father, police say
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US imposes sanctions on a Palestinian NGO and other charities, accusing them ties to militant groups

The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a major Palestinian legal group for prisoners and detainees along with five other charitable entities across the Middle East, Africa and Europe, accusing them of supporting Palestinian armed factions and militant groups, including Hamas’ military wing, under the pretense of humanitarian aid in Gaza

US imposes sanctions on a Palestinian NGO and other charities, accusing them ties to militant groups
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EU unconditionally clears SES's $3.1 billion bid for Intelsat

The European Commission said on Tuesday it had unconditionally approved the proposed acquisition of Intelsat by SES, confirming a story Reuters exclusively reported earlier this

EU unconditionally clears SES's $3.1 billion bid for Intelsat
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Morgan Stanley CEO 'super pumped' as deal pipelines stay resilient

Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick told investors on Tuesday he expected the Wall Street bank to have a strong end to the quarter after U.S. tariff

Morgan Stanley CEO 'super pumped' as deal pipelines stay resilient
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Data center demand to push US power use to record highs in 2025, '26, EIA says

Power-hungry data centers that provide computing power for artificial intelligence and crypto currency will push U.S. electricity consumption to record highs in 2025 and

Data center demand to push US power use to record highs in 2025, '26, EIA says
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Bank of Mexico poised for 50 basis points rate cut despite inflation rebound

Mexico's central bank is expected to cut its key interest rate by another half percentage point this month despite a recent surge in inflation, although analysts

Bank of Mexico poised for 50 basis points rate cut despite inflation rebound
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UniCredit disposals set to win EU nod for Banco BPM deal, sources say

Italian bank UniCredit is expected to win European Union antitrust approval for its Banco BPM takeover bid after offering to

UniCredit disposals set to win EU nod for Banco BPM deal, sources say
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Europe heaps harsh sanctions on Russia, saying ‘strength is the only language’ Moscow understands

Europe heaps harsh sanctions on Russia, saying ‘strength is the only language’ Moscow understands

Europe heaps harsh sanctions on Russia, saying ‘strength is the only language’ Moscow understands
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Shell's decision on Phase 2 of LNG Canada will depend on other opportunities, exec says

Shell Canada's decision on whether to pursue Phase 2 of LNG Canada will depend on other opportunities that are available, President Stastia West said on Tuesday at a conference.

Shell's decision on Phase 2 of LNG Canada will depend on other opportunities, exec says
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NextEra CEO says renewables needed as bridge to expanding gas power

Renewable energy sources like wind and solar power are needed to meet rapidly growing energy demand in the United States amid near-term obstacles to

NextEra CEO says renewables needed as bridge to expanding gas power
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Walgreens, Authentic Brands, Kourtney Kardashian among those evaluating Rite Aid assets, sources say

Pharmacy chain Walgreens and reality star turned entrepreneur Kourtney Kardashian are among those picking over the remaining assets in Rite Aid's bankruptcy,

Walgreens, Authentic Brands, Kourtney Kardashian among those evaluating Rite Aid assets, sources say
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Blackstone to invest $500 billion in Europe over next decade, CEO tells Bloomberg Television

Blackstone is planning to invest up to $500 billion in Europe over the next decade, CEO Steve Schwarzman told Bloomberg Television in an interview on Tuesday, underscoring the increasing

Blackstone to invest $500 billion in Europe over next decade, CEO tells Bloomberg Television
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EU's new Russia sanctions to target energy sector and banks

The European Commission proposed on Tuesday an 18th package of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, aimed at Moscow's energy revenues, its banks and its military

EU's new Russia sanctions to target energy sector and banks
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Hegseth faces sharp questions from Congress on deploying troops to LA and Pentagon spending

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been met with sharp questions and criticism by lawmakers who demanded details on his moves to deploy troops to Los Angeles

Hegseth faces sharp questions from Congress on deploying troops to LA and Pentagon spending
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Netanyahu's government could collapse over Israel's ultra-Orthodox military draft law

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a vote to dissolve parliament and key coalition partners have threatened to bring down his government

Netanyahu's government could collapse over Israel's ultra-Orthodox military draft law
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Brazil's central bank chief signals imminent bridge solution for real estate financing

Brazil's central bank governor Gabriel Galipolo said on Tuesday he expects to soon present a solution to finance the real estate sector, which is struggling due to a drop in deposits in

Brazil's central bank chief signals imminent bridge solution for real estate financing
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India and US advance toward interim trade deal after four-day talks, say sources

Indian and U.S. negotiators made progress in their latest round of talks in New Delhi on Tuesday on a bilateral trade deal, having focused on market access for

India and US advance toward interim trade deal after four-day talks, say sources
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Meta's Threads to test direct messaging feature in select markets

Meta Platforms said it would start rolling out direct messaging on its Threads app, adding a feature long offered by rivals, in a bid to attract more users.

Meta's Threads to test direct messaging feature in select markets
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Syngenta group expects minimal impact from U.S tariffs in 2025, executive says

Agrochemicals company Syngenta Group expects a minimal impact from tariffs imposed by U.S.

Syngenta group expects minimal impact from U.S tariffs in 2025, executive says
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China's vice president visits Spain as mutual courtship blossoms

China's Vice President Han Zheng arrived in Spain on Tuesday for a four-day trip during which he will meet with King Felipe and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, a further sign of

China's vice president visits Spain as mutual courtship blossoms
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European stocks flat as investors await outcome of US-China talks

European shares closed little changed on Tuesday in cautious trade as investors awaited the outcome of the second day of U.S.-China trade talks in London

European stocks flat as investors await outcome of US-China talks
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Vaccine stocks muted as investors assess Kennedy's overhaul of key panel

Shares of global vaccine makers were mixed on Tuesday, as investors assessed U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Vaccine stocks muted as investors assess Kennedy's overhaul of key panel
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OpenAI taps Google in unprecedented cloud deal despite AI rivalry, sources say

OpenAI plans to add Alphabet's Google cloud service to meet its growing needs for computing capacity, three sources told Reuters, marking a

OpenAI taps Google in unprecedented cloud deal despite AI rivalry, sources say
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Boeing books 303 new orders, hits 737 MAX production target in blockbuster May

Boeing heads into the Paris Air Show after a blockbuster May that included booking 303 new orders and rolling out 38 new 737 MAX jets, a production rate it has been

Boeing books 303 new orders, hits 737 MAX production target in blockbuster May
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Los Angeles' image is scuffed since ICE raids and protests, with World Cup and Olympics on horizon

Los Angeles is still reeling from January’s deadly wildfires — and with the World Cup soccer championships and the 2028 Olympics on the horizon — Mayor Karen Bass has been urging residents to come together to revitalize LA’s image

Los Angeles' image is scuffed since ICE raids and protests, with World Cup and Olympics on horizon
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4 targeted in string of robberies on Chicago's North Side

4 targeted in string of robberies on Chicago's North Side

4 targeted in string of robberies on Chicago's North Side
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Hegseth defends military involvement in LA protests as defense secretary faces questions over costs and authority

Hegseth defends military involvement in LA protests as defense secretary faces questions over costs and authority

Hegseth defends military involvement in LA protests as defense secretary faces questions over costs and authority
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Metro Fire investigating what caused a parking garage to catch fire and collapse

Metro Fire investigating what caused a parking garage to catch fire and collapse

Metro Fire investigating what caused a parking garage to catch fire and collapse
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Global economy on track for worst decade since 1960s, World Bank warns

Global economy on track for worst decade since 1960s, World Bank warns

Global economy on track for worst decade since 1960s, World Bank warns
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How scammers are using AI to steal college financial aid

Financial aid fraud is exploding, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence

How scammers are using AI to steal college financial aid
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Paramount to lay off 3.5% of US staff in latest job cut, memo shows

Paramount Global is laying off 3.5% of its U.S. staff in the latest round of job cuts as the company grapples with a decline in cable TV subscribers, according to an internal memo seen by

Paramount to lay off 3.5% of US staff in latest job cut, memo shows
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Romanian president could nominate a prime minister this week

Romanian President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday he could nominate a prime minister this week provided pro-European parties reach an agreement on measures needed to

Romanian president could nominate a prime minister this week
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Russian budget deficit for January-May was 1.5% of GDP

Russia ran a budget deficit of 3.4 trillion roubles ($43.3 billion), or 1.5% of gross domestic product, for the first five months of the year, the finance ministry said on Tuesday, citing

Russian budget deficit for January-May was 1.5% of GDP
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US Senate should ease provisions for clean-energy tax credits, Republican senator says

The U.S.

US Senate should ease provisions for clean-energy tax credits, Republican senator says
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Ethiopia forecasts faster growth next fiscal year

Ethiopia's economy will grow slightly faster in the fiscal year that starts next month, while its budget deficit will increase marginally, its finance minister said on Tuesday.

Ethiopia forecasts faster growth next fiscal year
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NIH director hopes to settle with US universities over suspended grants

National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya told a U.S.

NIH director hopes to settle with US universities over suspended grants
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US FDA pauses Gilead trials testing experimental HIV pill combination

The U.S.

US FDA pauses Gilead trials testing experimental HIV pill combination
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President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his maximalist immigration campaign in face of LA protests

President Donald Trump is moving swiftly to act on his immigration promises with little internal restraint, determined to test the bounds of his executive authority in order to fulfill the promises of his reelection campaign

President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his maximalist immigration campaign in face of LA protests
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UBS shares slide 7% after analysts say Swiss capital rules put buybacks at risk

Shares in UBS dropped 7% on Tuesday as analysts voiced concern about the impact of new government proposals to force the Swiss lender to hold $26 billion in

UBS shares slide 7% after analysts say Swiss capital rules put buybacks at risk
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Modest UK economic growth to lead Bank of England to cut rates gradually: Reuters poll

The British economy will grow a mild 1% this year with the Bank of England set to cut interest rates two more times in 2025, according to economists polled by

Modest UK economic growth to lead Bank of England to cut rates gradually: Reuters poll
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Slovak PM seeks control of 'national identity' issues in potential clash with EU law

Slovak leader Robert Fico is seeking to change the country's constitution and install what he calls "a dam against progressivism" by declaring that Slovakia has legal

Slovak PM seeks control of 'national identity' issues in potential clash with EU law
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Wall St muted at open as US-China trade talks in focus

Wall Street's main indexes opened subdued on Tuesday as investors awaited the outcome of ongoing trade talks between the United States and China aimed at cooling a tariff dispute that has

Wall St muted at open as US-China trade talks in focus
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Ukraine's May inflation at 15.9% due to rising food prices

Ukraine's consumer price inflation rose to 15.9% year-on-year in May, driven by increasing food prices, the statistics service said on Tuesday.

Ukraine's May inflation at 15.9% due to rising food prices
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Ukrainian refugees give Poland big economic boost, report says

Ukrainians have made a significant contribution to Poland's economy and have not caused a rise in unemployment or lower wages for Polish workers, according to a report from the

Ukrainian refugees give Poland big economic boost, report says
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Citi expects banking fees, trading revenue to climb despite US tariff "anxiety"

Citigroup's head of banking Vis Raghavan said on Tuesday that performance in its banking and trading divisions will improve this quarter

Citi expects banking fees, trading revenue to climb despite US tariff "anxiety"
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Brown & Brown signs nearly $10 billion deal for rival broker Accession

Insurance broker Brown & Brown will buy rival Accession Risk Management in a $9.83 billion cash-and-stock deal, the companies said on Tuesday, adding to a string of

Brown & Brown signs nearly $10 billion deal for rival broker Accession
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Potato price surge fuels inflation pain for Russia's poorest

At a farm near Moscow, newly arrived guest workers from India are planting

Potato price surge fuels inflation pain for Russia's poorest
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Brazil's inflation undershoots forecasts as investors look ahead to central bank decision

Brazil's inflation rate slowed more than expected in May, but the 12-month gauge remained above the central bank's target, raising questions about what stance

Brazil's inflation undershoots forecasts as investors look ahead to central bank decision
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Trump administration deploys Marines to Los Angeles, vows to intensify migrant raids

The Trump administration on Monday ordered U.S.

Trump administration deploys Marines to Los Angeles, vows to intensify migrant raids
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Most US workers struggle with their schedules. Here’s why employers should care

Most US workers struggle with their schedules. Here’s why employers should care

Most US workers struggle with their schedules. Here’s why employers should care
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Boat fire destroyed six boats, caused $100M in damages

Boat fire destroyed six boats, caused $100M in damages

Boat fire destroyed six boats, caused $100M in damages
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Financial constraints big driver of global ‘fertility crisis,’ UN finds

Financial constraints big driver of global ‘fertility crisis,’ UN finds

Financial constraints big driver of global ‘fertility crisis,’ UN finds
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Fed to keep rates on hold at least until September as inflation risks linger: Reuters poll

The U.S.

Fed to keep rates on hold at least until September as inflation risks linger: Reuters poll
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Atlassian competitor Linear raises funding at $1.25-billion valuation

Enterprise software maker Linear has raised an $82 million Series C funding round valuing the startup at $1.25 billion, the company said on Tuesday.

Atlassian competitor Linear raises funding at $1.25-billion valuation
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Farage's Reform UK picks TV presenter as new chairman

Nigel Farage's Reform UK has appointed David Bull, a doctor and television presenter, as its new chairman who will have the job of trying to end the party's

Farage's Reform UK picks TV presenter as new chairman
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US wants Rwandan troops out of Congo before peace deal signed, sources say

The United States is promoting a deal that would require Rwanda to pull troops from eastern Congo before the two sides sign a peace agreement, sources say, a

US wants Rwandan troops out of Congo before peace deal signed, sources say
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A professor in Gaza braves bullets and bodies to reach Israeli-approved aid

When university professor Nizam Salama made his way to a southern Gaza aid point last week, he came under fire twice, was crushed in a desperate crowd of

A professor in Gaza braves bullets and bodies to reach Israeli-approved aid
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Packaged food maker J.M. Smucker forecasts annual profit below estimates

Jif peanut butter maker J.M.

Packaged food maker J.M. Smucker forecasts annual profit below estimates
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USAID cuts threaten 'God's food,' made in Georgia for children in need

(Corrects paragraph 7 to show that USAID restored existing contracts in March.

USAID cuts threaten 'God's food,' made in Georgia for children in need
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Citing trade wars, the World Bank sharply downgrades forecast for global economic growth to 2.3%

President Donald Trump’s trade wars are expected to slash economic growth this year in the United States and around the world, the World Bank forecast Tuesday

Citing trade wars, the World Bank sharply downgrades forecast for global economic growth to 2.3%
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How the $1,000-per-baby ‘Trump accounts’ would work and who would benefit most

How the $1,000-per-baby ‘Trump accounts’ would work and who would benefit most

How the $1,000-per-baby ‘Trump accounts’ would work and who would benefit most
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How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ positions US energy to be more costly for consumers and the climate

Some technologies could rapidly cut emissions, while others do little to fight climate change. The House bill favors the latter while nixing support for the former.

How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ positions US energy to be more costly for consumers and the climate
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India intensifies expulsion of suspected foreigners to Bangladesh

India has started to push people it considers illegal immigrants into neighbouring Bangladesh, but human rights activists say authorities are arbitrarily throwing people out

India intensifies expulsion of suspected foreigners to Bangladesh
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Fanduel to add first surcharge to customer bets in Illinois

The United States' largest online betting operator Fanduel will introduce a surcharge on customer bets in Illinois from September, its owner Flutter said on Tuesday, in its first

Fanduel to add first surcharge to customer bets in Illinois
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Google in Mexico faces major potential fine as antitrust ruling nears

Mexico's antitrust watchdog is set to rule by next week on whether Google built an illegal monopoly in digital advertising in the country, a decision that

Google in Mexico faces major potential fine as antitrust ruling nears
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Bank of Spain sees economic growth at 0.5%-0.6% in second quarter

Spain's economy is likely to grow at a solid rate of between 0.5% and 0.6% in the second quarter from the previous three months when it expanded 0.6%, the central bank said on

Bank of Spain sees economic growth at 0.5%-0.6% in second quarter
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Student loan quagmire frustrates borrowers - and alarms some Trump voters

Kelly Belt, 33, a high school life-sciences teacher in Provo, Utah, is ready and willing to repay her student loans.

Student loan quagmire frustrates borrowers - and alarms some Trump voters
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Japan's ruling coalition to pledge cash handouts in election campaigns, sources say

Japan's ruling coalition agreed to include a plan to distribute cash handouts in its election campaign pledges to help households cope with persistent inflation,

Japan's ruling coalition to pledge cash handouts in election campaigns, sources say
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Labubu human-sized figure sells for over $150,000 at Beijing auction

A Beijing auction house sold a human-sized Labubu figure for 1.08 million yuan ($150,275.51) on Tuesday, setting a new record for the "blind box

Labubu human-sized figure sells for over $150,000 at Beijing auction
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US small business sentiment improves in May, but uncertainty rising

U.S. small-business confidence improved in May, likely because of a de-escalation in trade tensions between Washington and China, though uncertainty over the outlook mounted amid

US small business sentiment improves in May, but uncertainty rising
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Germany granted citizenship to a record number of people in 2024, led by Syrians

Germany granted citizenship to a record 291,955 people last year, a 46% increase from 2023, with Syrians making up the largest group, according to data released by the Federal

Germany granted citizenship to a record number of people in 2024, led by Syrians
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Hims & Hers says its weight-loss business can grow as US market changes

Hims & Hers Health is betting that the cash-pay market for weight-loss drugs will drive up customer demand although some analysts see a need for the online website to adjust

Hims & Hers says its weight-loss business can grow as US market changes
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White smoke or London fog?

What matters in U.S. and global markets today I'm excited to announce that I'm now part of Reuters Open Interest (ROI), an essential new source for data-driven, expert

White smoke or London fog?
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Italy industry output rises in April as long slump eases

Italian industrial output rose unexpectedly in April from the month before, data showed on Tuesday, and increased from the year before for the first time in more

Italy industry output rises in April as long slump eases
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Japan's largest opposition calls for lowering BOJ's inflation target

Japan's largest opposition party called for lowering the central bank's inflation target and giving it more flexibility to raise interest rates on Tuesday as it released its campaign

Japan's largest opposition calls for lowering BOJ's inflation target