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Israel strikes Iran nuclear facilities, missile factories

Israel carried out strikes on Iran on Friday, targeting its nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders at the start of what it warned

Israel strikes Iran nuclear facilities, missile factories
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Australia to boost aerial surveillance of Pacific for illegal fishing fleets

Australia plans to significantly boost surveillance of Pacific Islands territorial waters, spending A$477 million ($310.72 million) on aerial patrols for illegal

Australia to boost aerial surveillance of Pacific for illegal fishing fleets
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South Korea's Lee pledges support on trade issues in meeting with top conglomerates

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said on Friday that his government would focus on easing regulations and accelerate working-level tariff talks with Washington as

South Korea's Lee pledges support on trade issues in meeting with top conglomerates
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Trump administration seeks to distance US from Israeli strikes on Iran

President Donald Trump's administration sought to distance the United States on Thursday from Israel's strikes on Iran, attacks that are likely to complicate

Trump administration seeks to distance US from Israeli strikes on Iran
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Global nuclear arms spending up 11% in 2024, campaign group says

Spending on nuclear weapons by the world's nine nuclear-armed nations rose by 11% in 2024, a report by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons

Global nuclear arms spending up 11% in 2024, campaign group says
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Homeland Security secretary pledges to carry on with Trump’s immigration crackdown

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is promising to move forward with the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Los Angeles despite the waves of unrest

Homeland Security secretary pledges to carry on with Trump’s immigration crackdown
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Appeals court temporarily blocks judge's ruling to return control of National Guard to California

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked a federal judge’s order that directed President Donald Trump to return control of National Guard troops to California after he deployed them there following protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids

Appeals court temporarily blocks judge's ruling to return control of National Guard to California
Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Political|World

Tennessee judge to hear arguments about releasing Kilmar Abrego Garcia from pretrial detention

A Tennessee judge is scheduled to hear arguments about whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia can be released from jail pending the outcome of a federal trial on human smuggling charges

Tennessee judge to hear arguments about releasing Kilmar Abrego Garcia from pretrial detention
US|World

Trump is finally getting his chance to try to top France with a grand military parade in DC

Eight years after Donald Trump was dazzled while watching a grand military parade in Paris, the president is finally getting a chance to try to top the spectacle

Trump is finally getting his chance to try to top France with a grand military parade in DC
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Nationwide protests against immigration raids escalate, leading to arrests and curfews

Protests over federal immigration enforcement raids are flaring up around the country, and officials in cities from coast to coast are bracing for major demonstrations against President Donald Trump over the weekend

Nationwide protests against immigration raids escalate, leading to arrests and curfews
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Asian shares slide while oil prices surge after Israel's strike on Iran

Asia shares have opened lower while oil prices surged after Israel attacked Iran’s capital early Friday amid tensions over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

Asian shares slide while oil prices surge after Israel's strike on Iran
Political|US|World

Appeals court pauses ruling requiring Trump to return control of California National Guard to state

Appeals court pauses ruling requiring Trump to return control of California National Guard to state

Appeals court pauses ruling requiring Trump to return control of California National Guard to state
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippines' Duterte seeks interim release from ICC

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has petitioned the International Criminal Court to allow his interim release to another country, his lawyer said in a filing, citing his

Philippines' Duterte seeks interim release from ICC
Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan's top tariff negotiator rejects notion of partial deal with U.S.

Japan will remain steadfast in its request for a review of U.S. tariffs and would not accept a partial agreement, Tokyo's chief tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said on Friday.

Japan's top tariff negotiator rejects notion of partial deal with U.S.
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Japan's Treasury holdings not a topic at Bessent meetings, Kato says

Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday he had not specifically discussed Japan's $1 trillion-plus holdings of U.S.

Japan's Treasury holdings not a topic at Bessent meetings, Kato says
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un lauds restored destroyer, says more to be built

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to keep building a more modern navy fleet to enhance the country's maritime power as he attended the launching ceremony for a warship that was

North Korea's Kim Jong Un lauds restored destroyer, says more to be built
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The dollar's crown is slipping, and fast

The dollar has sunk to its lowest in three years as rapidly changing U.S. trade policy unsettles markets and expectations build for Federal

The dollar's crown is slipping, and fast
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Dollar and other safe havens rise as Israel strikes Iran

The U.S. dollar advanced on Friday after Israel said it had launched strikes on Iran, sparking a rush back into the currency and a rally in other safe-haven assets

Dollar and other safe havens rise as Israel strikes Iran
Business|Crime|Europe|Health|Technology|Travel|World

Air India Dreamliner crashes into Ahmedabad college hostel, kills over 240

More than 240 people were killed when an Air India plane bound for London crashed moments after taking off from the city of Ahmedabad on

Air India Dreamliner crashes into Ahmedabad college hostel, kills over 240
Arts|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Science|Technology|World

What to know about Iran's nuclear sites

Israel attacked Iran nuclear and military sites on Friday as tensions reached new heights over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

What to know about Iran's nuclear sites
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Owner of Dominican club whose roof collapsed and killed 236 is arrested along with his sister

The owner of an iconic nightclub in the Domincan Republic whose roof collapsed in April and killed 236 people has been arrested along with his sister

Owner of Dominican club whose roof collapsed and killed 236 is arrested along with his sister
Business|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Trump says Israeli strike on Iran ‘could very well happen’ and warns of possible ‘massive conflict’ in Middle East

Trump says Israeli strike on Iran ‘could very well happen’ and warns of possible ‘massive conflict’ in Middle East

Trump says Israeli strike on Iran ‘could very well happen’ and warns of possible ‘massive conflict’ in Middle East
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump urges diplomatic solution with Iran but says Israeli strike could happen

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Trump urges diplomatic solution with Iran but says Israeli strike could happen
Science|Technology|World

Iran announces a new nuclear enrichment site after UN watchdog censure

Iran says it has built and will activate a third nuclear enrichment facility, ratcheting up tensions with the U.N. immediately after its atomic watchdog censured Iran for failing to comply with obligations meant to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon

Iran announces a new nuclear enrichment site after UN watchdog censure
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Norfolk Southern board elects Richard Anderson as chair

Railroad operator Norfolk Southern said on Thursday it had elected former Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson as the independent chair of the board effective immediately.

Norfolk Southern board elects Richard Anderson as chair
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Japan upper house election set for July 20, Asahi reports

Japan's upcoming upper house election is set for July 20, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba decided not to extend the current parliamentary session, the Asahi newspaper reported on

Japan upper house election set for July 20, Asahi reports
Political|Travel|World

Australia 'alarmed' by escalation between Israel and Iran

Australia foreign minister Penny Wong said on Friday she was alarmed by the escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran, after Israel said it had struck dozens of

Australia 'alarmed' by escalation between Israel and Iran
Business|Science|Technology|World

Taking lessons from Ukraine, Taiwan eyes sea drones to counter China

Just off the small Taiwan fishing port of Wushi on its Pacific coast, a Taiwanese company is testing what could eventually be a powerful but

Taking lessons from Ukraine, Taiwan eyes sea drones to counter China
Political|US|World

Rubio calls Israeli strikes against Iran 'unilateral,' says US not involved

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Rubio calls Israeli strikes against Iran 'unilateral,' says US not involved
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Stocks sell off, oil surges as Israel strikes Iran

Israel said early on Friday that it struck Iran, and Iranian media said explosions were heard in Tehran as tensions

Stocks sell off, oil surges as Israel strikes Iran
Business|Crime|Technology|World

Google sues LATAM Airlines in US over Brazilian YouTube video dispute

Google sued Chile-based LATAM Airlines in U.S. federal court on Thursday, seeking a declaration that Brazilian courts cannot force the tech giant to take down a YouTube

Google sues LATAM Airlines in US over Brazilian YouTube video dispute
Business|World

US to pull some personnel from the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran

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US to pull some personnel from the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran
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The lone passenger who survived the deadly Air India crash sparks interest in other sole survivors

The notion that only one person survived the Air India plane crash that killed 241 people on board is sparking interest on social media about how that could happen and if such a thing has happened before

The lone passenger who survived the deadly Air India crash sparks interest in other sole survivors
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

JetZero plans to build $4.7B plant in North Carolina, aims to create 14,500 jobs

A California-based company plans to build its first manufacturing plant for a next-generation passenger jet in central North Carolina

JetZero plans to build $4.7B plant in North Carolina, aims to create 14,500 jobs
Business|Finance|Political|Science|World

Israel could strike Iran as soon as Sunday, WSJ reports

Israel is prepared to attack Iran in the coming days if Tehran rejects a U.S. proposal to limit its nuclear program, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing U.S. and

Israel could strike Iran as soon as Sunday, WSJ reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Global EV sales rise in May as China hits 2025 peak -Rho Motion

Global sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 24% in May compared with the same period a year ago, as strength in China offset slower growth in North America,

Global EV sales rise in May as China hits 2025 peak -Rho Motion
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Russia's Putin calls for quick development of drone forces

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that drones had played a major role in the conflict in Ukraine and called for the rapid development and deployment of separate drone forces

Russia's Putin calls for quick development of drone forces
Europe|US|World

No. 2 US diplomat questions need for NATO in deleted social media post

The number two U.S. diplomat questioned the need for NATO in a post on X - which he later deleted - as the alliance prepares for an annual summit expected to

No. 2 US diplomat questions need for NATO in deleted social media post
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Boeing CEO cancels trip to Paris Airshow, GE postpones investor day after fatal crash

Boeing and GE Aerospace are scaling back their public activities following the fatal crash of an Air

Boeing CEO cancels trip to Paris Airshow, GE postpones investor day after fatal crash
Sports|US|World

J.J. Spaun leads U.S. Open at Oakmont on a wild day of great shots and shockers

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J.J. Spaun leads U.S. Open at Oakmont on a wild day of great shots and shockers
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Air India crash is the latest test for new Boeing leadership

Boeing leadership was back in crisis mode on Thursday following the deadly crash of an Air India 787-8 Dreamliner jet

Air India crash is the latest test for new Boeing leadership
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Trump's military parade is a US outlier in peacetime but parades and reviews have a long history

The military parade commemorating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and coinciding with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday will be a new spectacle for many Americans

Trump's military parade is a US outlier in peacetime but parades and reviews have a long history
Political|US|World

US tells Israel it won't take part in any Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, Axios reports

President Donald Trump's administration told the Israeli government the U.S. will not be directly involved in any Israeli military strike against Iran's nuclear facilities, Axios

US tells Israel it won't take part in any Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, Axios reports
Business|Sports|US|World

Scottie Scheffler has frustrating day at the US Open to fall 7 shots off the pace

Scottie Scheffler has some work to do to get into contention at the U.S. Open

Scottie Scheffler has frustrating day at the US Open to fall 7 shots off the pace
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Abrego Garcia seeks sanctions against Trump administration in wrongful deportation case

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man wrongly deported from Maryland to El Salvador before being returned to the United States on migrant smuggling charges, is

Abrego Garcia seeks sanctions against Trump administration in wrongful deportation case
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World

A look at Boeing's recent troubles after Air India crash

The crash of a Boeing 787 passenger jet in India minutes after takeoff on Thursday is the latest incident that adds to woes at the troubled U.S. planemaker

A look at Boeing's recent troubles after Air India crash
Arts|Europe|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

What’s big, glowing and no longer Olympic? Paris has the answer

The Paris Games may be over, but the flame is still rising

What’s big, glowing and no longer Olympic? Paris has the answer
Crime|Political|US|World

US sues New York over law blocking immigration enforcement near court

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US sues New York over law blocking immigration enforcement near court
Business|Environment|US|World

Out-of-control Oregon wildfire forces evacuations and highway closures as gusty winds challenge firefighters

Out-of-control Oregon wildfire forces evacuations and highway closures as gusty winds challenge firefighters

Out-of-control Oregon wildfire forces evacuations and highway closures as gusty winds challenge firefighters