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Democratic states double down on laws resisting Trump's immigration crackdown

Some Democratic-led states are doubling down on their resistance to President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration

Democratic states double down on laws resisting Trump's immigration crackdown
Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Can an American pope apply US-style fundraising and standards to fix troubled Vatican finances?

One of the greatest challenges facing Pope Leo XIV is financial

Can an American pope apply US-style fundraising and standards to fix troubled Vatican finances?
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

The 911 presidency: Trump flexes emergency powers in his second term

Call it the 911 presidency

The 911 presidency: Trump flexes emergency powers in his second term
Crime|Political|World

5 Proud Boys sue US government over Jan. 6 prosecutions

Five members of the Proud Boys, a far-right militant group, have filed a lawsuit claiming their constitutional rights were violated when they were prosecuted for their participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol

5 Proud Boys sue US government over Jan. 6 prosecutions
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Federal authorities arrest dozens for immigration violations across Los Angeles

Federal immigration authorities say they arrested 44 people Friday across Los Angeles

Federal authorities arrest dozens for immigration violations across Los Angeles
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Ex-police chief and convicted killer who escaped from an Arkansas prison has been captured

A former police chief and convicted killer known as the “Devil in the Ozarks” has been captured after he escaped from prison, triggering a massive, nearly two-weeks-long manhunt in the mountains of northern Arkansas

Ex-police chief and convicted killer who escaped from an Arkansas prison has been captured
Environment|Political|World

Wildfires force another 1,000 residents from their homes in the Canadian province of Manitoba

Wildfires have forced a further 1,000 people to flee their homes in the Canadian province of Manitoba, which is under a state of emergency

Wildfires force another 1,000 residents from their homes in the Canadian province of Manitoba
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans

The Supreme Court has handed the Trump administration two victories in cases involving the Department of Government Efficiency, including giving it access to Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans

Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Riot police, anti-ICE protesters square off in Los Angeles after raids

Helmeted police in riot gear turned out on Friday evening in a tense confrontation with protesters in downtown Los Angeles, after a day of federal

Riot police, anti-ICE protesters square off in Los Angeles after raids
Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Drought, rising prices and dwindling herds undercut this year's Eid al-Adha in North Africa

North Africa’s historic drought has upended many families’ plans for Eid al-Adha

Drought, rising prices and dwindling herds undercut this year's Eid al-Adha in North Africa
Crime|Health|US|World

Utah judge rules a convicted killer with dementia is competent to be executed

A Utah judge has ruled that a convicted killer who developed dementia while on death row for 37 years is competent enough to be executed

Utah judge rules a convicted killer with dementia is competent to be executed
Sports|World

Texas beats Texas Tech 10-4 in decisive 3rd game of WCWS to win its 1st national championship

Mia Scott hit a grand slam, Teagan Kavan claimed another win and Texas defeated Texas Tech 10-4 in Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series championship series on Friday night to win its first national title

Texas beats Texas Tech 10-4 in decisive 3rd game of WCWS to win its 1st national championship
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US and Chinese officials will resume trade talks in London on Monday, Trump says

US and Chinese officials will resume trade talks in London on Monday, Trump says

US and Chinese officials will resume trade talks in London on Monday, Trump says
Education|Sports|World

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady breaks down after heavy pitching load in Women's College World Series

Texas Tech’s NiJaree Canady threw every pitch for the Red Raiders in the Women’s College World Series, all the way through the first two games of the championship series and the first inning of the third

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady breaks down after heavy pitching load in Women's College World Series
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China's forex reserves up $3.6 billion in May, less than expected

China's foreign exchange reserves rose by a less-than-expected $3.6 billion in May, official data showed on Saturday, as the dollar continued to weaken against other major

China's forex reserves up $3.6 billion in May, less than expected
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Abrego Garcia, mistakenly deported, is returned to US to face migrant-smuggling charges

By Sarah N.

Abrego Garcia, mistakenly deported, is returned to US to face migrant-smuggling charges
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Man charged with hate crime in Boulder attack on 'Zionist people' appears in federal court

A man who authorities say threw Molotov cocktails at demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, has appeared in federal court to face a hate crime charge

Man charged with hate crime in Boulder attack on 'Zionist people' appears in federal court
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Russia launches one of war’s largest air attacks days after Ukraine’s bomber raid

Russia launches one of war’s largest air attacks days after Ukraine’s bomber raid

Russia launches one of war’s largest air attacks days after Ukraine’s bomber raid
Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Appeals court hands AP an incremental loss in its attempt to regain its access to Trump events

A three-judge appeals court panel ruled against The Associated Press in its continuing bid to restore full access to covering events involving President Donald Trump

Appeals court hands AP an incremental loss in its attempt to regain its access to Trump events
Business|Economy|US|World

USDA redaction of trade analysis causes concern about report integrity

Analysts voiced concerns this week about the integrity of U.S.

USDA redaction of trade analysis causes concern about report integrity
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan trade negotiator Akazawa says he made progress in US tariff talks

Japan had made some progress in a fifth round of trade talks with U.S. officials aimed at ending tariffs that are hurting Japan's economy, Tokyo's chief tariff negotiator

Japan trade negotiator Akazawa says he made progress in US tariff talks
Business|Economy|Political|World

Republicans urge Donald Trump and Elon Musk to end their feud

President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk are showing no signs of reconciling on Friday, but Republicans are increasingly urging them to settle their dispute

Republicans urge Donald Trump and Elon Musk to end their feud
Economy|Environment|Health|Technology|World

How an innovative portable shelter could help India's outdoor workers beat the heat

An innovative portable shelter recently exhibited in one of India’s largest cities shows how smart, cheap ways to help workers escape the heat are gaining traction in the country

How an innovative portable shelter could help India's outdoor workers beat the heat
Arts|Entertainment|World

'Chespirito: Sin Querer Queriendo' is a tribute to the Mexican comedian who shaped a generation

HBO’s new bio series “Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose” or “Sin Querer Queriendo” has been received with delight by many fans in the U.S. and Latin America who grew up watching Roberto Gómez Bolaños

'Chespirito: Sin Querer Queriendo' is a tribute to the Mexican comedian who shaped a generation
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

EchoStar prepares potential bankruptcy filing amid FCC review, WSJ reports

EchoStar is considering a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing as the telecommunications services firm vies to shield its cache of wireless spectrum licenses from the threat of revocation by

EchoStar prepares potential bankruptcy filing amid FCC review, WSJ reports
Business|Technology|World

Trump says China's Xi agreed to let rare earth minerals flow to US

U.S.

Trump says China's Xi agreed to let rare earth minerals flow to US
Crime|Political|US|World

Former DC police officer sentenced to 18 months for lying about leaking info to Proud Boys leader

A retired police officer was sentenced on Friday to serve 18 months behind bars for lying to authorities about leaking confidential information to the Proud Boys extremist group’s former top leader, who was under investigation for burning a Black Lives Matter banner in the nation’s capital

Former DC police officer sentenced to 18 months for lying about leaking info to Proud Boys leader
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US, Chinese officials to meet in London next week for new round of trade talks

Senior U.S. administration officials will meet with a Chinese delegation on Monday in London for the next round of trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing, President Donald Trump said Friday

US, Chinese officials to meet in London next week for new round of trade talks
Arts|Education|US|World

Judge says administration can dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services

A federal judge in Washington, D

Judge says administration can dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services
Sports|World

McIlroy tumbles out of Canadian Open with a 78. Champ takes 2-shot lead into the weekend

Masters champion Rory McIlroy tumbled out of the RBC Canadian Open on Friday with his worst round in nearly a year, with Cameron Champ taking a two-stroke lead into the weekend in the final event before the U.S. Open

McIlroy tumbles out of Canadian Open with a 78. Champ takes 2-shot lead into the weekend
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|US|World

US Supreme Court to review death row inmate's intellectual disability ruling

The U.S.

US Supreme Court to review death row inmate's intellectual disability ruling
Crime|US|World

Former Arkansas police chief who escaped from prison has been recaptured, sheriff’s office says

Former Arkansas police chief who escaped from prison has been recaptured, sheriff’s office says

Former Arkansas police chief who escaped from prison has been recaptured, sheriff’s office says
Election|Political|US|World

US Supreme Court rejects Republican election-rule challenge in Pennsylvania

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rejects Republican election-rule challenge in Pennsylvania
Political|Technology|World

The Supreme Court mistakenly emailed orders to attorneys ahead of schedule. It’s the second major technical error in a year

The Supreme Court mistakenly emailed orders to attorneys ahead of schedule. It’s the second major technical error in a year

The Supreme Court mistakenly emailed orders to attorneys ahead of schedule. It’s the second major technical error in a year
Crime|Health|US|World

Supreme Court will hear Alabama appeal in bid to execute man found to be intellectually disabled

The Supreme Court will consider making it harder for convicted murderers to show their lives should be spared because they are intellectually disabled

Supreme Court will hear Alabama appeal in bid to execute man found to be intellectually disabled
Technology|World

Pentagon watchdog investigates if staffers were asked to delete Hegseth’s Signal messages

The Pentagon watchdog is looking into whether any of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s staffers were asked to delete Signal messages that may have shared sensitive military information with a reporter

Pentagon watchdog investigates if staffers were asked to delete Hegseth’s Signal messages
Economy|Health|Science|World

As measles spreads across the Americas, outbreaks in Mexico and Canada have also turned deadly

As measles spreads across the Americas, outbreaks in Mexico and Canada have also turned deadly

As measles spreads across the Americas, outbreaks in Mexico and Canada have also turned deadly
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

It's TACO time

Uncertainty from Washington's tariff tactics remains rife, but investors realise that whatever U.S.

It's TACO time
Political|Science|Technology|US|World

White House ban on Associated Press can continue, appeals court rules

White House ban on Associated Press can continue, appeals court rules

White House ban on Associated Press can continue, appeals court rules
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

Hilary Knight eager to introduce PWHL and women's hockey to her new team in Seattle

As Hilary Knight winds down her international career, the face of U.S. women’s hockey isn’t done with her trailblazing ways

Hilary Knight eager to introduce PWHL and women's hockey to her new team in Seattle
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US mulls giving millions to controversial Gaza aid foundation, sources say

The State Department is weighing giving $500 million to the new foundation providing aid to war-shattered Gaza, according to two knowledgeable sources and two

US mulls giving millions to controversial Gaza aid foundation, sources say
Business|Economy|World

US Supreme Court keeps DOGE records blocked in watchdog group's challenge

The U.S.

US Supreme Court keeps DOGE records blocked in watchdog group's challenge
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

Trump can bar AP from some White House events for now, US appeals court says

President Donald Trump is free to bar the Associated Press from some White House media events for now, after a U.S. appeals court on Friday paused a lower

Trump can bar AP from some White House events for now, US appeals court says
Political|US|World

US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to Washington, DC's high-capacity gun magazine ban

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to Washington, DC's high-capacity gun magazine ban
Crime|World

What we know about the Colorado attack on demonstrators for the release of Israeli hostages

The man who authorities say firebombed a group in Boulder, Colorado, demonstrating for the release of Israeli hostages, has been charged in state court with over 100 counts, including attempted murder and assault

What we know about the Colorado attack on demonstrators for the release of Israeli hostages
Business|Education|World

Judge puts temporary hold on Trump's latest ban on Harvard's foreign students

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a proclamation by President Donald Trump that banned foreign students from entering the U.S. to attend Harvard University

Judge puts temporary hold on Trump's latest ban on Harvard's foreign students
Crime|World

Man once convicted in Minnesota of supporting al-Qaida is now charged in Canada for alleged threats

A man who was once convicted in the United States of supporting al-Qaida has been charged in Canada after allegedly threatening an attack

Man once convicted in Minnesota of supporting al-Qaida is now charged in Canada for alleged threats
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|US|World

Sheriff says mass shooting at grad ceremony thwarted; Second suspect arrested

Sheriff says mass shooting at grad ceremony thwarted; Second suspect arrested

Sheriff says mass shooting at grad ceremony thwarted; Second suspect arrested
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to leave mass layoffs at Education Department in place

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to pause a court order to reinstate Education Department employees who were fired in mass layoffs as part of President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the agency

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to leave mass layoffs at Education Department in place
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Trading Day: Markets rise above the fray

- TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist For all that the uncertainty around Washington's global tariff war and

Trading Day: Markets rise above the fray
Environment|Science|World

Guatemala's Fuego volcano eruption cools after over 700 evacuated

Guatemala's Fuego volcano shot ash miles into the air on Friday as authorities said they had evacuated more than 700 people from their homes as a precaution,

Guatemala's Fuego volcano eruption cools after over 700 evacuated
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology|World

US stocks end up on jobs data, China hopes; Tesla bounces

U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday after a better-than-expected jobs report calmed worries about the economy, while Tesla

US stocks end up on jobs data, China hopes; Tesla bounces
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Six killed, 80 wounded in intense Russian air attacks on Ukraine

Russia launched an intense missile and drone barrage at the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in the early hours of Friday, killing at least

Six killed, 80 wounded in intense Russian air attacks on Ukraine
Business|Environment|Health|Political|World

Gaza marks the start of Eid with outdoor prayers in the rubble and food growing ever scarcer

People across the war-ravaged Gaza Strip have marked the start of one of Islam’s most important holidays with prayers outside destroyed mosques and homes, with little hope the war with Israel will end soon

Gaza marks the start of Eid with outdoor prayers in the rubble and food growing ever scarcer
Europe|Sports|World

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner ousts Novak Djokovic from Roland Garros to set up title clash with defending champ Carlos Alcaraz

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner ousts Novak Djokovic from Roland Garros to set up title clash with defending champ Carlos Alcaraz

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner ousts Novak Djokovic from Roland Garros to set up title clash with defending champ Carlos Alcaraz
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Modi inaugurates ambitious rail project connecting Kashmir to Indian plains

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated one of the most ambitious and strategic railway projects the nation has ever built

Modi inaugurates ambitious rail project connecting Kashmir to Indian plains
Africa|Business|Crime|Political|World

Wagner Group leaving Mali after heavy losses but Russia's Africa Corps to remain

The Russia-backed Wagner Group says it is leaving Mali after more than three and a half years of fighting Islamic extremists and insurgents in the country

Wagner Group leaving Mali after heavy losses but Russia's Africa Corps to remain
Crime|US|World

Colorado attack suspect, already facing nearly 120 state charges, appears in court on federal hate crime charge

Colorado attack suspect, already facing nearly 120 state charges, appears in court on federal hate crime charge

Colorado attack suspect, already facing nearly 120 state charges, appears in court on federal hate crime charge
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street gains ground following a solid jobs report and marks another winning week

Stocks rose on Wall Street following a better-than-expected report on the U.S. job market

Wall Street gains ground following a solid jobs report and marks another winning week
Business|Economy|Political|World

Employers add a solid 139,000 jobs in May, though hiring slows as some potential weaknesses appear

U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty over Trump’s trade wars

Employers add a solid 139,000 jobs in May, though hiring slows as some potential weaknesses appear
Travel|World

Symbolism and smiles during the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj

More than 1.6 million Muslims are completing a core element of the Hajj, the symbolic stoning of the devil

Symbolism and smiles during the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

What Trump told Dana Bash about his feud with Musk

President Donald Trump told CNN's Dana Bash he’s “not even thinking about” Elon Musk in a phone call after they explosively sparred on social media, adding that he won’t be speaking with Musk for “a while.”

What Trump told Dana Bash about his feud with Musk
Travel|World

State Dept says current US visas from travel ban countries will not be revoked

The State Department has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates not to revoke visas previously issued to people from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries now under President Donald Trump’s new travel ban, which goes into effect next week

State Dept says current US visas from travel ban countries will not be revoked
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Tottenham fires Postecoglou despite winning Europa League to end trophy drought

Tottenham has fired manager Ange Postecoglou two weeks after he won the Europa League and the club's first trophy in 17 years

Tottenham fires Postecoglou despite winning Europa League to end trophy drought
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

US ethane vessels stall amid curbs on exports to China

Over half a dozen U.S.-loaded ethane vessels, originally bound for China, have stalled around the U.S.

US ethane vessels stall amid curbs on exports to China
Health|Science|World

Texas health department reports no additional measles cases in the state since June 3

The Texas health department reported no new cases of measles on Friday, the first time the state has not recorded an increase since the outbreak

Texas health department reports no additional measles cases in the state since June 3
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Wall Street posts weekly gains, Treasury yields jump as upbeat jobs data ease economic fears

U.S. stocks closed sharply higher on Friday and U.S.

Wall Street posts weekly gains, Treasury yields jump as upbeat jobs data ease economic fears
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World

Brazil authorities rule out suspected bird flu case at commercial farm

Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state Agriculture Secretariat on Friday ruled out another suspected bird flu case at a commercial chicken farm in the town of Teutonia, after

Brazil authorities rule out suspected bird flu case at commercial farm
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Mexico's annual inflation likely accelerated in May, exceeding central bank target: Reuters poll

Mexico's annual inflation likely accelerated in May to above the official target, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, complicating the central bank's efforts to keep cutting its

Mexico's annual inflation likely accelerated in May, exceeding central bank target: Reuters poll
World

Catholicism shrinks in Brazil as evangelical faith surges

Brazil, the world's largest Roman Catholic country, saw its Catholic population decline further in 2022 while evangelical Christians and those with no

Catholicism shrinks in Brazil as evangelical faith surges
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

UK's Thames Water set for over $13.5 billion rescue deal by Silver Point and Elliott, Bloomberg News reports

U.S. investment firms Silver Point Capital and Elliott Management are formulating a 10-billion-pound-plus ($13.53 billion) rescue package for Britain's Thames Water, Bloomberg News reported

UK's Thames Water set for over $13.5 billion rescue deal by Silver Point and Elliott, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World

Gol exits Chapter 11 with plans to add new routes and expand fleet

Brazilian airline Gol formally exited its bankruptcy proceedings in the United States on Friday, setting the stage for fleet expansion and new flights and

Gol exits Chapter 11 with plans to add new routes and expand fleet
Sports|Travel|US|World

Trump’s travel ban allows athletes from affected nations into US for the World Cup and Olympics. Fans may be stuck at home

Trump’s travel ban allows athletes from affected nations into US for the World Cup and Olympics. Fans may be stuck at home

Trump’s travel ban allows athletes from affected nations into US for the World Cup and Olympics. Fans may be stuck at home
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

What to know about Ramón Morales Reyes, a Wisconsin man falsely accused of threatening Trump's life

A man falsely accused of threatening President Donald Trump’s life faces deportation even as Wisconsin authorities say the Mexican immigrant was framed and is a victim of a violent 2023 attack

What to know about Ramón Morales Reyes, a Wisconsin man falsely accused of threatening Trump's life
Crime|Political|US|World

Ex-DC Police officer sentenced to 18 months in prison for tipping off Proud Boys leader about arrest warrant

Ex-DC Police officer sentenced to 18 months in prison for tipping off Proud Boys leader about arrest warrant

Ex-DC Police officer sentenced to 18 months in prison for tipping off Proud Boys leader about arrest warrant
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trump-Musk induced Tesla slide points to market risks from massive stocks

The rift between President Donald Trump and Tesla chief Elon Musk has captivated the world as a political drama, but it has also become a Wall Street spectacle,

Trump-Musk induced Tesla slide points to market risks from massive stocks
Business|Economy|World

Shaken by crises, Switzerland fetters UBS's global dream

Switzerland announced reforms on Friday to make its biggest bank UBS safer and avoid another crisis, hampering the global ambitions of a lender whose

Shaken by crises, Switzerland fetters UBS's global dream
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Fed taps Michael Horowitz as next inspector general

The Federal Reserve announced on Friday that Michael Horowitz will serve as the central bank's new inspector general.

Fed taps Michael Horowitz as next inspector general
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Measles outbreaks in Michigan and Pennsylvania end, while Texas logs just 4 new cases

The U.S. is up to 1,168 confirmed measles cases this year

Measles outbreaks in Michigan and Pennsylvania end, while Texas logs just 4 new cases
Education|US|World

Judge halts Trump’s proclamation to suspend new international student visas at Harvard hours after university filed amended lawsuit

Judge halts Trump’s proclamation to suspend new international student visas at Harvard hours after university filed amended lawsuit

Judge halts Trump’s proclamation to suspend new international student visas at Harvard hours after university filed amended lawsuit
Political|Science|World

Federal vs. state power at issue in a hearing over Trump's election overhaul executive order

Democratic state attorneys general are seeking to block President Donald Trump’s proposal for an overhaul of U.S. elections in a case that tests a constitutional bedrock — the separation of powers

Federal vs. state power at issue in a hearing over Trump's election overhaul executive order
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|Travel|World

As World Pride flows straight into the military parade, DC officials say they're ready for anything

Officials in the nation’s capital generally express full confidence in their ability to handle large, complicated events and huge crowds

As World Pride flows straight into the military parade, DC officials say they're ready for anything
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Fed likely to leave rates unchanged as US job market cools but doesn't crumble

Federal Reserve policymakers have already signaled they are in no rush to cut interest rates, and a government report on Friday showing the labor market is far from crumbling 

Fed likely to leave rates unchanged as US job market cools but doesn't crumble
Business|Crime|Europe|World

French rabbi tells of two attacks in one week as hate crimes rise

A French rabbi was attacked on Friday for the second time in a week, he told Reuters, reflecting a broad rise in hate crimes across

French rabbi tells of two attacks in one week as hate crimes rise
Americas|Europe|Sports|US|World

A year from World Cup, US tries to right itself after Copa America and CONCACAF Nations League flops

One year from hosting the World Cup for the first time since 1994, the U.S. team is struggling to right itself on the field and regain the confidence of a distressed fan base

A year from World Cup, US tries to right itself after Copa America and CONCACAF Nations League flops
Education|World

WWII vet honored for serving on segregated front lines: 'He was my hero'

WWII vet honored for serving on segregated front lines: 'He was my hero'

WWII vet honored for serving on segregated front lines: 'He was my hero'
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US job growth slows as tariff uncertainty leaves businesses in limbo

U.S. job growth slowed in May amid uncertainty about the Trump administration's import tariffs, but solid wage growth should keep the economic expansion on

US job growth slows as tariff uncertainty leaves businesses in limbo
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

From bros to foes: how the unlikely Trump-Musk relationship imploded

When Donald Trump met privately with White House officials on Wednesday, there was little to suggest that the U.S. president was close to a public

From bros to foes: how the unlikely Trump-Musk relationship imploded
Business|Science|Technology|World

Elon Musk pulls back on threat to withdraw Dragon spacecraft

Elon Musk is dialing back his threat to decommission a capsule used to take astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station for NASA

Elon Musk pulls back on threat to withdraw Dragon spacecraft
Political|Travel|World

D-Day veterans return to Normandy to mark 81st anniversary of landings

Veterans have gathered on the beaches of Normandy to mark the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings — a pivotal moment during World War II that eventually led to the collapse of Adolf Hitler’s regime

D-Day veterans return to Normandy to mark 81st anniversary of landings
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

US suspends licenses to ship nuclear plant parts to China, sources say

The U.S. in recent days suspended licenses for nuclear equipment suppliers to sell to China's power plants, according to four people familiar with the

US suspends licenses to ship nuclear plant parts to China, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's May manufacturing activity likely contracted for second straight month- Reuters poll

China's factory activity likely contracted for a second month in May, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, suggesting trade tensions with major export markets are weighing on

China's May manufacturing activity likely contracted for second straight month- Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|US|World

Transgender troops face a deadline and a difficult decision: Stay or go?

As transgender service members face a deadline to leave the U.S. military, hundreds are taking the financial bonus to depart voluntarily

Transgender troops face a deadline and a difficult decision: Stay or go?
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar advances against peers after strong US economic data

The dollar rose against major currencies on Friday after data showed better-than-expected U.S. jobs growth in May despite a slowdown from the previous month,

Dollar advances against peers after strong US economic data
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Canada's Carney invites India's Modi to June G7 summit in Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invited his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to the upcoming Group of Seven summit

Canada's Carney invites India's Modi to June G7 summit in Canada
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Officers accused of driving 119 mph in chase of suspect that resulted in crash that killed 2

Officers accused of driving 119 mph in chase of suspect that resulted in crash that killed 2

Officers accused of driving 119 mph in chase of suspect that resulted in crash that killed 2
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Porsche not planning to shift final assembly of cars to US

Porsche has no plans to shift any part of its production process to the U.S., a spokesperson said on Friday, dismissing a Bloomberg report saying the company was considering such a

Porsche not planning to shift final assembly of cars to US
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

China says it is working with France on trade differences, no sign yet of a cognac deal

China and France have agreed to resolve their trade disputes through dialogue, China's foreign ministry said on Friday, though

China says it is working with France on trade differences, no sign yet of a cognac deal
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

The new US-backed Gaza aid plan and why the UN does not like it

An organization backed by Israel and the United States began distributing food packages in Gaza at the end of May, overseeing a new

The new US-backed Gaza aid plan and why the UN does not like it
Business|Health|Sports|World

Doping-China urges sports bodies to reject 'gladiator show' Enhanced Games

The Chinese Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) has denounced the Enhanced Games on Friday and called on the global sports community to collectively oppose the competition that endorses the use of

Doping-China urges sports bodies to reject 'gladiator show' Enhanced Games
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea detains officials over warship accident, state media says

North Korea has detained shipyard officials responsible for a recent major accident during the launch of a new warship, state media said on Sunday.

North Korea detains officials over warship accident, state media says
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Tottenham Hotspur sacks manager Ange Postecoglou, 16 days after famous Europa League victory

Tottenham Hotspur sacks manager Ange Postecoglou, 16 days after famous Europa League victory

Tottenham Hotspur sacks manager Ange Postecoglou, 16 days after famous Europa League victory
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Three Iranians in UK court accused of assisting Tehran spy service

Three Iranian men appeared in court in London on Friday accused of assisting Iran's foreign intelligence service and plotting violence against journalists working for a British-based

Three Iranians in UK court accused of assisting Tehran spy service
Arts|Business|Crime|Europe|Finance|World

A British TV art expert who sold works to a suspected Hezbollah financier is sentenced to prison

An art expert who appeared on the BBC’s Bargain Hunt show has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for failing to report his sale of pricey works to a suspected financier of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group

A British TV art expert who sold works to a suspected Hezbollah financier is sentenced to prison
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Former soccer player sentenced to four years in prison after orchestrating the smuggling of around $800,000 worth of cannabis

Former soccer player sentenced to four years in prison after orchestrating the smuggling of around $800,000 worth of cannabis

Former soccer player sentenced to four years in prison after orchestrating the smuggling of around $800,000 worth of cannabis
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Official overseeing the National Hurricane Center testified to Congress it’s fully staffed—it’s not

Official overseeing the National Hurricane Center testified to Congress it’s fully staffed—it’s not

Official overseeing the National Hurricane Center testified to Congress it’s fully staffed—it’s not
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From TACO to FAFO, investors love parodies of Trump acronyms

Four months into President Donald Trump's second term, market observers have taken a cue from his fondness for condensing slogans into catchy

From TACO to FAFO, investors love parodies of Trump acronyms
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China issues rare earth licenses to suppliers of top 3 US automakers, sources say

China has granted temporary export licenses to rare-earth suppliers of the top three U.S. automakers, two sources familiar with the

China issues rare earth licenses to suppliers of top 3 US automakers, sources say
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South Korea's Lee, Trump agree to work towards swift tariff deal, Lee's office says

U.S.

South Korea's Lee, Trump agree to work towards swift tariff deal, Lee's office says
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In Argentina, reserves build-up stalls as dollars exit

The last eleven months have seen a net outflow of $12.3 billion from Argentina, affecting the central bank's ability to accumulate reserves, according to the

In Argentina, reserves build-up stalls as dollars exit
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China car dealers urge automakers to stop dumping inventory on them

Chinese auto dealers on Tuesday called on automakers to stop offloading too many cars on dealerships, as intense price wars are pressuring their cash flow, driving down their

China car dealers urge automakers to stop dumping inventory on them
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Soft-focus interview positions Bardella as leader-in-waiting of France's far-right

Jordan Bardella, the 29-year-old wunderkind of France's far right National Rally (RN), says he grew up wanting to be Superman, or James Bond.

Soft-focus interview positions Bardella as leader-in-waiting of France's far-right
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Trump seeks to reshape judiciary as first nominees face Senate

U.S. President Donald Trump's first batch of judicial nominees since returning to the White House is set to go before a U.S.

Trump seeks to reshape judiciary as first nominees face Senate
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Expanding missile threats and airspace closures are straining airlines

Proliferating conflict zones are an increasing burden

Expanding missile threats and airspace closures are straining airlines
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Trump trade war: tariff deadlines and key upcoming events

The twists and turns in U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies have not only rattled global financial markets but have also taken investors on a roller-coaster ride. 

Trump trade war: tariff deadlines and key upcoming events
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Leading steel, aluminum importing companies in US

U.S.

Leading steel, aluminum importing companies in US
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Brazil updates trade ban list after bird flu outbreak

The Brazilian Agriculture Ministry on Tuesday updated the list of countries that have placed restrictions on chicken trade with Brazil, the world's largest exporter, after it confirmed its

Brazil updates trade ban list after bird flu outbreak
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US House plans quick action on Trump cuts to foreign aid spending

Republican leaders of the U.S.

US House plans quick action on Trump cuts to foreign aid spending
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Dismay and disbelief as Trump bans visitors from a dozen countries

Officials and residents in countries whose citizens will soon be banned from visiting the United States expressed dismay and disbelief on Thursday at President

Dismay and disbelief as Trump bans visitors from a dozen countries
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South Korean conservatives looking for rebirth after election loss

South Korea's right is looking to remake itself after a massive defeat in this week's snap presidential election that left it with little power to challenge the ruling

South Korean conservatives looking for rebirth after election loss
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European equities gain for second week on jobs data and trade hopes

European shares rose for a second straight week, buoyed by robust U.S. employment figures and diminishing concerns over trade friction

European equities gain for second week on jobs data and trade hopes
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Migrants and ICE officers contend with heat, smog and illness after detoured South Sudan flight

The Trump administration says migrants placed on a deportation flight originally bound for South Sudan are now being held in a converted shipping container on a U.S. naval base in Djibouti, where the men and their guards are contending with baking hot temperatures, smoke from nearby burn pits and the looming threat of rocket attacks

Migrants and ICE officers contend with heat, smog and illness after detoured South Sudan flight
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US stocks edge toward records with inflation data, policy progress in focus

The U.S. stock rebound has driven key indexes to the cusp of record levels, with fresh economic data and trade and fiscal policy developments set to test whether

US stocks edge toward records with inflation data, policy progress in focus
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Spain's imports of Venezuelan oil dry up ahead of US sanctions deadline

Spain didn't import crude oil from Venezuela in April, ahead of a key sanctions deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.

Spain's imports of Venezuelan oil dry up ahead of US sanctions deadline
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India housing outlook steady but cracks from demand slowdown start to widen

The outlook for India's housing market has barely budged in over a year, according to a Reuters poll of property experts who cited cooling demand from wealthy buyers with many

India housing outlook steady but cracks from demand slowdown start to widen
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Kremlin, responding to Trump's 'fighting children' comment, says Ukraine war is existential

The Kremlin said on Friday that the war in Ukraine was an existential question for Russia, after U.S. President Donald Trump likened it to a playground fight.

Kremlin, responding to Trump's 'fighting children' comment, says Ukraine war is existential
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Survivors of Spain's Franco-era 'fallen women' centres seek apology, recognition

Consuelo Garcia del Cid was 16 when the family doctor came into her bedroom in Barcelona, Spain with her mother in 1974, grabbed her left

Survivors of Spain's Franco-era 'fallen women' centres seek apology, recognition
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US, Chinese officials exchange barbs at Shanghai event over trade

U.S. and Chinese officials traded barbs at a celebration held by a U.S. business chamber in Shanghai on Friday, as the chamber appealed to both countries to provide

US, Chinese officials exchange barbs at Shanghai event over trade
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UBS buybacks may be hit by new capital rules: Swiss government

UBS may be able to carry out fewer share buy-backs in future following proposals that it should hold higher levels of core capital, the Swiss government said on Friday.

UBS buybacks may be hit by new capital rules: Swiss government
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Switzerland hits UBS with $26 billion added capital requirement; shares rise

The Swiss government on Friday proposed stricter rules for UBS following its takeover of Credit Suisse, which could make it hold $26 billion more in

Switzerland hits UBS with $26 billion added capital requirement; shares rise
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Bangladesh to hold election in first half of April 2026, interim PM says

Bangladesh will hold a national election in the first half of April 2026, its de facto premier said on Friday, after a period of interim unelected government since student-led unrest

Bangladesh to hold election in first half of April 2026, interim PM says
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Fed should cut interest rate by a full point, Trump says

The U.S.

Fed should cut interest rate by a full point, Trump says
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Overcrowding forces halt to Gaza aid distribution, Eid holiday marked by violence

Aid distribution in Gaza was halted on Friday after the U.S. and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) said

Overcrowding forces halt to Gaza aid distribution, Eid holiday marked by violence
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Fentanyl trafficking from Mexico to US has dropped 40%, Mexico's Sheinbaum says

Fentanyl trafficking from Mexico to the United States has fallen around 40% since U.S.

Fentanyl trafficking from Mexico to US has dropped 40%, Mexico's Sheinbaum says
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US-UAE multi-billion dollar AI data campus deal far from finalised, sources say

A multi-billion dollar deal to build one of the world's largest data centre hubs in the United Arab Emirates with U.S. technology is far from being concluded

US-UAE multi-billion dollar AI data campus deal far from finalised, sources say
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Less spending, high prices and fewer animal sacrifices at this year's Eid al-Adha celebrations

Less spending, higher prices and fewer animal sacrifices subdued the usual festive mood as the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha was celebrated in many parts of the world

Less spending, high prices and fewer animal sacrifices at this year's Eid al-Adha celebrations
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A surprising study found hints of biological activity on a distant planet. Now, scientists say there’s more to the story

A surprising study found hints of biological activity on a distant planet. Now, scientists say there’s more to the story

A surprising study found hints of biological activity on a distant planet. Now, scientists say there’s more to the story
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Venezuelans in Florida react to Trump's new travel ban

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to ban travel from several countries to the US, citing security risks, with one of the countries being Venezuela. Venezuelans in Florida reacted to the ban, with one worrying about their visa.

Venezuelans in Florida react to Trump's new travel ban
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It's a Thunder rule: To work in OKC, you must learn about OKC and what the bombing meant to the city

The Thunder didn’t even exist in Oklahoma City when the 1995 bombing happened; the franchise that had been known as the Seattle SuperSonics didn’t relocate to America’s heartland until more than a decade later

It's a Thunder rule: To work in OKC, you must learn about OKC and what the bombing meant to the city
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Israel confirms it is arming Hamas rivals in operation opposition calls ‘complete madness’

Israel confirms it is arming Hamas rivals in operation opposition calls ‘complete madness’

Israel confirms it is arming Hamas rivals in operation opposition calls ‘complete madness’
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Maritime mystery solved after shipwreck discovered off UK coast

Maritime mystery solved after shipwreck discovered off UK coast

Maritime mystery solved after shipwreck discovered off UK coast
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Dutch economy held back by tariffs and uncertainty, central bank says

Trade tariffs and the uncertainty they are causing put a brake on economic growth in the Netherlands, the Dutch central bank DNB said on Friday.

Dutch economy held back by tariffs and uncertainty, central bank says
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ECB policymakers debate risk of inflation going too low

European Central Bank policymakers hailed victory over runaway inflation on Friday even as some warned that it was now at risk of going too

ECB policymakers debate risk of inflation going too low
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Europe can sustain Ukraine's war effort without U.S., German general says

Europe is capable of sustaining Ukraine's resistance against Russia, even if the United States were to decide to completely halt its military support to Kyiv, the

Europe can sustain Ukraine's war effort without U.S., German general says
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US tariff policy could cost Germany 90,000 jobs within a year, says labour office chief

U.S. tariff policy could cost Germany 90,000 jobs within a year, the country's labour office head told Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper in an interview released on Friday.

US tariff policy could cost Germany 90,000 jobs within a year, says labour office chief
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Canada's May unemployment rate at multi-year high

Canada's unemployment rate in May jumped to its highest level in almost nine years, excluding the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 1.6 million jobless people

Canada's May unemployment rate at multi-year high
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Russian central bank delivers surprise rate cut, first since 2022

The Russian central bank cut its key interest rate by a full percentage point to 20% on Friday, a surprise move by the bank which it justified

Russian central bank delivers surprise rate cut, first since 2022
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India vows to keep up development in Kashmir after tourist attack

India is committed to efforts to develop its restive territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, accusing neighbour Pakistan of

India vows to keep up development in Kashmir after tourist attack
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IMF says Latin America must maintain fiscal plans amid uncertainty

Countries in Latin America should maintain prudent fiscal policies to strengthen their economies amid a swift escalation of trade tensions and policy

IMF says Latin America must maintain fiscal plans amid uncertainty
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US payrolls growth slows in May, unemployment rate steady

U.S. job growth slowed in May, while the unemployment rate held steady, potentially giving the Federal Reserve a buffer to delay the resumption of interest

US payrolls growth slows in May, unemployment rate steady
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Russia asks UN agency to help solve question of US fuel at Ukraine nuclear plant

Russia asked the U.N. nuclear watchdog on Friday to mediate between Moscow and Washington to resolve the question of what to do with U.S. nuclear fuel stored at a Ukrainian power

Russia asks UN agency to help solve question of US fuel at Ukraine nuclear plant
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Russia responds to Trump-Musk feud with jokes, jibes and job offers

The feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk provoked chatter, mockery and amusement among the ruling class in Moscow, where one senior official joked about hosting peace

Russia responds to Trump-Musk feud with jokes, jibes and job offers
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Germany's Merz says some US lawmakers have 'no idea' of scale of Russia's rearmament

Some U.S. lawmakers do not understand the scale of Russia's rearmament campaign, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday, a day after he

Germany's Merz says some US lawmakers have 'no idea' of scale of Russia's rearmament
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India, U.S. trade talks extended as deadline looms for interim deal, say sources

Trade talks between Indian and U.S. officials have been extended into next week as both sides seek consensus on tariff cuts in the farming and auto sectors, aiming

India, U.S. trade talks extended as deadline looms for interim deal, say sources
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OpenAI appeals data preservation order in NYT copyright case

OpenAI is appealing an order in a copyright case brought by the New York Times that requires it to preserve ChatGPT output data indefinitely, arguing that the order conflicts with privacy

OpenAI appeals data preservation order in NYT copyright case
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Russia's Nabiullina on central bank rate cut, inflation and rouble

Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina and her deputy Alexei Zabotkin addressed a news conference on Friday after the central bank cut its key rate to 20% from 21%.

Russia's Nabiullina on central bank rate cut, inflation and rouble
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Germany's Merz eyes car tariff offsetting mechanism after Trump talks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday that he would pursue a deal under which U.S. cars could be imported into Europe duty free in exchange for tariff waivers on the same

Germany's Merz eyes car tariff offsetting mechanism after Trump talks
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Was the Boulder attack terrorism or a hate crime? 2 experts unpack the complexities

What is the difference between a hate crime and an act of terrorism?

Was the Boulder attack terrorism or a hate crime? 2 experts unpack the complexities
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Golden Dome dangers: An arms control expert explains how Trump’s missile defense threatens to make the US less safe

Missile defense systems are nothing new. History shows that even if they work as advertised – a big if – they’re a bad idea if your aim is to make your country safer from nuclear attack.

Golden Dome dangers: An arms control expert explains how Trump’s missile defense threatens to make the US less safe
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Salvage crew bound for the site of a cargo ship fire off the coast of Alaska

A salvage team is expected to arrive early next week at the scene of a cargo ship that was carrying about 3,000 vehicles to Mexico when it caught fire in waters off Alaska’s Aleutian island chain

Salvage crew bound for the site of a cargo ship fire off the coast of Alaska
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Ex-soldier sentenced to 23 years in prison for killing pregnant wife Mischa Johnson; her loved ones react to his punishment

Ex-soldier sentenced to 23 years in prison for killing pregnant wife Mischa Johnson; her loved ones react to his punishment

Ex-soldier sentenced to 23 years in prison for killing pregnant wife Mischa Johnson; her loved ones react to his punishment
Crime|World

More suspects wanted, charged after North Carolina mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 11 injured

More suspects wanted, charged after North Carolina mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 11 injured

More suspects wanted, charged after North Carolina mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 11 injured
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China demonstrates coast guard capability to Pacific nations, step towards high seas patrols

China is taking further steps towards high seas boarding of fishing boats in the Pacific for the first time, risking tensions with Taiwanese fleets and U.S.

China demonstrates coast guard capability to Pacific nations, step towards high seas patrols
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Contraceptives for poorest countries stuck in warehouses after US aid cuts

Contraceptives that could help prevent millions of unwanted pregnancies in some of the world’s poorest countries are stuck in warehouses because of U.S. aid cuts

Contraceptives for poorest countries stuck in warehouses after US aid cuts
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EU open to lowering tariffs on US fertilisers in trade talks

The European Union is open to lowering tariffs on U.S. fertiliser imports as an offer in trade talks with the Trump administration, but will not weaken its food

EU open to lowering tariffs on US fertilisers in trade talks
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Russia says its strike against Kyiv and other centres was a response to Ukrainian 'terrorist acts'

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Friday that its forces had carried out a massive and successful strike on military and military-related targets in Ukraine overnight in response to

Russia says its strike against Kyiv and other centres was a response to Ukrainian 'terrorist acts'
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Trump-Musk bust-up smolders

What matters in U.S. and global markets today Donald Trump's hotly anticipated meetings with the leaders of the world's two other biggest economies ended up being

Trump-Musk bust-up smolders
Health|Science|World

How this weekend’s holiday draws attention to mindfulness

How this weekend’s holiday draws attention to mindfulness

How this weekend’s holiday draws attention to mindfulness
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China’s rare earth weapon changes contours of trade war battlefield

China has signalled for more than 15 years that it was looking to weaponise areas of the global supply chain, a strategy modelled on longstanding American export

China’s rare earth weapon changes contours of trade war battlefield
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EU reimposes pre-war agri duties on Ukraine, seeks compromise in new deal

The European Union reimposed duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural products from Friday, and hopes to clinch a deal on new quotas that will

EU reimposes pre-war agri duties on Ukraine, seeks compromise in new deal
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Three men to go on trial next year over fires linked to UK PM Starmer

Three men all linked to Ukraine will go on trial next April accused of involvement in a series of arson attacks on houses and a vehicle in London connected to British Prime Minister

Three men to go on trial next year over fires linked to UK PM Starmer
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South Africa to ramp up vaccinations as foot-and-mouth disease spreads

South Africa is building up vaccine stocks and expanding inoculations to fight a worsening foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, the agriculture ministry said, as the country faces threats to

South Africa to ramp up vaccinations as foot-and-mouth disease spreads
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Tesla short sellers pocket about $4 billion in profits after Musk-Trump spat

Traders raked in $4 billion in profit from their short positions in Tesla shares on Thursday

Tesla short sellers pocket about $4 billion in profits after Musk-Trump spat
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Tesla's $380 billion wipeout marks biggest 2025 loss among top companies

Tesla is the worst-performing large-cap stock this year, thanks to declining electric vehicle demand, Chief Executive Elon Musk's political controversies over his ties to far-right groups,

Tesla's $380 billion wipeout marks biggest 2025 loss among top companies
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

EU backs International Criminal Court after US sanctions judges

The EU gave its backing on Friday to the International Criminal Court after Washington imposed sanctions on four

EU backs International Criminal Court after US sanctions judges
Crime|World

ICC governing body condemns US sanctioning ICC judges

The International Criminal Court's governing body on Friday condemned the Trump administration's decision to impose sanctions on four ICC judges.

ICC governing body condemns US sanctioning ICC judges
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A West Virginia prosecutor is warning women that a miscarriage could lead to criminal charges

A West Virginia prosecutor is warning women that a miscarriage could lead to criminal charges

A West Virginia prosecutor is warning women that a miscarriage could lead to criminal charges
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Goodbye Mr. Nice Guy? Investors dump Tesla on bet Trump may lash out at Musk through his car company

Shares of Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker fell sharply Thursday as investors fear his dispute with President Donald Trump could end up hurting the company

Goodbye Mr. Nice Guy? Investors dump Tesla on bet Trump may lash out at Musk through his car company
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What to expect in the New Jersey primary

Nearly a dozen candidates will compete in New Jersey on Tuesday for the chance to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy

What to expect in the New Jersey primary
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Promoted one day and not ‘fit for duty’ the next: Transgender military personnel grapple with dismissals as forced separations are set to begin

Promoted one day and not ‘fit for duty’ the next: Transgender military personnel grapple with dismissals as forced separations are set to begin

Promoted one day and not ‘fit for duty’ the next: Transgender military personnel grapple with dismissals as forced separations are set to begin
Africa|Business|Political|World

Red Cross closes Niger offices and foreign staff leave after junta's expulsion order

The International Committee of the Red Cross has announced the closure of its offices in Niger and the departure of its foreign staff, four months after the ruling junta ordered the organization to leave the country

Red Cross closes Niger offices and foreign staff leave after junta's expulsion order
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A Sikh Captain America and other stories: Takeaways from AP's report about faith themes in comics

Representation of many of the world’s faiths and spiritual traditions has been minimal to nonexistent in the mainstream comics universe

A Sikh Captain America and other stories: Takeaways from AP's report about faith themes in comics
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Global LGBTQ+ advocates gather 'on Trump's doorstep' at World Pride despite travel anxiety

Many LGBTQ+ travelers have expressed concerns about or decided to skip the World Pride gathering going on in Washington due to anxieties about safety, border policies and a hostile political climate

Global LGBTQ+ advocates gather 'on Trump's doorstep' at World Pride despite travel anxiety
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Trump and Musk break up, and Washington holds its breath

Insiders have speculated about a potential falling-out between Donald Trump and Elon Musk for months

Trump and Musk break up, and Washington holds its breath
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Russia faces struggle to replace bombers lost in Ukrainian drone strikes

Russia will take years to replace nuclear-capable bomber planes that were hit in Ukrainian drone strikes last weekend, according to Western

Russia faces struggle to replace bombers lost in Ukrainian drone strikes
World

China-appointed Panchen Lama vows to make religion more Chinese in meeting with Xi Jinping

China-appointed Panchen Lama vows to make religion more Chinese in meeting with Xi Jinping

China-appointed Panchen Lama vows to make religion more Chinese in meeting with Xi Jinping
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Germany's Merz says he found Trump open to dialogue and committed to NATO

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he found President Donald Trump open to discussion and is convinced that Washington remains committed to the NATO alliance

Germany's Merz says he found Trump open to dialogue and committed to NATO
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Demand for US light sweet crude drops as OPEC+ ramps up output

Rising OPEC+ supplies and new streams of oil coming online globally are increasing options for European and Asian refiners and weighing on

Demand for US light sweet crude drops as OPEC+ ramps up output
Economy|Political|World

Japan's government to say it is not relying on tax cuts to boost income

Japan's government is distancing itself from tax cuts in its annual policy guidelines, amid heightened volatility in the government debt market

Japan's government to say it is not relying on tax cuts to boost income
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Italy stats bureau cuts 2025 GDP growth estimate, in line with government

Italy's economy will grow by 0.6% this year, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Friday, trimming a previous forecast of 0.8% made in December amid mounting uncertainty over the

Italy stats bureau cuts 2025 GDP growth estimate, in line with government
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German government spending may take years to boost growth, Bundesbank says

Economic growth in Germany, the euro zone's biggest nation, will be weaker this year than already muted expectations and increased government spending will not significantly raise

German government spending may take years to boost growth, Bundesbank says
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World food prices dip in May as cereal, sugar and vegoils drop

Global food commodity prices declined in May, driven by marked drops in cereal, sugar, and vegetable oil prices, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday.

World food prices dip in May as cereal, sugar and vegoils drop
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OpenAI finds more Chinese groups using ChatGPT for malicious purposes

OpenAI is seeing an increasing number of Chinese groups using its artificial intelligence technology for covert operations, which the ChatGPT maker described in a

OpenAI finds more Chinese groups using ChatGPT for malicious purposes
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In surprise victory, UK's Labour wins Scottish by-election after racism row

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party won a surprise victory on Friday in a fiercely fought by-election for the Scottish parliament, while support

In surprise victory, UK's Labour wins Scottish by-election after racism row
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Why Switzerland's strong franc could lead it back to negative interest rates

Switzerland could be the first big economy to return to negative interest rates to fight a surging currency and falling prices, highlighting how

Why Switzerland's strong franc could lead it back to negative interest rates
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Army preparing for largest military parade on the capital’s streets in decades, featuring 7 million pounds of hardware

Army preparing for largest military parade on the capital’s streets in decades, featuring 7 million pounds of hardware

Army preparing for largest military parade on the capital’s streets in decades, featuring 7 million pounds of hardware
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Teenage superstar Lamine Yamal stars as Spain beats France in Nations League semifinal goalfest

Teenage superstar Lamine Yamal stars as Spain beats France in Nations League semifinal goalfest

Teenage superstar Lamine Yamal stars as Spain beats France in Nations League semifinal goalfest
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World’s highest railway bridge opens in conflict-hit Kashmir

World’s highest railway bridge opens in conflict-hit Kashmir

World’s highest railway bridge opens in conflict-hit Kashmir
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Hungary's Orban lauds MAGA advance after Nawrocki's win in Poland

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday that nationalist Karol Nawrocki's victory in Poland's presidential election was "fantastically good", hailing the success of an

Hungary's Orban lauds MAGA advance after Nawrocki's win in Poland
Economy|Europe|World

Austrian central bank expects country will barely avoid recession in 2025

Austria's economy will grow slightly this year, avoiding what would be a third year of recession in a row, the Austrian National Bank said in its half-yearly economic forecast,

Austrian central bank expects country will barely avoid recession in 2025
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong faces second charge under national security law

Hong Kong authorities once again arrested prominent activist Joshua Wong on Friday and charged him with conspiracy to collude with a foreign

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong faces second charge under national security law
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ECB's Stournaras: Another rate cut dependent on economy weakening further

If the European economy weakens further then the European Central Bank might cut interest rates again, policymaker Yannis Stournaras told Bloomberg TV in an interview on Friday,

ECB's Stournaras: Another rate cut dependent on economy weakening further
Environment|Europe|Science|World

On Ireland’s peat bogs, climate action clashes with tradition

As wind turbines on the horizon churn out clean energy, John Smyth bends to stack damp peat - the cheap, smoky fuel he has

On Ireland’s peat bogs, climate action clashes with tradition
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New Zealand parliament confirms unprecedented lengthy suspension of Indigenous lawmakers

New Zealand's parliament agreed on historically lengthy suspensions for three Indigenous lawmakers who last year performed a haka, a traditional Maori dance,

New Zealand parliament confirms unprecedented lengthy suspension of Indigenous lawmakers
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China's yuan slips to 2-year low versus peers after Trump-Xi call leaves issues unresolved

China's yuan slipped against the dollar while falling to a near two-year low versus its major trading partners on Friday, as U.S.

China's yuan slips to 2-year low versus peers after Trump-Xi call leaves issues unresolved
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Lebanese army warns Israeli airstrikes might force it to freeze cooperation with ceasefire committee

The Lebanese army has condemned Israel’s airstrikes on suburbs of Beirut, warning that such attacks are weakening the role of Lebanon’s armed forces that might eventually suspend cooperation with the committee monitoring the truce that ended the Israel-Hezbollah war

Lebanese army warns Israeli airstrikes might force it to freeze cooperation with ceasefire committee
World

Israel attacks suburbs of Beirut, targeting alleged Hezbollah ‘drone factories’

Israel attacks suburbs of Beirut, targeting alleged Hezbollah ‘drone factories’

Israel attacks suburbs of Beirut, targeting alleged Hezbollah ‘drone factories’
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong charged under Beijing-imposed security law for a second time

Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has been charged with conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security under a Beijing-imposed law that critics say has crushed Hong Kong's once-thriving pro-democracy movement

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong charged under Beijing-imposed security law for a second time
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Polish foreign minister takes aim at Musk after Trump clash

Poland's foreign minister poked fun at Elon Musk late on Thursday, returning to a social media spat from March after the Tesla and SpaceX boss spectacularly fell out with U.S.

Polish foreign minister takes aim at Musk after Trump clash
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Russia sees bleak prospects for expiring nuclear arms pact given 'ruined' ties with US

Russia sees little chance of saving its last nuclear accord with the United States, due to expire in eight months, given the "ruined" state of relations with Washington,

Russia sees bleak prospects for expiring nuclear arms pact given 'ruined' ties with US
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Asian equities see largest monthly foreign inflow in 15 months

Asian equities attracted strong foreign inflows in May as concerns over an immediate economic hit from higher U.S. tariffs eased, prompting a return by investors who had previously exited

Asian equities see largest monthly foreign inflow in 15 months
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NATO's dilemma: how Zelenskiy can attend summit without provoking Trump

Officials organising a NATO summit in The Hague this month are expected to keep it short, restrict discussion of Ukraine, and

NATO's dilemma: how Zelenskiy can attend summit without provoking Trump
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Japan's ex-top FX diplomat expects yen to rise near 140 by year-end

A narrowing U.S.-Japan interest rate gap, rather than any effort by President Donald Trump to weaken the dollar, will likely lift the yen to

Japan's ex-top FX diplomat expects yen to rise near 140 by year-end
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Thailand inflation remains negative in May; government cuts 2025 forecast

Thailand's annual inflation rate was negative for a second straight month in May, the commerce ministry said on Friday as it cut its full-year forecast to close to zero, just weeks

Thailand inflation remains negative in May; government cuts 2025 forecast
Africa|Business|Education|World

Students in rebel-held eastern Congo brave insecurity to take exams

Tens of thousands of secondary school students sat for state exams in rebel-held eastern Congo this week, a complicated logistical feat requiring rare

Students in rebel-held eastern Congo brave insecurity to take exams
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India bets on growth with steepest rate cut in five years

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its key repo rate by a larger-than-expected 50 basis points on Friday and slashed the reserve ratio for banks as

India bets on growth with steepest rate cut in five years
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FIFA Club World Cup: When it starts and which teams are playing in soccer's new-look tournament

FIFA’s newly expanded Club World Cup kicks off in Miami on June 14, featuring some of soccer’s biggest stars like Lionel Messi and greatest teams like Real Madrid

FIFA Club World Cup: When it starts and which teams are playing in soccer's new-look tournament
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

China's exports likely slowed in May amid trade uncertainties: Reuters poll

Growth in China's exports likely slowed in May despite a lowering of U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, as the fallout from the still-unresolved trade war

China's exports likely slowed in May amid trade uncertainties: Reuters poll
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ECB's Kazaks calls time on rate-cut streak

The European Central Bank should stop cutting interest rates at every meeting and instead keep its powder dry given an uncertain economic outlook, ECB

ECB's Kazaks calls time on rate-cut streak
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Italians vote on easing citizenship requirements, reversing labour reform

Italians will start voting on Sunday in a two-day referendum on whether to ease citizenship laws and reverse a decade-old liberalisation of the labour market, but the

Italians vote on easing citizenship requirements, reversing labour reform
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Moody's cuts Nissan corporate family rating to Ba2

Global ratings agency Moody's on Friday cut Nissan Motor Co Ltd's corporate family rating to Ba2 from Ba1, as the embattled Japanese automaker seeks to push through a turnaround.

Moody's cuts Nissan corporate family rating to Ba2
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Swiss National Bank denies currency manipulation after being put on U.S. watch list

The Swiss National Bank said on Friday it would intervene in foreign currency markets where necessary to keep inflation on track after the United States added

Swiss National Bank denies currency manipulation after being put on U.S. watch list
Science|Technology|World

North Korea refloats destroyer that capsized during launch, surprising naval analysts

North Korea refloats destroyer that capsized during launch, surprising naval analysts

North Korea refloats destroyer that capsized during launch, surprising naval analysts
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US finds no currency manipulation in 2024; Ireland, Switzerland added to monitoring list

No major U.S. trading partner manipulated its currency in 2024, the Treasury Department said on Thursday in the first semi-annual currency report of President Donald Trump's

US finds no currency manipulation in 2024; Ireland, Switzerland added to monitoring list
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US Treasury says BOJ should continue to tighten policy

The Bank of Japan should continue to proceed with monetary tightening, which would support a "normalization of the yen's weakness" and rebalancing of bilateral trade,

US Treasury says BOJ should continue to tighten policy
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German exports, industrial output dip as pre-tariff boost ends

German exports and industrial output fell more than expected in April as demand from the United States decreased following months of strong purchases in

German exports, industrial output dip as pre-tariff boost ends
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trump-Musk feud shakes markets pre-payrolls

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu It could be the most expensive breakup ever. The bromance-turned-to-brawl between U.S.

Trump-Musk feud shakes markets pre-payrolls
Asia|Crime|Sports|World

Indian police arrest four people for cricket fans stampede

Police in India's tech capital of Bengaluru have arrested four people, including an official of a top cricket franchise, in connection with a stampede during a trophy celebration that

Indian police arrest four people for cricket fans stampede
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Olympics-US travel ban will not hinder Los Angeles Olympics, LA28 CEO says

U.S.

Olympics-US travel ban will not hinder Los Angeles Olympics, LA28 CEO says
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Taiwan's Pegatron is in final stage of evaluating US factory plan

Key Apple and Dell supplier Pegatron is in the final stage of evaluating its U.S. factory plan, with a decision set to be unveiled this month or the next, its president and CEO,

Taiwan's Pegatron is in final stage of evaluating US factory plan
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Thai military prepared for 'high-level operation' if Cambodia border row escalates

Thailand's military said it is ready to launch a "high-level operation" to counter any violation of its sovereignty, in the strongest words

Thai military prepared for 'high-level operation' if Cambodia border row escalates
Africa|Political|World

Ghana endorses Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara

Ghana said on Thursday it views a Moroccan autonomy plan as the sole basis to settle the Western Sahara dispute within the framework of the UN, aligning itself

Ghana endorses Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara
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Trump-inspired Cantonese opera in Hong Kong aims to bring love and peace

In a Cantonese opera inspired by U.S.

Trump-inspired Cantonese opera in Hong Kong aims to bring love and peace
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady bounces back in Game 2 after Game 1 heartbreak

NiJaree Canady has achieved almost everything since transferring to Texas Tech from Stanford and signing an NIL deal worth just over $1 million

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady bounces back in Game 2 after Game 1 heartbreak
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North Korea says it has raised a capsized destroyer upright as it continues repair

North Korea says it righted a capsized destroyer and moored it at a pier in the northeastern port of Chongjin as it continues to repair a new warship leader Kim Jong Un has described as a significant asset for his nuclear-armed military

North Korea says it has raised a capsized destroyer upright as it continues repair
Asia|Sports|World

Rising Uzbekistan secure soccer World Cup debut, first ever Central Asian nation to qualify

Rising Uzbekistan secure soccer World Cup debut, first ever Central Asian nation to qualify

Rising Uzbekistan secure soccer World Cup debut, first ever Central Asian nation to qualify
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Japanese court rejects damage claims against utility executives over Fukushima disaster

A Japanese court has ruled former executives at the utility managing the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant were not accountable for the 2011 meltdown crisis and do not need to pay damages to the company

Japanese court rejects damage claims against utility executives over Fukushima disaster
Arts|Sports|Technology|World

French Open: No. 2 Coco Gauff faces No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the women's final

Coco Gauff's first Grand Slam title came at the 2023 U.S. Open by beating Aryna Sabalenka in the final

French Open: No. 2 Coco Gauff faces No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the women's final
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Travel|World

Peckham or Sarajevo? Bosnian brothers spark joy with replica van from iconic British sitcom

There is an unmistakable air of Peckham these days in Bosnia’s capital, Sarajevo, as the legendary yellow three-wheeler from BBC’s long-running sitcom "Only Fools and Horses" cruises the city streets

Peckham or Sarajevo? Bosnian brothers spark joy with replica van from iconic British sitcom
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Indonesia wealth fund considers stake in Grab-GoTo deal, Bloomberg News reports

Newly launched sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia is in early talks with GoTo to get a piece of U.S.-listed rival Grab's potential buyout of the ride-hailing and food delivery firm,

Indonesia wealth fund considers stake in Grab-GoTo deal, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Technology|Travel|World

US military's logistics drill aims to burnish East Asia crisis response

Drills in East Asia this summer by the U.S. military body charged with moving munitions and equipment will help it better coordinate and communicate with allies in response to a

US military's logistics drill aims to burnish East Asia crisis response
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Japan's ispace fails again: Resilience lander crashes on moon

Japanese company ispace said its uncrewed moon lander likely crashed onto the lunar surface during its touchdown attempt on Friday, marking another failure two years

Japan's ispace fails again: Resilience lander crashes on moon
Crime|US|World

Officer who used excessive force allowed to plead guilty to misdemeanor after felony conviction

A Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy will serve four months in prison on a misdemeanor conviction for using excessive force after the new Trump-appointed U.S. attorney offered an unusual plea deal despite a jury convicting him of a felony

Officer who used excessive force allowed to plead guilty to misdemeanor after felony conviction
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Australia PM rules out easing biosecurity rules ahead of Trump meet

Australia will not relax its strict biosecurity rules during tariff talks with the United States, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on

Australia PM rules out easing biosecurity rules ahead of Trump meet
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For markets, end to ECB rate cuts just got closer

Traders are increasingly confident the European Central Bank will pause its run of interest rate cuts now that the central bank sees itself as

For markets, end to ECB rate cuts just got closer
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HSBC Chair Tucker to return to Asia insurer AIA after overseeing bank overhaul

HSBC Holdings' high-profile Chairman Mark Tucker will return to the insurance sector as chair of Hong Kong-based AIA Group, after having presided over

HSBC Chair Tucker to return to Asia insurer AIA after overseeing bank overhaul
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MercadoLibre expands free shipping in top market Brazil amid rising competition

Latin American e-commerce giant MercadoLibre is expanding free shipping in its main market Brazil, it said on Friday, a move expected to be costly but which

MercadoLibre expands free shipping in top market Brazil amid rising competition
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Vietnam May exports up 17% y/y, industrial production up 9.4%

Vietnam reported double-digit growth in exports and imports in May, government data showed on Friday, as shipments in and out of the industrial hub accelerated before the United

Vietnam May exports up 17% y/y, industrial production up 9.4%
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Trump ban on entry of international Harvard students blocked by US judge

A federal judge in Boston on Thursday temporarily blocked U.S.

Trump ban on entry of international Harvard students blocked by US judge
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Migrant acquitted in first trial over US border military zones

A federal jury in Texas on Thursday acquitted the first migrant tried for entering one of the new military zones on the U.S.-Mexico border, marking a legal challenge to the

Migrant acquitted in first trial over US border military zones
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Private lunar lander from Japan crashes into moon in failed mission

A private lunar lander from Japan has crashed into the moon

Private lunar lander from Japan crashes into moon in failed mission
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Lambda Legal, a nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ rights, exceeded fundraising goal by $105M

The legal aid group Lambda Legal has raised $285 million at a time when attacks on the rights of gay, intersex and transgender people have again intensified

Lambda Legal, a nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ rights, exceeded fundraising goal by $105M
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Japan eases demand for US auto tariff repeal, proposes scaled reduction plan, Asahi reports

Japan has eased its demand for a full repeal of the 25% U.S. auto tariff and is instead proposing a mechanism to reduce the rate based on how much countries contribute to the U.S.

Japan eases demand for US auto tariff repeal, proposes scaled reduction plan, Asahi reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan's April household spending unexpectedly falls

Japanese household spending unexpectedly fell in April, government data showed on Friday, as consumers tightened their purse strings in the face of higher prices.

Japan's April household spending unexpectedly falls
Opinion|Science|World

Trump’s justifications for the latest travel ban aren’t supported by the data on immigration and terrorism

Foreign terrorism accounts for a miniscule portion of violence in the United States.

Trump’s justifications for the latest travel ban aren’t supported by the data on immigration and terrorism
Crime|World

Ukraine under ongoing Russian missile and drone attack that has wounded at least 3

Officials say Ukraine was under an ongoing Russian ballistic missile and drone attack early Friday that wounded at least three people

Ukraine under ongoing Russian missile and drone attack that has wounded at least 3
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Argentina inflation seen slowing to 28.6% by year-end

Argentine analysts cut their inflation forecast for the end of the year to 28.6%, the central bank's monthly market expectations survey showed on Thursday.

Argentina inflation seen slowing to 28.6% by year-end
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

UK secures action from Amazon to tackle fake reviews

Amazon has committed to do more to tackle fake reviews, including sanctioning British businesses that boost their ratings through bogus posts, the country's competition watchdog said

UK secures action from Amazon to tackle fake reviews
Africa|Election|Health|Political|World

Zambia's former president Edgar Lungu dies aged 68

Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu died on Thursday at the age of 68, six months after an attempted return to politics was thwarted by a court

Zambia's former president Edgar Lungu dies aged 68
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Colorado fire-bomb suspect faces 28 attempted murder counts

The man accused of fire-bombing a Colorado march by people who wanted to raise awareness of hostages in Gaza was charged in state court on Thursday with

Colorado fire-bomb suspect faces 28 attempted murder counts
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Petrobras aims to make Africa its main exploratory region outside Brazil, CEO says

Petrobras aims to make Africa its main region of development outside Brazil, the state-run oil giant's CEO told

Petrobras aims to make Africa its main exploratory region outside Brazil, CEO says
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Nippon Steel, US seek 8-day pause in litigation to resolve deal concerns

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Nippon Steel, US seek 8-day pause in litigation to resolve deal concerns
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US Democratic senators propose sweeping air safety reforms after fatal collision

A group of seven Democratic senators on Thursday introduced sweeping air safety legislation after a fatal collision between an Army helicopter and an American

US Democratic senators propose sweeping air safety reforms after fatal collision
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Man accused of yelling ‘Free Palestine’ and firebombing demonstrators charged with attempted murder

A man accused of yelling “Free Palestine” and throwing Molotov cocktails at demonstrators calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza has been charged with 118 counts including attempted murder

Man accused of yelling ‘Free Palestine’ and firebombing demonstrators charged with attempted murder
Education|World

Harvard junior says Trump administration is using international students as 'poker chips'

The White House announced that Trump signed a proclamation to suspend international visas for new students at Harvard University. CNN spoke to the student body co-president at Harvard, Abdullah Shahid Sial, in May about how international students are caught in the battle between the university and the Trump administration.

Harvard junior says Trump administration is using international students as 'poker chips'
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Detained Columbia graduate claims ‘irreparable harm’ to career and family as he pleads for release

A Columbia graduate facing deportation over his pro-Palestinian activism on campus has outlined the “irreparable harm” caused by his continued detention as a federal judge weighs his release

Detained Columbia graduate claims ‘irreparable harm’ to career and family as he pleads for release
Crime|Technology|World

Authorities investigating a new social media post by a New Orleans jail escapee on the run

Authorities are investigating an Instagram photo showing a man who identifies himself as Antoine Massey, a fugitive still at large after escaping more than two weeks ago from a New Orleans jail

Authorities investigating a new social media post by a New Orleans jail escapee on the run
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`Mr. 57' Cristobal Del Solar flirts with 59, settles for 61 and share of Canadian Open lead

Cristobal Del Solar came off the Korn Ferry Tour with the nickname “Mr_ 57.”

`Mr. 57' Cristobal Del Solar flirts with 59, settles for 61 and share of Canadian Open lead
Education|World

Harvard files legal challenge over Trump's ban on foreign students. Overseas, admitted students wait

Harvard University is challenging President Donald Trump’s move to block foreign students from coming to the United States to attend the Ivy League school, calling it illegal retaliation for Harvard’s rejection of White House demands

Harvard files legal challenge over Trump's ban on foreign students. Overseas, admitted students wait
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Bernie Madoff customers to recoup $498 million, payout tops $15 billion

Former customers of the late Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff will recoup $498.3 million under a settlement on Wednesday with the liquidators of two Luxembourg

Bernie Madoff customers to recoup $498 million, payout tops $15 billion
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: Trump-Musk feud slams stocks

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist  There was plenty of meaty news for investors to get

Trading Day: Trump-Musk feud slams stocks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Circle's blockbuster IPO paves way for other crypto public listings

Stablecoin issuer Circle's $1.05 billion initial public offering on Thursday could spur other large crypto players to follow suit as the industry benefits

Circle's blockbuster IPO paves way for other crypto public listings
Business|Economy|World

US finds no currency manipulators, adds Ireland, Switzerland to monitoring

The U.S.

US finds no currency manipulators, adds Ireland, Switzerland to monitoring
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs tells courtroom artist he looks like a 'koala' in sketches

Before the jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial returned from a lunch break on Thursday, the gray-bearded

Sean 'Diddy' Combs tells courtroom artist he looks like a 'koala' in sketches
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Bolivia leftist Rodriguez back in presidential race; Morales kept out

Bolivian Senate leader Andronico Rodriguez is eligible to run in the nation's presidential elections later this year, a constitutional court confirmed on Thursday, while former

Bolivia leftist Rodriguez back in presidential race; Morales kept out
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Trump, Germany's Merz build ties in friendly meeting on Ukraine and trade

U.S.

Trump, Germany's Merz build ties in friendly meeting on Ukraine and trade
Arts|Business|Economy|World

Chicago private equity firm has stake in Gaza aid company

A Chicago-based private equity firm - controlled by a member of the family that founded American publishing company Rand McNally - has an "economic interest" in

Chicago private equity firm has stake in Gaza aid company
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French regulator warns of 'damaging consequences' if US audit watchdog is dismantled

The French audit regulator has warned of "damaging consequences" if U.S. lawmakers advance a plan to eliminate its U.S. counterpart that has oversight of public

French regulator warns of 'damaging consequences' if US audit watchdog is dismantled
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Germany's Merz says he agreed to boost cooperation with White House on trade issues

Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday said Germany, Europe's largest economy, was ready to take over a greater leadership role on future trade

Germany's Merz says he agreed to boost cooperation with White House on trade issues
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Teen girl testifies behind closed doors in Wander Franco trial in the Dominican Republic

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has appeared in court in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a teenage girl who testified behind closed doors

Teen girl testifies behind closed doors in Wander Franco trial in the Dominican Republic
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LA28 organizers confident Trump's latest travel ban won't affect Los Angeles Olympics

Planning and preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has made “significant progress” and organizers say they're confident that President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban won’t prevent games participants from entering the U.S. LA28 chairman Casey Wasserman says the federal government already recognizes that the Olympics require special consideration

LA28 organizers confident Trump's latest travel ban won't affect Los Angeles Olympics
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Trump EPA rollbacks would weaken rules projected to save billions of dollars and thousands of lives

When the head of the Environmental Protection Agency earlier this year announced a massive rollback of environmental regulations, he said it would spark a “Golden Age” for the American economy

Trump EPA rollbacks would weaken rules projected to save billions of dollars and thousands of lives
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Peruvian migrant acquitted in the first trial over the new militarized zone at US-Mexico border

A Peruvian woman who crossed the U.S. border illegally has been acquitted of unauthorized access to a newly designated militarized zone along the southern border

Peruvian migrant acquitted in the first trial over the new militarized zone at US-Mexico border
Education|World

How the Trump administration's move will affect Harvard's international students

The efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to prevent Harvard University from enrolling international students have struck at the core of the Ivy League school’s identity and unsettled current and prospective students around the world

How the Trump administration's move will affect Harvard's international students
Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by Canada's wildfires

Plumes of smoke are blanketing large swaths of the U.S. and parts of Europe, presenting risks for those breathing it

How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by Canada's wildfires
Science|Technology|World

Japan's ispace says still unable to establish communication with moon lander after touchdown attempt

Japanese company ispace said it has not been able to establish communication with its uncrewed moon lander Resilience after its lunar touchdown attempt on Friday.

Japan's ispace says still unable to establish communication with moon lander after touchdown attempt
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Portugal to meet 2% defence spending target ahead of schedule in 2025

Portugal expects to increase its defence spending to 2% of gross domestic product this year, four years ahead of schedule, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said on Thursday.

Portugal to meet 2% defence spending target ahead of schedule in 2025
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Airbus confirms it delivered 51 jets in May

Europe's Airbus said on Thursday it had delivered 51 jets in May, down 4% from the same month last year.

Airbus confirms it delivered 51 jets in May
Business|Crime|Education|Europe|World

Russia targets teachers who cooperated with the British Council

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) accused British intelligence on Thursday of using the British Council as cover to undermine Russia and said it had

Russia targets teachers who cooperated with the British Council
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

UBS hires tech bankers Larsen, Michlovich from BofA in New York

UBS hired two technology investment bankers in New York from Bank of America, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Thursday

UBS hires tech bankers Larsen, Michlovich from BofA in New York
Crime|World

Trump administration imposes sanctions on four ICC judges in unprecedented move

President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court, an

Trump administration imposes sanctions on four ICC judges in unprecedented move
Technology|World

Israeli military strikes Beirut's southern suburbs

Israeli air strikes pummelled the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital late on Thursday, sending thousands of people fleeing on the eve of a Muslim

Israeli military strikes Beirut's southern suburbs
Economy|Education|Political|US|World

What to know as Trump administration targets tuition breaks for students without legal status

The quick end to a Texas law that granted in-state public university tuition prices to students who lack legal resident status stunned immigrant advocates and state Democrats, who call it a cruel punishment for hardworking students that will ultimately hurt the state’s economy

What to know as Trump administration targets tuition breaks for students without legal status
Americas|Asia|Business|Political|World

Guatemala president reaffirms support for 'brothers' in Taiwan

Guatemala, one of Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies, reaffirmed its support for the island on Thursday during a visit by President Bernardo Arevalo, who said his people will

Guatemala president reaffirms support for 'brothers' in Taiwan
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Lululemon tumbles as slowing demand, tariff costs prompt annual profit cut

Lululemon cut its profit forecast for the year, hurt by higher costs to mitigate U.S. tariffs and as tepid demand for its latest products failed to draw away buyers

Lululemon tumbles as slowing demand, tariff costs prompt annual profit cut
Crime|Political|US|World

Mahmoud Khalil responds to charges against him for the first time in new legal filings, and describes the ‘irreparable harm’ of his detention

Mahmoud Khalil responds to charges against him for the first time in new legal filings, and describes the ‘irreparable harm’ of his detention

Mahmoud Khalil responds to charges against him for the first time in new legal filings, and describes the ‘irreparable harm’ of his detention
World

Israel strikes Beirut's suburbs to target what it says is Hezbollah drone production

The Israeli military has struck several sites in Beirut’s southern suburbs that it said held underground facilities used by Hezbollah for drone production

Israel strikes Beirut's suburbs to target what it says is Hezbollah drone production
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The Latest: Tesla shares fall after Trump lashes out at Musk

President Donald Trump said it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia “fight for a while” before pulling them apart and pursuing peace

The Latest: Tesla shares fall after Trump lashes out at Musk
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Cutting off rhinos' horns is a contentious last resort to stop poaching. A new study found it works

A study published in the academic journal Science has found that cutting off the horns of rhinos in Africa leads to a reduction in poaching of the endangered species

Cutting off rhinos' horns is a contentious last resort to stop poaching. A new study found it works
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Colombia reports 33% drop in deforestation in early 2025, with major progress in Amazon parks

Colombia’s deforestation dropped 33% in early 2025 compared to last year, with significant reductions in Amazon national parks

Colombia reports 33% drop in deforestation in early 2025, with major progress in Amazon parks
Europe|Travel|World

What is D-Day? How the Normandy landings led to Germany’s defeat in World War II

What is D-Day? How the Normandy landings led to Germany’s defeat in World War II

What is D-Day? How the Normandy landings led to Germany’s defeat in World War II
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Quarterback Aaron Rodgers finalizes deal to become a Pittsburgh Steeler

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers finalizes deal to become a Pittsburgh Steeler

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers finalizes deal to become a Pittsburgh Steeler
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What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games

U.S. President Donald Trump often says the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are among the events he is most excited about in his second term

What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Detroit voters have an opportunity to pick a mayor who will ease zoning, improve transit and protect long-term residents

Candidates to be the next mayor of Detroit want to help build back neighborhoods. A real estate policy expert has some ideas.

Detroit voters have an opportunity to pick a mayor who will ease zoning, improve transit and protect long-term residents
Americas|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio unveils new sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court for attempts to investigate US and Israel

Rubio unveils new sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court for attempts to investigate US and Israel

Rubio unveils new sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court for attempts to investigate US and Israel
Political|Technology|Travel|US|World

FAA to halt flights at Washington DC airport during Trump's Army parade

The Federal Aviation Administration plans to suspend flights at Washington's Reagan National Airport during U.S.

FAA to halt flights at Washington DC airport during Trump's Army parade
Business|Economy|Health|World

Brazil's poultry exports fell in May, hit by bird flu case

Brazil's poultry exports fell in both value and volume in May from a year earlier, government data showed on Thursday, as trade restrictions following a bird flu case weighed on

Brazil's poultry exports fell in May, hit by bird flu case
Europe|Political|US|World

Hamas chief says group did not reject US ceasefire proposal for Gaza, sought changes

The head of Hamas in Gaza, Khalil al-Hayya, said in a pre-recorded speech on Thursday the group had not rejected the latest U.S. proposal for a ceasefire with Israel but demanded changes

Hamas chief says group did not reject US ceasefire proposal for Gaza, sought changes
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US stocks end lower, crude gains as Trump-Musk row distracts from trade talks, data

Wall Street veered to a sharply lower close and crude prices advanced on Thursday as a high-profile dispute between U.S.

US stocks end lower, crude gains as Trump-Musk row distracts from trade talks, data
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UK's Reeves says economy is turning a corner but public restless

More upbeat business surveys and strong first-quarter GDP show the British economy is recovering from a weak end to 2024, but the public remain restless about slow

UK's Reeves says economy is turning a corner but public restless
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Wall Street stocks end down as Tesla slumps 14% on Trump-Musk feud

Wall Street's stock indexes ended lower on Thursday in choppy trade as a slump in Tesla shares offset news of progress in

Wall Street stocks end down as Tesla slumps 14% on Trump-Musk feud
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Jury deliberates in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial

Jurors in Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault retrial began deliberating on Thursday in a Manhattan court, after a judge instructed them to

Jury deliberates in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial
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Shein hit with complaint from EU consumer group over 'dark patterns'

Pan-European consumers organisation BEUC filed a complaint with the European Commission on Thursday against online fast-fashion retailer Shein over its use of "dark

Shein hit with complaint from EU consumer group over 'dark patterns'
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Diamondbacks savor the 'magical moment' of their 7-run rally in the 9th to stun Braves

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says his team had a “magical moment” when Eugenio Suárez hit a go-ahead, two-run double to complete a seven-run, ninth-inning rally against the Atlanta Braves

Diamondbacks savor the 'magical moment' of their 7-run rally in the 9th to stun Braves
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Trump compares Ukraine-Russia war to kids’ brawl: ‘Sometimes you’re better off letting them fight’

Trump compares Ukraine-Russia war to kids’ brawl: ‘Sometimes you’re better off letting them fight’

Trump compares Ukraine-Russia war to kids’ brawl: ‘Sometimes you’re better off letting them fight’
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Netanyahu says Israel has 'activated' some Palestinian clans opposed to Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has “activated” some clans of Palestinians in Gaza that are opposed to Hamas, though it was not immediately clear what role they would play

Netanyahu says Israel has 'activated' some Palestinian clans opposed to Hamas
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Governments denounce Trump's travel ban and vow to push back against US

Officials in some of the 12 countries whose citizens will be soon banned from visiting the United States denounced President Donald Trump’s move to resurrect a hallmark policy of his first term and vowed to push back against the U.S. The ban was announced Wednesday and takes effect Monday

Governments denounce Trump's travel ban and vow to push back against US
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Family of the Boulder attack suspect is facing deportation. What happens next?

Family of the Boulder attack suspect is facing deportation. What happens next?

Family of the Boulder attack suspect is facing deportation. What happens next?
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New Zealand Parliament suspends 3 Māori Party lawmakers who performed haka protest

New Zealand legislators have voted to enact record suspensions from Parliament for three lawmakers who performed a Māori haka to protest a proposed law

New Zealand Parliament suspends 3 Māori Party lawmakers who performed haka protest
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What Trump ordering an investigation into Biden's actions might mean legally and politically

President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into pardons and other executive actions issued by his predecessor, Joe Biden — launching an unprecedented effort to show that the Democrat hid his cognitive decline and was otherwise too mentally impaired to do the job

What Trump ordering an investigation into Biden's actions might mean legally and politically
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US declines to label China a currency manipulator, but blasts its transparency policies

The U.S. declined to label China a currency manipulator in a new Treasury report, but accuses Beijing of standing out among America’s major trading partners for lacking transparency

US declines to label China a currency manipulator, but blasts its transparency policies
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US hits International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over investigation into Israel

The Trump administration is slapping sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court over the tribunal’s investigation into alleged war crimes by Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza

US hits International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over investigation into Israel
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DHS halts ‘Quiet Skies’ program following Republican claims it was used against political opponents

DHS halts ‘Quiet Skies’ program following Republican claims it was used against political opponents

DHS halts ‘Quiet Skies’ program following Republican claims it was used against political opponents
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Chilean business magnate Ponce exits firms with stakes in lithium miner SQM

Chilean business magnate Julio Ponce will leave several of his companies, he said in a statement on Thursday, while the firms announced a broader restructuring that seeks to merge

Chilean business magnate Ponce exits firms with stakes in lithium miner SQM
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Canada's Carney and Trump hold secret talks on trade and security, Globe and Mail reports

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is secretly holding direct talks with U.S.

Canada's Carney and Trump hold secret talks on trade and security, Globe and Mail reports
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Police wrap up search for Madeleine McCann evidence in Portugal's Algarve

Portuguese and German police were on Thursday wrapping up their search in Portugal's southern Algarve region for evidence related to the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine

Police wrap up search for Madeleine McCann evidence in Portugal's Algarve
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US Health Secretary Kennedy looks to fast-tracking approvals for rare disease drugs

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

US Health Secretary Kennedy looks to fast-tracking approvals for rare disease drugs
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Brazil's May trade surplus lands below expectations as import growth persists

Brazil posted a smaller-than-expected trade surplus in May, government data showed on Thursday, as imports continued to show strong momentum.

Brazil's May trade surplus lands below expectations as import growth persists
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Trump suggests terminating Musk's US government contracts, subsidies

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Trump suggests terminating Musk's US government contracts, subsidies
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IAEA team at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia says it heard repeated rounds of gunfire

International monitors at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine heard repeated rounds of gunfire that appeared to be aimed at drones reportedly attacking the site's

IAEA team at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia says it heard repeated rounds of gunfire
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Trump plans to discontinue TSA's 'Quiet Skies' program, CBS News reports

U.S.

Trump plans to discontinue TSA's 'Quiet Skies' program, CBS News reports
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Delta warns tariffs could force airline to stop buying foreign-made airplanes

Delta Air Lines warned that Trump administration tariffs on imported airplanes and parts could force the airline to stop buying foreign-made planes and

Delta warns tariffs could force airline to stop buying foreign-made airplanes
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Dollar drops against euro after ECB indicates possible end to rate easing cycle

The dollar dropped against the euro on Thursday after the European Central Bank indicated a possible end to its year-long policy easing cycle

Dollar drops against euro after ECB indicates possible end to rate easing cycle
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As the Trump administration announces its travel ban, many Afghans' hopes are shattered

The Trump administration’s travel ban on people from Afghanistan is sending ripples of concern across the Afghan community and their supporters

As the Trump administration announces its travel ban, many Afghans' hopes are shattered
Economy|Europe|World

Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia 'fight for a while' as Merz blames Putin for war

President Donald Trump says it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia “fight for a while” before pulling them apart and pursuing peace

Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia 'fight for a while' as Merz blames Putin for war
Crime|World

Immigrant rights groups sue to invalidate Trump administration's El Salvador prison deal

A coalition of immigrant rights groups is suing to invalidate the Trump administration's deal to house detainees in a notorious prison in El Salvador

Immigrant rights groups sue to invalidate Trump administration's El Salvador prison deal
Entertainment|Sports|World

Coco Gauff defeats Loïs Boisson 6-1, 6-2 to reach her second French Open final

Coco Gauff has turned to an old trick with the French Open crowd loudly singing her French opponent's name

Coco Gauff defeats Loïs Boisson 6-1, 6-2 to reach her second French Open final
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Consultant behind AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden goes on trial in New Hampshire

A criminal trial is underway for a political consultant who sent voters artificial intelligence-generated robocalls mimicking former President Joe Biden last year

Consultant behind AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden goes on trial in New Hampshire
Business|Economy|Europe|World

ECB governors see July pause but Sept up in the air

A clear majority of European Central Bank policymakers meeting on Thursday expressed a preference for holding interest rates steady next month and a few even made the case for an

ECB governors see July pause but Sept up in the air
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Brazil's BRF confident bird flu crisis will be over soon

Brazilian food processor BRF is confident local companies will be able to circumvent chicken trade bans in a matter of days as local authorities have so far been able

Brazil's BRF confident bird flu crisis will be over soon
Business|Environment|Science|World

Deforestation in Colombia falls 33% in first quarter

Deforestation in Colombia fell 33% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025 to 27,052 hectares due to agreements with communities and a greater presence of the state and the Armed

Deforestation in Colombia falls 33% in first quarter
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Anduril secures $30.5 billion valuation in latest fund raise

Defense technology startup Anduril Industries has clinched a valuation of $30.5 billion in its latest funding round where it raised $2.5 billion, the company said on

Anduril secures $30.5 billion valuation in latest fund raise
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ECB cuts inflation, growth projections

The European Central Bank cut some of its growth and inflation projections on Thursday as the fallout from a global trade war is likely to prove a drag for the 20-nation euro zone

ECB cuts inflation, growth projections
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U.S. funds Calvert, NYC Comptroller to back Mediobanca's bid for Banca Generali

Calvert and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander will vote in favour of Italian merchant bank Mediobanca's bid for private bank Banca Generali on June 16, the two U.S. funds said on

U.S. funds Calvert, NYC Comptroller to back Mediobanca's bid for Banca Generali
World

Trump administration ending protected status for Nepalese migrants

The Trump administration has moved to end deportation protections the United States granted to thousands of Nepalese people after a 2015 earthquake devastated the

Trump administration ending protected status for Nepalese migrants
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Elon Musk gets more time to respond to US SEC lawsuit over Twitter stake

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Elon Musk gets more time to respond to US SEC lawsuit over Twitter stake
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Fed's Schmid: uncomfortable with looking through tariff-driven price push

Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Jeff Schmid on Thursday expressed concern that tariffs could rekindle inflation, saying upward price pressure could be apparent in coming months

Fed's Schmid: uncomfortable with looking through tariff-driven price push
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Fed's Harker says its time for caution on monetary policy amid uncertainty

By Michael S.

Fed's Harker says its time for caution on monetary policy amid uncertainty
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China's BYD to nearly triple South Africa dealers' network by next year

Chinese electric-vehicle giant BYD plans to nearly triple its dealership network in South Africa by next year as it looks to grow its market share in the

China's BYD to nearly triple South Africa dealers' network by next year
Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Olympic champ Imane Khelif skips Eindhoven event after World Boxing introduces mandatory sex testing

Olympic champion Imane Khelif is skipping the Eindhoven Box Cup in the Netherlands less than a week after World Boxing announced mandatory sex testing for all athletes

Olympic champ Imane Khelif skips Eindhoven event after World Boxing introduces mandatory sex testing
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Russia says it will respond to Ukraine attacks, Trump downplays immediate peace prospects

Russia will respond to Ukraine's latest attacks as and when its military sees fit, the Kremlin said on Thursday,

Russia says it will respond to Ukraine attacks, Trump downplays immediate peace prospects
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Trump and Xi agree to more talks as trade disputes brew

U.S.

Trump and Xi agree to more talks as trade disputes brew
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Chairman of UK's right-wing Reform party quits abruptly

Zia Yusuf, the chairman of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party, resigned abruptly on Thursday following a row with its newest lawmaker, becoming the latest

Chairman of UK's right-wing Reform party quits abruptly
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Trump administration must restore AmeriCorps programs in 24 states, judge rules

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to restore programs funded by AmeriCorps grants in 24 Democratic-led states but declined to bar the federal

Trump administration must restore AmeriCorps programs in 24 states, judge rules
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Pentagon chief confident NATO will commit to Trump's defence spending target

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Pentagon chief confident NATO will commit to Trump's defence spending target
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What do you do when you’re the lone Democrat on Trump’s FCC? You go on tour

What do you do when you’re the lone Democrat on Trump’s FCC? You go on tour

What do you do when you’re the lone Democrat on Trump’s FCC? You go on tour
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UN nuclear agency members draft resolution accusing Iran of failing to meet obligations

Western nations are planning to table a resolution at an IAEA meeting that will find Iran in non-compliance with its so-called safeguards obligations for the first time in 20 years, a senior western diplomat said

UN nuclear agency members draft resolution accusing Iran of failing to meet obligations
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Trump says after Xi call that US and China will resume trade talks

President Donald Trump says his first conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping since returning to the White House had a “very positive conclusion," announcing the two countries will hold trade talks in hopes of breaking an impasse over tariffs and global supplies of rare earth minerals

Trump says after Xi call that US and China will resume trade talks
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Canada's Ivey PMI shows activity contracting for a second straight month in May

Canadian economic activity contracted for a second straight month in May even as a measure of employment increased, Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data showed on Thursday.

Canada's Ivey PMI shows activity contracting for a second straight month in May
Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|World

Aide to EU chief joins tariff negotiation team to spur US talks, sources say

The European Union has changed its team locked in trade talks with the Trump administration, bringing in a close aide to European Commission

Aide to EU chief joins tariff negotiation team to spur US talks, sources say
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Blackstone among bidders for $800 million Paris office property, sources say

Blackstone is among several bidders shortlisted to buy a more than century-old office block in Paris with a price tag of 700 million euros ($800 million), a source

Blackstone among bidders for $800 million Paris office property, sources say
Economy|Political|Travel|US|World

Venezuela gov't rejects U.S. visa measure, calling it criminalization

Venezuela's government on Thursday rejected new U.S. visa measures targeting its citizens, saying they were part of a political "campaign of stigmatization and criminalization".

Venezuela gov't rejects U.S. visa measure, calling it criminalization
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EU could approve Mercosur deal by summer, agriculture chief says

The European Union could approve its planned trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur before summer, but it has not yet fixed a date to do so, EU agriculture

EU could approve Mercosur deal by summer, agriculture chief says
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Citadel CEO worried by rising cost of US default insurance

Citadel's founder and CEO Ken Griffin said on Thursday it is "unfathomable" that a financial instrument to protect against an eventual U.S.

Citadel CEO worried by rising cost of US default insurance
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ECB cuts rates again but hints at pause

The European Central Bank cut interest rates as expected on Thursday but hinted at a pause in its year-long easing cycle after inflation

ECB cuts rates again but hints at pause
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US Supreme Court backs Catholic group's bid for Wisconsin unemployment tax exemption

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US Supreme Court backs Catholic group's bid for Wisconsin unemployment tax exemption
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US Supreme Court makes 'reverse' discrimination suits easier

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US Supreme Court makes 'reverse' discrimination suits easier
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Trump reinstates US travel ban, bars citizens of 12 countries

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Trump reinstates US travel ban, bars citizens of 12 countries
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Fans around the world queue up in long lines for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 launch

Throngs of gamers stood in long lines outside of stores hours before they opened from Tokyo to New York City in hopes of snaring a long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 video game console

Fans around the world queue up in long lines for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 launch
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

NASA scientists describe ‘absolute sh*tshow’ at agency as Trump budget seeks to dismantle top US climate lab

NASA scientists describe ‘absolute sh*tshow’ at agency as Trump budget seeks to dismantle top US climate lab

NASA scientists describe ‘absolute sh*tshow’ at agency as Trump budget seeks to dismantle top US climate lab
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Coco Gauff puts an end to a French fairytale as she advances to Roland Garros final against Aryna Sabalenka

Coco Gauff puts an end to a French fairytale as she advances to Roland Garros final against Aryna Sabalenka

Coco Gauff puts an end to a French fairytale as she advances to Roland Garros final against Aryna Sabalenka
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What we know about the countries on Trump’s travel ban list, and how many people will be impacted

What we know about the countries on Trump’s travel ban list, and how many people will be impacted

What we know about the countries on Trump’s travel ban list, and how many people will be impacted
Europe|Sports|World

French Open: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka ends Swiatek's reign and meets No. 2 Coco Gauff for the trophy

Coco Gauff has reached her second final at Roland-Garros by beating Loïs Boisson 6-1, 6-2 to end the surprising, upset-filled run by a French wild-card entry who is ranked No. 361

French Open: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka ends Swiatek's reign and meets No. 2 Coco Gauff for the trophy
Business|Education|Political|World

Supreme Court sides with Catholic charity in religious-rights case over unemployment taxes

The Supreme Court has handed down a unanimous ruling in a religious rights case, finding a Catholic charity in Wisconsin can’t be required to pay unemployment taxes when other religious groups are exempt

Supreme Court sides with Catholic charity in religious-rights case over unemployment taxes
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Trump suggests Biden aides acted without then-president's knowledge -- but says he has no evidence

President Donald Trump is alleging that officials in Joe Biden’s administration might have in effect forged their boss's signature and taken broad actions he wasn’t aware of

Trump suggests Biden aides acted without then-president's knowledge -- but says he has no evidence
World

Israel says it has recovered the bodies of 2 Israeli-American hostages from the Gaza Strip

Israel has recovered the bodies of two Israeli-American hostages taken in Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack that ignited the war in Gaza

Israel says it has recovered the bodies of 2 Israeli-American hostages from the Gaza Strip
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NATO is on the cusp of accepting Trump's 5% defense investment demand, Rutte says

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says that most allies endorse President Donald Trump’s demand that they invest 5% of gross domestic product on their security needs

NATO is on the cusp of accepting Trump's 5% defense investment demand, Rutte says
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IMF sees 'some progress' on Lebanon reforms, says external support needed

Lebanon has made progress on reforms needed to revive its economy but still has key steps to take and will need external funding on concessional terms, the

IMF sees 'some progress' on Lebanon reforms, says external support needed
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Auto companies face shortages due to China's rare earth restrictions

Automakers and their suppliers are facing shortages due to restrictions on Chinese exports of rare earths, minerals and magnets, an issue that has forced some to shut down production of

Auto companies face shortages due to China's rare earth restrictions
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Trump says he discussed Geneva tariff deal with Xi, teams to meet shortly

President Donald Trump said U.S. and Chinese teams will meet shortly after he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping discussed trade in a phone call on Thursday, adding that there "should

Trump says he discussed Geneva tariff deal with Xi, teams to meet shortly
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Israeli Finance Minister says banks should not obey EU sanctions on settlers

Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Thursday condemned the country's banks that have refused to provide services to Israeli settlers sanctioned by the

Israeli Finance Minister says banks should not obey EU sanctions on settlers
Environment|Health|Political|World

Rate of Gaza children suffering acute malnutrition nearly triples, survey shows

The rate of young children suffering from acute malnutrition in Gaza has nearly tripled since a ceasefire earlier

Rate of Gaza children suffering acute malnutrition nearly triples, survey shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Bank of Canada: some firms see less chance of a worst-case tariffs scenario

Canadian firms and industry associations affected by trade tensions are less worried about a worst-case scenario involving U.S.

Bank of Canada: some firms see less chance of a worst-case tariffs scenario
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US aluminium premiums hit record levels after tariffs take effect

Premiums for consumers buying aluminium on the physical market in the United States hit a record 60 cents a lb or $1,323 a metric ton on Thursday after U.S.

US aluminium premiums hit record levels after tariffs take effect
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Australia is 'safe and reliable' critical minerals alternative, minister says

Australia offers a secure alternative supply for critical minerals vital to industry, its trade minister Don Farrell said on Thursday, in the face of rising concerns about Beijing's

Australia is 'safe and reliable' critical minerals alternative, minister says
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Boeing rebuilding trust as airline bosses see improved jet quality

Airline bosses are tentatively voicing greater confidence in Boeing's ability to deliver jets at the right quality in a step towards ending

Boeing rebuilding trust as airline bosses see improved jet quality
Europe|World

Germany to boost military by up to 60,000 troops under new NATO targets

Germany needs up to 60,000 additional troops under new NATO targets for weapons and personnel, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday, as the alliance

Germany to boost military by up to 60,000 troops under new NATO targets
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

The world's auto supply chain is in the hands of a few Chinese bureaucrats

In a hulking grey building just east of Tiananmen square in Beijing, a small team in China's Ministry of Commerce is deciding the fate of the global

The world's auto supply chain is in the hands of a few Chinese bureaucrats
Business|Economy|World

Weekly jobless claims hit seven-month high; imports post record decline

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased to a seven-month high last week, pointing to softening labor market

Weekly jobless claims hit seven-month high; imports post record decline
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WhyHunger marks 50 years of fighting for food security, a point of 'pride and shame'

WhyHunger is celebrating 50 years of fighting to eradicate hunger at its root

WhyHunger marks 50 years of fighting for food security, a point of 'pride and shame'
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US group distributing aid in Gaza reopens sites after deadly shootings

A U.S.- and Israeli-backed organisation distributing aid in Gaza reopened two sites on Thursday, a day after halting work in

US group distributing aid in Gaza reopens sites after deadly shootings
Business|Political|World

Supreme Court sides with straight woman in decision that makes it easier to win ‘reverse discrimination’ suits

Supreme Court sides with straight woman in decision that makes it easier to win ‘reverse discrimination’ suits

Supreme Court sides with straight woman in decision that makes it easier to win ‘reverse discrimination’ suits
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon diverting key anti-drone technology from Ukraine to US forces in the Middle East

Pentagon diverting key anti-drone technology from Ukraine to US forces in the Middle East

Pentagon diverting key anti-drone technology from Ukraine to US forces in the Middle East
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump taps senior Air Force commander for European Command

President Donald Trump is tapping an Air Force fighter pilot with extensive experience as a commander in the Middle East to be the next head of U.S. European Command

Trump taps senior Air Force commander for European Command
Economy|Environment|Health|World

UN food agency appeals for $46 million to help 2 million Haitians facing severe hunger

The U.N. food agency is appealing for $46 million for the next six months to help about 2 million Haitians in dire need of food, including 8,500 at the worst catastrophic level of hunger

UN food agency appeals for $46 million to help 2 million Haitians facing severe hunger
Crime|Education|Environment|US|World

North Carolina firefighter shares story of daring water rescue during Hurricane Helene

North Carolina firefighter shares story of daring water rescue during Hurricane Helene

North Carolina firefighter shares story of daring water rescue during Hurricane Helene
Business|Education|World

What is accreditation and what happens if Columbia University loses it?

What is accreditation and what happens if Columbia University loses it?

What is accreditation and what happens if Columbia University loses it?
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

First evidence of ‘living towers’ made of worms discovered in nature

First evidence of ‘living towers’ made of worms discovered in nature

First evidence of ‘living towers’ made of worms discovered in nature
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trade war could cut euro zone inflation further, ECB scenarios show

The outcome of the global trade war could meaningfully alter the euro zone's inflation path, the European Central Bank said on Thursday as it outlined several scenarios to its

Trade war could cut euro zone inflation further, ECB scenarios show
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EU a 'reliable partner' for digital cooperation amid turbulence, tech chief says

The European Union will work with international partners to boost its competitiveness and promote a rules-based global digital order, EU

EU a 'reliable partner' for digital cooperation amid turbulence, tech chief says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US trade deficit narrows sharply in April; imports post record drop

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in April, with imports decreasing by the most on record as the front-running of goods ahead of tariffs ebbed, which could provide a lift

US trade deficit narrows sharply in April; imports post record drop
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Silver surges past $35/oz level to hit a more than 13-year high

Silver has soared to the key milestone of $35 per ounce, reaching its highest level in more than 13 years, propelled by robust industrial demand and ongoing supply

Silver surges past $35/oz level to hit a more than 13-year high
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB's Lagarde says foreign investors are confident about Europe

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday that the euro zone appeared to be attracting more foreign investment recently, in a sign that investors are

ECB's Lagarde says foreign investors are confident about Europe
Crime|Health|Political|World

Gaza doctors give their own blood to patients after scores gunned down seeking aid

Doctors in the Gaza Strip are donating their own blood to save their patients after scores of Palestinians were gunned down while trying to get food aid, the

Gaza doctors give their own blood to patients after scores gunned down seeking aid
Economy|Europe|Political|World

How EU takes bigger defence role is main Europe-US issue, Costa says

The main issue in relations between the European Union and the United States is the EU taking on more responsibility for its own defence, while the trade

How EU takes bigger defence role is main Europe-US issue, Costa says
Europe|Political|US|World

US announces pick for NATO's next Supreme Allied Commander

President Donald Trump's administration announced on Thursday its nomination for the next top U.S. general in Europe and said

US announces pick for NATO's next Supreme Allied Commander
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State Department shifts $250 million from refugee aid to 'self-deportations'

The U.S.

State Department shifts $250 million from refugee aid to 'self-deportations'
Business|Education|Travel|World

'Abandoned': Afghan women waiting for visas feel betrayed by US travel ban

Fatima, a 57-year-old Afghan women's rights defender waiting in limbo in Pakistan for her U.S. visa to be processed, had her

'Abandoned': Afghan women waiting for visas feel betrayed by US travel ban
Arts|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Earthquake damages part of Pompeii site in southern Italy

A minor earthquake in southern Italy has caused the partial collapse of a wall and a portion of a vault at the Pompeii archaeological site, authorities said on Thursday.

Earthquake damages part of Pompeii site in southern Italy
Political|Travel|World

Here are the countries targeted in Trump's new travel ban

U.S.

Here are the countries targeted in Trump's new travel ban
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Procter & Gamble to cut 7,000 jobs, exit brands as consumer uncertainty weighs

Procter & Gamble will cut 7,000 jobs over the next two years, as the Tide detergent maker contends with an uncertain spending environment, fueled

Procter & Gamble to cut 7,000 jobs, exit brands as consumer uncertainty weighs
Health|Political|Science|World

Story withdrawn on New York, other states urge FDA to expand access to abortion pill

Reuters is withdrawing the June 5 article "New York, other states urge FDA to expand access to abortion pill." A petition underlying the states' reported activity has not been filed.

Story withdrawn on New York, other states urge FDA to expand access to abortion pill
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Supreme Court tosses Mexico’s $10B lawsuit claiming US gunmakers have fueled cartel violence

The Supreme Court is tossing out a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against top U.S. firearm manufacturers alleging the companies fuel cartel gun violence

Supreme Court tosses Mexico’s $10B lawsuit claiming US gunmakers have fueled cartel violence
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Slovak parliament calls on government to end backing for Russia sanctions

Slovakia's parliament, in a thinly attended session, approved a resolution on Thursday calling on the government not to vote in favour of new sanctions on Russia, raising questions over the

Slovak parliament calls on government to end backing for Russia sanctions
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Video shows damage from Ukraine's attack on Russian airbases

Video from Ukraine's intelligence agency, the SBU, has shed light on the bold attack carried out on Russian airbases. CNN's International Security Editor Nick Paton Walsh analyzes the dramatic footage.

Video shows damage from Ukraine's attack on Russian airbases
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Trump and Xi hold long-awaited trade call

Trump and Xi hold long-awaited trade call

Trump and Xi hold long-awaited trade call
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Li Li Leung, who led USA Gymnastics in the wake of the Nassar scandal, to step down in December

USA Gymnastics president and CEO Li Li Leung is stepping down at the end of the year

Li Li Leung, who led USA Gymnastics in the wake of the Nassar scandal, to step down in December
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Sergiño Dest to miss CONCACAF Gold Cup, further weakening US in last tournament before World Cup

Sergiño Dest has been dropped from the U.S. roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup over fitness concerns, leaving the Americans heading to the tournament with just four players who started in the team’s final match of the 2022 World Cup

Sergiño Dest to miss CONCACAF Gold Cup, further weakening US in last tournament before World Cup
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Elon Musk is gone, but DOGE's actions are hard to reverse. The US Institute of Peace is a case study

Elon Musk is leaving the Department of Government Efficiency behind, but its playbook has impacted dozens of agencies, departments and organizations and left thousands of federal workers unemployed or in limbo

Elon Musk is gone, but DOGE's actions are hard to reverse. The US Institute of Peace is a case study
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TRUMP BANS OR LIMITS TRAVELERS FROM 19 COUNTRIES (4aET)

A proclamation Trump signed yesterday evening bans travelers from 12 countries and restricts those from seven others.

TRUMP BANS OR LIMITS TRAVELERS FROM 19 COUNTRIES (4aET)
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Trump signs proclamation to ban travel from 12 countries

Trump signs proclamation to ban travel from 12 countries

Trump signs proclamation to ban travel from 12 countries
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Supreme Court backs Catholic Charities’ push to object to state taxes on religious grounds

Supreme Court backs Catholic Charities’ push to object to state taxes on religious grounds

Supreme Court backs Catholic Charities’ push to object to state taxes on religious grounds
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US worker productivity slumps in first quarter

U.S. worker productivity dropped at a faster pace than initially thought in the first quarter, driving labor costs sharply higher at a time when businesses are already facing

US worker productivity slumps in first quarter
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Burning cargo ship carrying 3,000 vehicles abandoned off Alaska

The crew of a cargo ship carrying around 3,000 vehicles, including 800 electric vehicles, abandoned it off the coast of Alaska after a fire broke out onboard, its operator

Burning cargo ship carrying 3,000 vehicles abandoned off Alaska
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Big central banks' forecasting lens gets fogged by US tariffs

Unpredictable White House tariff rhetoric and its impact on currency markets, oil prices and the inflation outlook have put central banks across the world in a tight

Big central banks' forecasting lens gets fogged by US tariffs
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German foreign minister tells Israel to allow more aid into Gaza

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul criticized Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip at a press conference with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar in Berlin on Thursday, again

German foreign minister tells Israel to allow more aid into Gaza
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ECB delivers another rate cut

The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the eighth time in a year on Thursday, acknowledging inflation was under control and turning more pessimistic about economic

ECB delivers another rate cut
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India, US push to finalise interim tariff deal as Trump's deadline nears

Indian and U.S. officials are holding high-level talks this week, aiming to finalise tariff cuts in

India, US push to finalise interim tariff deal as Trump's deadline nears
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Canada's April trade deficit widens to historic high as tariffs cripple exports

Canada's trade deficit in April widened to an all-time high of a whopping C$7.1 billion ($5.2 billion), data showed on Thursday, as tariffs imposed by President

Canada's April trade deficit widens to historic high as tariffs cripple exports
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Oscar Pistorius competes in triathlon 12 years after murdering girlfriend

South African former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was spotted taking part in a triathlon last weekend in the coastal city of Durban

Oscar Pistorius competes in triathlon 12 years after murdering girlfriend
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Kimberly-Clark sells majority stake in international tissue unit to Brazil's Suzano

Kimberly-Clark on Thursday struck a deal with Brazilian pulp maker Suzano to sell a majority stake in its international tissue business, valuing the business at about

Kimberly-Clark sells majority stake in international tissue unit to Brazil's Suzano
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ECB cuts benchmark interest rate by quarter point as Trump tariffs threaten economy

The European Central Bank is cutting its benchmark interest rate for an eighth time, aiming to support businesses and consumers with more affordable borrowing as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war threatens to slow already tepid growth

ECB cuts benchmark interest rate by quarter point as Trump tariffs threaten economy
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Supreme Court shuts down Mexico’s lawsuit against American gunmakers

Supreme Court shuts down Mexico’s lawsuit against American gunmakers

Supreme Court shuts down Mexico’s lawsuit against American gunmakers
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Pampers maker Procter & Gamble to cut up to 7,000 jobs as companies are buffeted by higher costs

Procter & Gamble will cut up to 7,000 jobs, or approximately 6% of its global workforce, over the next two years as the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers implements a restructuring program amid an environment dealing with trade wars and customers anxious about the economy

Pampers maker Procter & Gamble to cut up to 7,000 jobs as companies are buffeted by higher costs
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French Open: Coco Gauff faces a Frenchwoman ranked 361st in the semifinals. Djokovic, Sinner win

That No. 2 seed Coco Gauff reached Thursday’s French Open semifinals should surprise no one

French Open: Coco Gauff faces a Frenchwoman ranked 361st in the semifinals. Djokovic, Sinner win
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Pope meets with child protection advisory board as survivors call for zero tolerance of abuse

Pope Leo XIV has met with members of the Vatican’s child protection advisory commission for the first time amid questions about his past handling of abuse and demands from survivors that he enact a true zero tolerance for abuse policy across the Catholic Church

Pope meets with child protection advisory board as survivors call for zero tolerance of abuse
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Trump signs proclamation to suspend visas for new Harvard international students

Trump signs proclamation to suspend visas for new Harvard international students

Trump signs proclamation to suspend visas for new Harvard international students
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Draisaitl scores in OT, Oilers beat Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final

Leon Draisaitl scored on the power play in overtime, Stuart Skinner made 29 saves and the Edmonton Oilers erased a multigoal deficit to beat the defending champion Florida Panthers 4-3 in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Final rematch

Draisaitl scores in OT, Oilers beat Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final
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Japan's 30-year bonds rise as weak auction adds to pressure to curtail issuance

Japan's 30-year government bond prices rose after the weakest auction of the securities in more than a year added to pressure on the Ministry of Finance to reduce supply of super-

Japan's 30-year bonds rise as weak auction adds to pressure to curtail issuance
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U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says it will open two aid distribution centers on Thursday

U.S-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) said it will open two aid distribution centers on Thursday.

U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says it will open two aid distribution centers on Thursday
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Thailand urges positive engagement after Cambodia threatens to take dispute to World Court

Thailand called on Cambodia to engage positively in efforts to settle a longstanding border dispute, stressing on Thursday it did not recognise the jurisdiction of the International

Thailand urges positive engagement after Cambodia threatens to take dispute to World Court
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Red Sea marine traffic up 60% after Houthis narrowed targets, EU commander says

Red Sea marine traffic has increased by 60% to 36-37 ships a day since August 2024, but is still short of volumes seen before Yemen's Houthis began attacking

Red Sea marine traffic up 60% after Houthis narrowed targets, EU commander says
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ECB cuts rates for eighth time amid trade war risk

The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the eighth time in a year on Thursday, acknowledging inflation was under control and turning more pessimistic about the euro

ECB cuts rates for eighth time amid trade war risk
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Denmark won't bend to Trump's pressure over Greenland, prime minister says

Denmark will not yield to "unacceptable" pressure from the United States for control of semi-autonomous Greenland, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Thursday, warning

Denmark won't bend to Trump's pressure over Greenland, prime minister says
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Gucci owner Kering in talks to sell stake in $1 billion Fifth Avenue property, sources say

Gucci owner Kering is in exclusive talks with buyout group Ardian about the sale of a stake in a prestigious Fifth Avenue building it

Gucci owner Kering in talks to sell stake in $1 billion Fifth Avenue property, sources say
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Brazil's Lula and France's Macron spar over EU-Mercosur trade deal

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and French leader Emmanuel Macron disagreed on Thursday over the EU-Mercosur free trade deal, with

Brazil's Lula and France's Macron spar over EU-Mercosur trade deal
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Ukraine's drone attack on Russian air bases is a lesson for the West on its vulnerabilities

Ukraine said its “Operation Spiderweb” attacked Russian warplanes worth hundreds of millions of dollars, utilizing drones that each cost under $1,000 and were launched from wooden containers carried on trucks

Ukraine's drone attack on Russian air bases is a lesson for the West on its vulnerabilities
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Europe cuts interest rates again, day after Trump renews attacks on the Fed

Europe cuts interest rates again, day after Trump renews attacks on the Fed

Europe cuts interest rates again, day after Trump renews attacks on the Fed
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A Ukrainian firefighter rushed to the scene of a Russian drone attack. He found his wife, daughter and grandson dead

A Ukrainian firefighter rushed to the scene of a Russian drone attack. He found his wife, daughter and grandson dead

A Ukrainian firefighter rushed to the scene of a Russian drone attack. He found his wife, daughter and grandson dead
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Counter-terrorism expert weighs in on fungus allegedly smuggled into Michigan

Counter-terrorism expert weighs in on fungus allegedly smuggled into Michigan

Counter-terrorism expert weighs in on fungus allegedly smuggled into Michigan
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Berkeley exhibit lists city's Japanese American residents who were taken during WWII

Berkeley exhibit lists city's Japanese American residents who were taken during WWII

Berkeley exhibit lists city's Japanese American residents who were taken during WWII
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The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week rises to highest level in eight months

Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to their highest level in eight months last week but remain historically low despite growing uncertainty about how tariffs could impact the broader economy

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week rises to highest level in eight months
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Russian strike kills 5 in Ukraine, including a 1-year-old, hours after Trump-Putin call

Ukrainian officials say at least five people, including a 1-year-old child, his mother and grandmother, were killed in a Russian drone strike on a northern Ukrainian overnight

Russian strike kills 5 in Ukraine, including a 1-year-old, hours after Trump-Putin call
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Hungarian minister calls for safeguards in contested transparency bill

A Hungarian government minister said on Thursday that a new transparency bill targeting foreign-funded groups must not be used for political prosecution and

Hungarian minister calls for safeguards in contested transparency bill
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Nine injured in Ryanair emergency landing in Germany

A Milan-bound Ryanair flight was forced to make an emergency landing in southern Germany late on Wednesday due to heavy turbulence from a thunderstorm, with nine passengers

Nine injured in Ryanair emergency landing in Germany
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Egypt, Greece agree to protect status of Mount Sinai monastery, after court ruling

Greece and Egypt have agreed to safeguard the status of one of the world's oldest sites of Christian worship, foreign ministers of both countries said late on Wednesday, after an

Egypt, Greece agree to protect status of Mount Sinai monastery, after court ruling
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UK PM Starmer to discuss NATO defence spending plans with Rutte on Monday

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in London on Monday to discuss plans to increase defence spending among the alliance's members and

UK PM Starmer to discuss NATO defence spending plans with Rutte on Monday
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Spain will stick to 2% of GDP defence spending goal, defence minister says

Spain stands by its defence spending target of 2% of GDP, Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles said on Thursday, as pressure grows from NATO leadership and the United States for

Spain will stick to 2% of GDP defence spending goal, defence minister says
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EU has existing tools to reduce pain of steel tariffs, Thyssenkrupp executive says

Europe already has tools to reduce the impact of Trump tariffs and Chinese over-capacity on the EU steel industry, such as stopping Russian imports of the metal, a

EU has existing tools to reduce pain of steel tariffs, Thyssenkrupp executive says
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Apple gives Tata India iPhone repair business as partnership expands, sources say

Apple has brought in Tata Group to handle repairs for iPhones and MacBook devices in its fast-growing Indian market, signalling the Indian conglomerate's

Apple gives Tata India iPhone repair business as partnership expands, sources say
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UK statistics agency says April inflation data overstated by 0.1 percentage points

Britain's Office for National Statistics said on Thursday that April's consumer price inflation reading of 3.5% had been overstated by 0.1 percentage

UK statistics agency says April inflation data overstated by 0.1 percentage points
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About 2,000 gallons of diesel spills in Baltimore waterfront, US officials say

A 2,000-gallon diesel spill that originated at a hospital facility in Baltimore, Maryland, on Wednesday tainted a waterfront in a popular tourist spot in the city, but there was no impact

About 2,000 gallons of diesel spills in Baltimore waterfront, US officials say
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Teacher in Nigeria loses dozens of relatives and pupils in devastating floods

Many of the victims of the devastating flood that struck central Nigeria on May 29 are Almajiri pupils, the boys sent to learn the Quran and made to live with their teachers under tough conditions

Teacher in Nigeria loses dozens of relatives and pupils in devastating floods
Sports|World

Representing nation is one of the ‘greatest honors,’ says history-making Palestinian soccer star Oday Dabbagh

Representing nation is one of the ‘greatest honors,’ says history-making Palestinian soccer star Oday Dabbagh

Representing nation is one of the ‘greatest honors,’ says history-making Palestinian soccer star Oday Dabbagh
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Russia says it will repair warplanes damaged in Ukrainian drone attacks

Russian warplanes were damaged but not destroyed in a June 1 attack by Ukraine, and they will be restored, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said.

Russia says it will repair warplanes damaged in Ukrainian drone attacks
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Friday’s jobs report could show how much US employers will bend before they break

Friday’s jobs report could show how much US employers will bend before they break

Friday’s jobs report could show how much US employers will bend before they break
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JPMorgan Chase sees growth in Asia Pacific private credit market

JPMorgan Chase sees significant growth potential in Asia Pacific's private credit market, focusing on countries across Asia and including Australia and India,  Serene Chen, the

JPMorgan Chase sees growth in Asia Pacific private credit market
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US faces vape shortage as China tariffs, seizures hit Geek Bar

Popular vape brands like Geek Bar may get more expensive in the U.S. - if you can find them at all.

US faces vape shortage as China tariffs, seizures hit Geek Bar
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Latin America's abortion rights in spotlight as Chile debates legalization

Chile's Congress is set to begin debating a bill that could make abortion legal on request nationwide, a debate which could have ripple

Latin America's abortion rights in spotlight as Chile debates legalization
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Brazen murders threaten Mexico City's image as pocket of safety in violent nation

On a Tuesday morning along a busy Mexico City avenue last month, a secretary to the city's mayor pulled her black Audi SUV up to a metro station to

Brazen murders threaten Mexico City's image as pocket of safety in violent nation
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AFC says Africa has $4 trillion local capital available to fund infrastructure

African governments should turn to an estimated $4 trillion in capital held by domestic institutions like pension funds to develop much-needed local infrastructure

AFC says Africa has $4 trillion local capital available to fund infrastructure
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Putin is ready to help Trump on Iran nuclear negotiations, the Kremlin says

President Vladimir Putin told U.S.

Putin is ready to help Trump on Iran nuclear negotiations, the Kremlin says
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Chile abortion rights bill could shape Boric legacy as Latin American neighbors look on

An effort by Chilean President Gabriel Boric to expand abortion rights in the final months of his administration could finally

Chile abortion rights bill could shape Boric legacy as Latin American neighbors look on
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Trafigura warns of volatility in 2025 as first-half profit inches up

Commodities traders could struggle to capitalise on politically driven market volatility rather than supply and demand disruptions in 2025, trading house Trafigura

Trafigura warns of volatility in 2025 as first-half profit inches up
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US auto suppliers say immediate action needed on China rare earths restrictions

A group representing auto suppliers in the United States called on Wednesday for immediate action to address China's restricted exports of rare earths,

US auto suppliers say immediate action needed on China rare earths restrictions
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Walmart’s Flipkart secures approval for direct lending in India

Walmart's Flipkart has secured a lending licence from the Indian central bank and banking regulator, enabling it to offer loans directly to customers and sellers on its

Walmart’s Flipkart secures approval for direct lending in India
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China offers cash rewards for hackers it says are Taiwanese military

Authorities in southern China announced on Thursday they were offering rewards of more than $1,000 for the arrest of 20 people they say are Taiwanese military hackers, drawing an

China offers cash rewards for hackers it says are Taiwanese military
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Summer solstice: Everything you need to know about the longest day of the year

Summer solstice: Everything you need to know about the longest day of the year

Summer solstice: Everything you need to know about the longest day of the year
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Indonesia arrests foreign nationals in Bali on drugs charges that could carry the death penalty

Indonesian authorities on the tourist island of Bali have announced the arrests of several foreign nationals, including an Australian, an Indian, and an American, on suspicion of possessing narcotics, charges that could carry the death penalty

Indonesia arrests foreign nationals in Bali on drugs charges that could carry the death penalty
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Cricket fans in India were celebrating their team's win. A stampede turned that joy into tragedy

At least 11 people were killed and more than 30 injured in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in southern India's Bengaluru city on Wednesday

Cricket fans in India were celebrating their team's win. A stampede turned that joy into tragedy
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More measles exposures are happening at airports and tourist destinations. Here’s what travelers need to know

More measles exposures are happening at airports and tourist destinations. Here’s what travelers need to know

More measles exposures are happening at airports and tourist destinations. Here’s what travelers need to know
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Finland women’s soccer manager apologizes for mistakenly calling up retired 51-year-old instead of 23-year-old

Finland women’s soccer manager apologizes for mistakenly calling up retired 51-year-old instead of 23-year-old

Finland women’s soccer manager apologizes for mistakenly calling up retired 51-year-old instead of 23-year-old
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Designing the Serpentine Pavillion is an architect’s dream job. Meet the woman behind this year’s building

Designing the Serpentine Pavillion is an architect’s dream job. Meet the woman behind this year’s building

Designing the Serpentine Pavillion is an architect’s dream job. Meet the woman behind this year’s building
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NBA Finals: What to know as OKC Thunder and Indiana Pacers battle for title

NBA Finals: What to know as OKC Thunder and Indiana Pacers battle for title

NBA Finals: What to know as OKC Thunder and Indiana Pacers battle for title
Entertainment|Sports|World

Edmonton Oilers defeat Florida Panthers in overtime to take Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

Edmonton Oilers defeat Florida Panthers in overtime to take Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

Edmonton Oilers defeat Florida Panthers in overtime to take Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
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50% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are in effect. Here’s what that could mean

US tariffs on steel and aluminum just doubled to 50%. CNN’s Matt Egan breaks down what products could get more expensive and why the manufacturing industry is worried these tariffs could lead to job losses.

50% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are in effect. Here’s what that could mean
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Trump has asked Balkan states to accept deportees, Bloomberg reports

President Donald Trump's administration is pushing Serbia and other Balkan countries to take in migrants deported from the United States, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.

Trump has asked Balkan states to accept deportees, Bloomberg reports
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Ukraine to revise 2025 budget, increasing financing for defence, lawmaker says

Ukraine's finance ministry plans to revise the 2025 budget to boost financing for defence, lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak said on Thursday, as the war with Russia drives demand for more

Ukraine to revise 2025 budget, increasing financing for defence, lawmaker says
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Central banks on track for 4th year of massive gold purchases, Metals Focus says

Central banks worldwide are on track to buy 1,000 metric tons of gold in 2025, which would be their fourth year of massive purchases as they diversify reserves from

Central banks on track for 4th year of massive gold purchases, Metals Focus says
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British firms shrug off US tariffs, BoE survey shows

Few British businesses now expect to be directly affected by recent changes in U.S. trade policy, with only 12% naming it as one of their top three sources of

British firms shrug off US tariffs, BoE survey shows
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South Korea's Hanwha offloads Eutelsat stake as Starlink rival seeks new investors

South Korea's Hanwha Systems said on Thursday it was selling its entire 5.4% stake in Eutelsat for 77.6 million euros ($88.5 million), as the Franco-

South Korea's Hanwha offloads Eutelsat stake as Starlink rival seeks new investors
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dr Martens forecasts return to profit growth, shares jump

British bootmaker Dr Martens forecast a return to profit growth in the current financial year on Thursday, backed by its new CEO's plan to put more emphasis on shoes,

Dr Martens forecasts return to profit growth, shares jump
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Cristiano Ronaldo ends unwanted record after scoring winner for Portugal against Germany

Cristiano Ronaldo ends unwanted record after scoring winner for Portugal against Germany

Cristiano Ronaldo ends unwanted record after scoring winner for Portugal against Germany
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EU sounds alarm to China over rare earth export controls

EU sounds alarm to China over rare earth export controls

EU sounds alarm to China over rare earth export controls
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5 mayors are suspended from duty as authorities expand the crackdown on Turkey's opposition

Turkish authorities say they have suspended five elected mayors from duty, as the country’s opposition faces an ongoing crackdown

5 mayors are suspended from duty as authorities expand the crackdown on Turkey's opposition
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2,000-gallon diesel spill stains part of Baltimore waterfront

2,000-gallon diesel spill stains part of Baltimore waterfront

2,000-gallon diesel spill stains part of Baltimore waterfront
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex releases pregnancy dance video

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex releases pregnancy dance video

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex releases pregnancy dance video
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Japan to propose cooperation on rare earths in US tariff talks, Nikkei reports

Japan is planning to propose strengthening cooperation with the United States on rare earth supply chains in upcoming tariff talks, with recent export restrictions by China in mind,

Japan to propose cooperation on rare earths in US tariff talks, Nikkei reports
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Kenya private sector activity contracts for first time in seven months, PMI shows

Kenya's private sector activity contracted in May for the first time in seven months, hurt by a slowing performance in the construction, wholesale and retail and services sectors, a

Kenya private sector activity contracts for first time in seven months, PMI shows
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Taiwan's Wistron to raise up to $923 million in share sale

Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Wistron Corp is looking to raise up to $923 million by selling global depository shares that will be listed in Luxembourg,

Taiwan's Wistron to raise up to $923 million in share sale
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German industrial orders rise points to cyclical recovery

German industrial orders unexpectedly rose in April, driven by strong domestic demand, signaling a potential recovery in the manufacturing sector, official data showed on

German industrial orders rise points to cyclical recovery
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What is the Muslim hajj pilgrimage?

Here is a look at the hajj, one of the largest mass gatherings in the world, which starts in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. 

What is the Muslim hajj pilgrimage?
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Suzuki Motor halted Swift production due to China's rare earth curbs, sources say

Suzuki Motor's suspension of production of its flagship Swift subcompact is due to China's rare earth restrictions, two people familiar with the matter said, becoming the first

Suzuki Motor halted Swift production due to China's rare earth curbs, sources say
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Turkish prosecutors investigate main opposition leader in crackdown

Prosecutors have opened an investigation into the leader of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) on charges of threatening and insulting Istanbul's chief

Turkish prosecutors investigate main opposition leader in crackdown
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Bodies of two Israeli-American hostages recovered from Gaza in joint military operation

Bodies of two Israeli-American hostages recovered from Gaza in joint military operation

Bodies of two Israeli-American hostages recovered from Gaza in joint military operation
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Swedish flash inflation below forecast, strengthens rate cut hopes

Swedish inflation came in below forecasts in May, flash figures showed on Thursday, raising hopes that the central bank will cut interest rates in the coming months as the economy

Swedish flash inflation below forecast, strengthens rate cut hopes
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Philippines, U.S., hold joint maritime drills for seventh time

The Philippines and United States militaries have sailed together in the South China Sea for a seventh time to boost interoperability between the two sides, Manila's armed forces

Philippines, U.S., hold joint maritime drills for seventh time
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Fevertree and Molson Coors to split cost of US tariffs

Tonic maker Fevertree Drinks said on Thursday it would equally split costs of the 10% tariff to be imposed on the UK imports to the U.S. with brewer Molson Coors, as part of their recent

Fevertree and Molson Coors to split cost of US tariffs
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China warns of more severe northern floods this summer

Floods in northern China from June to August are likely to be more severe this year, authorities said on Thursday in an initial forecast for a region spanning densely populated

China warns of more severe northern floods this summer
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North Korean state media report on South Korea's presidential election

North Korean state media on Thursday reported for the first time on the outcome of South Korea's presidential election held earlier this week.

North Korean state media report on South Korea's presidential election
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US SEC says new foreign firm rules needed, singles out China

Wall Street's top regulator took a step toward toughening rules for foreign companies listed on American stock markets on Wednesday, saying many Chinese firms in particular benefited from

US SEC says new foreign firm rules needed, singles out China
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China's Sichuan province to offer extended marriage and maternity leave

Health authorities in China's southwestern Sichuan province are proposing to extend marriage leave up to 25 days and maternity leave up to 150 days, to help create a "fertility-

China's Sichuan province to offer extended marriage and maternity leave
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Iraq holds Kurdish government legally responsible for continued oil smuggling

Iraq's oil ministry said on Thursday it holds the Kurdish regional government (KRG) legally responsible for the continued smuggling of oil from the Kurdish region outside the

Iraq holds Kurdish government legally responsible for continued oil smuggling
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Australia's Lynas surges as automakers flag risks from China's rare-earth export curbs

Shares of Australia's Lynas Rare Earths climbed on Thursday to their highest point in more than two years, after global automakers warned that China's export

Australia's Lynas surges as automakers flag risks from China's rare-earth export curbs
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Deal-hungry equity investors eye Europe's potential defence industry boom

Global investors and advisers gathered at their annual conference in Berlin are looking at channelling funds

Deal-hungry equity investors eye Europe's potential defence industry boom
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South Korea's new President Lee begins moves to tackle economic 'crisis'

South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung held his first cabinet meeting on Thursday focused on devising an emergency package to address stagnating economic

South Korea's new President Lee begins moves to tackle economic 'crisis'
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World Bank to resume Uganda funding after halt over anti-LGBT law

The World Bank said on Thursday it would resume funding to Uganda, nearly two years after the global lender suspended new financing to the country in response to an anti-LGBT law

World Bank to resume Uganda funding after halt over anti-LGBT law
Crime|World

South Korean lawmakers approve special investigations into martial law and Yoon's wife

South Korea’s liberal-led legislature has voted overwhelmingly to launch special investigations into former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived imposition of martial law in December and criminal allegations against his wife

South Korean lawmakers approve special investigations into martial law and Yoon's wife
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Russian drone attack kills five, injures 24, Ukraine officials say

A Russian drone attack killed the family of the local fire chief in Ukraine's northern town of Pryluky in Chernihiv region, Ukraine's interior minister said on Thursday.

Russian drone attack kills five, injures 24, Ukraine officials say
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India will soon start its delayed census, including asking questions about caste

India will start counting its vast population in a mammoth exercise starting next year

India will soon start its delayed census, including asking questions about caste
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Germany’s straight-talking new leader is meeting with Trump for the first time. Here’s why it matters

Germany’s straight-talking new leader is meeting with Trump for the first time. Here’s why it matters

Germany’s straight-talking new leader is meeting with Trump for the first time. Here’s why it matters
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Switch 2 debuts but no fun-and-games in trade

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift It's Switch 2 Day!

Switch 2 debuts but no fun-and-games in trade
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RBNZ restructures leadership team, to consult on organisational overhaul

The New Zealand central bank said on Thursday it would consult staff on organisational changes later this month after restructuring its leadership team to streamline operations.

RBNZ restructures leadership team, to consult on organisational overhaul
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Ukraine, US discuss how to make minerals fund operational by year-end

Ukraine and the United States have discussed how to make a minerals fund operational by the end of the year and the fund's first meeting is expected in July, Ukraine's First

Ukraine, US discuss how to make minerals fund operational by year-end
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China urges EU to stop 'provoking trouble' in South China Sea

The Chinese embassy in the Philippines urged the European Union to stop "provoking trouble" in the South China Sea on Thursday, and advised Manila not to "fantasise" about relying

China urges EU to stop 'provoking trouble' in South China Sea
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China issues warrants for alleged Taiwanese hackers and bans a business for pro-independence links

China has issued warrants Thursday for 20 Taiwanese people it said carried out hacking missions in the Chinese mainland on behalf of Taiwan’s ruling party, while separately banning dealings with a Taiwanese company whose owners mainland authorities called “hardcore Taiwan independence supporters.”

China issues warrants for alleged Taiwanese hackers and bans a business for pro-independence links
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McDavid and Draisaitl put Oilers on their backs to beat Panthers and win Stanley Cup Final Game 1

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl drove the bus again for the Edmonton Oilers when they erased a multigoal deficit to beat the Florida Panthers in overtime in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Final rematch

McDavid and Draisaitl put Oilers on their backs to beat Panthers and win Stanley Cup Final Game 1
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One in three Australian men say they have committed intimate partner violence, study reveals

One in three Australian men say they have committed intimate partner violence, study reveals

One in three Australian men say they have committed intimate partner violence, study reveals
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Trade war is tougher threat than COVID for emerging market cenbanks, IMF says

The shock from trade war brings differential effects for central banks in emerging markets, in contrast with the COVID pandemic, when they could quickly ease monetary policy, the

Trade war is tougher threat than COVID for emerging market cenbanks, IMF says
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Global energy investment set to hit record $3.3 trillion in 2025, IEA says

A surge in clean energy spending is expected to drive a record $3.3 trillion (2.89 trillion euros) in global energy investment in 2025, despite economic uncertainty

Global energy investment set to hit record $3.3 trillion in 2025, IEA says
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China May services activity grows despite US tariff concerns, Caixin PMI shows

China's services activity expanded at a slightly faster pace in May, with new orders growing more quickly than in April, though new export orders declined due to uncertainty

China May services activity grows despite US tariff concerns, Caixin PMI shows
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Citi to cut 3,500 tech jobs in China in global revamp

Citigroup Inc will reduce the number of employees at two of its technology centres in China by about 3,500, the bank said on Thursday, as it pushes to simplify and

Citi to cut 3,500 tech jobs in China in global revamp
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North Korea's Kim vows unconditional support for Russia in meeting with Shoigu

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Russia's Secretary of the Security Council Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday, state media KCNA reported.

North Korea's Kim vows unconditional support for Russia in meeting with Shoigu
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Ukraine hit fewer Russian planes than it estimated, US officials say

The United States assesses that Ukraine's drone attack over the weekend hit as many as 20 Russian warplanes, destroying around 10 of them, two U.S.

Ukraine hit fewer Russian planes than it estimated, US officials say
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Putin tells Trump Russia has to respond to Ukrainian attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S.

Putin tells Trump Russia has to respond to Ukrainian attacks
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US vetoes UN Security Council demand for Gaza ceasefire

The United States on Wednesday vetoed a draft U.N.

US vetoes UN Security Council demand for Gaza ceasefire
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Microsoft offers to boost European governments' cybersecurity for free

Microsoft is offering free of charge to European governments a cybersecurity programme, launched on Wednesday, to bolster their defences against cyber

Microsoft offers to boost European governments' cybersecurity for free
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US, Vietnam to hold new round of trade talks by end of next week, Hanoi says

The United States and Vietnam will hold a new round of trade talks by the end of next week, the Vietnamese trade ministry said on Thursday, after Hanoi submitted a document responding

US, Vietnam to hold new round of trade talks by end of next week, Hanoi says
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Pressure mounts on Netanyahu as opposition moves to dissolve parliament

A member of Israel's right-wing coalition threatened to quit the cabinet on Wednesday and support an opposition motion to dissolve parliament tabled for next

Pressure mounts on Netanyahu as opposition moves to dissolve parliament
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Korean beauty startups bet booming US demand outlasts tariff pain

Emboldened by roaring online success in the U.S., South Korea's cosmetic startups are expanding their bricks-and-mortar presence in the world's biggest

Korean beauty startups bet booming US demand outlasts tariff pain
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China increases scrutiny of rare earth magnets with new tracking system

China has introduced a tracking system for its rare earth magnet sector, three sources said, as its export

China increases scrutiny of rare earth magnets with new tracking system
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US-backed Gaza aid group names evangelical as chairman

The U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation on Tuesday named as its executive chairman an American evangelical Christian leader who has publicly backed

US-backed Gaza aid group names evangelical as chairman
Education|Election|World

Election of Mexico's first Indigenous Supreme Court justice in 170 years raises hope and skepticism

Hugo Aguilar campaigned for Mexico’s Supreme Court with the simple message that he would finally give Indigenous Mexicans a voice at one of the highest levels of government

Election of Mexico's first Indigenous Supreme Court justice in 170 years raises hope and skepticism
Education|Finance|World

Trump promised to welcome more foreign students. Now, they feel targeted on all fronts

Students from around the world say being an international student in American today comes with feelings of fear, anxiety and insecurity that have made them more cautious in their daily lives

Trump promised to welcome more foreign students. Now, they feel targeted on all fronts
Economy|Political|US|World

Thune's first big test as Senate leader has arrived with Trump's tax bill

Only six months into the job, Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces a massive challenge as he tries to quickly pass President Donald Trump’s sprawling tax and spending cuts package

Thune's first big test as Senate leader has arrived with Trump's tax bill
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Rupee to gain modestly, lag most Asian peers despite strong GDP growth: Reuters poll

The Indian rupee will eke out very modest gains this year, trailing most of its Asian peers as the U.S. dollar retreats, according to a Reuters poll of foreign

Rupee to gain modestly, lag most Asian peers despite strong GDP growth: Reuters poll
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Kimberly-Clark nears $3.5 billion sale of global tissue business to Suzano, WSJ reports

Kimberly-Clark is nearing a sale of its Kleenex and tissue businesses outside of North America for around $3.5 billion to Brazilian pulpmaker Suzano, the Wall Street Journal reported,

Kimberly-Clark nears $3.5 billion sale of global tissue business to Suzano, WSJ reports
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Loans issued from China's housing provident fund slow in 2024: report

China issued more than 1.3 trillion yuan ($181 billion) in 2024 under the country's housing provident fund programme for individual mortgage loans, down 11.4% from the previous year

Loans issued from China's housing provident fund slow in 2024: report
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A decade after the Mount Kinabalu earthquake, survivors return to climb again

A decade after the Mount Kinabalu earthquake, survivors return to climb again

A decade after the Mount Kinabalu earthquake, survivors return to climb again
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Philippine inflation eases further in May, central bank signals easing

Philippine annual inflation eased for a fourth consecutive month in May, driven by slower increases in utility and food prices, the government said on Thursday, and the central bank

Philippine inflation eases further in May, central bank signals easing
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How protests over designer handbags threw Mongolia into political crisis and sparked a prime minister’s resignation

How protests over designer handbags threw Mongolia into political crisis and sparked a prime minister’s resignation

How protests over designer handbags threw Mongolia into political crisis and sparked a prime minister’s resignation
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Federal judge blocks Texas law allowing in-state tuition for students without legal residency

A federal judge has blocked a Texas law that has for decades given college students without legal residency in the U.S. access to reduced in-state tuition, swiftly ruling in favor of the latest effort by the Trump administration to crack down on immigration into the country

Federal judge blocks Texas law allowing in-state tuition for students without legal residency
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Trump orders investigation of Biden actions and autopen use, citing former president’s ‘cognitive decline’

Trump orders investigation of Biden actions and autopen use, citing former president’s ‘cognitive decline’

Trump orders investigation of Biden actions and autopen use, citing former president’s ‘cognitive decline’
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Here are the 12 countries Trump placed under travel bans, and the 7 newly under travel restrictions

President Donald Trump cited a range of reasons for placing 19 countries under new travel bans or restrictions in the U.S. They include allegations of lax screening of travelers, “a significant terrorist presence” in its territory, a government that wasn’t cooperative enough in accepting deported citizens or residents who were prone to overstaying their visas in the United States

Here are the 12 countries Trump placed under travel bans, and the 7 newly under travel restrictions
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US Education Department threatens Columbia University’s accreditation over campus antisemitism concerns

US Education Department threatens Columbia University’s accreditation over campus antisemitism concerns

US Education Department threatens Columbia University’s accreditation over campus antisemitism concerns
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Bail hearing over smuggled fungus scheduled for Chinese researcher

A Michigan court has scheduled a bail hearing on Thursday for a Chinese researcher accused of smuggling biological samples into the

Bail hearing over smuggled fungus scheduled for Chinese researcher
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Southwest Pacific hit by unprecedented marine heat waves in 2024, UN says

Unprecedented heat waves in the Southwest Pacific affected more than 10% of the global ocean surface in 2024, damaging coral reefs and putting the region's last remaining tropical

Southwest Pacific hit by unprecedented marine heat waves in 2024, UN says
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Irish services sector expands faster in May but outlook remains unclear, PMI shows

Ireland's services sector expanded faster in May as a rebound in new business helped it buck a downturn for the euro zone as a whole, although concerns over global trade tensions

Irish services sector expands faster in May but outlook remains unclear, PMI shows
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El Salvador judge orders pre-trial detention of prominent lawyer Ruth Lopez

A judge in El Salvador ordered the provisional detention

El Salvador judge orders pre-trial detention of prominent lawyer Ruth Lopez
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Guatemalan deportee arrives in US after judge orders Trump to facilitate return

A Guatemalan man who was deported to Mexico despite stating he feared being persecuted there was flown back to the United States on Wednesday after a judge ordered

Guatemalan deportee arrives in US after judge orders Trump to facilitate return
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Most emerging market currencies set to hold on to gains 

Most emerging market currencies will hold the gains they have made this year or extend them against a retreating dollar in the

Most emerging market currencies set to hold on to gains 
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Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries set to go into effect Monday

President Donald Trump is again banning people from countries his administration deems dangerous from coming to America

Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries set to go into effect Monday
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Annual births fall to another record low in Japan as its population emergency deepens

The number of newborns in Japan fell below 700,000 for the first time since records began in 1899

Annual births fall to another record low in Japan as its population emergency deepens
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U.S. judge temporarily blocks deportation of family of Colorado attack suspect

A federal judge in Colorado on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting the wife and five children of the Egyptian man charged in a

U.S. judge temporarily blocks deportation of family of Colorado attack suspect
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Judge issues order halting deportation of Colorado antisemitic attack suspect’s family

Judge issues order halting deportation of Colorado antisemitic attack suspect’s family

Judge issues order halting deportation of Colorado antisemitic attack suspect’s family
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22 crew members rescued from lifeboat in North Pacific after ship carrying 3,000 cars catches fire

All crew members are safe after a fire broke out aboard a cargo ship south of Alaska's Adak Island

22 crew members rescued from lifeboat in North Pacific after ship carrying 3,000 cars catches fire
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Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing said he 'had it coming,' according to prosecutors

Six weeks before UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down outside a Manhattan hotel last December, Luigi Mangione mused about rebelling against “the deadly, greed fueled health insurance cartel” and expressed that killing the executive “conveys a greedy bastard that had it coming."

Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing said he 'had it coming,' according to prosecutors
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‘Death and hunger’: Videos, expert analysis and witnesses point to Israeli gunfire in Gaza aid site shooting

‘Death and hunger’: Videos, expert analysis and witnesses point to Israeli gunfire in Gaza aid site shooting

‘Death and hunger’: Videos, expert analysis and witnesses point to Israeli gunfire in Gaza aid site shooting
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Japan's ispace counts down to second moon-landing attempt on Friday

Japanese startup ispace aims to become the first non-U.S. company to achieve a controlled moon landing as it prepares for the touchdown of its second uncrewed

Japan's ispace counts down to second moon-landing attempt on Friday
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Japan April real wages slump for fourth month as inflation bites

Japanese real wages fell for a fourth consecutive month in April, eroded by stubborn inflation that has continued to outpace pay hikes delivered so far by

Japan April real wages slump for fourth month as inflation bites
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Hundreds of Venezuelans deported to El Salvador have right to challenge detention, US judge rules

Hundreds of Venezuelans deported from the United States to El Salvador under an 18th century wartime law must be given the chance to challenge their detentions, and

Hundreds of Venezuelans deported to El Salvador have right to challenge detention, US judge rules
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Vietnam scraps 2-child policy as aging threatens economic growth

Vietnam has scrapped its long-standing two-child policy as birth rates fall and its population ages

Vietnam scraps 2-child policy as aging threatens economic growth
Crime|World

Guatemalan man deported to Mexico returns to US after court orders Trump administration to do so

Attorneys for a Guatemalan man deported to Mexico say he has landed in California

Guatemalan man deported to Mexico returns to US after court orders Trump administration to do so
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US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire

The United States has vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza because it’s not linked to the release of hostages

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says Putin told him in phone call he will respond to Ukraine’s weekend drone attacks

Trump says Putin told him in phone call he will respond to Ukraine’s weekend drone attacks

Trump says Putin told him in phone call he will respond to Ukraine’s weekend drone attacks
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Trump administration returns migrant hastily deported to Mexico back to the US

Trump administration returns migrant hastily deported to Mexico back to the US

Trump administration returns migrant hastily deported to Mexico back to the US
Europe|Political|World

In call with Putin, Pope Leo urges Russia to support peace

Pope Leo urged Russia to take steps towards ending the conflict in Ukraine when he spoke to President Vladimir Putin for the first time, the Vatican said on Wednesday.

In call with Putin, Pope Leo urges Russia to support peace
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US okays potential $325 million sale of sustainment support for Abrams tanks to Kuwait

The U.S.

US okays potential $325 million sale of sustainment support for Abrams tanks to Kuwait
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Wall Street ends narrowly mixed in choppy trade on weak economic data

U.S. stocks ended mixed on Wednesday, with the benchmark S&P 500 flat, the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite slightly up and

Wall Street ends narrowly mixed in choppy trade on weak economic data
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Energy Transfer says US government requiring licenses to export ethane to China

Energy Transfer said on Wednesday it received a letter from the U.S. government requiring a license to export ethane to China, adding

Energy Transfer says US government requiring licenses to export ethane to China
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BOJ to consider slowing pace of bond tapering next year, sources say

The Bank of Japan is considering slowing the pace of tapering in its bond purchases from next fiscal year onward, said four sources familiar with its thinking, a move

BOJ to consider slowing pace of bond tapering next year, sources say
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Canadian metals industry warns of layoffs, lost sales due to new US tariffs

Canadian companies and a major union said on Wednesday higher U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum could result

Canadian metals industry warns of layoffs, lost sales due to new US tariffs
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Reddit sues AI company Anthropic for allegedly 'scraping' user comments to train chatbot Claude

Social media platform Reddit sued the artificial intelligence company Anthropic on Wednesday, alleging that it is illegally “scraping” the comments of millions of Reddit users to train its chatbot Claude

Reddit sues AI company Anthropic for allegedly 'scraping' user comments to train chatbot Claude
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US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire
Crime|Education|Environment|Science|World

What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus US authorities say was smuggled in from China?

Federal prosecutors have charged two Chinese researchers with smuggling a crop-killing fungus into the U.S. last summer

What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus US authorities say was smuggled in from China?
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Bipartisan deals on voting and election changes are rare. It just happened in one swing state

In a bipartisan move, Nevada's Democratic-controlled Legislature has passed a last-minute bill supported by the Republican governor that will require photo ID to vote in person

Bipartisan deals on voting and election changes are rare. It just happened in one swing state
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Argentina’s president denies new intelligence plan could enable surveillance of journalists and politicians

Argentina’s president denies new intelligence plan could enable surveillance of journalists and politicians

Argentina’s president denies new intelligence plan could enable surveillance of journalists and politicians
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Google partners with Chile to deploy a trans-Pacific submarine cable

Google has signed an agreement with Chile to build an undersea fiber optic cable connecting South America with Asia and Oceania

Google partners with Chile to deploy a trans-Pacific submarine cable
Entertainment|Sports|US|World

Why bettors are avoiding the favored Thunder in the NBA Finals

The Oklahoma City Thunder are such heavy favorites to win the NBA title that many bettors are looking for other wagers instead

Why bettors are avoiding the favored Thunder in the NBA Finals
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Congressional letter obtained by AP outlines drastic job cuts expected at Voice of America

Sharp job cuts at the state-run Voice of America are outlined in a letter to Congress that was obtained by The Associated Press

Congressional letter obtained by AP outlines drastic job cuts expected at Voice of America
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2 Chinese researchers are charged with smuggling biological pathogen to study at University of Michigan lab

2 Chinese researchers are charged with smuggling biological pathogen to study at University of Michigan lab

2 Chinese researchers are charged with smuggling biological pathogen to study at University of Michigan lab
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Trump cannot proceed with gutting US Education Department, court rules

A federal appeals court on Wednesday declined to lift a judge's order blocking President Donald Trump's administration from carrying out his executive order to

Trump cannot proceed with gutting US Education Department, court rules
Science|Technology|World

Spacecraft set for a high-stakes lunar landing attempt this week took months to reach the moon. Here’s why

Spacecraft set for a high-stakes lunar landing attempt this week took months to reach the moon. Here’s why

Spacecraft set for a high-stakes lunar landing attempt this week took months to reach the moon. Here’s why
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Rio Tinto revising cost of Serbia lithium project

Rio Tinto is revising the cost of its Serbian lithium project that the European Commission identified as one of 13 strategic new critical material projects, Chad Blewitt, managing

Rio Tinto revising cost of Serbia lithium project
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Google and Chile sign agreement to deploy trans-Pacific submarine cable

Alphabet's Google signed an agreement with the Chilean government during a meeting on Wednesday to deploy a 14,800-kilometer (9,196-mile) submarine data cable across the Pacific

Google and Chile sign agreement to deploy trans-Pacific submarine cable
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Trump administration plans $1,000 fee to fast-track tourist visas -memo

The Trump administration is considering a $1,000 fee for tourists and other non-immigrant visa applicants seeking an expedited interview appointment though

Trump administration plans $1,000 fee to fast-track tourist visas -memo
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UK services sector returns to growth in May, PMI survey shows

Britain's services sector returned to tepid growth last month after fears about U.S.

UK services sector returns to growth in May, PMI survey shows
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Oil settles 1% lower after US data shows large builds in fuel stocks

Oil prices settled down just over 1% on Wednesday after U.S. data showed surprisingly large build in gasoline and diesel inventories, swelling fuel supplies

Oil settles 1% lower after US data shows large builds in fuel stocks
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Dollar falls after data disappoints; Trump calls for rate cut

The dollar fell across the board on Wednesday after weaker-than-expected U.S. private payrolls numbers highlighted continued easing in the labor market and

Dollar falls after data disappoints; Trump calls for rate cut
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Mexico's Pemex to save $250 million over two years in reorganization

Mexico's Pemex, the world's most indebted energy company, said on Wednesday that it plans to save 4.8 billion pesos ($250.04 million) over the next two years as part of an

Mexico's Pemex to save $250 million over two years in reorganization
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Chinese hackers broke into US telecom earlier than previously known, Bloomberg reports

Corporate investigators found evidence that Chinese hackers broke into a U.S. telecommunications company in the summer of 2023, indicating the hackers penetrated the U.S. communications

Chinese hackers broke into US telecom earlier than previously known, Bloomberg reports
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White House taps special ops vet for key Latin America post, sources say

The White House has tapped a career special forces operative with experience in counterterrorism operations to oversee Latin America policy at the National

White House taps special ops vet for key Latin America post, sources say
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Canadian bill seeks to deny hearings to some asylum-seekers

A Canadian border-security bill introduced by the Liberal government earlier this week may deny some asylum-seekers a refugee hearing and make it easier for

Canadian bill seeks to deny hearings to some asylum-seekers
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Putin tells Trump talks with Ukraine useful despite what he called attempts to disrupt them

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin told U.S.

Putin tells Trump talks with Ukraine useful despite what he called attempts to disrupt them
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Peru orders mining operations restart in violence-hit north

Peru's government has restored formal mining operations in northern parts of the country that were affected by violence, Defense Minister Walter Astudillo said on Wednesday.

Peru orders mining operations restart in violence-hit north
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Cuban students seek concessions as frustration grows over internet rate hikes

Cuban students clamored on Wednesday for further concessions to roll back a rate hike on internet data, saying a decision on Monday to offer them

Cuban students seek concessions as frustration grows over internet rate hikes
Education|World

Columbia failed to meet accreditation standards, US government says

The U.S.

Columbia failed to meet accreditation standards, US government says
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Judge says migrants sent to El Salvador prison must get a chance to challenge their removals

A federal judge says the Trump administration must give migrants sent to an El Salvador prison a chance to challenge their removals

Judge says migrants sent to El Salvador prison must get a chance to challenge their removals
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Canada prepares reprisals over U.S. metals tariffs, EU reports progress in talks

Canada prepared possible reprisals while the European Union reported progress in trade talks on Wednesday as new U.S.

Canada prepares reprisals over U.S. metals tariffs, EU reports progress in talks
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US stocks end mixed, Treasury yields dip as investors eye trade talks, jobs data

Wall Street wavered and U.S.

US stocks end mixed, Treasury yields dip as investors eye trade talks, jobs data
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Suspect arrested in connection with deadly California fertility clinic bombing

Federal authorities arrested a suspect

Suspect arrested in connection with deadly California fertility clinic bombing
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Migrants flown to El Salvador under Alien Enemies Act must be allowed to challenge their removal, federal judge rules

Migrants flown to El Salvador under Alien Enemies Act must be allowed to challenge their removal, federal judge rules

Migrants flown to El Salvador under Alien Enemies Act must be allowed to challenge their removal, federal judge rules
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2 arrested with arsenal and Nazi paraphernalia after base robbery were ex-military, prosecutors say

Investigators say two men arrested in Washington state with an arsenal that included explosives and body armor, along with Nazi paraphernalia, were former military members who attacked a soldier with a hammer while stealing gear from Joint Base Lewis-McChord last weekend

2 arrested with arsenal and Nazi paraphernalia after base robbery were ex-military, prosecutors say
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Judge weighs government's request to unseal records of FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.

A federal judge is weighing a request from the Trump administration to unseal records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr. — files that the civil rights leader’s relatives want to keep under wraps in the national archives

Judge weighs government's request to unseal records of FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Data capturing hot spots and burned acres show Canada wildfire season off to wild start

Canada’s wildfire season is off to an intense start

Data capturing hot spots and burned acres show Canada wildfire season off to wild start
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DHS official concedes undocumented migrant believed to have been framed is no longer under investigation

DHS official concedes undocumented migrant believed to have been framed is no longer under investigation

DHS official concedes undocumented migrant believed to have been framed is no longer under investigation
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Judge blocks private prison operator from housing ICE detainees at shuttered Kansas center

A judge has blocked a private prison operator from housing immigrants facing possible deportation in a shuttered Kansas City area detention center unless it can get a permit from frustrated city officials

Judge blocks private prison operator from housing ICE detainees at shuttered Kansas center
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Man charged with supplying explosive chemicals to bomber of Palm Springs fertility clinic

Federal authorities say they have arrested a Washington man who provided chemicals to make explosives used to bomb a California fertility clinic in May

Man charged with supplying explosive chemicals to bomber of Palm Springs fertility clinic
Science|Technology|World

Syria will give inspectors immediate access to suspected former nuclear sites, UN watchdog tells AP

The new Syrian government has agreed to give inspectors from the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog access to suspected former nuclear sites immediately

Syria will give inspectors immediate access to suspected former nuclear sites, UN watchdog tells AP
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Trump: Putin said Russia would respond to Ukraine drone attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump in a telephone conversation on Wednesday that Moscow would have to respond to the recent Ukrainian drone attacks, the U.S.

Trump: Putin said Russia would respond to Ukraine drone attacks
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Trump names nominees to take over commands in the Middle East and Africa

President Donald Trump is nominating Vice Adm. Brad Cooper to take over as the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East

Trump names nominees to take over commands in the Middle East and Africa
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Unsealed records in Abrego Garcia case offer few details that are new, unknown

A federal judge has ordered the unsealing of several court documents in the lawsuit over Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation

Unsealed records in Abrego Garcia case offer few details that are new, unknown
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Inflation data threatened by government hiring freeze as tariffs loom

The Labor Department has cut back on the inflation data it collects because of the Trump administration’s government hiring freeze, raising concerns among economists about the quality of the inflation figures just as they are being closely watched for the impact of tariffs

Inflation data threatened by government hiring freeze as tariffs loom
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Air quality worsens in eastern US as Canadian wildfire smoke hangs over Midwest

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is beginning to worsen air quality in the eastern U.S. as several Midwestern states battle conditions deemed unhealthy by the federal government

Air quality worsens in eastern US as Canadian wildfire smoke hangs over Midwest
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Family of Colorado fire-bomb suspect taken into ICE custody

The family of the Egyptian national charged with tossing gasoline bombs at a pro-Israeli rally in Colorado was taken into federal custody on Tuesday and could

Family of Colorado fire-bomb suspect taken into ICE custody
Europe|Political|World

Trump says Putin told him that Russia will respond to Ukrainian attack on airfields

U.S. President Donald Trump says he's spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and that the Russian leader told him “very strongly” that he will respond to Ukraine’s weekend drone attack on Russian airfields

Trump says Putin told him that Russia will respond to Ukrainian attack on airfields
US|World

DOJ presses federal appeals court to reverse ruling blocking Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship

DOJ presses federal appeals court to reverse ruling blocking Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship

DOJ presses federal appeals court to reverse ruling blocking Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship
Americas|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Utah mom survives devastating vespa crash in Italy: ‘It’s just a miracle you can’t make up’

Utah mom survives devastating vespa crash in Italy: ‘It’s just a miracle you can’t make up’

Utah mom survives devastating vespa crash in Italy: ‘It’s just a miracle you can’t make up’
Asia|Political|World

A quiet Tiananmen Square anniversary shows China's ability to suppress history

The 36th anniversary of a bloody crackdown that ended pro-democracy protests in China passed like any other weekday for most Chinese

A quiet Tiananmen Square anniversary shows China's ability to suppress history
Health|World

Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry finds

A federal investigation has found that a Texas hospital that repeatedly sent a woman who was bleeding and in pain home without ending her nonviable, life-threatening pregnancy violated the law

Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry finds
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Apple and Alibaba's AI rollout in China delayed by Trump's trade war, FT reports

Apple and Alibaba's rollout of artificial intelligence services in China is being delayed by a Beijing regulator, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, as the partnership becomes the

Apple and Alibaba's AI rollout in China delayed by Trump's trade war, FT reports
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Economy, politics, fresh competitors pose challenges to Argentine businesses

Companies in Argentina are set to face challenges related to politics, the economy and a surge of competitors over the next three years, a poll by consultancy EY showed on Wednesday.

Economy, politics, fresh competitors pose challenges to Argentine businesses
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Thyssenkrupp to spin off 49% of defence division TKMS to shareholders

Thyssenkrupp plans to spin off 49% of its defence division TKMS to shareholders as part of a listing later in the year, a board member of the German conglomerate said on

Thyssenkrupp to spin off 49% of defence division TKMS to shareholders
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Ex Biden press secretary Jean-Pierre switches from Democrat to independent

Karine Jean-Pierre, who was former President Joe Biden's press secretary at the White House from 2022 until 2025, has left the Democratic Party and is now an independent, according to the

Ex Biden press secretary Jean-Pierre switches from Democrat to independent
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Brazil plant of Coca-Cola maker suspended for potential contamination

A plant owned by Brazilian soft drink company Solar, which produces beverages for Coca-Cola, had a fault in its cooling system detected, causing production

Brazil plant of Coca-Cola maker suspended for potential contamination
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GlobalFoundries boosts investment plans to $16 billion, with research focus

By Max A.

GlobalFoundries boosts investment plans to $16 billion, with research focus
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More than 100 Democrats urge Trump officials to restore deportation relief for Afghans in the US

A group of 101 Democratic lawmakers is urging top Trump administration officials to restore deportation protections for thousands of Afghans in the U.S., warning

More than 100 Democrats urge Trump officials to restore deportation relief for Afghans in the US
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FanDuel bans bettor over heckling incident with Olympic champion sprinter Gabby Thomas

A sports bettor who heckled Olympic champion sprinter Gabby Thomas during a Grand Slam Track event in Philadelphia has been banned by the betting site FanDuel Sportsbook

FanDuel bans bettor over heckling incident with Olympic champion sprinter Gabby Thomas
Africa|Crime|World

UN demands probe after dozens of bodies found at Libya detention sites

UN demands probe after dozens of bodies found at Libya detention sites

UN demands probe after dozens of bodies found at Libya detention sites
Environment|Travel|World

Hungry elephant caught on CCTV visiting convenience store

On Monday a large, wild, Asian elephant lumbered in on an unexpecting store owner in Thailand. The hungry mammal went straight for the sweet counter, and also devoured bananas and peanuts. The 27-year-old male was eventually ushered out by park rangers, no one was hurt.

Hungry elephant caught on CCTV visiting convenience store
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A fairy tale in Paris: French wild card Boisson stuns No. 6 Andreeva to reach French Open semis

French wild-card entry Loïs Boisson has upset sixth-ranked Mirra Andreeva 7-6 (6), 6-3 in front of a boisterous and partisan crowd to reach the French Open semifinals

A fairy tale in Paris: French wild card Boisson stuns No. 6 Andreeva to reach French Open semis
Crime|Environment|Health|Science|World

US says it broke up effort to bring toxic fungus to Michigan lab from China

Two scientists from China have been charged in Michigan in what the FBI says was an effort to bring a toxic fungus to the U.S. Investigators say the pathogen can attack wheat, barley, maize and rice and sicken livestock and people

US says it broke up effort to bring toxic fungus to Michigan lab from China
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Gay rights icon Harvey Milk’s legacy slighted by decision to rename Navy ship

Gay rights icon Harvey Milk’s legacy slighted by decision to rename Navy ship

Gay rights icon Harvey Milk’s legacy slighted by decision to rename Navy ship
Asia|Crime|Health|Sports|World

At least 11 people die in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in India after IPL win

At least 11 people are dead and more than 30 injured in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in southern India

At least 11 people die in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in India after IPL win
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Oilers' Hyman says his right wrist was dislocated late last round, knocking him out of the playoffs

Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman says his right wrist got dislocated late in the Western Conference final when he was hit by Dallas' Mason Marchment

Oilers' Hyman says his right wrist was dislocated late last round, knocking him out of the playoffs
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Farmers in EU raise alarm over Mercosur, Ukraine trade deals

French and Spanish farmers warned on Wednesday that a flood of imports under planned European Union trade agreements with South

Farmers in EU raise alarm over Mercosur, Ukraine trade deals
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Canada's services PMI rises to 3-month high in May as confidence improves

The downturn in Canada's services economy eased somewhat in May as firms grew more hopeful that trade and

Canada's services PMI rises to 3-month high in May as confidence improves
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Amid Gaza war, Israel defence exports jump 13% in 2024 to record $15 billion

Israel's defence exports rose 13% in 2024 to a record of nearly $15 billion, led by missiles, rockets and air-defence systems with over half the deliveries going to European

Amid Gaza war, Israel defence exports jump 13% in 2024 to record $15 billion
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UAE seeks U.S. trade deal to roll back Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs

The United States and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to start negotiations for a potential bilateral trade agreement that could ease tariffs on the

UAE seeks U.S. trade deal to roll back Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

EU, China tackle trade issues ahead of leaders' summit

The European Union's trade chief on Wednesday said Brussels and Beijing were working hard to address issues in their trade relationship ahead of a July

EU, China tackle trade issues ahead of leaders' summit
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Russia urges US and UK to restrain Ukraine after attacks on bombers

Moscow said on Wednesday that military options were "on the table" for its response to Ukrainian attacks deep inside Russia and accused the

Russia urges US and UK to restrain Ukraine after attacks on bombers
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Italy resisting calls from Pirelli to tighten curbs on Chinese shareholder, sources say

The Italian government is resisting calls from Pirelli's executive vice-chairman Marco Tronchetti Provera to tighten curbs imposed on the

Italy resisting calls from Pirelli to tighten curbs on Chinese shareholder, sources say
Europe|Political|World

What might happen in Israel's parliamentary dissolution vote?

Opposition party Yesh Atid has submitted a vote to dissolve the Israeli parliament, known as the Knesset, for June 11, amid rising tensions in the ruling right-wing coalition.

What might happen in Israel's parliamentary dissolution vote?
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Mexico to announce 'measures' next week if no deal on US metals tariffs

Mexico will announce measures next week if there is no agreement reached with the United States on the steel and aluminum tariffs announced, president Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday.

Mexico to announce 'measures' next week if no deal on US metals tariffs
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EU Commission proposes extending temporary protection for Ukrainians to March 2027

The European Commission proposed on Wednesday extending temporary protection for Ukrainians who have sought refuge in the European Union until March

EU Commission proposes extending temporary protection for Ukrainians to March 2027
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India's Vedanta says Trump's tariffs damaging, seeks import curbs

Indian metals-to-oil conglomerate Vedanta said on Wednesday that U.S.

India's Vedanta says Trump's tariffs damaging, seeks import curbs
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Top Salvadoran ex-military officers sentenced for wartime killing of Dutch journalists

A jury in El Salvador sentenced three retired high-ranking military officers to 15 years in prison for the murder of four Dutch journalists in 1982, one of the highest profile

Top Salvadoran ex-military officers sentenced for wartime killing of Dutch journalists
Europe|World

Germany starts hunt for more air defences as Zelenskiy pleads for Patriots

Germany launched a fresh bid on Wednesday to chase down more air defence systems for Ukraine, which in past weeks has suffered some

Germany starts hunt for more air defences as Zelenskiy pleads for Patriots
Crime|Political|World

UN calls for probe into mass graves at Libya detention centres

The United Nations rights office called on Wednesday for a independent investigation into the discovery of mass graves at detention centres in Libya's capital

UN calls for probe into mass graves at Libya detention centres
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Brazil plans to cut tax breaks, curb education spending in fiscal package, say sources

Brazil's government is negotiating a package of fiscal measures with congressional leaders that includes cuts to tax exemptions and limits

Brazil plans to cut tax breaks, curb education spending in fiscal package, say sources
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NY Fed survey: Last month most firms passed on some of tariff surge

By Michael S.

NY Fed survey: Last month most firms passed on some of tariff surge
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Canadian wildfire smoke spreads across a third of US

Smoke from wildfires burning in three Canadian provinces covered about a third of the U.S. on Wednesday, forecasters said, but had little effect on air

Canadian wildfire smoke spreads across a third of US
Business|Economy|US|World

US Congress budget office sees economic output falling from Trump tariffs

U.S. economic output will fall as a result of President Donald Trump's new tariffs on foreign goods that were in place as of May 13, while also reducing federal budget deficits

US Congress budget office sees economic output falling from Trump tariffs
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NOAA 'fully staffed' with forecasters, scientists, US Commerce secretary says

U.S.

NOAA 'fully staffed' with forecasters, scientists, US Commerce secretary says
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Britain's Prince Harry explored changing surname to Spencer, says Guardian report

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan explored the idea of changing their family name to Spencer amid months of delays in their two children receiving British passports, the

Britain's Prince Harry explored changing surname to Spencer, says Guardian report
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Portugal's PM Montenegro to keep most key ministers in new cabinet

Portugal's president on Wednesday accepted acting Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's proposal to keep most of the same key ministers in his new cabinet after his

Portugal's PM Montenegro to keep most key ministers in new cabinet
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SES $3.1 billion Intelsat deal to gain unconditional EU antitrust nod, sources say

European satellite company SES is set to win unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $3.1-billion bid for rival Intelsat, people familiar with the matter said,

SES $3.1 billion Intelsat deal to gain unconditional EU antitrust nod, sources say
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Ukraine releases new footage of drone attack on Russian strategic bombers

Ukraine released new footage on Wednesday of its major drone strike on four Russian military airbases, showing attack drones targeting numerous Russian strategic bombers and landing on

Ukraine releases new footage of drone attack on Russian strategic bombers
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Large majority of Germans want tighter controls on arms exports to Israel

Some 73% of Germans want tighter controls on arms exports to Israel, including 30% who favour a total ban, a poll showed on Wednesday, reflecting growing public unease over the

Large majority of Germans want tighter controls on arms exports to Israel
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

US Army helicopter flights at Pentagon remain suspended after close call

U.S.

US Army helicopter flights at Pentagon remain suspended after close call
Crime|US|World

Family of Colorado antisemitic attack suspect taken into ICE custody and has visas revoked, source says

Family of Colorado antisemitic attack suspect taken into ICE custody and has visas revoked, source says

Family of Colorado antisemitic attack suspect taken into ICE custody and has visas revoked, source says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Colombia inflation likely slowed in May, but up in full-year 2025: Reuters poll

Colombia's consumer price increases likely slowed slightly in May thanks to reduced pressure on food costs and the appreciation of the peso currency, a Reuters

Colombia inflation likely slowed in May, but up in full-year 2025: Reuters poll
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Russian war bloggers blame military command for stunning Ukrainian attack on bomber fleet

Russian military analysts are hunting for scapegoats after Ukraine stunned Moscow with weekend drone attacks that destroyed a number of strategic bomber planes,

Russian war bloggers blame military command for stunning Ukrainian attack on bomber fleet
Business|Health|Science|World

Brazil rules out bird flu case on a commercial farm in Rio Grande do Sul state

Test results for a suspected bird flu outbreak on a commercial farm in the town of Anta Gorda in Rio Grande do Sul state came back negative, according to

Brazil rules out bird flu case on a commercial farm in Rio Grande do Sul state
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US services sector contracts in May; businesses face higher prices

The U.S. services sector contracted for the first time in nearly a year in May while businesses paid higher prices for inputs, a reminder that the economy

US services sector contracts in May; businesses face higher prices
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Mexico seen renewing its approval for Nippon Steel-US Steel tie-up Thursday, sources say

Mexico's antitrust watchdog is expected to renew its approval of Nippon Steel's fraught $14.9-billion bid for U.S.

Mexico seen renewing its approval for Nippon Steel-US Steel tie-up Thursday, sources say
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Amazon to invest $10 billion in North Carolina to expand cloud, AI infrastructure

Amazon.com is investing $10 billion in North Carolina to expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure, further deepening its presence in the state as it seeks to cement its position in

Amazon to invest $10 billion in North Carolina to expand cloud, AI infrastructure
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Trump's tariffs would cut US deficits by $2.8T over 10 years and shrink the economy, CBO says

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff plan would cut deficits by $2.8 trillion over a 10-year period while shrinking the economy, raising the inflation rate and reducing the purchasing power of households overall

Trump's tariffs would cut US deficits by $2.8T over 10 years and shrink the economy, CBO says
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US FAA not currently considering lifting Boeing 737 MAX production cap

The acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration said he is not currently considering lifting a production cap of 38 planes per month on Boeing's 737

US FAA not currently considering lifting Boeing 737 MAX production cap
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Dubai party hotel FIVE considers listing in London or New York

Dubai party hotel operator FIVE Holdings is considering listing in London or New York, three people with knowledge of the matter said.

Dubai party hotel FIVE considers listing in London or New York
Entertainment|Sports|World

At least 11 die in crowd chaos outside Indian cricket stadium

At least 11 people died on Wednesday in a crowd surge outside a cricket stadium in the Indian city of Bengaluru where fans were

At least 11 die in crowd chaos outside Indian cricket stadium
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|World

Their synagogue taught them to build peace. An antisemitic attack is testing their resilience

Their synagogue taught them to build peace. An antisemitic attack is testing their resilience

Their synagogue taught them to build peace. An antisemitic attack is testing their resilience
Business|Finance|Political|US|World

Judge tosses Democratic committees' lawsuit over the Federal Election Commission's independence

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to block President Donald Trump's administration from implementing an executive order Democratic Party officials claim could undermine the independence of the Federal Election Commission

Judge tosses Democratic committees' lawsuit over the Federal Election Commission's independence
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran's supreme leader criticizes US proposal in nuclear talks but doesn't reject the idea of a deal

Iran’s supreme leader has criticized an initial proposal from the United States in negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

Iran's supreme leader criticizes US proposal in nuclear talks but doesn't reject the idea of a deal
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Israel signed a record $14 billion in defense deals last year despite Gaza war criticism

Israel says it signed defense contracts worth nearly $15 billion last year, surpassing its all-time record

Israel signed a record $14 billion in defense deals last year despite Gaza war criticism
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US seeks best trade offer from countries this week, White House says

The U.S. has asked countries to make their best offers on trade negotiations by Wednesday, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on

US seeks best trade offer from countries this week, White House says
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UK PM Starmer confident US deal will be implemented before tariff deadline

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday he was confident that tariffs on U.S. imports of British steel would be reduced to zero within a "couple of

UK PM Starmer confident US deal will be implemented before tariff deadline
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Georgia to shutter EU and NATO information centre as ties with West fray

The Georgian government is to close its information centre on NATO and the European Union, Georgian media reported on Wednesday, citing the country's foreign ministry

Georgia to shutter EU and NATO information centre as ties with West fray
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Italy cracks down on protests, squatters and cannabis

Italy's upper house of parliament on Wednesday gave final approval to a wide-ranging security decree that targets public protests, pickpockets and squatters, and

Italy cracks down on protests, squatters and cannabis
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary postpones vote on law that could curb foreign-funded groups

Hungary's ruling party has postponed a parliamentary debate and vote set for mid-June on transparency legislation governing foreign-funded groups, a senior party official said,

Hungary postpones vote on law that could curb foreign-funded groups
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Turkey to press allies for access to EU defence funds

Turkey will press European allies which plan to sharply ramp up their defence spending to ease restrictions that now require most of that money to be spent in the

Turkey to press allies for access to EU defence funds
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Brazil currency seen flat in near-term, restrained by trade worries: Reuters poll

Brazil's real currency is expected to trade relatively steady in coming months, restrained by concerns over a deterioration in the country's external accounts

Brazil currency seen flat in near-term, restrained by trade worries: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Polish gridlock puts belt tightening efforts at risk, ratings agencies warn

Poland's sovereign credit rating could come under pressure if nationalist Karol Nawrocki's presidential election win leads to a prolonged

Polish gridlock puts belt tightening efforts at risk, ratings agencies warn
Business|Technology|World

Raytheon secures $1.1 billion US Navy contract for more short-range missiles

RTX's defense arm Raytheon said on Wednesday it has been awarded a $1.1 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to produce more of its short-range AIM-9X Block II missiles.

Raytheon secures $1.1 billion US Navy contract for more short-range missiles
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Antisemitic incidents in Germany almost double in 2024, report says

The number of antisemitic incidents in Germany almost doubled last year, at a time of continued war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, the semi-official German body

Antisemitic incidents in Germany almost double in 2024, report says
Africa|Environment|Health|World

Nearly 100 missing a week after floods tore through Nigerian town

At least 98 people are still missing in addition to 160 confirmed dead a week after floods ripped through a town in central Nigeria, the national

Nearly 100 missing a week after floods tore through Nigerian town
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Trump defeats Democrats' lawsuit over election commission independence

A Washington, D.C. judge has dismissed the Democratic Party's lawsuit accusing U.S.

Trump defeats Democrats' lawsuit over election commission independence
Business|Political|World

Pakistan 'ready but not desperate' for talks with India, says foreign minister

Pakistan is "ready but not desperate" for talks with arch-rival India, its foreign minister said on Wednesday, underlining the lack of a thaw in relations between

Pakistan 'ready but not desperate' for talks with India, says foreign minister
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German cabinet approves $52 billion corporate tax relief package

The German cabinet approved a 46 billion-euro ($52 billion) tax relief package on Wednesday to support companies and revive its sluggish economy from this year

German cabinet approves $52 billion corporate tax relief package
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Norway lawmakers oppose blanket ban by wealth fund on companies in Israeli-occupied areas

Norway's parliament on Wednesday rejected a proposal to have the country's $1.9 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, divest from all companies with

Norway lawmakers oppose blanket ban by wealth fund on companies in Israeli-occupied areas
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Retailer Temu's daily US users nearly halve following end of 'de minimis' loophole

(Corrects headline and the percentage of daily U.S.

Retailer Temu's daily US users nearly halve following end of 'de minimis' loophole
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK's Warehouse REIT agrees to Blackstone's $635.35 million bid

UK's Warehouse REIT has agreed to sell itself to Blackstone for 470 million pounds ($635.35 million), days after the investment firm lowered its bid for the company due to valuation-related

UK's Warehouse REIT agrees to Blackstone's $635.35 million bid
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy suggests truce until meeting with Putin can be arranged

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday proposed implementing a ceasefire until a meeting can be arranged with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy suggests truce until meeting with Putin can be arranged
Asia|Crime|World

Hong Kong curbs Tiananmen anniversary, as US and Taiwan say world must remember

Security was tight in Hong Kong and activists faced pressure from police on the 36th anniversary of China's bloody 1989 crackdown on pro-

Hong Kong curbs Tiananmen anniversary, as US and Taiwan say world must remember
Europe|Political|World

Russian forces advance deeper into Ukraine's Sumy region

Russian forces on Wednesday advanced further into Ukraine's northern region of Sumy, threatening the regional capital after taking more than 150

Russian forces advance deeper into Ukraine's Sumy region
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Bulgarians divided on euro after approval to join currency

Igor Ruge, a hotel manager at a ski resort in southern Bulgaria, welcomed news on Wednesday that the European Commission had given his country the green

Bulgarians divided on euro after approval to join currency
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Hedge funds lifted by stocks, stymied by bonds in May, say sources

Hedge funds rose in May on a weaker dollar and by exploiting market dislocations following April's global trade shock but faced losses in

Hedge funds lifted by stocks, stymied by bonds in May, say sources
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German stocks rise on tax relief package approval; Europe's STOXX 600 touches one-week high

European stocks closed higher on Wednesday, buoyed by Berlin's approval of a 46 billion euro ($53 billion) corporate tax relief package

German stocks rise on tax relief package approval; Europe's STOXX 600 touches one-week high
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Former Prime Minister Hamdok says the military's recent gains won't end Sudan's civil war

Sudan’s former prime minister has told The Associated Press that the military's recent victories will not end the country's two-year civil war

Former Prime Minister Hamdok says the military's recent gains won't end Sudan's civil war
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Suspected crypto kidnapping mastermind detained in Morocco

Suspected crypto kidnapping mastermind detained in Morocco

Suspected crypto kidnapping mastermind detained in Morocco
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Iran’s supreme leader slams US nuclear proposal, says it will continue to enrich uranium

Iran’s supreme leader slams US nuclear proposal, says it will continue to enrich uranium

Iran’s supreme leader slams US nuclear proposal, says it will continue to enrich uranium
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Former Pewaukee resident wanted for murder, kidnapping, after 3 daughters found dead in Washington state

Former Pewaukee resident wanted for murder, kidnapping, after 3 daughters found dead in Washington state

Former Pewaukee resident wanted for murder, kidnapping, after 3 daughters found dead in Washington state
Science|Technology|World

A Virginia museum found 4 Confederate soldiers' remains. It's trying to identify them

Archaeologists in Virginia are trying to identify the remains of four Confederate soldiers who were killed in the Civil War

A Virginia museum found 4 Confederate soldiers' remains. It's trying to identify them
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Tesla's China-made EV sales fall 15% y/y in May

A decline in Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales extended to an eighth month in May, as the U.S. automaker's sales woes were compounded by brutal price wars in the world's

Tesla's China-made EV sales fall 15% y/y in May
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran's Khamenei dismisses US nuclear proposal, vows to keep enriching uranium

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that abandoning uranium enrichment was "100%" against the country's

Iran's Khamenei dismisses US nuclear proposal, vows to keep enriching uranium
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Top Philippine senator to seek dismissal of Duterte impeachment case

A top Philippine senator has drafted a resolution seeking to dismiss an impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, his office said on Wednesday, which could boost her

Top Philippine senator to seek dismissal of Duterte impeachment case
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UK's Reeves says no plans to raise taxes on scale of 2024 budget

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday the government did not have any plans to announce tax hikes on a scale similar to the 40 billion pounds ($54 billion) of

UK's Reeves says no plans to raise taxes on scale of 2024 budget
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

What to know about China's rare earth export controls

Global manufacturers have raised the alarm on China's decision to curb exports of rare earths alloys, mixtures and magnets.

What to know about China's rare earth export controls
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US Amateur champion Jose Luis Ballester of Spain joins LIV Golf

U.S. Amateur champion Jose Luis Ballester has joined LIV Golf and will make his professional debut this week at the Saudi-funded league’s Virginia event

US Amateur champion Jose Luis Ballester of Spain joins LIV Golf
Economy|Health|World

US- and Israeli-backed group pauses food delivery in Gaza after deadly shootings

An Israeli- and U.S.-backed group has temporarily paused food delivery at its three distribution sites in Gaza

US- and Israeli-backed group pauses food delivery in Gaza after deadly shootings
Health|Sports|Technology|World

World Aquatics to ban participants of controversial Enhanced Games

World Aquatics to ban participants of controversial Enhanced Games

World Aquatics to ban participants of controversial Enhanced Games
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

From ‘Tudo bem?’ to ‘Gracias,’ a growing share of US residents speak a language other than English

New figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that 22% of U.S. residents spoke a language other than English at home

From ‘Tudo bem?’ to ‘Gracias,’ a growing share of US residents speak a language other than English
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Controversial Gaza aid operation pauses for 24 hours after days of deadly shootings

Controversial Gaza aid operation pauses for 24 hours after days of deadly shootings

Controversial Gaza aid operation pauses for 24 hours after days of deadly shootings
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These satellite photos show Russian bombers Ukraine says it destroyed

Satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press show seven destroyed bombers on the tarmac at a Russian air base in eastern Siberia

These satellite photos show Russian bombers Ukraine says it destroyed
Europe|Sports|World

Lois Boisson continues fairy tale French Open run as she books her spot in the semifinals

Lois Boisson continues fairy tale French Open run as she books her spot in the semifinals

Lois Boisson continues fairy tale French Open run as she books her spot in the semifinals
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Ukraine invited to Hague NATO summit, Zelenskiy attendance unclear

Ukraine has been invited to a NATO summit in The Hague this month, Mark Rutte, the military bloc's chief, said on Wednesday, without specifying whether this meant Ukranian

Ukraine invited to Hague NATO summit, Zelenskiy attendance unclear
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Turkey backing Syria's military and has no immediate withdrawal plans, defence minister says

Turkey is training and advising Syria's armed forces and helping improve its defences, and has no immediate plans for the withdrawal or relocation of its troops

Turkey backing Syria's military and has no immediate withdrawal plans, defence minister says
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Cuts to USAID severed longstanding American support for Indigenous people around the world

The effort to protect the Peruvian Amazon from deforestation related to the cocaine trade was long supported by financial assistance from the U.S. Agency for International Development

Cuts to USAID severed longstanding American support for Indigenous people around the world
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French Open: Coco Gauff digs deep to beat Keys and will face 361st-ranked Boisson in the semifinals

Coco Gauff overcame 10 double-faults and the first set she’s dropped in the tournament to beat Madison Keys 6-7 (6), 6-4, 6-1 at the French Open and reach the semifinals for the third time

French Open: Coco Gauff digs deep to beat Keys and will face 361st-ranked Boisson in the semifinals
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Private-sector firms added just 37,000 jobs in May, the lowest total in more than two years

Private-sector firms added just 37,000 jobs in May, the lowest total in more than two years

Private-sector firms added just 37,000 jobs in May, the lowest total in more than two years
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'A huge loss.' In remote Nagasaki islands, a rare version of Christianity heads toward extinction

On the rural islands of Nagasaki a handful of believers practice a version of Christianity that has direct links to a time of samurai, shoguns and martyred missionaries and believers

'A huge loss.' In remote Nagasaki islands, a rare version of Christianity heads toward extinction
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Russia nears 1 million war casualties in Ukraine, study finds

Russia nears 1 million war casualties in Ukraine, study finds

Russia nears 1 million war casualties in Ukraine, study finds
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A hungry wild elephant raids a grocery store in Thailand for snacks

A hungry wild elephant has caused havoc in a grocery store in Thailand after strolling in from the Khao Yai National Park and helping himself to the food on the shelves

A hungry wild elephant raids a grocery store in Thailand for snacks
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Global stocks hit record highs

What matters in U.S. and global markets today Despite all the trade and geopolitical tensions, markets have a spring in their step today, due to hopes that U.S.

Global stocks hit record highs
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Discovery of wartime bombs prompts large-scale evacuation in Cologne, Germany

Thousands of people were evacuated from central Cologne in western Germany on Wednesday following the discovery of three wartime bombs, in what the city authority

Discovery of wartime bombs prompts large-scale evacuation in Cologne, Germany
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Reliance, Airtel group challenges 'low' India satcom fee which can help Starlink

A group representing Indian telecom giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel has said their businesses will suffer if India prices satellite spectrum at "unjustifiably low" rates

Reliance, Airtel group challenges 'low' India satcom fee which can help Starlink
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Mexico's new Supreme Court will likely heavily favor Sheinbaum's ruling party

Judges aligned with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's ruling Morena political party are expected to dominate the country's Supreme Court after a vote

Mexico's new Supreme Court will likely heavily favor Sheinbaum's ruling party
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S&P says South Africa needs faster growth to secure rating upgrade

South Africa needs faster economic growth and credible fiscal consolidation to secure its first credit rating upgrade in two decades, a senior S&P Global

S&P says South Africa needs faster growth to secure rating upgrade
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Dollar to decline further on U.S. fiscal, growth and trade risks: Reuters poll

Falling demand for U.S. dollar-denominated assets will push the greenback lower in coming months, according to FX strategists surveyed by Reuters, as concerns

Dollar to decline further on U.S. fiscal, growth and trade risks: Reuters poll
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Tesla May sales fall in big European markets ahead of new Model Y deliveries

Tesla's sales dropped for the fifth straight month in Britain, Germany and Italy in May, underscoring the challenges the electric vehicle-maker faces over CEO

Tesla May sales fall in big European markets ahead of new Model Y deliveries
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Netherlands' Schoof seeks parliament support on defense after government collapse

Prime Minister Dick Schoof, acting in a caretaker status after his resignation, sought parliamentary support on Wednesday for security and defense matters, a day after far-right

Netherlands' Schoof seeks parliament support on defense after government collapse
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EU gives Bulgaria green light to adopt euro from start of 2026

The European Commission and the European Central Bank gave Bulgaria the go-ahead on Wednesday to adopt the euro currency from the start of 2026, making Bulgaria

EU gives Bulgaria green light to adopt euro from start of 2026
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Wastewater is now helping track measles spread around the US

Wastewater is now helping track measles spread around the US

Wastewater is now helping track measles spread around the US
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Toyota Industries sinks after parent's takeover bid misses expectations

Investors gave a thumbs-down to Toyota Motor's $33 billion take-private offer for Toyota Industries on Wednesday, highlighting concerns minority

Toyota Industries sinks after parent's takeover bid misses expectations
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Trump calls China's Xi tough, 'hard to make a deal with'

U.S.

Trump calls China's Xi tough, 'hard to make a deal with'
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Greek court jails 4 officials over botched evacuation during deadly wildfire near Athens

Four former senior fire service and civil protection officials have been jailed in Greece after being found guilty for failing to mount a proper evacuation during a wildfire that killed more than 100 people outside Athens in 2018

Greek court jails 4 officials over botched evacuation during deadly wildfire near Athens
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Indonesian jailed for Bali bombing starts coffee business

An Indonesian convicted in the deadly 2002 Bali nightclub bombings has launched his own coffee business after being released on parole, and has said he

Indonesian jailed for Bali bombing starts coffee business
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White House calls South Korea election 'fair,' expresses concern about Chinese influence

The White House said on Tuesday that South Korea's election, which saw liberal party candidate Lee Jae-myung win the presidency, was fair, but

White House calls South Korea election 'fair,' expresses concern about Chinese influence
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Iran's Khamenei dismisses US nuclear proposal, vows to keep enriching uranium

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that abandoning uranium enrichment was "100%" against the country's

Iran's Khamenei dismisses US nuclear proposal, vows to keep enriching uranium
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New Orleans jail escapee posts social media video proclaiming innocence

A purported New Orleans jail escapee asked President Donald Trump and "the world" for help to get a defense lawyer to prove his innocence, in a social media video posted on Tuesday.

New Orleans jail escapee posts social media video proclaiming innocence
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Brookfield plans $10 billion AI data centre in Sweden

Brookfield Asset Management plans to invest up to 95 billion Swedish crowns ($9.9 billion) to build a data centre for artificial intelligence in Sweden, the

Brookfield plans $10 billion AI data centre in Sweden
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Israel strikes Syria after projectiles fired, holds Sharaa responsible

Israel has carried out its first airstrikes in Syria in nearly a month, saying it hit weapons belonging to the government in

Israel strikes Syria after projectiles fired, holds Sharaa responsible
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Riding wave of voter anger, South Korea's Lee now faces policy challenges

South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung rode a wave of voter anger against the December martial law attempt by his ousted predecessor, but his ability to

Riding wave of voter anger, South Korea's Lee now faces policy challenges
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Nigeria's defence chief proposes fencing borders to curb insecurity

Nigeria's defence chief on Tuesday called for the country's borders with its four neighbours to be completely fenced to curb the entrance of armed groups amid

Nigeria's defence chief proposes fencing borders to curb insecurity
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Pope Leo, in first month, makes a break in style from Francis

In his first month, Pope Leo has taken a very different approach to his predecessor Francis. 

Pope Leo, in first month, makes a break in style from Francis
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Tariffs to drive up seafood prices in the US, UN trade agency says

Global trade tensions could disrupt ocean goods trade and will push up the price of seafood in the United States, a major importer of fish, according to a

Tariffs to drive up seafood prices in the US, UN trade agency says
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Trump’s promised steel and aluminum tariffs go into effect

U.S. President Donald Trump hiked nearly all of his tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to a punishing 50% on Wednesday in a move that’s set to hammer businesses from automakers to home builders, and likely push up prices for consumers even further

Trump’s promised steel and aluminum tariffs go into effect
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Pornhub exits France, its second-biggest market, over age verification law

Pornhub exits France, its second-biggest market, over age verification law

Pornhub exits France, its second-biggest market, over age verification law
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The euro is about to get a new member, Bulgaria. What's the eurozone and how do countries join?

Bulgaria has the green light to join the euro next year and become the 21st member of the European Union's currency union

The euro is about to get a new member, Bulgaria. What's the eurozone and how do countries join?
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Airbus shares rise as it edges closer to major Chinese jet order

Shares in Europe's AirbusPA> rose on Wednesday as evidence of talks to sell hundreds of planes to China gathered pace ahead of a summit

Airbus shares rise as it edges closer to major Chinese jet order
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What Lee’s presidency could mean after months of turmoil in South Korea

Images from the election of South Korea's new president are as peaceful and orderly as you’d expect to see in any vibrant democracy

What Lee’s presidency could mean after months of turmoil in South Korea
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US and Europe trade negotiators say progress but no breakthroughs on tariff talks in Paris

Europe and the United States say progress has been made but there were no breakthroughs during a meeting in Paris to negotiate a settlement of a tense tariff spat with global economic ramifications

US and Europe trade negotiators say progress but no breakthroughs on tariff talks in Paris
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Czechs sign a deal with South Korea to build nuclear reactors after a court clears the way

The Czech government has signed a deal with the state-run South Korea’s KHNP power utility to build at least two nuclear reactors in the country

Czechs sign a deal with South Korea to build nuclear reactors after a court clears the way
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US companies are scrambling to move supply chains. This small island could be the answer

US companies are scrambling to move supply chains. This small island could be the answer

US companies are scrambling to move supply chains. This small island could be the answer
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Cologne evacuation order lifted after three World War II bombs defused

Cologne evacuation order lifted after three World War II bombs defused

Cologne evacuation order lifted after three World War II bombs defused
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2 more attacks on Jews heighten concerns about security in and around US synagogues

For the leaders of U.S. Jewish institutions, the recent attacks in Boulder, Colorado, and Washington, D

2 more attacks on Jews heighten concerns about security in and around US synagogues
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Hyundai exits India's Ola Electric, Kia cuts stake in $80 million share sale

Hyundai Motor sold its entire stake in Ola Electric, while rival South Korean carmaker Kia trimmed its holding, in a combined share sale worth 6.89 billion rupees ($80 million), according

Hyundai exits India's Ola Electric, Kia cuts stake in $80 million share sale
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Spain's service sector growth slows to 18-month low in May, PMI shows

Spain's service sector expanded at its slowest pace in 18 months in May, as ongoing uncertainty, particularly from international clients, weighed on demand growth, S&P Global

Spain's service sector growth slows to 18-month low in May, PMI shows
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China criticises Rubio remarks on 1989 Tiananmen protests

The United States, in its commemoration of the Tiananmen protests in 1989, "distorted" historical facts and attacked China's political system, the Chinese foreign ministry said on

China criticises Rubio remarks on 1989 Tiananmen protests
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Sanctions-hit Belarus lauded by Xi as China's true friend

Chinese President Xi Jinping praised Belarus as a true friend of China as he met Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of the sanctions-hit

Sanctions-hit Belarus lauded by Xi as China's true friend
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The Dutch government has collapsed. What happens next?

Dutch opposition parties are calling for fresh elections as soon as possible, a day after anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders sparked the collapse of the country’s four-party coalition government

The Dutch government has collapsed. What happens next?
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Satellite imagery shows Ukraine attack destroyed and damaged Russian bombers

Satellite imagery of a Russian air base taken shortly after Ukraine carried out a drone attack deep inside Russia over the weekend shows several strategic

Satellite imagery shows Ukraine attack destroyed and damaged Russian bombers
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Germany's new government launches a program to encourage investment and boost the economy

Germany’s new government has launched a package of tax breaks and eventual tax cuts for companies

Germany's new government launches a program to encourage investment and boost the economy
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The White House is approving disaster relief funds without notifying FEMA, leading to delays and confusion

The White House is approving disaster relief funds without notifying FEMA, leading to delays and confusion

The White House is approving disaster relief funds without notifying FEMA, leading to delays and confusion
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Volvo Cars sales fall 12% in May

Volvo Cars sold 59,822 cars in May, down 12% from a year earlier, the Sweden-based company said on Wednesday.

Volvo Cars sales fall 12% in May
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South Africa's business activity growth hits four-year high, PMI shows

South African business activity grew at its fastest pace in four years in May, driven by a robust increase in private sector output and improved customer confidence, a survey

South Africa's business activity growth hits four-year high, PMI shows
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Young South Korean women help propel liberal candidate Lee to victory

Young women in South Korea voted in droves to help new liberal

Young South Korean women help propel liberal candidate Lee to victory
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Counterpoint Research cuts 2025 global smartphone shipment growth amid tariff uncertainty

Research firm Counterpoint cut growth expectations for global smartphone shipments in 2025 to 1.9% on Wednesday, down from its earlier forecast of 4.2%, citing uncertainties surrounding U.S

Counterpoint Research cuts 2025 global smartphone shipment growth amid tariff uncertainty
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French service sector downturn eases in May but optimism wanes, final PMI shows

France's services sector contracted in May a little less quickly than first estimated, although business growth expectations fell to a five-year low amid uncertainty over trade

French service sector downturn eases in May but optimism wanes, final PMI shows
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German services sector contracts at fastest rate in 2-1/2 years, PMI shows

Germany's services sector recorded its sharpest contraction in activity in 2-1/2 years in May as weaker demand and heightened uncertainty took their toll, a survey showed on

German services sector contracts at fastest rate in 2-1/2 years, PMI shows
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The Trump administration just doubled the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Here’s what that means

The Trump administration just doubled the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Here’s what that means

The Trump administration just doubled the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Here’s what that means
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South Korea's new leader to seek more time for US trade talks

The new South Korean administration will likely make efforts to buy time for U.S. trade talks, as it studies the negotiations of bigger neighbours Japan

South Korea's new leader to seek more time for US trade talks
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What we know about the visa obtained by Egyptian man who injured a dozen people in Colorado

The Egyptian man charged with injuring a dozen people in Boulder, Colorado, in an attack on demonstrators seeking the release of Israeli hostages is among hundreds of thousands known to overstay their visas each year in the United States

What we know about the visa obtained by Egyptian man who injured a dozen people in Colorado
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Trump calls dealmaking with China’s Xi ‘extremely hard’ as frictions rise

Trump calls dealmaking with China’s Xi ‘extremely hard’ as frictions rise

Trump calls dealmaking with China’s Xi ‘extremely hard’ as frictions rise
Europe|World

Russian rockets kill 4 in a Ukrainian city as Kyiv claims it damaged a key bridge

A Russian rocket attack targeted the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, killing at least four people and wounding 25

Russian rockets kill 4 in a Ukrainian city as Kyiv claims it damaged a key bridge
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South Korea’s new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with US and Japan

South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung says he’ll pursue dialogue with North Korea while bolstering a trilateral partnership with the U.S. and Japan

South Korea’s new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with US and Japan
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Euro zone business growth stalls in May as services stumble, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity barely expanded in May as the dominant services industry contracted for the first time since November, weighed down by falling demand that has plagued the

Euro zone business growth stalls in May as services stumble, PMI shows
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Trump envoy says risk levels 'going way up' after Ukraine struck Russian bombers

U.S.

Trump envoy says risk levels 'going way up' after Ukraine struck Russian bombers
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South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung takes office

South Korea has elected liberal Lee Jae-myung as president to lead the country through a tumultuous period that will require negotiating trade tariffs with the U.S. and mending the scars

South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung takes office
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Ukraine seeks air defense systems as Western backers meet without the Pentagon chief

Ukraine’s president wants his Western backers to speed up deliveries of air defense systems to counter Russian missile strikes

Ukraine seeks air defense systems as Western backers meet without the Pentagon chief
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New South Korean President Lee faces crucial challenges at home and abroad

New South Korean President Lee Jae-myung described his victory as the start of the country’s return to normalcy, after winning a tense election that capped off months of political turmoil

New South Korean President Lee faces crucial challenges at home and abroad
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‘I think he just wanted snacks’: Thai shopkeeper caught off guard as wild elephant visits store

‘I think he just wanted snacks’: Thai shopkeeper caught off guard as wild elephant visits store

‘I think he just wanted snacks’: Thai shopkeeper caught off guard as wild elephant visits store
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No kids, excess heat and payment plans. What to know about Hajj 2025

Muslims from around the world are in the Saudi city of Mecca for this year's Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam

No kids, excess heat and payment plans. What to know about Hajj 2025
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

3 World War II bombs are defused in a German city's biggest postwar evacuation

Three unexploded U.S. bombs from World War II that were unearthed in the German city of Cologne earlier this week have been defused

3 World War II bombs are defused in a German city's biggest postwar evacuation
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Sales of multi-million dollar bungalows in Singapore shrink in first quarter, figures show

Singapore in the first quarter of this year sold only two plush "good class" bungalows, according to data compiled by a real estate group, its lowest quarterly

Sales of multi-million dollar bungalows in Singapore shrink in first quarter, figures show
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Russian services sector sees fastest growth since January in May, PMI shows

Russia's services sector expanded in May at the quickest pace since January, driven by stronger demand and new orders, even as firms reduced their workforce numbers, a business survey

Russian services sector sees fastest growth since January in May, PMI shows
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Canadian wildfire smoke spreads into US Midwest

Smoke from wildfires burning in three Canadian provinces is spreading into the U.S.

Canadian wildfire smoke spreads into US Midwest
Europe|Political|World

Macron and Meloni meet in Rome after tensions on Ukraine, trade

French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni vowed to work jointly for a stronger Europe as they met on Tuesday

Macron and Meloni meet in Rome after tensions on Ukraine, trade
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South Korea's new President Lee vows to revive democracy from 'near demise'

South Korea's new liberal President Lee Jae-myung pledged on Wednesday to raise the country from what he described as the near destruction caused by a

South Korea's new President Lee vows to revive democracy from 'near demise'
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Madrid's ghost towns revived as Spain's housing crisis escalates

The first call came two minutes after estate agent Segis Gomez posted a listing in Sesena, a development near Madrid that gained notoriety

Madrid's ghost towns revived as Spain's housing crisis escalates
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Canadian wildfire smoke causes 'very unhealthy' conditions in American Midwest and reaches Europe

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has carried another day of poor air quality south of the border to the American Midwest

Canadian wildfire smoke causes 'very unhealthy' conditions in American Midwest and reaches Europe
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He survived an assassination attempt. Now South Korea’s new president must heal divisions and tread cautiously with Trump

He survived an assassination attempt. Now South Korea’s new president must heal divisions and tread cautiously with Trump

He survived an assassination attempt. Now South Korea’s new president must heal divisions and tread cautiously with Trump
Crime|Health|World

What we know about the shootings near Gaza aid distribution sites

Shootings have erupted nearly daily since last week in the Gaza Strip in the vicinity of new hubs where desperate Palestinians are being directed to collect food

What we know about the shootings near Gaza aid distribution sites
Europe|Political|World

NATO'S Baltic drills are part of preparations for a potential clash with Russia, TASS reports

NATO'S Baltic drills are part of the alliance's preparations for a potential military clash with Russia, TASS news agency cited Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko as saying

NATO'S Baltic drills are part of preparations for a potential clash with Russia, TASS reports
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Japan must pursue payment innovation as society becomes cash-less, BOJ official says

Japan currently has no plan to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC) but must continue innovating its payment and settlement system in an increasingly cash-less

Japan must pursue payment innovation as society becomes cash-less, BOJ official says
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No 'best offers' yet as tariff deadline looms

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Today is the deadline for U.S. trading partners to submit their "best offer" to avoid punishing import tax rates, the same

No 'best offers' yet as tariff deadline looms
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India cenbank may deliver third straight rate cut as inflation undershoots

India's central bank is widely expected to deliver a third consecutive rate cut on Friday as muted inflation provides ample space to focus on boosting economic growth

India cenbank may deliver third straight rate cut as inflation undershoots
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

India services sector growth steady in May as demand remains strong, PMI shows

India's dominant services sector maintained its robust growth in May, fueled by strong export demand and record hiring, although price pressures intensified, a survey showed on

India services sector growth steady in May as demand remains strong, PMI shows
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Muncy's 2 homers and Freeman's RBI double lift Dodgers over Mets 6-5 in 10 innings

Max Muncy homered twice, including a tying shot in the ninth inning, and Freddie Freeman doubled home the winning run in the 10th to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers over the New York Mets 6-5

Muncy's 2 homers and Freeman's RBI double lift Dodgers over Mets 6-5 in 10 innings
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Cuban families devise ingenious solutions to endure frequent power shortages

For countless families in Cuba, the question is no longer if the power will go out, but when

Cuban families devise ingenious solutions to endure frequent power shortages
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Boulder community to come together for vigil after firebombing attack that injured 12

Members of the Boulder community are reeling from a firebombing attack that injured 12 people demonstrating for the release of Israeli hostages

Boulder community to come together for vigil after firebombing attack that injured 12
Business|Economy|World

UAE non-oil business growth slows in May, PMI shows

Growth in the UAE's non-oil private sector slowed to its weakest pace in nearly four years in May, a survey showed on Wednesday, as demand remained strong but eased from recent

UAE non-oil business growth slows in May, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

The top sources of U.S. steel and aluminium imports

The U.S. tariff rate on most imported steel and aluminum doubled on Wednesday as President Donald Trump ratcheted up a global trade war.

The top sources of U.S. steel and aluminium imports
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Global alarm rises as China's critical mineral export curbs take hold

Alarm over China's stranglehold on critical minerals grew on Tuesday as global automakers joined their U.S. counterparts to complain that

Global alarm rises as China's critical mineral export curbs take hold
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australia's muted Q1 economic growth signals need for more stimulus

Australia's economy barely grew in the first quarter as consumers stayed stubbornly frugal and government spending, the engine of activity last year,

Australia's muted Q1 economic growth signals need for more stimulus
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Japan's ruling coalition partner to propose sales tax cut on food, Yomiuri reports

Japan's junior ruling coalition partner, Komeito, will propose cutting the consumption tax rate for food items to 5% from 8% in a campaign pledge for the upper house election slated

Japan's ruling coalition partner to propose sales tax cut on food, Yomiuri reports
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Rockies' 2nd straight win in Miami ends MLB-record streak of series losses at 22

The struggling Colorado Rockies have ended their ignominious, record-setting streak of 22 consecutive series losses, which dated to last season

Rockies' 2nd straight win in Miami ends MLB-record streak of series losses at 22
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Vanguard new ex-China ETF followed push from Missouri Republicans

Investment manager Vanguard's new exchange-traded fund targeting emerging markets

Vanguard new ex-China ETF followed push from Missouri Republicans
Asia|Europe|World

'We refuse to forget history', Taiwan president says on Tiananmen crackdown anniversary

President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday that Taiwan "refuses to forget history" and the marking of the anniversary of China's June 4, 1989, Tiananmen Square crackdown is to

'We refuse to forget history', Taiwan president says on Tiananmen crackdown anniversary
Crime|Europe|World

Salvadoran court convicts 3 former army officers in the 1982 killing of 4 Dutch journalists

Three former Salvadoran officers have been convicted for the 1982 killings of four Dutch journalists during the Central American nation’s civil war

Salvadoran court convicts 3 former army officers in the 1982 killing of 4 Dutch journalists
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Vietnam May exports rise 14% yr/yr, trade surplus at $4.67 billion

Vietnam's exports in May rose 14% from a year earlier, the government said on Wednesday.

Vietnam May exports rise 14% yr/yr, trade surplus at $4.67 billion
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Airlines must ink long-term deals on greener fuels to boost volumes: Bayer exec

Airlines need to reach long-term agreements to buy bigger quantities of sustainable aviation fuel if they want to boost global volumes of the lower-emission fuel required for

Airlines must ink long-term deals on greener fuels to boost volumes: Bayer exec
Asia|Crime|Economy|World

South Korea's Lee Jae-myung rides martial law momentum to presidency

Lee Jae-myung, the liberal South Korean politician elected on Tuesday as the country's next leader, overcame a knife attack, martial law and criminal charges on his

South Korea's Lee Jae-myung rides martial law momentum to presidency
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Online broker Tiger to double Hong Kong headcount, targets offshore China wealth

Tiger Securities plans to double its headcount in Hong Kong over the next two to three years as

Online broker Tiger to double Hong Kong headcount, targets offshore China wealth
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UN Security Council likely to vote Wednesday on Gaza action

The ten elected members of the U.N.

UN Security Council likely to vote Wednesday on Gaza action
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan's service sector growth slows in May, PMI shows

Growth in Japan's service-sector activity slowed in May on weaker demand, offering little to mitigate falling factory activity and resulting in a near-zero growth for business overall

Japan's service sector growth slows in May, PMI shows
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

What made Mount Etna's latest eruption so rare

Mount Etna has again captivated the world with a spectacular show

What made Mount Etna's latest eruption so rare
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US immigration authorities detain the family of the man charged in the Colorado attack

Federal officials say the wife and five children of a man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at demonstrators in Boulder have been taken into custody

US immigration authorities detain the family of the man charged in the Colorado attack
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Justice Department accuses two Chinese researchers of smuggling 'potential agroterrorism weapon' into US

U.S. federal prosecutors have accused two Chinese nationals of smuggling a dangerous biological pathogen that had the potential to be used as an agricultural

Justice Department accuses two Chinese researchers of smuggling 'potential agroterrorism weapon' into US
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Wells Fargo escapes Fed's asset cap after seven years, able to pursue growth

Wells Fargo was released from a punitive, seven-year-long $1.95 trillion cap on its assets on Tuesday after the U.S.

Wells Fargo escapes Fed's asset cap after seven years, able to pursue growth
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China calls on WTO for greater oversight on unilateral tariffs

China's commerce minister has called on the World Trade Organisation to strengthen supervision over unilateral tariffs, and put forward objective and neutral policy proposals, the

China calls on WTO for greater oversight on unilateral tariffs
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Wind opponents sue Trump administration to block New York wind project

Fishing companies and offshore wind opponents filed a lawsuit on Tuesday challenging the Trump administration's decision to reverse course and allow construction to resume

Wind opponents sue Trump administration to block New York wind project
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US Navy to rename oil tanker named after gay rights activist Harvey Milk

By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON -The U.S.

US Navy to rename oil tanker named after gay rights activist Harvey Milk
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Fetterman chief of staff departing amid office turnover

Fetterman chief of staff departing amid office turnover

Fetterman chief of staff departing amid office turnover
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Gaza officials say Israeli forces killed 27 heading to aid site. Israel says it fired near suspects

Palestinian health officials and witnesses say 27 people are dead after Israeli forces opened fire as people headed toward an aid distribution site

Gaza officials say Israeli forces killed 27 heading to aid site. Israel says it fired near suspects
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Arrest made in shooting that left 1 dead and 11 hurt around North Carolina house party

Authorities say a 20-year-old man has been arrested on an attempted murder charge in connection with a weekend shooting around a house party in North Carolina that led to the death of one person and injuries for 11 others

Arrest made in shooting that left 1 dead and 11 hurt around North Carolina house party
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New searches are underway in Portugal near where toddler Madeleine McCann disappeared in 2007

Police investigating the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann have searched near an abandoned building in southern Portugal

New searches are underway in Portugal near where toddler Madeleine McCann disappeared in 2007
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Brazil's Lula signs law to expand affirmative action, boosting quotas for Blacks in government jobs

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a new law to expand the country’s affirmative action policies

Brazil's Lula signs law to expand affirmative action, boosting quotas for Blacks in government jobs
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Chile prosecutes individuals alleged to have stolen babies

Chile prosecutes individuals alleged to have stolen babies

Chile prosecutes individuals alleged to have stolen babies
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UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution amid humanitarian crisis

The U_N_ Security Council has scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution which demands “an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties.”

UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution amid humanitarian crisis
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South Korea May inflation weakest in 5 months, below forecast

South Korea's consumer inflation slowed in May to the weakest pace in five months, government data showed on Wednesday, coming in below market expectations.

South Korea May inflation weakest in 5 months, below forecast
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Musk calls Trump's tax-cut and spending bill 'a disgusting abomination'

Billionaire Elon Musk plunged on Tuesday into the congressional debate over

Musk calls Trump's tax-cut and spending bill 'a disgusting abomination'
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Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions

The Trump administration has announced that it is revoking guidance to the nation’s hospitals that directed them to provide emergency abortions to women when they are necessary to stabilize their medical condition

Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions
Health|US|World

Mexican 4-year-old is granted humanitarian parole to continue receiving lifesaving care in US

A 4-year-old Mexican girl who receives lifesaving medical care from a Southern California hospital has been granted permission to remain in the country

Mexican 4-year-old is granted humanitarian parole to continue receiving lifesaving care in US
Health|World

US judge says prisons must provide gender-affirming care for inmates

A U.S. judge on Tuesday ruled the U.S.

US judge says prisons must provide gender-affirming care for inmates
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Rubio praises bravery of Chinese people killed in Tiananmen Square crackdown

U.S.

Rubio praises bravery of Chinese people killed in Tiananmen Square crackdown
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US skips hike in UK steel and aluminum tariffs as both countries eye quick trade deal

The United States on Tuesday announced it would skip doubling steel and aluminum tariffs for Britain, hours after the UK government

US skips hike in UK steel and aluminum tariffs as both countries eye quick trade deal
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Ukrainian officials visit US, accuse Russia of silence; Russian strike kills four in Sumy

Senior Ukrainian officials visited Washington on Tuesday to seek U.S. support against Russia while accusing Moscow of dragging its feet at peace

Ukrainian officials visit US, accuse Russia of silence; Russian strike kills four in Sumy
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New Jersey mayor sues Trump officials over arrest at immigration center

The mayor of Newark, New Jersey, who was arrested by U.S. immigration agents at a detention center last month, sued two law enforcement officials on Tuesday,

New Jersey mayor sues Trump officials over arrest at immigration center
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BOJ chief voices confidence economy can withstand US tariff hit

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the country's economy can withstand the hit from U.S. tariffs and sustain a cycle of rising inflation accompanied by wage growth

BOJ chief voices confidence economy can withstand US tariff hit
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The Latest: Musk slams Trump-backed plan to cut taxes and spending

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has blasted the tax cuts and spending plans backed by President Donald Trump that passed the House

The Latest: Musk slams Trump-backed plan to cut taxes and spending
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration rolls back guidance specifying that ERs must offer abortion care when necessary

Trump administration rolls back guidance specifying that ERs must offer abortion care when necessary

Trump administration rolls back guidance specifying that ERs must offer abortion care when necessary
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Federal officers in tactical gear went into a Latino community in Minneapolis. A protest followed

Dozens of protesters have converged in the heart of the Latino community in Minneapolis after a large force of federal and local authorities wearing tactical gear conducted what they called a law enforcement action

Federal officers in tactical gear went into a Latino community in Minneapolis. A protest followed
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A community rallies for the release of a beloved high schooler detained by ICE

A community rallies for the release of a beloved high schooler detained by ICE

A community rallies for the release of a beloved high schooler detained by ICE
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Mexico’s ruling party expands power in Supreme Court after elections marred by low turnout

Mexico’s ruling party expands power in Supreme Court after elections marred by low turnout

Mexico’s ruling party expands power in Supreme Court after elections marred by low turnout
Africa|Americas|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council

Five countries have won seats on the United Nations Security Council in uncontested elections

Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council
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Hegseth will skip a meeting on organizing military aid to Ukraine in a first for the US

America’s Pentagon chief will not be in attendance when more than 50 other defense leaders meet this week to coordinate military aid to Ukraine

Hegseth will skip a meeting on organizing military aid to Ukraine in a first for the US
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EU antitrust regulators escalate Visa, Mastercard probe, documents show

EU antitrust regulators are asking retailers and payments companies whether a standardized summary of fees by Visa and Mastercard and more transparency on the

EU antitrust regulators escalate Visa, Mastercard probe, documents show
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US auto sales rate plunges in May after pre-tariff rush fades

The U.S. light vehicle sales rate slumped in May by the most in about five years following a rush by auto shoppers during the previous two months to beat anticipated price hikes stoked by

US auto sales rate plunges in May after pre-tariff rush fades
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Trading Day: Market inflection points abound

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist  Stocks and the dollar rose solidly on Tuesday even

Trading Day: Market inflection points abound
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Top Cuban official accuses US of trying to provoke conflict

A visiting senior Cuban official on Tuesday accused the Trump administration of ratcheting up tensions between Washington and Havana and expressed concerns that the

Top Cuban official accuses US of trying to provoke conflict
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US announces visa restrictions for central American government officials

U.S.

US announces visa restrictions for central American government officials
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US tariffs could put air safety at risk, aerospace and airline industries warn

New tariffs on imported commercial aircraft, jet engines and parts could put air safety and the supply chain at risk or trigger other unintended consequences,

US tariffs could put air safety at risk, aerospace and airline industries warn
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Trump urges senators to get his big tax bill done by July 4th

President Donald Trump wants his “big, beautiful” bill of tax breaks and spending cuts on his desk to be signed into law by Independence Day

Trump urges senators to get his big tax bill done by July 4th
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Diplomats, automakers push Beijing to loosen rare earth magnet export restrictions

Diplomats, automakers and other executives from India, Japan and Europe were urgently seeking meetings with Beijing officials to push for

Diplomats, automakers push Beijing to loosen rare earth magnet export restrictions
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Trump administration scraps Biden-era policy on emergency abortions

U.S.

Trump administration scraps Biden-era policy on emergency abortions
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Mexico's ruling party slated to control the newly elected Supreme Court, vote tallies show

Preliminary vote tallies from Mexico's first judicial elections indicate the ruling Morena party is headed toward control of the Supreme Court

Mexico's ruling party slated to control the newly elected Supreme Court, vote tallies show
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French Open: Carlos Alcaraz beats a hurting Tommy Paul 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 to return to the semifinals

It’s tough enough for any player to deal with Carlos Alcaraz at the French Open

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz beats a hurting Tommy Paul 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 to return to the semifinals
Crime|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

FBI wants to investigate doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors. Experts question its legal basis

FBI wants to investigate doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors. Experts question its legal basis

FBI wants to investigate doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors. Experts question its legal basis
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New Orleans jail escapee releases videos, prompting search of home where they were made, source says

A man who identifies himself as New Orleans jail escapee has released videos on social media while still on the run from authorities

New Orleans jail escapee releases videos, prompting search of home where they were made, source says
Environment|Travel|World

Peru allows miners to seek permits in area removed from Nazca Lines protection

Peru has acknowledged that miners operating in an area once protected around the famed Nazca Lines can now begin the process of legalizing their activities after the government reduced the buffer zone by 42% last week

Peru allows miners to seek permits in area removed from Nazca Lines protection
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Hegseth orders the name of gay rights activist Harvey Milk scrubbed from Navy ship

U.S. officials say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk in a highly rare move

Hegseth orders the name of gay rights activist Harvey Milk scrubbed from Navy ship
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|World

Legal challenges facing South Korea's incoming President Lee Jae-myung

South Koreans voted in Lee Jae-myung as their next president in the country's June 3 snap election to heal the wounds of a shock martial law declaration in December, but the liberal

Legal challenges facing South Korea's incoming President Lee Jae-myung
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China tells US envoy Washington must get ties back on 'right track'

The U.S. should create the necessary conditions for bilateral relations to get back onto "the right track," China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the U.S. ambassador to Beijing on

China tells US envoy Washington must get ties back on 'right track'
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China rejects Dutch minister's spying accusation, says tech achievements not 'stolen'

China denied on Tuesday that its scientific and technological achievements were due to "stolen" intellectual property, after comments by the Dutch defence minister accusing Beijing

China rejects Dutch minister's spying accusation, says tech achievements not 'stolen'
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Lula vows to defend Brazil's Supreme Court as US threatens judge

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva vowed on Tuesday to defend his country's Supreme Court against attacks from the United States, in a sharp rebuke

Lula vows to defend Brazil's Supreme Court as US threatens judge
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Dollar pulls back from six-week low but tariff tensions persist

The U.S. dollar rose on Tuesday, rebounding from a six-week low against the euro, even as investors remained concerned about potential economic damage from the

Dollar pulls back from six-week low but tariff tensions persist
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US airlines seek 2-year delay for secondary cockpit barrier rule

Major U.S. airlines want the Federal Aviation Administration to delay by two years the requirement set to take effect in Augustthat new passenger airplanes have a

US airlines seek 2-year delay for secondary cockpit barrier rule
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Wall Street stocks close higher, dollar bounces back amid tariff talks, economic data

U.S. stocks advanced and the dollar rebounded on Tuesday as investors weighed progress in ongoing U.S. tariff talks and lowered economic expectations ahead of

Wall Street stocks close higher, dollar bounces back amid tariff talks, economic data
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US judge dismisses California's tariff lawsuit, teeing up appeal

A U.S. judge dismissed the state of California's challenge to President Donald Trump's tariffs, allowing the state to file an appeal over the court's ruling that

US judge dismisses California's tariff lawsuit, teeing up appeal
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Wall Street stocks end higher on Nvidia, trade talks hopes

U.S. stock indexes closed higher on Tuesday, helped by gains in Nvidia and other chipmakers, as investors awaited possible

Wall Street stocks end higher on Nvidia, trade talks hopes
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Aid distribution in Gaza has turned deadly. Here’s what to know

Aid distribution in Gaza has turned deadly. Here’s what to know

Aid distribution in Gaza has turned deadly. Here’s what to know
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US consulting group terminates contract with controversial US-backed Gaza aid organization

US consulting group terminates contract with controversial US-backed Gaza aid organization

US consulting group terminates contract with controversial US-backed Gaza aid organization
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Justice Department drops lawsuit against Trump adviser Peter Navarro

The Justice Department is dropping a lawsuit it filed against White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, a case in which Navarro was accused of using an unofficial email account for government work and wrongfully retaining presidential records during the first Trump administration

Justice Department drops lawsuit against Trump adviser Peter Navarro
Crime|World

Attack on demonstration calling for release of Israeli hostages was first where group faced violence

Demonstrators with the group Run for Their Lives have staged events around the world calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas since 2023

Attack on demonstration calling for release of Israeli hostages was first where group faced violence
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French Open: Iga Swiatek to face No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals. Alcaraz and Musetti win

Four-time champion Iga Swiatek has posted a 26th successive win at Roland-Garros and set up a French Open semifinal clash against top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka

French Open: Iga Swiatek to face No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals. Alcaraz and Musetti win
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The American dream of an all-US men’s semifinal is snuffed out in Paris as Tiafoe and Paul go down at Roland Garros

The American dream of an all-US men’s semifinal is snuffed out in Paris as Tiafoe and Paul go down at Roland Garros

The American dream of an all-US men’s semifinal is snuffed out in Paris as Tiafoe and Paul go down at Roland Garros
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Dozens of Palestinians killed near Gaza aid distribution point, health officials say, in third day of shooting

Dozens of Palestinians killed near Gaza aid distribution point, health officials say, in third day of shooting

Dozens of Palestinians killed near Gaza aid distribution point, health officials say, in third day of shooting
Environment|Science|Technology|World

No way to restart Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant at present, IAEA chief says

The idled Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine is not in a condition to be restarted at present, due to a lack of water for cooling and the absence of a

No way to restart Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant at present, IAEA chief says
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South Korea new leader Lee Jae-myung's policy pledges

South Korea's newly elected President Lee Jae-myung has vowed political and economic reforms to help the country recover from the shock of December's brief martial law.

South Korea new leader Lee Jae-myung's policy pledges
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Wall Street rises again as US stocks pull closer to their records

U.S. stocks drifted higher and pulled closer to their record as the wait continues for more updates on President Donald Trump’s tariffs and how much they’re affecting the economy

Wall Street rises again as US stocks pull closer to their records
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Oil climbs 2% to 2-week high on geopolitical tensions

Oil prices climbed about 2% on Tuesday to a two-week high as persistent geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and the U.S. and Iran looked set to

Oil climbs 2% to 2-week high on geopolitical tensions
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Trump job cuts hobble NOAA team that reopens ports after hurricanes, sources say

A Florida-based federal emergency response team that reopens U.S. ports after storms and accidents is unstaffed this hurricane season largely due to

Trump job cuts hobble NOAA team that reopens ports after hurricanes, sources say
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Trump to sign order doubling metals tariffs, White House says

U.S.

Trump to sign order doubling metals tariffs, White House says
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Official involved in withholding Ukraine aid confirmed for US Defense post

The U.S.

Official involved in withholding Ukraine aid confirmed for US Defense post
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Indigenous lawyer leads race to head Mexico's Supreme Court

Indigenous rights defender Hugo Aguilar is leading in the race to head Mexico's highest court after the country's first popular election to appoint

Indigenous lawyer leads race to head Mexico's Supreme Court
Business|Technology|World

Reddit's services restored after global outage that affected thousands

Social media platform Reddit was back up after an outage that affected nearly 31,000 users on Tuesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.

Reddit's services restored after global outage that affected thousands
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Zelenskiy announces military shakeup, new assignment for commander who resigned

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced a shakeup of Ukraine's military on Tuesday, including the appointment to a new post of a commander who tendered his resignation over a deadly Russian

Zelenskiy announces military shakeup, new assignment for commander who resigned
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Brazil ties potential IOF tax rollback to approval of new measures to be unveiled next week

Brazil's government will unveil a new set of fiscal measures next week aimed at balancing public accounts, with their approval seen as crucial to revisiting a controversial

Brazil ties potential IOF tax rollback to approval of new measures to be unveiled next week
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Liberal Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea presidency in martial law 'judgement day'

South Korea's liberal party candidate, Lee Jae-myung, was elected president in Tuesday's snap election, six months to the day after he evaded military

Liberal Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea presidency in martial law 'judgement day'
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Musk blasts Trump’s agenda bill as a ‘disgusting abomination,’ catching White House officials off guard

Musk blasts Trump’s agenda bill as a ‘disgusting abomination,’ catching White House officials off guard

Musk blasts Trump’s agenda bill as a ‘disgusting abomination,’ catching White House officials off guard
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Hegseth orders renaming of ship named after gay rights icon Harvey Milk

Hegseth orders renaming of ship named after gay rights icon Harvey Milk

Hegseth orders renaming of ship named after gay rights icon Harvey Milk
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Meta becomes the latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for AI needs

Meta has cut a 20-year deal to secure nuclear power to help meet surging demand for artificial intelligence and other computing needs at Facebook’s parent company

Meta becomes the latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for AI needs
Crime|Sports|US|World

Connecticut man gets 33 years in prison for stray-bullet killing of Olympian's mother

A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for the stray-bullet killing of a Puerto Rican Olympic athlete’s mother

Connecticut man gets 33 years in prison for stray-bullet killing of Olympian's mother
Health|Sports|World

World Boxing apologizes for naming Olympic champion Imane Khelif in sex test policy

The president of World Boxing has apologized after Olympic champion Imane Khelif was singled out in the governing body’s announcement to make sex testing mandatory

World Boxing apologizes for naming Olympic champion Imane Khelif in sex test policy
Election|Political|World

Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea's president, closing period of political tumult

Liberal opposition candidate Lee Jae-myung has been elected president of South Korea

Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea's president, closing period of political tumult
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Ecuador legislature backs reform allowing foreign military bases

Ecuador's national assembly legislature on Tuesday backed a constitutional reform that would allow the installation of foreign military bases in the South

Ecuador legislature backs reform allowing foreign military bases
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Power restored to 700,000 residents in Russian-held Ukraine after Ukrainian strikes

Emergency crews restored power on Tuesday to at least 700,000 residents across a swathe of southern Ukraine controlled by Russian forces, officials said, a day after Ukrainian

Power restored to 700,000 residents in Russian-held Ukraine after Ukrainian strikes
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US labor market easing in the face of tariff uncertainty

U.S. job openings increased in April, but layoffs posted their biggest rise in nine months, suggesting that labor market conditions were softening as tariff

US labor market easing in the face of tariff uncertainty
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Peru expects small rise in 2025 copper output, long battle versus illegal gold mining

Copper output in Peru, the world's third-biggest producer, is expected to grow slightly to 2.8 million metric tons this year, while mining investment is forecast to

Peru expects small rise in 2025 copper output, long battle versus illegal gold mining
Africa|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

More than 4 million refugees have fled Sudan civil war, UN says

The number of people who have fled Sudan since the beginning of its civil war in 2023 has surpassed four million, U.N. refugee agency officials said on Tuesday, adding

More than 4 million refugees have fled Sudan civil war, UN says
World

South Korea's new leader Lee has lived a turbulent life. Now, big challenges await him

The life of South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung is full of ups and downs

South Korea's new leader Lee has lived a turbulent life. Now, big challenges await him
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Trump's Justice Department examining pardons issued by Biden

A senior official in Republican U.S.

Trump's Justice Department examining pardons issued by Biden
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Judge blocks Trump from cutting off gender-affirming care for federal inmates

Judge blocks Trump from cutting off gender-affirming care for federal inmates

Judge blocks Trump from cutting off gender-affirming care for federal inmates
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Laura Loomer meets with JD Vance at White House complex, sources say

Laura Loomer meets with JD Vance at White House complex, sources say

Laura Loomer meets with JD Vance at White House complex, sources say
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Big firms abandon wind energy plans in Colombia amid regulatory shifts, social issues and grid gaps

Colombia’s wind energy plans in La Guajira are faltering as major companies exit and projects remain stalled

Big firms abandon wind energy plans in Colombia amid regulatory shifts, social issues and grid gaps
Europe|World

Court blow to Germany's new government on asylum: what happens now?

A court ruling that Germany could not simply return to Poland three asylum seekers who entered the country in May dealt a blow to the signature migration policy of

Court blow to Germany's new government on asylum: what happens now?
Europe|Political|World

Russia and Ukraine miles apart on peace terms

Russia and Ukraine have shared blueprints for a peace deal that demonstrate how far apart the warring parties are.

Russia and Ukraine miles apart on peace terms
Asia|Health|Political|World

Brunei ruler returns home after hospital admission in Malaysia

Brunei's ruler Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah returned home on Tuesday, the prime minister's office said, after resting in Malaysia following his admission to a Malaysian hospital

Brunei ruler returns home after hospital admission in Malaysia
Europe|Political|World

Populist Wilders breaks Dutch coalition to push immigration agenda in elections

By Stephanie van den Berg and Bart H.

Populist Wilders breaks Dutch coalition to push immigration agenda in elections
Crime|Europe|Travel|World

Vast police search for Madeleine McCann evidence launched in Algarve

Portuguese and German police on Tuesday launched joint searches of a "vast" area in Portugal's southern Algarve region for new evidence related to the 2007 disappearance of

Vast police search for Madeleine McCann evidence launched in Algarve
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US to scale down its military bases in Syria, envoy says

The United States will scale down its military presence in Syria to one base from eight and U.S. policies will shift in the country "because none of them worked" over the last

US to scale down its military bases in Syria, envoy says
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Germany lobby group says China's rare earth curbs could halt auto output

China's export restrictions on rare earths that are widely used by the auto industry could disrupt, or even halt, German car production, Germany's VDA auto

Germany lobby group says China's rare earth curbs could halt auto output
Europe|Political|US|World

Putin's uncompromising demands emerge after the latest round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Russia took weeks to present Ukraine with a “memorandum” setting out its conditions for a ceasefire, as well as key guidelines for a comprehensive treaty to end the 3-year-old war

Putin's uncompromising demands emerge after the latest round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Newark mayor sues New Jersey's top federal prosecutor after arrest at immigration detention site

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has sued New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor over his arrest outside a federal immigration detention facility on a trespassing charge, saying the Trump-appointed attorney had pursued the case out of political spite

Newark mayor sues New Jersey's top federal prosecutor after arrest at immigration detention site
Arts|Political|World

What makes Trump’s new portrait different from his predecessors’

What makes Trump’s new portrait different from his predecessors’

What makes Trump’s new portrait different from his predecessors’
Africa|Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Five countries elected to UN Security Council for 2026/27

The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday elected Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia to the 15-member U.N.

Five countries elected to UN Security Council for 2026/27
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Reckitt eyes new options to advance Air Wick unit sale, sources say

Britain's Reckitt is considering new options to advance a sale of its Essential Home business, home to Air Wick fresheners and Cillit Bang cleaners,

Reckitt eyes new options to advance Air Wick unit sale, sources say
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

UK 'deeply concerned' about jailed Egyptian-British dissident's hunger-striking mother

The British government said on Tuesday it was "deeply concerned" about the health of the mother of jailed Egyptian-British dissident Alaa Abd el-Fattah, Laila Soueif, who has been

UK 'deeply concerned' about jailed Egyptian-British dissident's hunger-striking mother
Africa|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Local debt markets could shield Africa as funding sources shrink, Moody's says

African countries should focus on developing liquid local debt markets in their home currencies to protect them from global volatility and fickle foreign investors,

Local debt markets could shield Africa as funding sources shrink, Moody's says
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Palantir defies tech gloom as Trump momentum powers stellar share gains

Palantir Technologies has succeeded where most tech stocks have struggled this year: staying hot in a cooling market.

Palantir defies tech gloom as Trump momentum powers stellar share gains
Arts|Environment|Health|World

Harrison Ford wants the Operation Smile award honoring his friend to inspire others to give more

Harrison Ford will receive an award for his philanthropy from the global surgery and training nonprofit Operation Smile

Harrison Ford wants the Operation Smile award honoring his friend to inspire others to give more
Europe|Sports|World

French Open: Lorenzo Musetti beats Frances Tiafoe and faces Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals

Lorenzo Musetti has reached his first semifinal at the French Open and second at a Grand Slam tournament

French Open: Lorenzo Musetti beats Frances Tiafoe and faces Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals
Education|Sports|World

Wake Forest baseball coach apologizes for apparent homophobic slur at NCAA regional vs. Tennessee

Wake Forest and baseball coach Tom Walter apologized for what appeared to be a homophobic slur caught by television cameras during an NCAA regional game against Tennessee

Wake Forest baseball coach apologizes for apparent homophobic slur at NCAA regional vs. Tennessee
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Man admits to attempting to frame migrant accused of threatening Trump, prosecutors say

Man admits to attempting to frame migrant accused of threatening Trump, prosecutors say

Man admits to attempting to frame migrant accused of threatening Trump, prosecutors say
Crime|US|World

How a demonstration for Israeli hostages ended in an antisemitic firebombing

How a demonstration for Israeli hostages ended in an antisemitic firebombing

How a demonstration for Israeli hostages ended in an antisemitic firebombing
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European shares flat amidst inflation data, trade jitters

Europe's benchmark stock index ended little changed on Tuesday, as investors ceded ground under the dual pressure of softening economic

European shares flat amidst inflation data, trade jitters
Africa|Crime|World

Two suspected Uganda rebels killed in Kampala blast, officials say

An explosion killed two suspected rebels including a female suicide bomber near a Roman Catholic shrine in Uganda's capital Kampala on Tuesday morning, but no other people were

Two suspected Uganda rebels killed in Kampala blast, officials say
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US factory orders slump in April

New orders for U.S.-manufactured goods dropped sharply in April and business spending on equipment appeared to have lost momentum at the start of the second quarter as the boost

US factory orders slump in April
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Video shows suspect in Colorado antisemitic attack

Eight people were injured in what officials are describing an antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado. The suspect in custody, identified as 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman, allegedly used a makeshift flamethrower and threw an incendiary device into the crowd. He also yelled “Free Palestine,” according to the FBI.

Video shows suspect in Colorado antisemitic attack
Europe|World

Despite Ukraine’s daring attacks, Russian forces advance on major city of Sumy

Despite Ukraine’s daring attacks, Russian forces advance on major city of Sumy

Despite Ukraine’s daring attacks, Russian forces advance on major city of Sumy
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Iran seeks to turn 'new page' in ties with Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told Lebanese officials on Tuesday that Iran wanted to turn a "new page" in relations with Beirut, hinting at a shift in diplomatic ties that

Iran seeks to turn 'new page' in ties with Lebanon
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Indonesia vows to provide US tariff preferences before June talks

Indonesia has committed to provide a list of preferred tariffs on U.S. goods before starting a second round of talks with Washington scheduled this month, its senior economy

Indonesia vows to provide US tariff preferences before June talks
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Russia's economy minister calls for 'timely' rate cut to boost growth

Russia's economy minister Maxim Reshetnikov said on Tuesday that the central bank should ease monetary policy in a timely manner in order to achieve growth of 3%, a target set by

Russia's economy minister calls for 'timely' rate cut to boost growth
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Fed's Bostic says current uncertainty calls for patience on rate policy

By Michael S.

Fed's Bostic says current uncertainty calls for patience on rate policy
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Dutch government collapses after far-right leader Wilders quits coalition

By Bart H.

Dutch government collapses after far-right leader Wilders quits coalition
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Airlines stick to net zero target despite green fuel doubts

Global airlines wrapped up a two-day summit on Tuesday sticking to a target of net zero emissions by 2050, but voicing fresh

Airlines stick to net zero target despite green fuel doubts
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What will happen next in Dutch government crisis?

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders triggered a government collapse in the Netherlands on Tuesday by pulling his nationalist PVV party out of the right-wing government coalition,

What will happen next in Dutch government crisis?
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US job openings rose in April, signaling resilience in the American labor market

U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, showing that the labor market remains resilient in the face of uncertainty arising from President Donald Trump’s trade wars

US job openings rose in April, signaling resilience in the American labor market
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Tulsa's new Black mayor proposes $100M trust to 'repair' impact of 1921 Race Massacre

Tulsa’s new mayor on Sunday proposed a $100 million private trust as part of a reparations plan to give descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre scholarships and housing help

Tulsa's new Black mayor proposes $100M trust to 'repair' impact of 1921 Race Massacre
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Northern lights finally make anticipated beautiful display over Maine

Northern lights finally make anticipated beautiful display over Maine

Northern lights finally make anticipated beautiful display over Maine
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Tiafoe calls it 'comical' Musetti wasn't penalized for kicking a ball into French Open line judge

Lorenzo Musetti has been warned for unsportsmanlike conduct for kicking a tennis ball that inadvertently hit a linesperson during his French Open quarterfinal against Frances Tiafoe

Tiafoe calls it 'comical' Musetti wasn't penalized for kicking a ball into French Open line judge
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Taiwan continues to 'communicate closely' on tariff talks with US

Taiwan continues to "communicate closely" with the United States on tariff talks, but cannot give more information at this point, the island's government said on Tuesday.

Taiwan continues to 'communicate closely' on tariff talks with US
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Ukraine plans to boost food processing as preferential EU trade ends

Ukraine plans to change its policy on agricultural exports to adapt to the expected end of free access to the lucrative EU market, potentially reducing raw material

Ukraine plans to boost food processing as preferential EU trade ends
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Egypt inflation seen climbing to 14.9% in May: Reuters poll

Egypt's annual headline inflation is forecast to have heated up in May, driven mainly by an unfavourable base effect, a Reuters poll found. 

Egypt inflation seen climbing to 14.9% in May: Reuters poll
Sports|World

Texas Tech ends Oklahoma’s four-year WCWS title run to set up all-Texas final series

Texas Tech ends Oklahoma’s four-year WCWS title run to set up all-Texas final series

Texas Tech ends Oklahoma’s four-year WCWS title run to set up all-Texas final series
Crime|Health|World

At least 27 Palestinians killed near Gaza aid site; U.N. demands investigation

At least 27 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded by Israeli fire near a food distribution site in southern Gaza on Tuesday,

At least 27 Palestinians killed near Gaza aid site; U.N. demands investigation
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VW's Wolfsburg plant may move to four-day week from 2027, works council says

Volkswagen's restructuring of its Wolfsburg plant from 2027 to make way for

VW's Wolfsburg plant may move to four-day week from 2027, works council says
Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz says court ruling will not stop migration crackdown

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday that a court ruling against the expulsion by border police of three Somali asylum seekers

Germany's Merz says court ruling will not stop migration crackdown
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Ex-Homeland Security official Taylor fights back against Trump's 'unprecedented' investigation order

A former Homeland Security official during President Donald Trump’s first administration wants independent government watchdogs to investigate after Trump ordered Homeland Security to look into his government service

Ex-Homeland Security official Taylor fights back against Trump's 'unprecedented' investigation order
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Australia central bank says higher US tariffs a drag on global economy

Australia's central bank said on Tuesday that higher U.S. tariffs would drag on the global economy and put near-term downward pressures on prices of traded goods, though the exact

Australia central bank says higher US tariffs a drag on global economy
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Tennis players wake up early or stay up late and it can be anyone's guess what time matches start

Tennis players at Grand Slam tournaments such as the French Open can have to play at 11 a.m. or 8 p.m. or anywhere in between

Tennis players wake up early or stay up late and it can be anyone's guess what time matches start
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Wilders throws Dutch politics into turmoil with new elections now on the horizon

Populist far-right lawmaker Geert Wilders has plunged Dutch politics into turmoil Tuesday by withdrawing his party’s ministers from the ruling coalition in a dispute over a crackdown on migration

Wilders throws Dutch politics into turmoil with new elections now on the horizon
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Victoria's Secret says cyber incident led to temporary website shut down

Victoria's Secret on Tuesday disclosed that a security incident relating to its information technology systems had led it to temporarily shut down its website for a few days last week.

Victoria's Secret says cyber incident led to temporary website shut down
Crime|Europe|Travel|World

Key dates in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann

Three-year-old Madeleine McCann, from Rothley, Leicestershire, in central England, disappeared on May 3, 2007 during a holiday with her parents in the Algarve region of southern

Key dates in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann
Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine says it hit Russia's bridge to Crimea with underwater explosives

Ukraine's SBU security service said on Tuesday that it had hit the road and rail bridge linking Russia and the Crimean peninsula below the water level with explosives.

Ukraine says it hit Russia's bridge to Crimea with underwater explosives
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Norfolk Southern chairman resigns, citing personal reasons

U.S. railroad operator Norfolk Southern said Chairman Claude Mongeau resigned from the company's board on Tuesday, citing personal reasons.

Norfolk Southern chairman resigns, citing personal reasons
Asia|Crime|World

More than 200 prisoners break out of Pakistani jail after earthquake panic, says official

More than 200 inmates escaped from a jail in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi late on Monday when they overpowered prison guards after

More than 200 prisoners break out of Pakistani jail after earthquake panic, says official
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine strikes bridge connecting Russia to Crimea with underwater explosives

Ukraine strikes bridge connecting Russia to Crimea with underwater explosives

Ukraine strikes bridge connecting Russia to Crimea with underwater explosives
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Autocrats don’t act like Hitler or Stalin anymore − instead of governing with violence, they use manipulation

Autocrats today are polished, appear mainstream and use the media, not overt repression or violence, to gain public support and consolidate power. They govern through a ‘spin dictatorship.’

Autocrats don’t act like Hitler or Stalin anymore − instead of governing with violence, they use manipulation
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Macron wax statue stolen from Paris museum for anti-Russian protest

Macron wax statue stolen from Paris museum for anti-Russian protest

Macron wax statue stolen from Paris museum for anti-Russian protest
Europe|Political|World

Poland sets a government confidence vote for June 11 as Tusk notes a ‘new political reality’

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says parliament will hold a confidence vote on his government on June 11

Poland sets a government confidence vote for June 11 as Tusk notes a ‘new political reality’
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Trump privately complains about Amy Coney Barrett and other Supreme Court justices he nominated

Trump privately complains about Amy Coney Barrett and other Supreme Court justices he nominated

Trump privately complains about Amy Coney Barrett and other Supreme Court justices he nominated
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French Open: Novak Djokovic is certainly no dark horse to quarterfinal foe Alexander Zverev

Novak Djokovic will take on Alexander Zverev in the French Open quarterfinals

French Open: Novak Djokovic is certainly no dark horse to quarterfinal foe Alexander Zverev
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The Michelin Guide is Eurocentric and elitist − yet it will soon be an arbiter of culinary excellence in Philly

The famed Michelin Red Guide is coming to Philadelphia, and inspectors are scouting local restaurants to find some worthy of Michelin awards.

The Michelin Guide is Eurocentric and elitist − yet it will soon be an arbiter of culinary excellence in Philly
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Scientists say a record amount of seaweed hit the Caribbean and nearby areas in May

A new report says that a record 38 million metric tons of sargassum piled up across the Caribbean and nearby areas in May, with more expected this month

Scientists say a record amount of seaweed hit the Caribbean and nearby areas in May
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Dutch far-right leader Wilders threatens to quit government coalition

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders threatened on Monday to topple the Netherlands' already fragile right-wing government, which he said did not back his ideas for stricter

Dutch far-right leader Wilders threatens to quit government coalition
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US home prices to rise 3.5% this year but tariffs will hinder new construction :Reuters poll

U.S. home prices will rise steadily over coming years on an expected further decline in mortgage rates, according to property experts in a Reuters survey who

US home prices to rise 3.5% this year but tariffs will hinder new construction :Reuters poll
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Trump and Xi's big chat

What matters in U.S. and global markets today The dollar and U.S.

Trump and Xi's big chat
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Kremlin says Ukraine peace efforts are complex, no quick decisions should be expected

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that work on trying to reach a settlement to end the war in Ukraine was extraordinarily complex and that it would be wrong to expect any imminent

Kremlin says Ukraine peace efforts are complex, no quick decisions should be expected
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Greece appeals court rules 10 people guilty over deadly 2018 wildfire near Athens

A Greek appeals court found 10 people guilty on Tuesday of misdemeanour charges over a wildfire in 2018 that killed 104 people, a ruling that angered relatives of those who died in

Greece appeals court rules 10 people guilty over deadly 2018 wildfire near Athens
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Modi's soaring Indian aviation ambitions face many headwinds

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's high-profile attendance at a global airlines conference this week underscores how much India is banking

Modi's soaring Indian aviation ambitions face many headwinds
Business|Environment|Science|World

Russian farmers appeal to Putin for help against antelope invasion

Farmers in Russia's Saratov region have appealed to President Vladimir Putin for help in dealing with an invasion of saiga antelopes that have

Russian farmers appeal to Putin for help against antelope invasion
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Polish lawmakers to hold confidence vote in Tusk government on June 11

Polish lawmakers will hold a vote of confidence in the government on June 11, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday as he seeks to shore up his centre

Polish lawmakers to hold confidence vote in Tusk government on June 11
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Any Trump deal with Iran must tackle nuclear watchdog's blind spots

U.N. inspectors monitoring Iran's Fordow nuclear site confronted a major gap in their knowledge last year as they

Any Trump deal with Iran must tackle nuclear watchdog's blind spots
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BoE's Bailey sticks with 'careful' rate cut view as uncertainty deepens

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Tuesday he was sticking with a "gradual and careful" approach to cutting interest rates as global

BoE's Bailey sticks with 'careful' rate cut view as uncertainty deepens
Political|World

Medvedev says Russia seeks victory, not compromise, in talks with Ukraine

Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday that the point of holding peace talks with Ukraine was to ensure a swift and complete Russian victory.

Medvedev says Russia seeks victory, not compromise, in talks with Ukraine
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Canadian wildfire smoke and a dust plume from Africa could collide over the South this week

Canadian wildfire smoke and a dust plume from Africa could collide over the South this week

Canadian wildfire smoke and a dust plume from Africa could collide over the South this week
Arts|Business|US|World

Former CIA Director William Burns has a book deal for the memoir 'Diplomat Spy'

Former CIA director and Biden cabinet official William J

Former CIA Director William Burns has a book deal for the memoir 'Diplomat Spy'
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Inflation slides to 1.9% in Europe, as worries shift from prices to Trump and tariffs

Inflation in the 20 countries that use the euro fell to 1.9% in May from 2.2% in April, helping clear the way for more interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank

Inflation slides to 1.9% in Europe, as worries shift from prices to Trump and tariffs
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US growth likely to slow to 1.6% this year, hobbled by Trump's trade wars, OECD says

U.S. economic growth will slow to 1.6% this year from 2.8% last year as President Donald Trump’s erratic trade wars disrupt global commerce, drive up costs and leave businesses and consumers paralyzed by uncertainty

US growth likely to slow to 1.6% this year, hobbled by Trump's trade wars, OECD says
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Tesla's Model 3, Model Y make list of China's campaign to boost rural EV sales

Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y vehicles entered the list of 124 electric vehicle and hybrid models in a Chinese government-backed campaign to promote sales in rural areas, the industry

Tesla's Model 3, Model Y make list of China's campaign to boost rural EV sales
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Pro-Russian, anti-Israeli hackers pose biggest cybercrime threats in Germany

Cybercrime in Germany rose to a record level last year, driven by hacker attacks from pro-Russian and anti-Israeli groups, the BKA Federal Crime Office reported on Tuesday as the

Pro-Russian, anti-Israeli hackers pose biggest cybercrime threats in Germany
Business|Economy|World

US made 'tough' requests to Vietnam in trade talks, sources say

The U.S. has sent a "long" list of "tough" requests to Vietnam in its tariff negotiations, including demands that could force the country to

US made 'tough' requests to Vietnam in trade talks, sources say
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Russia says situation at Zaporizhzhia plant under control but situation is complex

The situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine remains under control, although it remains very complex after an attack by Ukrainian forces on power facilities,

Russia says situation at Zaporizhzhia plant under control but situation is complex
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Venezuela's oil exports stable as buyers in China receive more

Venezuela's oil exports remained almost unchanged last month as increased shipments to customers in China offset a decline in U.S.-authorized sales, according to vessel-tracking data and

Venezuela's oil exports stable as buyers in China receive more
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Trump asked Japan to help with Golden Dome missile shield, Nikkei reports

U.S.

Trump asked Japan to help with Golden Dome missile shield, Nikkei reports
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BoE's Bailey sees rate path shrouded increasingly by uncertainty

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said the path for interest rates was now shrouded in more uncertainty than before because of global trade policy turmoil.

BoE's Bailey sees rate path shrouded increasingly by uncertainty
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EU did not receive US letter demanding best offer in trade talks -source

The European Union did not receive a letter from the United States in which President Donald Trump's administration made a demand for countries to submit their best

EU did not receive US letter demanding best offer in trade talks -source
Crime|Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Wilful restriction on Gaza food aid may constitute war crime, says UN rights office

The United Nations human rights office said on Tuesday that the wilful impediment of access to food and relief for civilians in Gaza may

Wilful restriction on Gaza food aid may constitute war crime, says UN rights office
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BoE's Breeden saw case for May rate cut even without trade turmoil

Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said on Tuesday that she saw a case for cutting interest rates last month even without the impact of trade policy uncertainty on the global

BoE's Breeden saw case for May rate cut even without trade turmoil
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

FX options market positioned for further dollar weakness

The U.S. dollar has steadied after a sharp tumble this year but traders in the foreign exchange options market are positioned for the U.S.

FX options market positioned for further dollar weakness
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Tourists told to heed warnings after Etna eruption

Tourists have been told to check for warnings before climbing towards the summit of Italy's Mount Etna after an eruption sent hikers scurrying for safety.

Tourists told to heed warnings after Etna eruption
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Ukraine's 2025 grain harvest may fall 10%, minister says

Ukraine's 2025 grain harvest may decrease by 10% to around 51 million metric tons compared to 56.7 million tons in 2024, according to the most pessimistic estimates,

Ukraine's 2025 grain harvest may fall 10%, minister says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian attack on Ukraine city of Sumy kills three, injures 25

A Russian artillery attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy on Tuesday killed three people and injured 25, including children, the city council and the health ministry said.

Russian attack on Ukraine city of Sumy kills three, injures 25
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TSX futures slip as trade tensions rise, uncertainty lingers

Futures tied to Canada's main stock index fell on Tuesday, mirroring Wall Street peers, as concerns over erratic U.S. trade policies clouded investor sentiment.

TSX futures slip as trade tensions rise, uncertainty lingers
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Swiss inflation turns negative, raising likelihood of negative interest rates

Swiss inflation turned negative in May, marking the first decline in consumer prices for more than four years and adding pressure on the Swiss National Bank to cut its

Swiss inflation turns negative, raising likelihood of negative interest rates
Africa|Business|Economy|World

South African economy barely grows in first quarter

South Africa's economy stagnated in the first quarter, eking out quarter-on-quarter growth of just 0.1%, as contractions in sectors like mining and manufacturing

South African economy barely grows in first quarter
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Chinese travel more during Dragon Boat holiday but spending lags

Chinese people travelled more over the three-day Dragon Boat holiday this year, but spending remained below pre-pandemic levels, government data showed on Tuesday - indicators

Chinese travel more during Dragon Boat holiday but spending lags
Crime|Europe|World

Portuguese police launch new search for Madeleine McCann in the Algarve

Portuguese police have launched a new search for Madeleine McCann in Portugal's Algarve region where the British three-year-old disappeared in 2007, following a request from German

Portuguese police launch new search for Madeleine McCann in the Algarve
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Trump’s tariff fallout? It’s worse than we previously thought, says OECD

Trump’s tariff fallout? It’s worse than we previously thought, says OECD

Trump’s tariff fallout? It’s worse than we previously thought, says OECD
Europe|Science|Technology|World

UKRAINE'S DRONE ATTACK ON RUSSIA, PEACE TALKS ROUND 2 (4AET)

Russia and Ukraine hold second set of direct peace talks in Istanbul, a day after Kyiv launched a shock drone attack on Russian air bases.

UKRAINE'S DRONE ATTACK ON RUSSIA, PEACE TALKS ROUND 2 (4AET)
Europe|Technology|World

New footage reveals the impact of Ukraine’s audacious drone attack on Russian air bases

New footage reveals the impact of Ukraine’s audacious drone attack on Russian air bases

New footage reveals the impact of Ukraine’s audacious drone attack on Russian air bases
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The reality of Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs

U.S.

The reality of Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Resource-rich Mongolia faces political uncertainty after the prime minister resigns

Resource-rich Mongolia is facing political uncertainty following the resignation of its prime minister in the wake of protests over endemic corruption in the landlocked Asian country, squeezed between China and Russia

Resource-rich Mongolia faces political uncertainty after the prime minister resigns
Economy|Education|Political|World

Philippines keeps Cabinet mostly unchanged after 'bold reset' call

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has retained the majority of his Cabinet ministers, two weeks after requesting their resignations in what he called a "bold reset" of his

Philippines keeps Cabinet mostly unchanged after 'bold reset' call
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Thames Water on the brink after KKR drops out of rescue deal

Thames Water suffered a major setback in its fight to avoid nationalisation on Tuesday as it said U.S. private equity firm KKR had pulled out of a multi-billion pound

Thames Water on the brink after KKR drops out of rescue deal
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FEMA staff confused after head said he was unaware of US hurricane season, sources say

Staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency were left baffled on Monday after the head of the U.S. disaster agency said he had

FEMA staff confused after head said he was unaware of US hurricane season, sources say
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Euro zone inflation eases below ECB target, supporting rate cut bets

Euro zone inflation eased below the European Central Bank's target last month on surprisingly benign services costs, underpinning expectations for further policy

Euro zone inflation eases below ECB target, supporting rate cut bets
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Tariff gloom weighs on US manufacturing; delivery times lengthening

U.S. manufacturing contracted for a third straight month in May and suppliers took the longest time in nearly three years to deliver inputs amid tariffs,

Tariff gloom weighs on US manufacturing; delivery times lengthening
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

OECD lowers global outlook as Trump trade war hits US growth

Global economic growth is slowing more than expected only a few months ago as the fallout from the Trump administration's trade war takes a bigger toll on the U.S.

OECD lowers global outlook as Trump trade war hits US growth
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Toyota to take key supplier private in $33 billion deal

Toyota Motor will take forklift-maker Toyota Industries private in a $33 billion deal, the companies said on Tuesday, a landmark unwinding of cross-shareholding that is likely to

Toyota to take key supplier private in $33 billion deal
Election|Europe|Political|World

Dutch government collapses as Wilders’ far-right party leaves coalition

Dutch government collapses as Wilders’ far-right party leaves coalition

Dutch government collapses as Wilders’ far-right party leaves coalition
Crime|Education|Entertainment|World

(PKG) MORE INFO RELEASED IN BOULDER JEWISH HATE CRIME (930pET)

A man who attacked people using a flamethrower and Molotov cocktails at a Jewish community event in Boulder, Colorado, has been charged with a federal hate crime, according to an affidavit. At least eight people were injured in the attack, which the FBI describes as a planned antisemitic attack.

(PKG) MORE INFO RELEASED IN BOULDER JEWISH HATE CRIME (930pET)
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What are rare earth minerals, and why are they central to Trump’s trade war?

What are rare earth minerals, and why are they central to Trump’s trade war?

What are rare earth minerals, and why are they central to Trump’s trade war?
Arts|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

Woman who denies mushroom murders of her in-laws accepts that she served them death caps for lunch

An Australian woman accused of murdering three of her estranged husband’s relatives with poisonous mushrooms has told a court she accepts the fatal lunch she served contained death caps

Woman who denies mushroom murders of her in-laws accepts that she served them death caps for lunch
Europe|Sports|World

France’s Lois Boisson entered Roland Garros as the world’s No. 361 player. She’s become the host nation’s Cinderella story

France’s Lois Boisson entered Roland Garros as the world’s No. 361 player. She’s become the host nation’s Cinderella story

France’s Lois Boisson entered Roland Garros as the world’s No. 361 player. She’s become the host nation’s Cinderella story
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Israeli soldiers bar media from visiting West Bank villages on tour organized by Oscar winners

Israeli soldiers have barred journalists from entering villages in the West Bank on a planned tour organized by the directors of Oscar-winning movie “No Other Land."

Israeli soldiers bar media from visiting West Bank villages on tour organized by Oscar winners
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Schwarzenegger tells environmentalists dismayed by Trump to 'stop whining' and get to work

Arnold Schwarzenegger has a message for environmentalists who despair at the the approach of President Donald Trump’s administration: “Stop whining and get to work.”

Schwarzenegger tells environmentalists dismayed by Trump to 'stop whining' and get to work
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Polish nationalist's election victory deepens fiscal uncertainty

Poland's path to narrowing its fiscal deficit, maintaining its credit ratings and keeping investors on board looks more

Polish nationalist's election victory deepens fiscal uncertainty
Business|Economy|World

US-India nearing trade deal as talks progress, commerce secretary says

Trade negotiations between the United States and India are making progress and a deal could be finalised soon, U.S.

US-India nearing trade deal as talks progress, commerce secretary says
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Singapore hedge fund Arrowpoint capitalised on May market turmoil

Singapore's multi-strategy hedge fund Arrowpoint Investment Partners has made gains by exploiting market dislocations triggered by global trade tariff shocks and

Singapore hedge fund Arrowpoint capitalised on May market turmoil
Business|Technology|World

China's Xiaomi founder expects EV business to turn profitable in H2

China's Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun said on Tuesday that he expected the company's auto business to turn profitable in the second half of the year,

China's Xiaomi founder expects EV business to turn profitable in H2
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Italy April unemployment falls to 5.9%, with firm job growth in last 3 months

Italy's jobless rate fell to 5.9% in April from 6.1% in March, national statistics bureau ISTAT reported on Tuesday, with a stable number of people employed during the month and an

Italy April unemployment falls to 5.9%, with firm job growth in last 3 months
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Turkey inflation dips more than expected to near 35% in May

Turkish annual inflation dipped a bit more than expected to 35.41% in May, official data showed on Tuesday, less than half the level that it reached a year earlier as tight

Turkey inflation dips more than expected to near 35% in May
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Ukraine president's chief of staff in US for talks on defence support

A Ukrainian government delegation arrived in Washington on Tuesday to discuss military support and sanctions against Russia, a day after Kyiv and Moscow held their second round of

Ukraine president's chief of staff in US for talks on defence support
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What we know about Derrick Groves, the convicted double murderer still on the run after escaping a New Orleans jail

What we know about Derrick Groves, the convicted double murderer still on the run after escaping a New Orleans jail

What we know about Derrick Groves, the convicted double murderer still on the run after escaping a New Orleans jail
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These Americans are done with Trump. So they’re leaving America

These Americans are done with Trump. So they’re leaving America

These Americans are done with Trump. So they’re leaving America
Asia|Crime|World

Over 100 inmates escape and 1 is killed as a quake prompts the evacuation of a Pakistan prison

Pakistani officials say an inmate was killed and more than 100 escaped from a prison in the southern city of Karachi overnight after they were temporarily moved out of their cells following mild earthquake tremors

Over 100 inmates escape and 1 is killed as a quake prompts the evacuation of a Pakistan prison
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Deutsche Bank lifts S&P 500 year-end target amid Wall Street upgrade wave

Deutsche Bank has raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 6,550 from 6,150, citing lower tariff-related earnings drag and a resilient economy, in a move that comes amid a broader

Deutsche Bank lifts S&P 500 year-end target amid Wall Street upgrade wave
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UK needs tough action on government budget policy, OECD warns

Britain's government needs to try harder to reduce borrowing and debt, the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development said on Tuesday, just over a week before

UK needs tough action on government budget policy, OECD warns
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Romanian officials reroute flooded stream away from Praid salt mine

Romanian officials were rerouting a stream in central Romania to prevent further flooding of the Praid salt mine, one of Europe's largest salt reserves and a crucial tourist

Romanian officials reroute flooded stream away from Praid salt mine
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Spain reports fewer than 2.5 million jobless for first time since 2008

The number of people registered as unemployed in Spain fell in May below 2.5 million for the first time since the cusp of the financial crisis almost 17 years ago, data from the

Spain reports fewer than 2.5 million jobless for first time since 2008
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Japanese equity funds log sharpest weekly outflows since 2007

Japanese equity funds logged their largest weekly outflows in nearly 18 years in the week to May 28, as investors either booked profits following a rally fueled

Japanese equity funds log sharpest weekly outflows since 2007
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Hong Kong leader says sudden removal of China's top official in the city was "normal"

Hong Kong's leader said on Tuesday that China's recent removal of its top representative in the city, known for his hardline policies on national

Hong Kong leader says sudden removal of China's top official in the city was "normal"
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Mood darkens further in German auto sector under strain of tariffs

Sentiment in the German automotive industry deteriorated further in May, the Ifo institute said on Tuesday, reporting a fall in its business climate index for the sector to -31.8

Mood darkens further in German auto sector under strain of tariffs
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Global oil refiners see short-term boost from higher margins

Refiners across the globe are reaping unexpected profits from producing key fuels in recent weeks, offering an ailing sector respite

Global oil refiners see short-term boost from higher margins
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Vietnam firms to sign MoUs to buy $2 billion of US farm produce

Vietnamese firms will sign memorandums of understanding with U.S. partners to buy $2 billion worth of American farm produce, the agriculture ministry said on Tuesday, part of efforts

Vietnam firms to sign MoUs to buy $2 billion of US farm produce
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"Children are crying out in agony for food": Aid distributor on humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Arwa Damon, President of the International Network for Aid, Relief and Assistance talks with CNN's Wolf Blitzer about the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

"Children are crying out in agony for food": Aid distributor on humanitarian crisis in Gaza
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Myanmar junta says extends temporary ceasefire to June 30

Myanmar's junta said it has extended a temporary ceasefire to June to support reconstruction and relief efforts following a massive earthquake in late March that killed at least 3,700

Myanmar junta says extends temporary ceasefire to June 30
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Sicily's Mount Etna erupts with columns of smoke and ash

Sicily’s Mount Etna has put on a fiery show, sending a cloud of smoke and ash miles into the air, but officials said the activity posed no danger to the population

Sicily's Mount Etna erupts with columns of smoke and ash
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Ukraine's drone attack on Russian warplanes was a serious blow to the Kremlin's strategic arsenal

A surprise Ukrainian drone attack that targeted Russian air bases hosting nuclear-capable strategic bombers was unprecedented in its scope and sophistication, and dealt a heavy blow to the Russian military

Ukraine's drone attack on Russian warplanes was a serious blow to the Kremlin's strategic arsenal
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Inflation to set the tone for ECB

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee The highlight for the European day on Tuesday will be flash euro zone inflation figures for May, which come ahead of an expected

Inflation to set the tone for ECB
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Airbus deliveries fell 4% in May, sources say

Airbus delivered around 51 airplanes in May, industry sources said, down 4% from the same month last year.

Airbus deliveries fell 4% in May, sources say
Africa|Crime|World

Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo executed civilians, Human Rights Watch says

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo executed at least 21 civilians over two days in February in the eastern city of Goma, Human

Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo executed civilians, Human Rights Watch says
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One killed, several injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine, officials say

Russia's overnight attacks killed one person in Ukraine's northeastern region of Kharkiv and injured several more in the northern city of Chernihiv, regional Ukrainian officials said on

One killed, several injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine, officials say
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Alvarez delivers 10th-inning RBI double and Mets overcome Ohtani's heroics for 4-3 win over Dodgers

Francisco Alvarez drove in his first run in four weeks with a double leading off the 10th inning, and the New York Mets overcame Shohei Ohtani’s 23rd homer and tying sacrifice fly for a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers

Alvarez delivers 10th-inning RBI double and Mets overcome Ohtani's heroics for 4-3 win over Dodgers
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South Korean delivery workers allowed rare pause in services to vote in snap election

South Korean e-commerce and courier companies agreed to a rare halt of their delivery services on Tuesday to allow busy delivery workers time to cast their ballot in the

South Korean delivery workers allowed rare pause in services to vote in snap election
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Egypt's non-oil private sector contraction slows in May, PMI shows

Activity in Egypt's non-oil private sector edged closer to stability in May, with softer contractions in new business and output, according to an S&P Global survey released on

Egypt's non-oil private sector contraction slows in May, PMI shows
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Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector growth accelerates in May, PMI shows

The expansion in Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector activity quickened in May, driven by accelerated growth in new orders, while business confidence also strengthened, a

Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector growth accelerates in May, PMI shows
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Russia sets out punitive terms at peace talks with Ukraine

Russia told Ukraine at peace talks on Monday that it would only agree to end the war if Kyiv gives up big new chunks of

Russia sets out punitive terms at peace talks with Ukraine
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TSMC says US tariffs have some impact but AI demand robust

Taiwan's TSMC said on Tuesday that U.S. tariffs were having some impact on the company and had been discussed with Washington, but demand for artificial

TSMC says US tariffs have some impact but AI demand robust
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Civilian casualties mount in South Sudan as fighting between army and local militias escalates

Aid groups and opposition politicians in South Sudan say that dozens of civilians have been killed or badly injured in airstrikes in recent weeks as the country’s army clashes with militia groups across the country

Civilian casualties mount in South Sudan as fighting between army and local militias escalates
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Top retired Chinese general Xu Qiliang dies of illness: state media

Top Chinese general Xu Qiliang, a close ally of President Xi Jinping who was the former vice chair of the powerful Central Military Commission, died of illness at age 75 on Monday

Top retired Chinese general Xu Qiliang dies of illness: state media
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BOJ's Ueda signals readiness to raise rates if growth re-accelerates

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday the central bank will raise interest rates once it is convinced enough that economic and price

BOJ's Ueda signals readiness to raise rates if growth re-accelerates
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Meet the top candidates who hope to become South Korea's president

The winner of Tuesday’s presidential election in South Korea will take office just a day later, forgoing the usual, two-month transition to serve a full, five-year term at a time when the country faces a deepening political divide and external challenges such as U.S. tariffs and North Korea’s expanding military partnership with Russia

Meet the top candidates who hope to become South Korea's president
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FEMA head told staff he was previously unaware US has a hurricane season

FEMA head told staff he was previously unaware US has a hurricane season

FEMA head told staff he was previously unaware US has a hurricane season
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OAN's Pentagon reporter learns the limits of expressing her own opinion

Gabrielle Cuccia calls herself a “MAGA girl” who made no secret of her support for President Donald Trump, even as she got a job covering the Pentagon for the One America News Network

OAN's Pentagon reporter learns the limits of expressing her own opinion
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South Korea is voting for a new president after six months of political chaos. Here’s what to know

South Korea is voting for a new president after six months of political chaos. Here’s what to know

South Korea is voting for a new president after six months of political chaos. Here’s what to know
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Japan to promote domestic ownership of JGBs, policy draft shows

Japan should promote the domestic ownership of government bonds to avoid further rises in long-term interest rates caused by supply-demand imbalances, according to

Japan to promote domestic ownership of JGBs, policy draft shows
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Australia central bank pondered outsized rate cut in May, decided to be predictable

Australia's central bank considered cutting interest rates by an outsized 50 basis points last month as "insurance" against global trade risks, but decided to go the

Australia central bank pondered outsized rate cut in May, decided to be predictable
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China's factory activity cools in May as US tariffs hit

China's factory activity in May shrank for the first time in eight months, a private-sector survey showed on Tuesday, indicating U.S. tariffs are now starting to directly hurt the

China's factory activity cools in May as US tariffs hit
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Australia raises minimum wages by 3.5% as inflation eases

Australia's independent wage-setting body on Tuesday raised the national minimum wage by 3.5% effective July 1, a real wage increase for about 2.6

Australia raises minimum wages by 3.5% as inflation eases
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Polish nationalist Nawrocki wins presidency in setback for pro-EU government

Nationalist opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki narrowly won Poland's presidential election, results showed on Monday, delivering a big

Polish nationalist Nawrocki wins presidency in setback for pro-EU government
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China says US is ‘provoking frictions’ as tensions flare despite trade truce

China says US is ‘provoking frictions’ as tensions flare despite trade truce

China says US is ‘provoking frictions’ as tensions flare despite trade truce
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Sweden's Maja Stark claims first major title with U.S. Women's Open victory

Sweden’s Maja Stark is now a major champion after winning the 80th US Women’s Open on Sunday at Erin Hills in Wisconsin. The 25-year-old is the first Swede to win a U.S. Women's Open since Annika Sörenstam earned her third title in 2006. She's been speaking to CNN Sports' Carolyn Manno.

Sweden's Maja Stark claims first major title with U.S. Women's Open victory
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Nawrocki's win turns Poland toward nationalism and casts doubt on Tusk's centrist government

Conservative Karol Nawrocki’s victory in Poland’s presidential runoff has set the country on a more nationalist course

Nawrocki's win turns Poland toward nationalism and casts doubt on Tusk's centrist government
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Suspect in Boulder antisemitic attack is charged with a federal hate crime. Here’s what we know

Suspect in Boulder antisemitic attack is charged with a federal hate crime. Here’s what we know

Suspect in Boulder antisemitic attack is charged with a federal hate crime. Here’s what we know
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Israeli forces open fire a kilometer away from Gaza aid site, killing 3, health officials say

Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip opened fire as people headed toward an aid distribution site a kilometer away at around sunrise, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, health officials and a witness said

Israeli forces open fire a kilometer away from Gaza aid site, killing 3, health officials say
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Top Trump officials visit prolific Alaska oil field amid push to expand drilling

The head of the U.S. Energy Department says President Donald Trump wants to double the amount of oil coursing through Alaska’s 800-mile pipeline system and build a massive natural gas export project as its twin

Top Trump officials visit prolific Alaska oil field amid push to expand drilling
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Japan is a model of cleanliness. So where are all the trash cans?

Japan is a model of cleanliness. So where are all the trash cans?

Japan is a model of cleanliness. So where are all the trash cans?
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Dave's Hot Chicken sold to Subway owner Roark Capital in a $1 billion deal

Dave’s Hot Chicken said Monday it has been acquired by private equity firm Roark Capital in a deal valued at $1 billion

Dave's Hot Chicken sold to Subway owner Roark Capital in a $1 billion deal
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Irish manufacturing growth continues despite export challenges, PMI shows

Ireland's manufacturing sector grew at a solid pace in May as strong domestic demand offset a second successive monthly decline in export orders due to subdued sales into the United

Irish manufacturing growth continues despite export challenges, PMI shows
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Steady house price growth to persist in Australia's expensive market: Reuters poll

Australian home prices will rise a steady 4–5% each year over the next three years in an already expensive and supply-constrained market, according to a

Steady house price growth to persist in Australia's expensive market: Reuters poll
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A falling tree in Venice injures a dozen people, including foreign tourists

Authorities in the Italian city of Venice say that foreign tourists are among a dozen people injured when a 50-year-old tree fell next to a bus stop

A falling tree in Venice injures a dozen people, including foreign tourists
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Brazil central bank chief says tightening cycle still open

Brazil's central bank governor said on Monday that the monetary tightening cycle is still open and that policymakers want to preserve their flexibility to digest incoming data and

Brazil central bank chief says tightening cycle still open
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Brazil antitrust body oks Petz, Cobasi merger

Brazil's antitrust body Cade approved on Monday, without restrictions, the merger of pet product retailers Cobasi and Petz, a decision on Cade's website showed.

Brazil antitrust body oks Petz, Cobasi merger
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Itau presses suit against former CFO after settling with ex-consultant

Itau Unibanco, Latin America's largest private lender, is dropping a lawsuit against a past consultant but proceeding with litigation

Itau presses suit against former CFO after settling with ex-consultant
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UN assembly elects Germany's ex-foreign minister as next president after Russia demands secret vote

The U.N. General Assembly has overwhelmingly elected Germany’s former foreign minister Annalena Baerbock to be the next head of the 193-member world body

UN assembly elects Germany's ex-foreign minister as next president after Russia demands secret vote
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IMF approves $1.5 billion, 2-year flexible line of credit for Costa Rica

The International Monetary Fund on Monday said it had approved a $1.5 billion, two-year precautionary flexible line of credit for Costa Rica, saying it would enhance Costa Rica's

IMF approves $1.5 billion, 2-year flexible line of credit for Costa Rica
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US pushes countries for best offers by Wednesday as tariff deadline looms

The Trump administration wants countries to provide their best offer on trade negotiations by Wednesday as officials seek to accelerate talks with multiple partners ahead

US pushes countries for best offers by Wednesday as tariff deadline looms
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Colorado fire-bomb suspect planned attack for a year, prosecutors say

An Egyptian national charged with tossing gasoline bombs at a pro-Israeli rally in Boulder, Colorado, injuring a dozen people,

Colorado fire-bomb suspect planned attack for a year, prosecutors say
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Suspect posed as a gardener in Boulder attack and planned to kill all in group he called 'Zionist'

Authorities say a man posed as a gardener before launching an attack in Boulder with Molotov cocktails that injured 12 people

Suspect posed as a gardener in Boulder attack and planned to kill all in group he called 'Zionist'
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MrBeast aims to raise millions for his charity by offering a weekend experience to six-figure donors

MrBeast plans to turn the success of his Amazon Prime Video reality competition series into millions of dollars for charity

MrBeast aims to raise millions for his charity by offering a weekend experience to six-figure donors
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Trump appears to undercut US proposal to Iran, declaring he won't allow any uranium enrichment

President Donald Trump has appeared to undercut a proposal that was offered by his special envoy to Iran

Trump appears to undercut US proposal to Iran, declaring he won't allow any uranium enrichment
Americas|Crime|Political|World

A lawyer's prolonged detention shows how El Salvador's gang emergency extends to common crimes

El Salvador’s arrest of an anticorruption lawyer from a well-known human rights organization last month is the latest example of how the special powers given to President Nayib Bukele to battle gangs are being applied to a host of unrelated alleged crimes

A lawyer's prolonged detention shows how El Salvador's gang emergency extends to common crimes
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Popular theory about our galaxy’s fate might be wrong, astronomers say

Popular theory about our galaxy’s fate might be wrong, astronomers say

Popular theory about our galaxy’s fate might be wrong, astronomers say
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Trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco begins in Dominican Republic

The trial of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco started Monday in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl

Trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco begins in Dominican Republic
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Judge grants preliminary injunction to protect collective bargaining agreement for TSA workers

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction to stop Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from killing a collective bargaining agreement for Transportation Safety Administration workers

Judge grants preliminary injunction to protect collective bargaining agreement for TSA workers
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Iranian official says US nuclear proposal is ‘incoherent and disjointed,’ as sources warn talks momentum is collapsing

Iranian official says US nuclear proposal is ‘incoherent and disjointed,’ as sources warn talks momentum is collapsing

Iranian official says US nuclear proposal is ‘incoherent and disjointed,’ as sources warn talks momentum is collapsing
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Trading Day: Trade tension turns to tentative hope

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist  The new trading month got off to a cautious start on

Trading Day: Trade tension turns to tentative hope
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ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF to undergo 3-for-1 share split on June 16

21Shares US said on Monday it will carry out a 3-for-1 share split of its ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF to make the fund more accessible to investors, with the move set to take effect at market

ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF to undergo 3-for-1 share split on June 16
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Merck held talks to buy biotech MoonLake for over $3 billion, FT reports

Merck has held talks to buy Swiss biotech MoonLake Immunotherapeutics for more than $3 billion, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing three people familiar with the matter.

Merck held talks to buy biotech MoonLake for over $3 billion, FT reports
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Chiquita Panama to lay off remaining workers after management leaves country

Chiquita Panama's administrative staff have left the country and the firm will seek authorization from the government to sack its remaining personnel in Panama, the nation's

Chiquita Panama to lay off remaining workers after management leaves country
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Vanguard files for new ex-China emerging markets ETF

Asset management giant Vanguard Group plans to launch a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will target emerging markets while excluding China, joining a growing niche

Vanguard files for new ex-China emerging markets ETF
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Top US immigration officials defend arrest of Massachusetts high school student

The head of U.S.

Top US immigration officials defend arrest of Massachusetts high school student
Europe|World

Ukraine and Russia agree to swap dead and wounded troops but report no progress toward ending war

Representatives of Russia and Ukraine met for their second round of direct peace talks in just over two weeks

Ukraine and Russia agree to swap dead and wounded troops but report no progress toward ending war
Crime|World

What we know about Colorado suspect’s life leading up to antisemitic attack

What we know about Colorado suspect’s life leading up to antisemitic attack

What we know about Colorado suspect’s life leading up to antisemitic attack
Education|Science|Technology|World

DOD official urged Trump administration not to end grant for biological threat research, Harvard tells court

DOD official urged Trump administration not to end grant for biological threat research, Harvard tells court

DOD official urged Trump administration not to end grant for biological threat research, Harvard tells court
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Reducing American antisemitism requires more than condemning opposition to Israel and targeting elite universities

The Trump administration’s crusade against antisemitism looks to be mainly about crippling elite universities and blurring the lines between pro-Palestinian activism and antisemitism.

Reducing American antisemitism requires more than condemning opposition to Israel and targeting elite universities
Health|Science|Travel|World

All international travelers should get measles vaccinations, CDC says

U.S. health officials have changed their advice to international travelers about measles, saying Americans should be vaccinated against the disease no matter where they travel in the world

All international travelers should get measles vaccinations, CDC says
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Russian attacks kill at least five in Ukraine's east, officials say

Russian shelling killed at least five people on Monday in different frontline areas of eastern Ukraine, officials said.

Russian attacks kill at least five in Ukraine's east, officials say
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NTSB to hold June 24 hearing to determine cause of 2024 Boeing 737 MAX 9 mid-air emergency

The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a June 24 hearing to determine the probable cause of a mid-air cabin panel blowout of a new Boeing 737 MAX 9 flight in January 2024 that

NTSB to hold June 24 hearing to determine cause of 2024 Boeing 737 MAX 9 mid-air emergency
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Two exiled Belarusian publishers share Prix Voltaire for defending their language and culture

Two Belarusians who fled repression in their native country were named on Monday as winners of

Two exiled Belarusian publishers share Prix Voltaire for defending their language and culture
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US Senate may work on Russia sanctions bill this month

The Republican leader of the U.S.

US Senate may work on Russia sanctions bill this month
Economy|Science|World

Iran poised to dismiss US nuclear proposal, Iranian diplomat says

Iran is poised to reject a U.S. proposal to end a decades-old nuclear dispute, an Iranian diplomat said on Monday, dismissing it as a "non-starter" that fails to

Iran poised to dismiss US nuclear proposal, Iranian diplomat says
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Trump and Xi will likely speak this week, White House says

President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will likely speak this week, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday, days after Trump accused China of

Trump and Xi will likely speak this week, White House says
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Oil gains on supply concerns as wildfires disrupt Canada supply, OPEC+ keeps output plans unchanged

Oil prices climbed nearly 3% on Monday on supply concerns as producer group OPEC+ decided not to accelerate plans to hike output and wildfires in Canada's oil-

Oil gains on supply concerns as wildfires disrupt Canada supply, OPEC+ keeps output plans unchanged
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Prosecutors present fired investigator’s sexist texts in Karen Read’s retrial as defense chooses not to read them

Prosecutors present fired investigator’s sexist texts in Karen Read’s retrial as defense chooses not to read them

Prosecutors present fired investigator’s sexist texts in Karen Read’s retrial as defense chooses not to read them
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Supreme Court to hear private prison company appeal in suit over immigration detainee $1-a-day wages

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from a private prison company facing a lawsuit claiming immigration detainees were forced to work and paid a $1 a day in Colorado

Supreme Court to hear private prison company appeal in suit over immigration detainee $1-a-day wages
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Turnout in Mexico's first judicial election estimated at 13%

Around 13% of Mexicans likely turned out to vote in the country's first-ever judicial election, Mexico's INE electoral authority said on Monday,

Turnout in Mexico's first judicial election estimated at 13%
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What we know after dozens shot dead and injured near Gaza aid hub

The Palestinian health ministry, hospital officials and multiple eyewitnesses say deadly gunfire killed dozens of Palestinians near an aid distribution site in Gaza on Sunday, with Israel’s military denying that its troops fired “within or near” the aid site. CNN Jerusalem correspondent Jeremy Diamond brings you up to speed on what we know about the weekend chaos.

What we know after dozens shot dead and injured near Gaza aid hub
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US requires Keysight to divest tech assets before buying UK-based Spirent

The U.S. government will require Keysight Technologies to divest three of Spirent Communications' businesses to resolve antitrust concerns before it buys the British

US requires Keysight to divest tech assets before buying UK-based Spirent
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Panama removes over 650 ships from registry amid sanctions, stricter rules

Panama's Maritime Authority has removed from its registry more than 650 vessels since 2019 as part of an effort to fulfill U.S. sanctions and enforce stricter

Panama removes over 650 ships from registry amid sanctions, stricter rules
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Wall Street closes with modest gains, dollar weakens as trade tensions flare

Wall Street ended a choppy session higher on Monday and the dollar softened as trade tensions between Washington and Beijing heated up and investors showed caution

Wall Street closes with modest gains, dollar weakens as trade tensions flare
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S&P closes higher on trade hopes, Nvidia lifts Nasdaq

The S&P 500 index closed higher on Monday as investors were still optimistic over trade talks between the United States and

S&P closes higher on trade hopes, Nvidia lifts Nasdaq
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Coinbase breach linked to customer data leak in India, sources say

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase knew as far back as January about a customer data leak at an outsourcing company connected to a larger breach estimated to cost

Coinbase breach linked to customer data leak in India, sources say
Environment|Science|World

Huge eruption on Italy’s Mount Etna leaves tourists fleeing volcano

Huge eruption on Italy’s Mount Etna leaves tourists fleeing volcano

Huge eruption on Italy’s Mount Etna leaves tourists fleeing volcano
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'Forest Blizzard' vs 'Fancy Bear' - cyber companies hope to untangle weird hacker nicknames

Microsoft, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto and Alphabet's Google on Monday said they would create a public glossary of state-sponsored hacking groups and

'Forest Blizzard' vs 'Fancy Bear' - cyber companies hope to untangle weird hacker nicknames
Crime|Health|World

‘It’s a death trap’: Palestinians describe deadly shooting near aid center in Gaza

CNN spoke to multiple witnesses who recounted the deadly chaos that unfolded near a US-backed aid center in southern Gaza after more than 30 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured on Sunday, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The health ministry blamed the Israeli military for the deaths while other witnesses claimed that local security personnel had also opened fire. Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which runs the aid center, said there had been no gunfire at the site and Israel Defense Forces denied firing on civilians, calling such accusations “false reports.”

‘It’s a death trap’: Palestinians describe deadly shooting near aid center in Gaza
Crime|Political|Technology|World

Romanian man pleads guilty to 'swatting' plot that targeted an ex-US president and lawmakers

A Romanian citizen has pleaded guilty to engaging in a plot to use “swatting” calls to intimidate and threaten dozens of people with bogus police emergencies, including a former U.S. president and several members of Congress

Romanian man pleads guilty to 'swatting' plot that targeted an ex-US president and lawmakers
Europe|Sports|World

French Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner dominates Andrey Rublev to reach the quarterfinals

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner’s latest dominant performance at the French Open is a 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 victory over No. 17 Andrey Rublev

French Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner dominates Andrey Rublev to reach the quarterfinals
Crime|Political|US|World

List of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ removed from DHS website after law enforcement outcry, questions about accuracy

List of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ removed from DHS website after law enforcement outcry, questions about accuracy

List of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ removed from DHS website after law enforcement outcry, questions about accuracy
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Wall Street drifts higher as oil prices jump and US manufacturing slumps

U.S. stock indexes drifted closer to records, coming off their stellar May

Wall Street drifts higher as oil prices jump and US manufacturing slumps
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

US citizen who joined Islamic State in Syria is sentenced to 10 years in prison

A naturalized U.S. citizen who pleaded guilty to receiving military training from the Islamic State group has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison

US citizen who joined Islamic State in Syria is sentenced to 10 years in prison
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Fed likely on track to lower rates after bumpy period, says Goolsbee

Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee said on Monday he continues to think the U.S. central bank will be able to lower short-term borrowing costs after the "dirt in the air

Fed likely on track to lower rates after bumpy period, says Goolsbee
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Polish PM Tusk to call for vote of confidence in government

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk will call for a parliamentary vote of confidence in his coalition government, after his candidate, Rafal Trzaskowski, lost the presidential

Polish PM Tusk to call for vote of confidence in government
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Trump administration seeks pause of second tariff case after loss

The Trump administration on Monday asked a U.S. appeals court to pause a second court ruling that found the president had exceeded his authority by imposing

Trump administration seeks pause of second tariff case after loss
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US aluminium, steel prices jump, shares drop on Trump's new tariffs

U.S. prices of steel and aluminium spiked on Monday while shares of foreign steelmakers slumped after U.S.

US aluminium, steel prices jump, shares drop on Trump's new tariffs
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US dollar dips as tariff worries resurface

The U.S. dollar fell across the board on Monday, giving up the previous week's gains, as markets weighed the outlook for President Donald Trump's tariff policy and its

US dollar dips as tariff worries resurface
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EU says it will make strong case for US tariff cuts this week

The European Commission said on Monday it would make a strong case this week for the United States to reduce or eliminate tariffs even after Donald Trump said

EU says it will make strong case for US tariff cuts this week
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Judge blocks administration from revoking protected status for small subset of Venezuelans

A federal judge says an estimated 5,000 Venezuelans granted temporary protected status can continue to work and live in the U.S. despite a Supreme Court ruling revoking protections

Judge blocks administration from revoking protected status for small subset of Venezuelans
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Second round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks ends swiftly with no major breakthrough

Second round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks ends swiftly with no major breakthrough

Second round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks ends swiftly with no major breakthrough
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Kenyan and Ugandan activists say they were sexually assaulted in Tanzania

A Kenyan and a Ugandan human rights activist who were detained in Tanzania for several days last month said on Monday that Tanzanian security officers sexually assaulted them while

Kenyan and Ugandan activists say they were sexually assaulted in Tanzania
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Brazil's finance minister links potential IOF tax tweak to financial tax overhaul

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Monday that any changes to a recent increase in the tax on financial transactions (IOF) would be tied to broader corrections of what he

Brazil's finance minister links potential IOF tax tweak to financial tax overhaul
Europe|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine, Russia to exchange lists this week for POW swap

Ukraine and Russia agreed at talks in Istanbul on Monday next week to give each other lists of people they want included in a planned prisoner of war swap, Ukrainian President

Zelenskiy says Ukraine, Russia to exchange lists this week for POW swap
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Mexico records steepest monthly remittance decline in nearly 13 years

Remittances sent to Mexico slumped 12.1% in April compared to a year earlier, according to central bank data published on Monday, marking

Mexico records steepest monthly remittance decline in nearly 13 years
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Bank of England's Mann says QT impact needs to be reconsidered

The Bank of England needs to pay closer attention to the impact of its quantitative tightening programme on monetary and financial conditions now that it is cutting

Bank of England's Mann says QT impact needs to be reconsidered
Health|World

Three people reported killed and dozens wounded near aid site in Gaza, medics say

Israeli fire killed at least three Palestinians and wounded dozens of others near an aid distribution site operated by the U.S.-based Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

Three people reported killed and dozens wounded near aid site in Gaza, medics say
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French Open: 361st-ranked Frenchwoman Boisson upsets No. 3 Pegula. Gauff, Djokovic and Sinner win

Loïs Boisson had never even played at the French Open before, let alone on the biggest court at Roland-Garros

French Open: 361st-ranked Frenchwoman Boisson upsets No. 3 Pegula. Gauff, Djokovic and Sinner win
Europe|World

German border police's expulsion of asylum seekers unlawful, court rules

Germany has acted unlawfully by turning away asylum seekers at the border, a Berlin court ruled on Monday, citing a case in which border police expelled three

German border police's expulsion of asylum seekers unlawful, court rules
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Peru reduces Nazca Lines park by 42%, raising concerns over environmental and heritage risks

Peru’s decision to reduce the boundaries of the Nazca Archaeological Park by 1,000 hectares has sparked concern among conservationists and archaeologists

Peru reduces Nazca Lines park by 42%, raising concerns over environmental and heritage risks
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Northern lights could be visible again in some US states after weekend solar storms

Space weather forecasters say northern lights may be visible in parts of the northern United States following weekend solar storms

Northern lights could be visible again in some US states after weekend solar storms
Africa|World

More white South Africans arrive in the US under a new refugee program

Officials and advocacy organizations say a second group of white South Africans has arrived in the United States under a refugee program announced by the Trump administration

More white South Africans arrive in the US under a new refugee program
Europe|Sports|World

Wild card Lois Boisson, ranked No. 361 in the world, stuns Jessica Pegula at the French Open

Wild card Lois Boisson, ranked No. 361 in the world, stuns Jessica Pegula at the French Open

Wild card Lois Boisson, ranked No. 361 in the world, stuns Jessica Pegula at the French Open
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Fed can be patient, ready to respond if needed: Logan

With the labor market stable, inflation running somewhat above target, and the outlook uncertain, the Federal Reserve is keeping a watchful eye on a broad range of data to judge what

Fed can be patient, ready to respond if needed: Logan
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Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow mass federal layoffs

Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S.

Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow mass federal layoffs
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Britain unveils radical defence overhaul to meet new threats

Britain said on Monday it would radically change its approach to defence to address threats from Russia, nuclear risks and cyber-attacks by

Britain unveils radical defence overhaul to meet new threats
Business|Environment|World

Exxon signs agreement with Azerbaijan's SOCAR to explore onshore oil production

Exxon Mobil and Azeri state energy company SOCAR said on Monday they signed a deal agreeing to explore onshore oil and gas production in Azerbaijan, while BP is

Exxon signs agreement with Azerbaijan's SOCAR to explore onshore oil production
Environment|Europe|World

Nonprofit ship sets sail for Gaza after drone attack setback

International nonprofit organisation Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) said one of its vessels left the Italian port of Catania on Sunday, heading for Gaza to deliver humanitarian

Nonprofit ship sets sail for Gaza after drone attack setback
Crime|World

Supreme Court rejects 2 gun rights cases, but assault weapons ban issue may be back soon

A split Supreme Court has rejected a pair of gun rights cases, though one conservative justice predicts the court will soon consider whether assault weapons bans are constitutional

Supreme Court rejects 2 gun rights cases, but assault weapons ban issue may be back soon
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Philippines' DoubleDragon subsidiary Hotel101 progresses towards Nasdaq listing

Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp and Nasdaq-listed special purpose acquisition company JVSPAC Acquisition Corp said on Monday they had obtained a regulatory nod to proceed with a

Philippines' DoubleDragon subsidiary Hotel101 progresses towards Nasdaq listing
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Supreme Court will consider reviving Republican challenge to Illinois law on mail ballots

The Supreme Court has agreed to consider reviving a Republican challenge to an Illinois law that allows mail ballots to be counted if they are received up to two weeks after Election Day

Supreme Court will consider reviving Republican challenge to Illinois law on mail ballots
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US construction spending falls in April on weakness in single-family housing projects

U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in April, weighed down by a decline in outlays on single-family housing projects amid higher borrowing costs and a rising supply of

US construction spending falls in April on weakness in single-family housing projects
Economy|World

Russian central bank seen keeping key rate on hold at 21%: Reuters poll

Russia's central bank will keep its key interest rate on hold at 21% at its board meeting on June 6, but may soften its rhetoric and signal

Russian central bank seen keeping key rate on hold at 21%: Reuters poll
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Apple challenges 'unreasonable' EU order to open up to rivals

Apple has submitted a legal challenge to an EU order to open up its closed ecosystem to rivals such as Meta and Alphabet's Google, saying the demands are unreasonable and

Apple challenges 'unreasonable' EU order to open up to rivals
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Poland's new president poses challenge for EU, Ukraine ties

The victory of nationalist Karol Nawrocki in Poland's presidential election looks set to strain relations with Ukraine and embolden Donald Trump-

Poland's new president poses challenge for EU, Ukraine ties
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US Supreme Court won't review assault weapon, high-capacity magazine bans

The U.S.

US Supreme Court won't review assault weapon, high-capacity magazine bans
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Manhattan US Attorney picks former terrorism prosecutor as deputy

Jay Clayton, the U.S. Attorney in Manhattan, said on Monday he had chosen former terrorism prosecutor Sean Buckley to serve as his deputy. 

Manhattan US Attorney picks former terrorism prosecutor as deputy
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At least 34 dead in India's northeast after heavy floods

At least 34 people have died in India's northeastern region after heavy floods caused landslides over the last four days, authorities and media said on Monday, and the

At least 34 dead in India's northeast after heavy floods
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European shares stumble on Trump's new tariff threat

European shares began June on a dour note as markets grappled with U.S.

European shares stumble on Trump's new tariff threat
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RFK Jr. says autism 'destroys' families. Here's what those families want you to know

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F

RFK Jr. says autism 'destroys' families. Here's what those families want you to know
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Novak Djokovic earns his 100th career French Open victory by overwhelming Cam Norrie

Novak Djokovic has earned his 100th career French Open victory by overwhelming Cam Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 in the fourth round

Novak Djokovic earns his 100th career French Open victory by overwhelming Cam Norrie
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German police to start new search in Portugal near where British toddler disappeared in 2007

German police investigating the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann in a Portuguese holiday resort in 2007 will carry out fresh searches, British police said

German police to start new search in Portugal near where British toddler disappeared in 2007
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Fourth man arrested over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

British police say that a fourth man has been arrested in connection to a series of fires at properties and a car linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Fourth man arrested over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
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Britain gets a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Russia, and to Trump

The U.K. will build new nuclear-powered attack submarines and create an army ready to fight a war in Europe as part of a boost to military spending

Britain gets a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Russia, and to Trump
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Canada factory PMI rises in May but sector remains in contraction

Canadian manufacturing activity contracted for a fourth straight month in May as trade uncertainty led to firms shedding workers at the fastest pace since shortly

Canada factory PMI rises in May but sector remains in contraction
Europe|Health|World

Sweden should end international adoptions, government commission says

Sweden should phase out international adoptions, a government-appointed commission said on Monday, after an inquiry prompted by concerns that children had been taken from their

Sweden should end international adoptions, government commission says
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In Spain, short-term rentals surge despite bid to rein in overtourism

The supply of short-term rentals for tourists has jumped 25% in Spain over the last two years, a study by tourism lobby group Exceltur found, despite the local governments' attempts

In Spain, short-term rentals surge despite bid to rein in overtourism
World

US gives nod to Syria to bring foreign jihadist ex-rebels into army

The United States has given its blessing to a plan by Syria's new leadership to incorporate thousands of foreign jihadist former

US gives nod to Syria to bring foreign jihadist ex-rebels into army
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Man attacks Colorado crowd with firebombs, 8 people injured

Eight people were injured on Sunday when a 45-year-old man yelled "Free Palestine" and threw incendiary devices into a crowd

Man attacks Colorado crowd with firebombs, 8 people injured
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European factory production stabilises further but Asia, US struggle with tariffs

European manufacturing took another step towards stabilisation in May but U.S. activity contracted for a third

European factory production stabilises further but Asia, US  struggle with tariffs
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Trump tariffs deal major blow to European steelmakers, Salzgitter CEO warns

Salzgitter, Germany's second-biggest steelmaker, warned on Monday that Washington's tariff policy was dealing a severe blow to

Trump tariffs deal major blow to European steelmakers, Salzgitter CEO warns
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2 jailbreaks. 3 men still on the run. What we know about the circumstances of each escape

2 jailbreaks. 3 men still on the run. What we know about the circumstances of each escape

2 jailbreaks. 3 men still on the run. What we know about the circumstances of each escape
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National Weather Service adding around 125 new hires after laying off hundreds

National Weather Service adding around 125 new hires after laying off hundreds

National Weather Service adding around 125 new hires after laying off hundreds
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UK to build new attack submarines and ramp up ‘war-fighting readiness’ with an eye on Russia, Starmer says

UK to build new attack submarines and ramp up ‘war-fighting readiness’ with an eye on Russia, Starmer says

UK to build new attack submarines and ramp up ‘war-fighting readiness’ with an eye on Russia, Starmer says
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Another sign of Syria's rebuilding: The Damascus stock exchange opens again

Trading has resumed on the Damascus Securities Exchange after a six-month closure

Another sign of Syria's rebuilding: The Damascus stock exchange opens again
Education|World

Hear MIT class president's speech that got her banned from graduation

MIT 2025 class president Megha Vemuri told CNN that after her Pro-Palestine speech, the university’s senior leadership informed her she was not allowed to attend Friday’s commencement ceremony and was barred from campus until the event concluded.

Hear MIT class president's speech that got her banned from graduation
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Supreme Court leaves in place state bans on some semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity gun magazines

Supreme Court leaves in place state bans on some semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity gun magazines

Supreme Court leaves in place state bans on some semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity gun magazines
Europe|World

NATO east flank backs Ukraine membership, Poland, Romania and Lithuania say

Nordic, Baltic and central European NATO members are committed to Ukrainian membership of the military alliance, the leaders of Poland, Romania and Lithuania said

NATO east flank backs Ukraine membership, Poland, Romania and Lithuania say
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Hong Kong activist challenges China's Tiananmen taboo from exile in Taiwan

Fu Tong and his wife Elaine To were among the first demonstrators in Hong Kong to be charged with rioting in 2020 after pro-democracy and anti-China protests started in

Hong Kong activist challenges China's Tiananmen taboo from exile in Taiwan
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Trade barriers and plane delays challenge global airlines

Airlines warned on Monday that growing trade barriers risked damaging the global economy and pledged to resist efforts

Trade barriers and plane delays challenge global airlines
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Nearly 40% of the world’s glaciers are already doomed, scientists say

Nearly 40% of the world’s glaciers are already doomed, scientists say

Nearly 40% of the world’s glaciers are already doomed, scientists say
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China says US moves on computer chips and student visas 'seriously violate' tariffs truce

China has blasted the U.S. for issuing AI chip export control guidelines, stopping the sale of chip design software to China, and planning to revoke Chinese student visas

China says US moves on computer chips and student visas 'seriously violate' tariffs truce
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‘Time is of the essence’: Pause on international student visa interviews sends schools on another Trump-induced scramble

‘Time is of the essence’: Pause on international student visa interviews sends schools on another Trump-induced scramble

‘Time is of the essence’: Pause on international student visa interviews sends schools on another Trump-induced scramble
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UN, Iran and Egypt meet to discuss Iran's nuclear program as enrichment continues

Iranian, Egyptian and U.N. leaders have met to discuss Iran’s nuclear program after the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency said Iran is increasing its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels

UN, Iran and Egypt meet to discuss Iran's nuclear program as enrichment continues
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Mystik Dan becomes first Derby winner in almost 30 years to win 2nd race at Churchill Downs

Mystik Dan becomes first Derby winner in almost 30 years to win 2nd race at Churchill Downs

Mystik Dan becomes first Derby winner in almost 30 years to win 2nd race at Churchill Downs
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Big brands are pulling back on Pride merchandise and events this year

Big brands are pulling back on Pride merchandise and events this year

Big brands are pulling back on Pride merchandise and events this year
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Aluminium premium for US buyers soars after Trump doubles tariffs

Premiums for consumers buying aluminium on the physical market in the United States soared on Monday after U.S.

Aluminium premium for US buyers soars after Trump doubles tariffs