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With Trump as ally, El Salvador's President ramps up crackdown on dissent

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele is intensifying his crackdown on dissent, a move observers suggest has been emboldened by his alliance with U.S. President Donald Trump

With Trump as ally, El Salvador's President ramps up crackdown on dissent
Crime|Political|US|World

Police officers who defended Capitol on January 6 sue to have memorial installed

Police officers who defended Capitol on January 6 sue to have memorial installed

Police officers who defended Capitol on January 6 sue to have memorial installed
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Mexico's president denies Reuters report on US push to investigate narco politicians

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday denied a Reuters report about the U.S. pushing Mexico to investigate politicians with suspected links to organized crime.

Mexico's president denies Reuters report on US push to investigate narco politicians
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Ukrainian troops pushing back Russian forces in Sumy

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Ukrainian forces were gradually pushing Russian forces out of the border Sumy region, where Moscow has established a foothold

Zelenskiy says Ukrainian troops pushing back Russian forces in Sumy
Business|Crime|Travel|World

Police revise death toll in India plane crash to more than 240

Police in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad said more than 240 people were killed on Thursday when an Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed on to a

Police revise death toll in India plane crash to more than 240
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Short-seller Chanos questions bitcoin-holding pioneer Strategy's valuation premium

Prominent short-seller Jim Chanos has questioned Strategy's valuation premium over its bitcoin holdings, saying Chairman Michael Saylor's tactics to boost the company's returns are "

Short-seller Chanos questions bitcoin-holding pioneer Strategy's valuation premium
Asia|Economy|Political|World

How Iran's network of Middle East power faded

At previous moments of tension over decades of rivalry with Western foes, Iran was able to project power across the Middle East using a network of close allies that meant any strikes

How Iran's network of Middle East power faded
Africa|Business|Political|World

US pushes for June peace deal between Rwanda and Congo

The United States is pressing for swift progress in peace negotiations between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with a senior U.S. diplomat underscoring an “

US pushes for June peace deal between Rwanda and Congo
Business|Economy|World

US dollar crumbles as inflation cools; euro hits nearly four-year peak

The dollar slumped on Thursday, as weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data for May suggested that the Federal Reserve could resume cutting interest

US dollar crumbles as inflation cools; euro hits nearly four-year peak
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil settles lower as traders gauge Middle East tensions

Oil prices settled slightly lower on Thursday as traders booked profits from a 4% rally in the prior session, driven by concerns that worsening tensions in the

Oil settles lower as traders gauge Middle East tensions
Business|Economy|Finance|World

S&P 500 ends higher as Oracle reignites AI rally; Boeing drops

The S&P 500 ended higher on Thursday after a strong outlook from Oracle fueled optimism around artificial intelligence, offsetting worries about tension

S&P 500 ends higher as Oracle reignites AI rally; Boeing drops
Business|Economy|Europe|US|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to attend G7, hopes to meet President Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday he planned to attend the Group of Seven summit in Canada next week and hoped to meet U.S.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to attend G7, hopes to meet President Trump
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks tick up but dollar hits 2025 low amid mixed macro signals

The dollar hit a 2025 low on Thursday but Wall Street stocks continued their recent rally as traders weighed low inflation readings, rising Middle

Stocks tick up but dollar hits 2025 low amid mixed macro signals
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Argentina inflation tumbles to five-year-low 1.5% in boost for Milei

Argentina's monthly inflation rate slowed to its lowest level in more than five years in May, official data showed on Thursday, adding momentum to President Javier Milei's

Argentina inflation tumbles to five-year-low 1.5% in boost for Milei
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Pope Leo breaks from papal dress codes — with a White Sox baseball cap

Pope Leo breaks from papal dress codes — with a White Sox baseball cap

Pope Leo breaks from papal dress codes — with a White Sox baseball cap
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Immigration officers intensify arrests in courthouse hallways on a fast track to deportation

Large-scale arrests outside immigration courts have unleashed fear among asylum-seekers and immigrants who are accustomed to remaining free while judges grind through a backlog of 3.6 million cases

Immigration officers intensify arrests in courthouse hallways on a fast track to deportation
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street ticks closer to its record after Oracle rallies

U.S. stocks drifted higher following another encouraging update on inflation

Wall Street ticks closer to its record after Oracle rallies
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AP PHOTO: Air India plane's tail juts from a building

The photo looks unreal at first glance

AP PHOTO: Air India plane's tail juts from a building
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Trump's plan to begin 'phasing out' FEMA after hurricane season burdens states, experts warn

President Donald Trump’s plan to begin “phasing out” the federal agency that responds to disasters after the 2025 hurricane season is likely to put more responsibilities on states to provide services following increasingly frequent and expensive climate disasters, experts say

Trump's plan to begin 'phasing out' FEMA after hurricane season burdens states, experts warn
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Ex-congressman Billy Long confirmed as commissioner of the IRS, an agency he once sought to abolish

Former congressman Billy Long of Missouri has been confirmed to lead the Internal Revenue Service, an agency he once sought to abolish

Ex-congressman Billy Long confirmed as commissioner of the IRS, an agency he once sought to abolish
Crime|Political|US|World

Officers sue to compel Congress to install a Jan. 6 riot memorial at Capitol

Two of the police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol from a mob of Trump supporters have filed a lawsuit to compel Congress to follow one of its own laws and install a memorial to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack

Officers sue to compel Congress to install a Jan. 6 riot memorial at Capitol
Entertainment|Sports|World

101-year-old WWII veteran honored by Florida Panthers

101-year-old WWII veteran honored by Florida Panthers

101-year-old WWII veteran honored by Florida Panthers
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Kenyan policeman arrested in blogger's death as hundreds protest

Kenyan authorities on Thursday arrested a police constable in the death of a political blogger who was in custody, local media reported, as angry protests over the case raged in the

Kenyan policeman arrested in blogger's death as hundreds protest
Business|Environment|Food|Science|World

Arabica growers in Brazil's Cerrado Mineiro testing Conilon plants, Nestle manager says

Brazilian coffee producers in the country's Cerrado Mineiro, a stronghold for growing Arabica beans, are testing Conilon varieties amid climate change and other

Arabica growers in Brazil's Cerrado Mineiro testing Conilon plants, Nestle manager says
Asia|Business|Crime|Health|Travel|World

Lone passenger survives the deadly Air India crash

A medic says the lone passenger to survive the Air India crash that killed more than 240 people found himself near debris after being thrown out of the plane and walked to a nearby ambulance for aid

Lone passenger survives the deadly Air India crash
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Kenyan police constable arrested over blogger's death in custody, say Kenyan media

Kenyan authorities on Thursday arrested a police constable over the death in custody of a political blogger last week, which triggered angry protests in the capital Nairobi, local

Kenyan police constable arrested over blogger's death in custody, say Kenyan media
Crime|Europe|Political|World

French court orders release of New Caledonia pro-independence leader

A French appeals court ordered New Caledonia pro-independence leader Christian Tein freed from prison on Thursday, affirming a lower court ruling after deadly riots in the French

French court orders release of New Caledonia pro-independence leader
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump to examine all options for farm workers, agriculture secretary says

U.S.

Trump to examine all options for farm workers, agriculture secretary says
Science|Technology|World

Space station air leaks trigger delay to private astronaut mission

NASA indefinitely delayed a four-person crew's mission to the International Space Station on Thursday over an escalating probe into air leaks aboard the orbiting laboratory's Russian

Space station air leaks trigger delay to private astronaut mission
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

US FDA approves UroGen's bladder cancer drug

The U.S.

US FDA approves UroGen's bladder cancer drug
Crime|US|World

Robert F. Kennedy met with the CIA after a trip to the Soviet Union, newly declassified files show

The CIA has released 1,500 pages of previously classified documents relating to the assassination of New York Sen. Robert F

Robert F. Kennedy met with the CIA after a trip to the Soviet Union, newly declassified files show
Crime|World

Kenyan policeman arrested in blogger's death as hundreds protest

Kenyan authorities on Thursday arrested a police constable in the death of a political blogger who was in custody, local media reported, as angry protests over the case raged in the

Kenyan policeman arrested in blogger's death as hundreds protest
Business|Fashion and Beauty|Political|Travel|World

Syria wants burkinis on public beaches, official denies ban on Western beachwear

Syria's Islamist-led government has said women should wear burkinis or other swimwear that covers the body on public beaches, though an official denied there was any ban on Western

Syria wants burkinis on public beaches, official denies ban on Western beachwear
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World

Thousands head to Egypt in bid to break Israel’s Gaza blockade

Thousands head to Egypt in bid to break Israel’s Gaza blockade

Thousands head to Egypt in bid to break Israel’s Gaza blockade
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US faith leaders opposed to ICE raids counsel nonviolent resistance and lead by example

Faith leaders across denominations are joining nationwide protests against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown but are calling for any resistance to remain nonviolent

US faith leaders opposed to ICE raids counsel nonviolent resistance and lead by example
Political|World

What to know about 'No Kings' protests against Trump's policies

Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in nearly 2,000 cities and towns this weekend

What to know about 'No Kings' protests against Trump's policies
Education|Health|Political|World

Supreme Court win for girl with epilepsy expected to make disability lawsuits against schools easier

A teenage girl with a rare form of epilepsy has won a unanimous Supreme Court ruling that’s expected to make it easier for families of children with disabilities to sue schools over access to education

Supreme Court win for girl with epilepsy expected to make disability lawsuits against schools easier
Africa|Crime|Education|Political|World

Kenya hit by protests sparked by teacher’s death in police cell

Kenya hit by protests sparked by teacher’s death in police cell

Kenya hit by protests sparked by teacher’s death in police cell
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Egypt blocks activists aiming to march to Gaza to draw attention to humanitarian crisis

Egypt has blocked activists taking part in a planned march to Gaza, halting their attempt to reach the border and challenge Israel’s blockade on humanitarian aid to the Palestinian territory before it could begin

Egypt blocks activists aiming to march to Gaza to draw attention to humanitarian crisis
Business|Crime|Political|Travel|World

Air India plane crash: Reaction from around the world

More than 200 people were killed when an Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed minutes after taking off from India's western city of Ahmedabad on Thursday,

Air India plane crash: Reaction from around the world
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Italy has no indication of imminent Israeli attack on Iran

Italy has no indication there will be an Israeli attack on Iran in the near future, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Thursday.

Italy has no indication of imminent Israeli attack on Iran
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IMF says July forecasts to take into account trade deals, uncertainty

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that its next global growth forecast in July will take into account both positive and negative trade

IMF says July forecasts to take into account trade deals, uncertainty
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Trump says U.S. has a "golden share" in US Steel

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States has a "golden share" in U.S. Steel, as part of a deal for Nippon Steel to buy the iconic American company.

Trump says U.S. has a "golden share" in US Steel
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Tunisia sentences prominent opposition figure Abir Moussi to two years in prison

A Tunisian court sentenced Abir Moussi, a prominent opponent of Tunisian President Kais Saied, to two years in prison on Thursday for criticizing the electoral commission, her lawyer

Tunisia sentences prominent opposition figure Abir Moussi to two years in prison
Health|Technology|World

UN says full internet blackout in Gaza, paralyzing aid operations

The United Nations said on Thursday that there was a full internet blackout in the Gaza Strip, likely due to military activity damaging the last cable into the enclave, that has paralyzed

UN says full internet blackout in Gaza, paralyzing aid operations
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink not leaving anytime soon

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said on Thursday he was not planning to leave the asset manager anytime soon.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink not leaving anytime soon
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he may soon hike auto tariffs to get more US production

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday warned he may soon hike auto tariffs, arguing that could prod automakers to speed U.S. investments.

Trump says he may soon hike auto tariffs to get more US production
Crime|Environment|Political|US|World

Prosecutors told to prioritize, publicize cases tied to Trump immigration protests

The U.S.

Prosecutors told to prioritize, publicize cases tied to Trump immigration protests
Europe|Health|World

Ukrainian refugees in Sumy fear Russian advance, shelling

Margaryta Husakova, her broken arm secured in a metal orthopedic fixation device, smoked nervously as she sat on the staircase of a refugee shelter in Sumy, a city in northern

Ukrainian refugees in Sumy fear Russian advance, shelling
Crime|Education|Health|Science|World

Russian scientist at Harvard released on bail while awaiting US smuggling trial

A Russian-born scientist at Harvard University who was detained by U.S. immigration authorities in February after returning from a trip to France was granted bail on

Russian scientist at Harvard released on bail while awaiting US smuggling trial
Africa|Economy|World

Nigerian leader denies one-party plan after he's accused of clamping down on opposition

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has denied plans to foist a one-party state on Africa's largest democracy

Nigerian leader denies one-party plan after he's accused of clamping down on opposition
Africa|Environment|World

At least 78 dead in South Africa floods as official says rescue attempts were 'paralyzed'

A government minister says the death toll in floods in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province has risen to 78

At least 78 dead in South Africa floods as official says rescue attempts were 'paralyzed'
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No injuries after JetBlue plane rolls onto grass at Boston’s Logan Airport after landing

No injuries after JetBlue plane rolls onto grass at Boston’s Logan Airport after landing

No injuries after JetBlue plane rolls onto grass at Boston’s Logan Airport after landing
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Exclusive: Trump administration tells migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela their legal status is terminated

Exclusive: Trump administration tells migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela their legal status is terminated

Exclusive: Trump administration tells migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela their legal status is terminated
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Los Angeles ICE raids spark nationwide protests. Trump is determined not to let it ruin his parade

Los Angeles ICE raids spark nationwide protests. Trump is determined not to let it ruin his parade

Los Angeles ICE raids spark nationwide protests. Trump is determined not to let it ruin his parade
Crime|Health|World

Hamas says it killed 12 Israeli-backed fighters. Israeli-supported group says they were aid workers

Gaza's Hamas-run police force said it killed 12 members of an Israeli-backed militia after detaining them early Thursday

Hamas says it killed 12 Israeli-backed fighters. Israeli-supported group says they were aid workers
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|World

TikTok star Khaby Lame plays soccer in Brazil after US detention

A local official in Brazil say the world’s most-followed TikTok personality Khaby Lame is now in the South American country

TikTok star Khaby Lame plays soccer in Brazil after US detention
Crime|Health|Science|Technology|World

Harvard researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos is released from federal custody on bail

A Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos into the United States has been released on bail

Harvard researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos is released from federal custody on bail
Business|Crime|Health|US|World

Officers shoot chainsaw-wielding man, police say

Officers shoot chainsaw-wielding man, police say

Officers shoot chainsaw-wielding man, police say
Business|Economy|Finance|World

China says it will remove all tariffs on African exports to boost trade

China will negotiate and sign a new economic pact with Africa that will get rid of all tariffs on the 53 African states it has diplomatic ties with, it said, a move

China says it will remove all tariffs on African exports to boost trade
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Italy says it needs at least 10 years to raise defence spending

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Thursday said his country needs at least 10 years to raise defence spending and comply with new targets due to be agreed by NATO, adding that

Italy says it needs at least 10 years to raise defence spending
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Spain's PM rejects calls for snap election as scandals mount

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez asked citizens for forgiveness after his close ally quit his posts earlier on Thursday over graft allegations, and said his Socialist Party would

Spain's PM rejects calls for snap election as scandals mount
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Peru weighs sending foreign prisoners to El Salvador

Peru is weighing sending what it considers highly dangerous foreign inmates to prisons in El Salvador, the prime minister said on Thursday, potentially following in the footsteps of

Peru weighs sending foreign prisoners to El Salvador
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Britain ready to implement US tariff deal, trade minister says

Britain is ready to implement its side of a tariff deal with the United States and is hopeful for a proclamation from U.S.

Britain ready to implement US tariff deal, trade minister says
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Trump frustrated about the recent rise in oil prices

U.S.

Trump frustrated about the recent rise in oil prices
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European shares drop as trade optimism wanes, geopolitical tensions rise

European equities logged their fourth consecutive decline on Thursday as trade optimism dimmed, while mounting geopolitical tensions prompted a pullback

European shares drop as trade optimism wanes, geopolitical tensions rise
Business|Economy|World

US labor market losing momentum; May producer inflation comes in tame

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits held at an eight-month high last week, consistent with easing labor market conditions,

US labor market losing momentum; May producer inflation comes in tame
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Spanish PM Sanchez resists call for elections, promises overhaul over graft case

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday resisted calls for a snap election, but promised an overhaul and external probe of his

Spanish PM Sanchez resists call for elections, promises overhaul over graft case
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Most G7 members ready to lower Russian oil price cap without US

Most countries in the Group of Seven nations are prepared to go it alone and lower the G7 price cap on Russian oil even if U.S.

Most G7 members ready to lower Russian oil price cap without US
Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Spain's prime minister asks nation for forgiveness after high court investigates a close confidant

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has asked for forgiveness after a close confidante in his Socialist Party has been put under investigation for his alleged participation in a kickback scheme

Spain's prime minister asks nation for forgiveness after high court investigates a close confidant
Sports|Technology|World

Club World Cup refs to wear eye-level cameras but it's what FIFA won't show that's most telling

Referees at the Club World Cup will wear eye-level cameras to finally allow fans to see exactly what the officials are looking at during a soccer match

Club World Cup refs to wear eye-level cameras but it's what FIFA won't show that's most telling
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Kilauea’s 25th episode creates stunning lava display

Kilauea’s 25th episode creates stunning lava display

Kilauea’s 25th episode creates stunning lava display
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Russia's military casualties top 1 million in 3-year-old war, Ukraine says

Ukraine says Russia’s military losses have topped 1 million, noting the huge price Moscow has paid for its 3-year-old invasion

Russia's military casualties top 1 million in 3-year-old war, Ukraine says
Crime|Political|World

Supreme Court revives lawsuit from Atlanta family whose home was wrongly raided by the FBI

The Supreme Court is giving an Atlanta family whose home was wrongly raided by the FBI a new day in court

Supreme Court revives lawsuit from Atlanta family whose home was wrongly raided by the FBI
Business|Science|Technology|World

Space station leak concerns will delay visit by astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary

A chartered spaceflight for India, Poland and Hungary's first astronauts in decades has been delayed indefinitely because of leak concerns at the International Space Station

Space station leak concerns will delay visit by astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops ahead of planned 'No Kings' protests

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he has ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops across the state, along with more than 2,000 state police

Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops ahead of planned 'No Kings' protests
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Abrego Garcia's lawyers ask judge to fine Trump administration for contempt

Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia have asked a federal judge in Maryland to impose fines and other sanctions against the Trump administration

Abrego Garcia's lawyers ask judge to fine Trump administration for contempt
Arts|Education|Science|Technology|World

AI chatbots need more books to learn from. These libraries are opening their stacks

Everything ever said on the internet was just the start of teaching artificial intelligence about humanity

AI chatbots need more books to learn from. These libraries are opening their stacks
Crime|World

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says Hamas attack has killed multiple aid workers

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says Hamas attack has killed multiple aid workers

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says Hamas attack has killed multiple aid workers
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Italian firms in Lombardy strategize against US tariffs

More than half of the companies from Italy's industrial heartland which export to the U.S. are studying countermeasures to tariffs, including establishing a bigger presence across the

Italian firms in Lombardy strategize against US tariffs
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Czech government faces no-confidence vote over bitcoin scandal

The main Czech opposition party on Thursday called a no-confidence vote in the government, accusing it of corruption over the acceptance of a payment to the state by an ex-convict

Czech government faces no-confidence vote over bitcoin scandal
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Carlyle teams up with Citi to invest in fintech lenders

Investment firm Carlyle Group has partnered with U.S. banking giant Citigroup to provide asset-backed financing to fintech lenders, the companies said on Thursday.

Carlyle teams up with Citi to invest in fintech lenders
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Temasek joins Microsoft, BlackRock and MGX to develop AI infrastructure

Temasek has joined a consortium backed by Microsoft, BlackRock and tech investment company MGX to invest and expand artificial intelligence infrastructure,

Temasek joins Microsoft, BlackRock and MGX to develop AI infrastructure
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German defence minister: not considering sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday that Germany is not considering delivering Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine despite Kyiv's repeated requests.

German defence minister: not considering sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Brazil renews push for fiscal package despite resistance from lawmakers

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad on Thursday sought to prevent the country's new fiscal package from being labeled a simple tax hike, saying that the

Brazil renews push for fiscal package despite resistance from lawmakers
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Egypt deports dozens planning pro-Palestinian march, organisers say

Egyptian authorities have deported dozens of foreign nationals who arrived in Egypt to take part in a pro-Palestinian march and dozens more face deportation, the organisers and

Egypt deports dozens planning pro-Palestinian march, organisers say
Europe|Health|Political|World

Ukraine and Russia exchange wounded, ill prisoners of war

Ukraine and Russia exchanged another group of ill and severely wounded servicemen on Thursday, officials from both countries said.

Ukraine and Russia exchange wounded, ill prisoners of war
Americas|Crime|World

Bolivia anti-government protests turn deadly as tensions rise

Clashes between anti-government protesters and authorities in Bolivia have left at least four first responders dead, the country's justice minister said on Thursday.

Bolivia anti-government protests turn deadly as tensions rise
Crime|Europe|World

Northern Ireland leisure centre hosting immigrants attacked on third night of violence

Masked youths in Northern Ireland on Wednesday set fire to a leisure centre that had been sheltering migrant families, but a third night of anti-

Northern Ireland leisure centre hosting immigrants attacked on third night of violence
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Netanyahu's government survives vote to dissolve Israel's parliament

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has survived an attempt to dissolve parliament

Netanyahu's government survives vote to dissolve Israel's parliament
Crime|Political|US|World

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers ask judge to sanction Trump administration

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers ask judge to sanction Trump administration

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers ask judge to sanction Trump administration
Education|World

Fulbright scholarship board members resign over ‘unprecedented actions’ by the Trump administration

Fulbright scholarship board members resign over ‘unprecedented actions’ by the Trump administration

Fulbright scholarship board members resign over ‘unprecedented actions’ by the Trump administration
Arts|Science|Technology|World

This painting survived the Beirut explosion. Here’s how conservators restored it

This painting survived the Beirut explosion. Here’s how conservators restored it

This painting survived the Beirut explosion. Here’s how conservators restored it
Crime|Education|Europe|World

When it comes to reporting on mass killings, some in Europe take a different approach from Americans

When a 21-year-old former student opened fire inside his school in Austria’s second-biggest city earlier this week, killing 10 people, it didn’t take long for the Alpine country’s press council to call on journalists to show restraint when reporting about the victims and their families

When it comes to reporting on mass killings, some in Europe take a different approach from Americans
Business|Economy|World

US wholesale inflation heated up in May

US wholesale inflation heated up in May

US wholesale inflation heated up in May
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Standoff with troops in Los Angeles reignites old feud as Newsom resists Trump's immigration raids

An escalating clash pits a Republican president looking to fulfill his mass deportation goals against a Democratic governor with White House aspirations hoping to mobilize opposition

Standoff with troops in Los Angeles reignites old feud as Newsom resists Trump's immigration raids
Science|Technology|World

Oman foreign minister says there will be sixth round of negotiations between Iran and US on Sunday

Oman’s foreign minister says there will be a sixth round of negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program this weekend

Oman foreign minister says there will be sixth round of negotiations between Iran and US on Sunday
Business|Economy|US|World

US producer prices rebound less than expected in May

U.S. producer prices increased less than expected in May, restrained by lower costs for services like air fares.

US producer prices rebound less than expected in May
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France has no reason to change diplomatic staffing in Middle East, foreign ministry says

France has no reason to change its diplomatic personnel staffing in the Middle East at this stage, a French foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.

France has no reason to change diplomatic staffing in Middle East, foreign ministry says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

European foreign ministers ready to toughen action against Russia

Foreign ministers from large European countries said on Thursday they were ready to step up pressure on Russia, "including through further sanctions" involving the energy and banking

European foreign ministers ready to toughen action against Russia
Business|Economy|World

British exports to US suffer record hit from Trump tariffs

British goods exports to the United States suffered a record fall in April after U.S.

British exports to US suffer record hit from Trump tariffs
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G7 summit in Canada to see how EU, US align on Russia sanctions, says German official

A Group of Seven (G7) meeting in Canada will be about the extent to which the European Union and U.S. could align on sanctions against Russia, a German government official said on

G7 summit in Canada to see how EU, US align on Russia sanctions, says German official
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Fed seen on track to resume rate cuts after inflation, job market data

The Federal Reserve's path to interest rate cuts starting in September appeared to widen on Thursday, after a pair of government reports pointed to cooler inflation and signs

Fed seen on track to resume rate cuts after inflation, job market data
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Pirelli investors approve earnings despite opposition from China's Sinochem

Pirelli investors on Thursday approved the Italian tyremaker's earnings report for last year despite the opposition of its largest shareholder, the Chinese state-controlled group

Pirelli investors approve earnings despite opposition from China's Sinochem
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Air India disaster is first fatal Boeing 787 accident

More than 200 people were killed when an Air India Boeing 787 bound for London with 242 people on board crashed minutes after taking off from India's western city of Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Air India disaster is first fatal Boeing 787 accident
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Austrian police describe shooter as introvert who avoided outside world

Austrian police on Thursday described the 21-year-old man who carried out Austria's worst school shooting as an introvert who had largely

Austrian police describe shooter as introvert who avoided outside world
Arts|Business|Europe|Food|World

French cognac makers offer China minimum import prices to fend off tariffs

Negotiators representing French cognac producers suggested minimum prices for exports to China of between $20 and around $300 per litre as an

French cognac makers offer China minimum import prices to fend off tariffs
Business|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

NASCAR's Mexico City race: Daniel Suarez balances racing at home with uncertainty over contract

Daniel Suarez has become the unofficial tour guide for all things Mexico City as NASCAR prepares to race internationally this Sunday for the first international points-paying Cup Series event of the modern era

NASCAR's Mexico City race: Daniel Suarez balances racing at home with uncertainty over contract
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|World

Huge coin collection found hidden in house’s walls sells for nearly $3.5 million

Huge coin collection found hidden in house’s walls sells for nearly $3.5 million

Huge coin collection found hidden in house’s walls sells for nearly $3.5 million
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The UK, Germany and Canada have slashed foreign aid this year, deepening damage done by US cuts, analysis shows

The UK, Germany and Canada have slashed foreign aid this year, deepening damage done by US cuts, analysis shows

The UK, Germany and Canada have slashed foreign aid this year, deepening damage done by US cuts, analysis shows
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Kansas man plants the pickleball seed hoping to grow the sport in more countries

Kansas man plants the pickleball seed hoping to grow the sport in more countries

Kansas man plants the pickleball seed hoping to grow the sport in more countries
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Meta sues maker of explicit deepfake app for dodging its rules to advertise AI ‘nudifying’ tech

Meta sues maker of explicit deepfake app for dodging its rules to advertise AI ‘nudifying’ tech

Meta sues maker of explicit deepfake app for dodging its rules to advertise AI ‘nudifying’ tech
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Britain says it understands U.S. need to review AUKUS submarine pact

Britain said on Thursday it understood a decision by U.S.

Britain says it understands U.S. need to review AUKUS submarine pact
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Colombian senator Uribe still in critical condition five days after shooting

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential contender, remains in critical but stable condition after being shot in Bogota on Saturday, the hospital treating him said on

Colombian senator Uribe still in critical condition five days after shooting
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Amazon asks court to scrap EU tech label, arguing it poses no systemic risks

Amazon asked Europe's second-highest court on Thursday to scrap its designation as a platform subject to stricter requirements under landmark EU online content

Amazon asks court to scrap EU tech label, arguing it poses no systemic risks
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UK's King Charles says he is 'desperately shocked' by Air India plane crash

Britain's King Charles said on Thursday he was desperately shocked by the Air India plane crash in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad, with passengers including 53 Britons and one

UK's King Charles says he is 'desperately shocked' by Air India plane crash
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JP Morgan maintains 2025 forecast for oil prices in low-to-mid $60s

JP Morgan downplayed geopolitical concerns on Thursday and maintained its base case forecast for oil prices to stay in the low-to-mid $60s through 2025 and $60 in 2026, but said certain

JP Morgan maintains 2025 forecast for oil prices in low-to-mid $60s
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Wars have now displaced over 122 million people as aid funding falls, UN says

The number of people displaced by war and persecution around the world climbed above 122 million this year due to a failure to resolve multi-year conflicts

Wars have now displaced over 122 million people as aid funding falls, UN says
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Indonesia invites foreign stakes in $80 billion seawall to shield coasts from floods

Foreign investors are invited for Indonesia's plan to build a $80 billion seawall hundreds of kilometres long to prevent floods along the north coast of its most populous island

Indonesia invites foreign stakes in $80 billion seawall to shield coasts from floods
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The world's worst air crashes in recent years

Many people were killed when an Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed minutes after taking off from the western city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, authorities

The world's worst air crashes in recent years
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US Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg to leave his role

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US Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg to leave his role
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Trump booed and cheered at the Kennedy Center while attending 'Les Misérables'

The audience at the Kennedy Center's opening-night performance of “Les Misérables” greeted President Donald Trump's arrival with a mix of cheers and boos

Trump booed and cheered at the Kennedy Center while attending 'Les Misérables'
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European court rules Italy not liable for Libyan Coast Guard actions in fatal 2017 boat sinking

Judges at the European Court of Human Rights have ruled that Italy can't be held liable for the actions of the Libyan Coast Guard

European court rules Italy not liable for Libyan Coast Guard actions in fatal 2017 boat sinking
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A look at previous plane crashes in India

India has had several major plane crashes in recent decades

A look at previous plane crashes in India
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Maryland mother charged with murdering 3-year-old daughter after false Delaware Amber Alert

Maryland mother charged with murdering 3-year-old daughter after false Delaware Amber Alert

Maryland mother charged with murdering 3-year-old daughter after false Delaware Amber Alert
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U.S. ambassador to Russia to leave post soon, says embassy

Lynne Tracy, the U.S. ambassador to Russia, will soon leave her post, her embassy said on Thursday, after serving through one of the most tense and difficult periods in relations

U.S. ambassador to Russia to leave post soon, says embassy
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Oil pops, dollar drops

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

Oil pops, dollar drops
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What's behind Iran's long tussle with the United States?

The United States has pulled some diplomatic staff and military families out of the Middle East, citing unspecified regional security risks.

What's behind Iran's long tussle with the United States?
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Israel set to deport eight activists, including French MEP, over Gaza boat

Eight pro-Palestinian activists including a French member of the European Parliament will soon be forcibly deported from Israel, three days after the Israeli navy prevented them

Israel set to deport eight activists, including French MEP, over Gaza boat
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EU confirms delay of new banking rules until 2027

The European Commission on Thursday said it would delay the implementation of new, global rules governing banks' trading by a year, until Jan 1, 2027.

EU confirms delay of new banking rules until 2027
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Bilderberg group meets in Sweden amid US-Europe tensions

The annual Bilderberg Meeting kicks off in Sweden on Thursday, providing a private forum for discussion at a time when President Donald Trump has upended security and economic

Bilderberg group meets in Sweden amid US-Europe tensions
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UK is monitoring Middle East situation, no update on staffing - PM's spokesperson

Britain is monitoring the situation in the Middle East but has no update on staffing in the region, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday after the United

UK is monitoring Middle East situation, no update on staffing - PM's spokesperson
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Instant View: India's inflation falls to 2.82% in May in longest run below target in 6 years

India’s retail inflation stayed below the Reserve Bank’s 4% target for the fourth straight month in May on easing food prices, reinforcing the case for last week’s surprise 50 basis point

Instant View: India's inflation falls to 2.82% in May in longest run below target in 6 years
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Iran will not compromise on right to enrichment, says official

Iran will not abandon its right to uranium enrichment because of mounting frictions in the region, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Thursday, adding that a "

Iran will not compromise on right to enrichment, says official
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New federal Covid-19 vaccine policies are already keeping some people from getting shots

New federal Covid-19 vaccine policies are already keeping some people from getting shots

New federal Covid-19 vaccine policies are already keeping some people from getting shots
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US withdraws some diplomats and military families from Middle East amid Iran tensions

US withdraws some diplomats and military families from Middle East amid Iran tensions

US withdraws some diplomats and military families from Middle East amid Iran tensions
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Synopsys restarts some China services, sales of core tools still blocked, source says

Synopsys has resumed offering some services in China, relaxing a suspension it implemented earlier this month to comply with new U.S. export curbs, a

Synopsys restarts some China services, sales of core tools still blocked, source says
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Stellantis 'fine for June' on rare earth supplies, top manager says

Stellantis is currently unaffected by supply bottlenecks for rare earths from China, but the automaker had past difficulties in managing the situation, the head of its European

Stellantis 'fine for June' on rare earth supplies, top manager says
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China-backed militia secures control of new rare earth mines in Myanmar

A Chinese-backed militia is protecting new rare earth mines in eastern Myanmar, according to four people familiar with the matter, as Beijing moves to secure control of the minerals

China-backed militia secures control of new rare earth mines in Myanmar
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US tariffs may have ended BOJ's rate-hike cycle, former policymaker says

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US tariffs may have ended BOJ's rate-hike cycle, former policymaker says
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UK economy shrinks by the most since 2023 as US tariffs hit

Britain's economy slowed sharply in April, reflecting shockwaves from U.S.

UK economy shrinks by the most since 2023 as US tariffs hit
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ECB monetary policy is in a 'good place' now, says ECB's Schnabel

European Central Bank interest rates are in a "good place" now, despite an expected slowing of inflation, because price growth is likely to return to the ECB's target of 2% over

ECB monetary policy is in a 'good place' now, says ECB's Schnabel
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Toyota chairman re-elected against backdrop of $33 billion buyout bid

Toyota Motor shareholders re-elected Akio Toyoda as chairman on Thursday, highlighting

Toyota chairman re-elected against backdrop of $33 billion buyout bid
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April was a bad time for Britain’s economy. Trump’s tariffs are a big reason why

April was a bad time for Britain’s economy. Trump’s tariffs are a big reason why

April was a bad time for Britain’s economy. Trump’s tariffs are a big reason why
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Iran threatens nuclear escalation after UN watchdog board finds it in breach of obligations

Iran threatens nuclear escalation after UN watchdog board finds it in breach of obligations

Iran threatens nuclear escalation after UN watchdog board finds it in breach of obligations
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Austrian school shooter planned attack in detail but his motive remains unclear, investigators say

Officials say the former student who killed nine students and a teacher at a school in Austria and then took his own life planned the attack in detail

Austrian school shooter planned attack in detail but his motive remains unclear, investigators say
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Trump wants to 'liberate' Los Angeles, residents say 'no thanks'

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Trump wants to 'liberate' Los Angeles, residents say 'no thanks'
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PSG aims for Club World Cup glory after historic Champions League win

Just weeks after winning the Champions League for the first time in its history, Paris Saint-Germain’s eyes are now on FIFA’s shiny new Club World Cup

PSG aims for Club World Cup glory after historic Champions League win
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Hegseth defends use of troops to protect immigration raids in Los Angeles

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending his decision to order National Guard troops to provide security during immigrations raids in Los Angeles

Hegseth defends use of troops to protect immigration raids in Los Angeles