Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index tops 68,000 for the 1st time as Wall Street logs more records
US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map
Tropical storm Jangmi batters Japan, cuts power to 60,000 homes
Australia, Solomon Islands agree to negotiate comprehensive treaty
Australia economic growth slows to 0.3% in Q1
Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addiction
Trump endorses Colombian presidential candidate De La Espriella
A wall of nametags at a South Korean park testifies to adoptees’ longing for their birth mothers
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Rubio says US is considering naming official to run Ebola response
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Meta scales back plan for internal mouse-tracking tech, citing staff concerns
Meta is dialing back elements of its plan to collect employee mouse movements, keystrokes and other actions for use as AI training data, it said in an internal memo on
June 03, 2026
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US sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC links
The United States announced sanctions on Iran’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange on Tuesday, accusing it of enabling the Iranian government and blacklisted
June 03, 2026
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Trump homeland secretary declines to commit to following court orders
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June 02, 2026
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Trading Day: New high? Still a buy
World stocks rose to fresh peaks again on Tuesday as no major change in U.S.-Iran tensions, together with a general calm across currency and bond
June 03, 2026
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Schumer meets with Maine Senate candidate Platner ahead of primary
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June 03, 2026
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World Cup could cost employers as workers tune into matches, survey finds
As the soccer World Cup is set to take over water cooler chats, employers may have trouble keeping workers focused during the tournament - and even getting them to the office in the
June 03, 2026
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The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will face more questions about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world in back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran war began
June 02, 2026
Technology|World
US sanctions Iran’s largest digital asset exchange Nobitex and 3 others
The Trump administration has placed sanctions on Iran’s largest digital asset exchange, Nobitex, and three others
June 03, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's optimistic about the potential for a resumption in nuclear talks with Iran despite a shaky ceasefire in the war that's looking increasingly in doubt
June 02, 2026
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Victims in Brent Metz case in Colorado say lengthy judicial process has taken a toll
Victims in Brent Metz case in Colorado say lengthy judicial process has taken a toll
June 03, 2026
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Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup
An artist has filed a federal lawsuit against soccer's international governing body over the destruction of his giant mural of swimming whales on a building in Dallas as it prepares to host World Cup matches
June 03, 2026
Economy|Health|Political|World
'Out of my lane.' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room
Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has taken a turn in the White House briefing room
June 03, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidacies
U.S. Senate hopefuls Ken Paxton and Graham Platner are in Washington, D.C., to rally party support
June 02, 2026
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Democrats hammer DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in a heated Senate hearing
Democrats have attacked the leadership of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin during his first Senate hearing since being tapped by President Donald Trump
June 02, 2026
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Wall Street inches to more records thanks to booming AI stocks
The U.S. stock market inched to more records as winners of the artificial-intelligence boom kept driving higher
June 02, 2026
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Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has won a hotly contested race to be the next president of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly
June 03, 2026
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Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite extensive US trade surplus
The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, charging that the world’s 10th-biggest economy engages in trade practices that are “unreasonable’’ and that “burden or restrict U.S. commerce
June 02, 2026
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UK police under pressure after dying student was handcuffed
British police faced a national backlash on Tuesday over the inflammatory case of an 18-year-old student who was handcuffed
June 02, 2026
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'I've used my experience as propulsion': Survivor of Boulder Pearl Street firebombing reflects on attack
'I've used my experience as propulsion': Survivor of Boulder Pearl Street firebombing reflects on attack
June 03, 2026
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Macron, Kagame inaugurate Rwanda genocide memorial in Paris
French President Emmanuel Macron and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame on Tuesday inaugurated a memorial in Paris to honour the victims of the 1994 genocide against the
June 03, 2026
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Lionel Messi, Argentina turn Kansas City riverfront hotel into World Cup hotspot
Lionel Messi, Argentina turn Kansas City riverfront hotel into World Cup hotspot
June 03, 2026
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Rubio grilled on Iran, says US won't swap sanctions relief for strait
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June 02, 2026
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US to re-engage with Gavi vaccine alliance amid Ebola outbreak, Rubio says
U.S.
June 02, 2026
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Ex-Hollywood, MAGA and Trump's ballroom commissioner: the U.S. crowd at Russia's 'Davos'
Russia's 'Davos' - formally known as the St Petersburg Economic Forum - kicks off on Wednesday and has attracted an eclectic crowd, including some Americans
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Cuba defends military-run GAESA as US sanctions prompt hotel exodus
Cuba on Tuesday defended a military-run conglomerate long the target of U.S. sanctions, saying the group of businesses known as GAESA has contributed to the
June 02, 2026
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At least 23 killed in Russian attack, Ukrainian president says new assault possible
Russia pounded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early on Tuesday, killing 23 people and wounding 130, and
June 02, 2026
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Mexico backs extending USMCA trade pact for 16 years
Mexico's government has reiterated its support to extend the U.S.-Mexico Canada (USMCA) trade agreement for 16 years, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday,
June 02, 2026
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Zelenskiy says new massive Russian attack possible this evening
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russian forces could again launch a massive attack on Ukraine on Tuesday evening.
June 03, 2026
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Opening of JR's installation on Paris Pont Neuf bridge delayed after damage
The opening of the temporary installation by French artist JR "La Caverne du Pont Neuf" in Paris has been postponed after the giant cave inflated around the capital's oldest
June 03, 2026
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Boston judge critical of Trump's mail-in voting executive order
A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday sharply questioned U.S.
June 02, 2026
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Trump taps housing regulator Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence
Democrats and Republicans say President Donald Trump's pick for director of national intelligence seems unqualified
June 02, 2026
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Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch
Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch
June 03, 2026
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Trump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risks
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order on oversight of artificial intelligence, less than two weeks after postponing a White House ceremony over his concerns that a similar policy could dull America’s edge on AI technology
June 02, 2026
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Josh Jacobs practicing with Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges
Green Bay’s Josh Jacobs is practicing with the Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges against the three-time Pro Bowl running back following his arrest on domestic abuse allegations
June 03, 2026
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Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives in months
Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives in months
June 02, 2026
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World
Fear shadows Peru’s runoff vote as extortion and killings surge nationwide
Peru is grappling with a surge in extortion and violence, especially in areas like Trujillo
June 03, 2026
Crime|Lifestyle|World
'He had to die on his son's birthday': Father killed during child's party at Milwaukee park
'He had to die on his son's birthday': Father killed during child's party at Milwaukee park
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing
The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Union at Colombia's Ecopetrol launches 24-hour strike over labor talks
The main union at Colombia's state-run oil company Ecopetrol launched a 24-hour strike on Tuesday, protesting what it called a deadlock in negotiations
June 02, 2026
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Brazil's Lula nods to China as Trump administration proposes 25% tariff
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday highlighted his country's ties with China after the U.S. proposed a new punitive tariff of 25% on many imports
June 02, 2026
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Oil prices rise to one-week high as Iran reviews US proposal to halt war
Oil prices climbed about 1% to a one-week high in volatile trade on Tuesday as the market waited for news on the Iran war, with Tehran reviewing a
June 02, 2026
Education|Europe|Health|Technology|World
Sweden weighs social media age limit of 15
Sweden should introduce a minimum age of 15 for the use of social media, a government-appointed commission recommended on Tuesday.
June 02, 2026
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Paramount seeks EU approval to buy Warner Bros; decision due July 7
Paramount Skydance Corp has sought EU antitrust approval for its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, a European Commission filing showed on Tuesday.
June 02, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Future presence of US troops in Lithuania is 'under review,' says minister
The future presence of U.S. troops in Lithuania is "under review", the Baltic country's defence minister said on Tuesday, adding that although Washington
June 02, 2026
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Top US spy agencies feud over turf, mission
The CIA has stopped contributing to some intelligence assessments, including those related to the Iran war, produced by the office of
June 02, 2026
Africa|Health|World
Protests over US Ebola site in Kenya kill two, court keeps suspension
A Kenyan court blocked on Tuesday for another three weeks a proposed U.S.
June 02, 2026
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World stocks rally on AI optimism; jitters over Iran persist
Global stocks rallied on Tuesday, buoyed by AI optimism, while oil prices edged higher amid rising uncertainty over a possible
June 02, 2026
World
Israeli fire kills four people in Gaza, medics say
Israeli fire killed at least four Palestinians in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Gaza health officials said.
June 02, 2026
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US CDC flags health risks linked to travel-related cosmetic procedures
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June 02, 2026
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Trump makes changes to steel, aluminum and copper tariffs
President Donald Trump on Monday adjusted tariffs on some steel, aluminum and copper imports, lowering some tariffs on farming equipment and extending tariffs on other equipment
June 02, 2026
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Trump names controversial top housing official to be acting director of national intelligence
Trump names controversial top housing official to be acting director of national intelligence
June 02, 2026
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White House Correspondents’ Association reschedules dinner after shooting incident
White House Correspondents’ Association reschedules dinner after shooting incident
June 02, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|World
Ahead of World Cup, Mexico soccer body loses appeals against FIFA fines for fans' anti-gay chant
The Mexican soccer federation has lost its latest appeal against FIFA punishments for fans chanting an anti-gay slur at opponents’ players
June 02, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Massive Russian attack kills 22 people across Ukraine, officials say, as Moscow escalates fighting
Russian forces launched a massive aerial attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, and officials say at least 22 civilians were killed and 138 were wounded
June 02, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Food|World
General Mills agrees to sell Häagen-Dazs shops in China to investor group
General Mills is selling its Häagen-Dazs ice cream shops in China to a group of investors that includes a Chinese tea brand
June 02, 2026
Asia|Environment|Science|World
Rescuers search for new ways into cave in Laos where two men feared trapped
Rescuers search for new ways into cave in Laos where two men feared trapped
June 01, 2026
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German labour agency faces over 8 billion euro deficit in 2026, report says
Germany's Federal Employment Agency (BA) faces a deficit of more than €8 billion euros ($9.3 billion) this year, more than twice the shortfall previously planned, according
June 02, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Romania's top general under investigation for suspected corruption
Romanian anti-corruption prosecutors said on Tuesday they had opened a criminal investigation against General Gheorghita Vlad, the Army's Chief of Staff, on suspicion
June 02, 2026
Political|World
Israel strikes south Lebanon after stepping back from Beirut attack
Israel kept up strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday, pressing its campaign against Hezbollah a day after U.S.
June 02, 2026
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Israel rates may fall faster if Iran ceasefire lowers inflation, cenbank chief says
Israel's short-term interest rates could fall at a faster pace if inflation continues to ease as a result of increased optimism over a ceasefire deal
June 02, 2026
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Philip Morris cuts annual profit forecast as currency volatility bites
Philip Morris International cut its annual profit forecast on Tuesday citing currency swings, though CEO Jacek Olczak said other risks to achieving its outlook such as rising energy
June 02, 2026
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Carney says some Canadian economic data will be uneven
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, pressed about statistics showing the country is in a technical recession, on Tuesday told reporters that as the government pressed ahead
June 02, 2026
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Greer says USTR to release more Section 301 actions soon, proposed Brazil tariffs 'nuanced'
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June 02, 2026
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Trump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices
The Trump administration has proposed a new punitive tariff of 25% on many imports from Brazil, after deciding its
June 02, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|World
Frederiksen set to start a third term as Danish prime minister thanks to firm position on Greenland
Mette Frederiksen is set to begin a third term as Denmark’s prime minister by leading a center-left coalition of four parties
June 02, 2026
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Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers
A right-wing U.S. influencer, a serving U.S. official and a German retail billionaire are due to attend President Vladimir Putin's "
June 02, 2026
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US job openings rise by the most since 2021; hiring weak amid economic uncertainty
U.S. job openings increased by the most in five years in April, but the surge likely overstates the labor market's health, as hiring declined against
June 02, 2026
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World
Mozambique says five nationals die in South African anti-immigrant attacks
Mozambique said five of its citizens died in anti-immigration violence in the South African town of Mossel Bay over the weekend in the latest flare-up of
June 02, 2026
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Dollar in tight range as traders eye Middle East peace talks
The dollar traded in a narrow range on Tuesday as investors stayed on alert for signs of progress on a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
June 02, 2026
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Four charged after suspected cartel tunnel found beneath store near Otay Mesa border crossing
Four charged after suspected cartel tunnel found beneath store near Otay Mesa border crossing
June 02, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|World
Local party chief probed after 82 killed in Chinese mining tragedy
A party chief in the northern coal-rich Chinese province of Shanxi is under investigation over "suspected serious violations of discipline and law", the local anti-graft
June 02, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Danish PM unveils plans for welfare push, defiance of Trump
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's new centre-left government will resist U.S. pressure over the future of Greenland, tackle
June 02, 2026
Political|US|World
Rubio: no change in US policy on Taiwan
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday there has been no change in U.S. policy on Taiwan and that Washington wants to see the status quo preserved.
June 02, 2026