Megaport secures 4 AI deals, to raise $594 million to build inference cloud
Oil jumps on Mideast missiles while AI bulls carry stocks higher
BlackRock's Atlas freezes $1 billion in Brazil renewables investments
Citing 'critical issues,' SEC, Big Ten withhold support for bipartisan college sports bill
Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes' as CBS News turmoil deepens
Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addiction
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Oil market could be underpricing risks, Vitol's Bahrain chief says
The oil market is underpricing some risks from the Iran war, global commodity trading house Vitol's managing director for Bahrain, Tom Baker, said on
June 02, 2026
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UniCredit says it met its goal in Commerzbank bid as stake reaches 34%
Italian bank UniCredit has increased its direct stake in Commerzbank to 34.4%, it said on Tuesday, under the takeover bid it launched on May 5 amid widespread
June 02, 2026
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Bank of England's Bailey says public must be given confidence in 2% inflation target
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Tuesday it was important to get UK inflation back to target and give households confidence
June 02, 2026
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Iran studying deal to halt war, as Trump says talks going on continuously
Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the U.S. to halt their war but has not communicated with Washington for a few days,
June 02, 2026
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World
Extreme weather can whip up anxiety. A safety plan can help
Hurricanes, wildfires and other extreme weather events can cause anxiety that lasts even after they're over
June 02, 2026
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Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semis. Mensik ends Fonseca's run
Marta Kostyuk, the top clay player this season and a strong supporter of Ukraine, has reached her first major semifinal at the French Open
June 02, 2026
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After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women's soccer team rises again
Fatima Yousufi and Mona Amini escaped the Taliban and found refuge in Australia with dreams of playing international soccer
June 02, 2026
Political|World
Israel kills 11 in Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah will de-escalate
Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon have killed 11 people, including a man along with his son and daughter
June 02, 2026
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Volunteers serve comfort food in a worrying Ebola outbreak
Volunteers for the U.N. food agency are providing crucial support In the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo by cooking
June 02, 2026
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US job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from the Iran war
U.S. job openings jumped in April as the labor market looked resilient despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war
June 02, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World
Fancy a summer-long treasure hunt? A $23,000 gold prize awaits in Finland
Fancy a summer-long treasure hunt? A $23,000 gold prize awaits in Finland
June 02, 2026
Crime|US|World
Police investigate Iowa man suspected of killing 6 of his relatives and then himself
Authorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people
June 02, 2026
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Marta Kostyuk dedicates historic French Open quarterfinal win to ‘the Ukrainian people’
Marta Kostyuk dedicates historic French Open quarterfinal win to ‘the Ukrainian people’
June 02, 2026
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UK budget watchdog will factor stickier inflation into next forecasts
Britain's budget watchdog said on Tuesday it will factor in the unexpectedly strong persistence of inflation after the 2022 energy price shock when it
June 02, 2026
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Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut
Benjamin Netanyahu is under criticism at home after U.S.
June 02, 2026
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John Delaney's Forbright targets $994 million valuation in US IPO
Forbright, founded by former U.S.
June 02, 2026
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Uganda health ministry confirms six new cases of Ebola
Uganda has confirmed six more new cases of Ebola, bringing the total confirmed in the country so far to 15, the health
June 02, 2026
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China's carmakers expand their presence in Europe
Chinese automakers are expanding in Europe, betting on their competitive pricing and advanced technology to break into a market traditionally dominated by European and American
June 02, 2026
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Tesla extends Chinese-made EV growth as sales surge in May
Tesla's Chinese-made electric vehicle sales jumped 39.4% from a year earlier in May, marking a seventh consecutive month of growth as it held its ground against Chinese
June 02, 2026
Business|Education|Health|Technology|World
Meta expands teen content controls globally, tests new Instagram tool to diversify feeds
Meta is expanding its content settings for teen accounts on Instagram, Facebook and Messenger globally to ensure age-appropriate experiences for younger users, it said on Tuesday,
June 02, 2026
Business|Health|World
Sweden's Skau named acting head of UN World Food Programme
Swedish diplomat Carl Skau has assumed the role of acting executive director of the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations' food aid agency said on Tuesday.
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
IMF flags central bank independence gaps across Middle East, Central Asia
Central banks in the Middle East, Central Asia and the Caucasus need stronger protection from political pressure and government financing demands to keep inflation
June 02, 2026
Africa|Health|Science|World
WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out
The World Health Organization said there have been 321 confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo outbreak and 116
June 02, 2026
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UN warns funding cuts could worsen Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh
The U.N. refugee agency warned on Tuesday that declining humanitarian funding could significantly worsen conditions for around 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh,
June 02, 2026
Economy|Health|World
Iran war disruption threatening delivery of lifesaving supplies for children, UN says
Surging global transport costs and supply chain disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis are threatening the delivery of lifesaving aid to children, the U.N. children's
June 02, 2026
Education|Europe|Health|Technology|World
Poland to ban phones in schools, restrict access to pornography
Poland wants to ban under-16s from using mobile phones in schools from September 1 and plans to introduce stricter age verification rules to access pornography, Prime
June 02, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Sweden prepares prisons for 13-year-old gang killers
A surge in gang-related shootings and bombings over the
June 02, 2026
Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
'Some kind of apocalypse': A Kyiv resident recalls terror of Russian attack
When a large explosion shook Olha Mudra's apartment block in Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, it felt like the end of the world.
June 02, 2026
Europe|Finance|Political|World
Hungary PM Magyar ready to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy in post-Orban reset
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Tuesday he was ready to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy next week to
June 02, 2026
Europe|Political|World
US, NATO allies to launch scaled-back Baltic Sea drills
The U.S. and NATO allies will launch scaled-back drills in the Baltic Sea this week, as conflicts in other regions draw ships away, though the
June 02, 2026
Arts|Sports|World
NBA-Knicks aim to end 53-year title drought against Wembanyama's Spurs in NBA Finals
The New York Knicks will try to deliver the city its first NBA title since 1973 when they face a Spurs team looking to launch a new dynasty behind Victor Wembanyama
June 02, 2026
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Fed's Hammack says rates may need to rise if rising inflation does not abate
By Michael S.
June 02, 2026
Health|Travel|World
Five US passengers from hantavirus-hit ship return to home states
Five U.S. residents who were on the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship have returned to their home states following three weeks of monitoring at the National Quarantine Unit, the
June 02, 2026
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Mastercard appoints insider Ling Hai CFO in leadership reshuffle
Mastercard named Ling Hai as chief financial officer on Tuesday to succeed Sachin Mehra, who will step into the newly created role of chief business officer, as the payments giant
June 02, 2026
Arts|Education|World
How out-of-work fishermen saved the American Revolution
A British ban stripped thousands of skilled mariners of their livelihoods overnight – and gave Washington a chance to turn the tide.
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Israel's weapons exports reach a record high with sales doubling in the past 5 years
Israel's weapons exports reached a record high of over $19 billion last year, marking a 30% increase from 2024, according to Israel's Defense Ministry
June 02, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Cambodia initiates action with UN agency to force conciliation of maritime dispute with Thailand
Cambodia has filed for compulsory conciliation under a U.N. maritime law agreement to resolve a sea border dispute with Thailand
June 02, 2026
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EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad
The European Union has agreed on a major overhaul of its migration policy, aiming to increase deportations and establish detention centers abroad
June 02, 2026
Arts|Business|Food|Travel|World
Czech castle's cache of precious wine goes on display in new-old bottles
A collection of late 19th-century wine that for years was hidden away under a chapel floor in the Czech Republic's Becov castle has been
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World
EBRD chief says governments need to target any support as Middle East war bites
Government support in emerging economies affected by the Middle East conflict should be temporary and targeted, the head of the European Bank for
June 02, 2026
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Arm Holdings CEO says US would have difficulty banning AI CPU chip exports to China
By Max A.
June 02, 2026
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Iran war puts RBI in razor-edge policy bind over inflation, growth and rupee
India's central bank faces one of the toughest interest rate calls in recent memory this week, as the Middle East energy shock, a slumping currency and a
June 02, 2026
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Kremlin talks of new 'paradigm' in Ukraine war, accusing Kyiv of 'acts of terror'
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the war in Ukraine had entered a "different paradigm" due to what it called "inhumane acts of terror" carried out by Kyiv's military against
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Euro will only gain bigger role with deliberate policy action, says ECB's Cipollone
The rise in the global role of the euro currency has been circumstantial up to now and the bloc needs to act deliberately to carve out a greater market share, European
June 02, 2026
Election|World
UK's Burnham not planning early election if he becomes prime minister
British Labour Party politician Andy Burnham will not call an early national election should he replace Keir Starmer to become prime minister, his spokesperson said on
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Equity supply shock?
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets On the surface, global markets looked pretty serene early on Tuesday,
June 02, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World
UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino
The United Nations weather agency forecast on Tuesday a moderate or possibly a strong El Nino that could drive up global temperatures and increase the
June 02, 2026
Arts|Business|Technology|World
Pope Leo names EWTN executive as first woman to lead Vatican communications
Pope Leo named an executive with U.S.
June 02, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World
'Love my woke pope': Why Leo's first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach
Pope Leo XIV has issued a manifesto calling for robust regulation of artificial intelligence
June 02, 2026
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World
Pro-Trump candidate pulls ahead in Colombia presidential vote as ruling party sows doubt in results
Tough-on-crime outsider Abelardo de la Espriella took the lead in Colombia’s presidential race in the first round of voting Sunday night, setting up a runoff with Iván Cepeda, an ally of Colombia’s outgoing President Gustavo Petro who questioned the results of the election
May 31, 2026
Asia|Crime|Environment|World
A bear injures 4 people in a residential area of Japan as attacks rise
A bear has injured four people in a Japanese residential area in the latest case of attacks by the animals in the region
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Euro fails to nab big market share from dollar despite erratic US policy, report shows
The global role of the euro currency hardly budged last year, disappointing some hopes that erratic economic policy in the United States could give it a big boost, as
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
EU lawmaker committee backs deal to avert new US trade clash
A European Parliament committee voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to remove EU import duties on many U.S. goods, a step to comply with the trade deal
June 02, 2026
Health|Science|Travel|World
Congo re-opens airport at centre of Ebola outbreak
Democratic Republic of Congo has re-opened the airport in the capital city of the province hit hardest by the ongoing Ebola outbreak, a government statement said,
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
European shares rise as STMicroelectronics lifts tech; inflation backs ECB hike bets
European shares rose on Tuesday, as a strong forecast from STMicroelectronics boosted technology stocks and investors assessed
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Euro zone inflation jump reinforces case for June rate hike
Euro zone inflation accelerated further last month, driven by energy and services, bolstering the already strong case for a small European Central Bank
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|World
94 days of paralysis: The Strait of Hormuz remains choked off
94 days of paralysis: The Strait of Hormuz remains choked off
June 02, 2026
Africa|Health|Political|World
Kenyan president defends US Ebola quarantine center amid protests
Kenya’s president has defended the establishment by the U.S. of its own Ebola quarantine facility
June 02, 2026
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World
Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan's South China Sea islands
The Taiwan military's top weapons development institute showed off on Tuesday three robot patrol dogs that could one day be used on Taiwan's islands in the disputed South
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Startups shore up Ukraine's defences with sea drone swarms and robot trucks
How to stop Russian drones flying undetected across the Black Sea to attack Ukraine's port city of Odesa?
June 02, 2026
Health|Science|World
Health officials oppose US plan to treat Ebola-exposed Americans overseas
Healthcare officials in the U.S., including former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials, on Monday warned Congress against adopting a proposed policy to treat
June 02, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
South African politician seeks US refuge on fears of future persecution
For SJ Du Venage, a provincial council member for a right-wing party in South Africa's governing coalition, the decision to leave his
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Key ECB policymaker quotes in run-up to June 11 policy meeting
The following are key quotes from European Central Bank policymakers in the run-up to the June 11 policy meeting.
June 02, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|Technology|World
Restrictions on prediction market bets by US troops part of draft defense bill
Restrictions on prediction market bets by US troops part of draft defense bill
June 02, 2026
Crime|Lifestyle|US|World
Mental fitness exam ordered for man charged with murder in 3 'heinous' killings in Hawaii
Prosecutors say the killings of three men on Hawaii's Big Island were “especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel.”
June 02, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|World
Luxury brands seek to lure America's AI super-rich
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Economy|Election|Europe|Political|World
In France's poor, diverse suburbs, Melenchon's hard left charts a path to the presidency
When Bassi Konate became mayor of Sarcelles this spring, the independent candidate backed by the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party ended
June 02, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Japan considering sales tax cut in April 2027, Mainichi reports
Japan is considering rolling out a two-year cut to its tax on food sales from April next year, the Mainichi newspaper reported, a move
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|World
EasyJet lures takeover interest as investors spot a bargain
British budget airline easyJet has caught the eye of U.S. investment firm Castlelake for a possible takeover.
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Euro zone firms struggle to raise prices despite Iran war shock
Only a third of the euro zone's largest companies have indicated they are raising prices in response to the Iran war, a Reuters analysis
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
BOJ should signal clear rate path after June hike, SMFG markets chief says
The Bank of Japan should lay out a clear path for policy normalisation after a widely expected rate hike this month to stabilise the bond
June 02, 2026
Business|Crime|US|World
South Carolina jury finds store owner not guilty of murder in killing of Black teen
A South Carolina jury has found a store owner not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting of a Black 14-year-old
June 01, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World
Steampunk festival creates an unlikely capital for Victorian style and sci-fi oddity in New Zealand
Thousands of people in New Zealand have attended one of the world’s best-known steampunk festivals
June 02, 2026
Arts|Science|Travel|World
Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of history
Archaeologists are digging beneath Notre Dame cathedral to explore as far back as Roman Paris from 2,000 years ago
June 02, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World
Rangers ace Jacob deGrom gets his 100th major league win on his son's 3rd birthday
On his son Nolan’s birthday, Jacob deGrom got the whole family a gift he’ll never forget
June 02, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World
Australia orders Amazon, eBay, others to not sell banned magnetic toys
Australia's competition watchdog has sent takedown requests to Amazon, eBay, Kogan and Fruugo after finding listings for banned magnetic chess-style toys whose magnets can cause
June 02, 2026
Business|Europe|Political|US|World
US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe, FT says
The U.S. is discussing whether to deploy nuclear weapons in additional European NATO states, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
June 02, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|World
Australia's net trade drags on economy in Q1 as tech, fuel imports surge
Australia's net trade proved to be a major drag on the economy in the first quarter as imports of data centre equipment boomed and the value of fuel shipments
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Travel|World
From hiking to hotpot, lonely consumers in China fuel a $7.4 billion companionship economy
On the stone steps leading up Mount Tai, one of China’s best-known peaks, hikers can
June 02, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Cambodia launches UN-backed process to settle maritime dispute with Thailand
Cambodia said on Tuesday it has informed the United Nations and Thailand that it has launched a compulsory conciliation process under international law aimed at resolving a
June 02, 2026
Business|Sports|US|World
Jacob deGrom earns 100th career win on 4th try as Rangers top Cardinals 2-1
Jacob deGrom tossed five scoreless innings to earn his 100th career win and Ezequiel Duran had three hits as the Texas Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1
June 02, 2026
Sports|World
Sharpshooter Milan Mimcilovic commits to Kentucky after pulling out of NBA draft
Former Iowa State sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic has committed to Kentucky, giving coach Mark Pope one of the best players in the transfer portal
June 02, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
Australia lifts minimum wage by 4.75% as inflation reaccelerates
Australia's independent wage-setting body on Tuesday said the country's 2.8 million lower-paid workers will get a 4.75% pay rise from July, a
June 02, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
Blue Origin launch pad repairs could take 'serious time', NASA chief tells CNBC
Damage to a Blue Origin launch pad from the spectacular explosion of the company's giant New Glenn rocket during a test firing of its engines last week will "take some serious time"
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Blackstone raises $13.1 billion for its largest Asia private equity fund
Alternative asset manager Blackstone said on Tuesday it has raised $13.1 billion for its Asia private equity fund, exceeding its initial target and marking its largest such
June 02, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|World
Australian government spending flat in Q1, no boost to GDP
Australian government spending was flat in the first quarter, data showed on Tuesday, offering no impetus to economic growth early in the year after a run of strong outcomes
June 02, 2026
Sports|Travel|World
U.S. soccer fans encouraged by performance in 3-2 in over Senegal
CNN Correspondent Dianne Gallagher was in Charlotte checking the pulse of U.S. soccer fans after their friendly victory over Senegal on Sunday
June 01, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Democrats appeal judge's decision not to block Trump's mail-in voting executive order
The Democratic Party indicated in a court filing on Monday that it is appealing a judge's decision last week not to immediately block President Donald Trump's executive
June 02, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|World
New Mexico Epstein commission makes first subpoenas
New Mexico legislators probing Jeffrey Epstein on Monday said they have issued their first subpoenas, calling for evidence on the late sex offender
June 02, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue
Lebanon announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel on Monday in what would amount to a limited de-
June 01, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Fitch Ratings to withdraw NZ's Fonterra ratings after it ends engagement
Fitch Ratings said on Tuesday it planned to withdraw its ratings on Fonterra Co-operative Group, days after the dairy producer announced it would cease its engagement with the
June 02, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
South Korea inflation hits two-year high, imminent rate hike in play
South Korea's consumer inflation quickened in May to a more than two-year high, exceeding market expectations on high oil prices triggered by the Middle East
June 02, 2026
Health|Science|Travel|World
Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine
Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine
June 02, 2026
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Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday
June 02, 2026
Americas|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation across New England
NASA says a fireball as heavy as an elephant caused the double boom that rang out over New England
June 02, 2026
Health|Science|Travel|US|World
5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility
Five American cruise ship passengers exposed to hantavirus are leaving a Nebraska quarantine facility
June 02, 2026