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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,

Equity supply shock?
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

UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino
Arts|Business|Technology|World

Pope Leo names EWTN executive as first woman to lead Vatican communications

Pope Leo named an executive with U.S.

Pope Leo names EWTN executive as first woman to lead Vatican communications
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

'Love my woke pope': Why Leo's first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach
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

Pro-Trump candidate pulls ahead in Colombia presidential vote as ruling party sows doubt in results
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

A bear injures 4 people in a residential area of Japan as attacks rise
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

Euro fails to nab big market share from dollar despite erratic US policy, report shows
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

EU lawmaker committee backs deal to avert new US trade clash
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,

Congo re-opens airport at centre of Ebola outbreak
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

European shares rise as STMicroelectronics lifts tech; inflation backs ECB hike bets
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

Euro zone inflation jump reinforces case for June rate hike
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

94 days of paralysis: The Strait of Hormuz remains choked off
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

Kenyan president defends US Ebola quarantine center amid protests
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

Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan's South China Sea islands
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?

Startups shore up Ukraine's defences with sea drone swarms and robot trucks
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

Health officials oppose US plan to treat Ebola-exposed Americans overseas
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

South African politician seeks US refuge on fears of future persecution
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.

Key ECB policymaker quotes in run-up to June 11 policy meeting
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

Restrictions on prediction market bets by US troops part of draft defense bill
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.”

Mental fitness exam ordered for man charged with murder in 3 'heinous' killings in Hawaii
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|World

Luxury brands seek to lure America's AI super-rich

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Luxury brands seek to lure America's AI super-rich
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

In France's poor, diverse suburbs, Melenchon's hard left charts a path to the presidency
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

Japan considering sales tax cut in April 2027, Mainichi reports
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.

EasyJet lures takeover interest as investors spot a bargain
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

Euro zone firms struggle to raise prices despite Iran war shock
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

BOJ should signal clear rate path after June hike, SMFG markets chief says
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

South Carolina jury finds store owner not guilty of murder in killing of Black teen
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

Steampunk festival creates an unlikely capital for Victorian style and sci-fi oddity in New Zealand
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

Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of history
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

Rangers ace Jacob deGrom gets his 100th major league win on his son's 3rd birthday
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

Australia orders Amazon, eBay, others to not sell banned magnetic toys
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.

US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe, FT says
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

Australia's net trade drags on economy in Q1 as tech, fuel imports surge
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

From hiking to hotpot, lonely consumers in China fuel a $7.4 billion companionship economy
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

Cambodia launches UN-backed process to settle maritime dispute with Thailand
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

Jacob deGrom earns 100th career win on 4th try as Rangers top Cardinals 2-1
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

Sharpshooter Milan Mimcilovic commits to Kentucky after pulling out of NBA draft
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

Australia lifts minimum wage by 4.75% as inflation reaccelerates
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"

Blue Origin launch pad repairs could take 'serious time', NASA chief tells CNBC
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

Blackstone raises $13.1 billion for its largest Asia private equity fund
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

Australian government spending flat in Q1, no boost to GDP
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

U.S. soccer fans encouraged by performance in 3-2 in over Senegal
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

Democrats appeal judge's decision not to block Trump's mail-in voting executive order
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

New Mexico Epstein commission makes first subpoenas
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-

Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue
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

Fitch Ratings to withdraw NZ's Fonterra ratings after it ends engagement
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

South Korea inflation hits two-year high, imminent rate hike in play
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

Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

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

Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
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

Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation across New England
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

5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner after controversy over sexually explicit texts

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders says he is standing by Graham Platner in the wake of media reports that the Maine Senate candidate previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women

Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner after controversy over sexually explicit texts
Asia|Environment|Science|World

8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan

Eight crested ibises have been released into the wild in a north-central Japanese town, decades after going extinct in the country

8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Aryna Sabalenka ends Naomi Osaka's fashion show in Paris and advances to French Open quarterfinals

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka beat Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 to reach the French Open quarterfinals and move one step closer to finally winning the clay-court Grand Slam after losing last year's final to Coco Gauff

Aryna Sabalenka ends Naomi Osaka's fashion show in Paris and advances to French Open quarterfinals
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Chile's Kast launches legislative agenda as he seeks to restore popularity

Chile's far-right President Jose Antonio Kast, who took office in March, promised a legislative agenda that prioritizes fighting

Chile's Kast launches legislative agenda as he seeks to restore popularity
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Australia says its wheat output will be shrunk by Iran war costs, dry weather

Australia's upcoming wheat harvest will be the smallest in three years, as high fertiliser costs and dry conditions in some areas reduce planting and yields, the

Australia says its wheat output will be shrunk by Iran war costs, dry weather
Europe|Political|World

EU paves way to allow migrant deportations to centres outside bloc

European Union lawmakers and governments agreed on Monday on new rules allowing countries to send migrants ordered to leave the bloc to centres in third

EU paves way to allow migrant deportations to centres outside bloc
Crime|Economy|Sports|World

Soccer-Toronto police seize $2.5 million worth of fake soccer gear ahead of World Cup

Less than two weeks before the World Cup kicks off, Toronto Police announced on Monday that they made the largest known seizure of counterfeit soccer jerseys in Canadian

Soccer-Toronto police seize $2.5 million worth of fake soccer gear ahead of World Cup
Economy|Travel|World

US Homeland Security chief sees no need to stop international flight processing at Newark Airport

U.S.

US Homeland Security chief sees no need to stop international flight processing at Newark Airport
Health|Political|US|World

US court blocks Pentagon from removing transgender troops, for now

A U.S. appeals court on Monday said President Donald Trump's administration could for now bar transgender people from enlisting in the military, but blocked the

US court blocks Pentagon from removing transgender troops, for now
Crime|Political|World

Man charged with threatening to kill ICE officer as protests continue outside New Jersey detention facility

Man charged with threatening to kill ICE officer as protests continue outside New Jersey detention facility

Man charged with threatening to kill ICE officer as protests continue outside New Jersey detention facility
Business|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump administration signals to GOP congressional leaders it will back off $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Trump administration signals to GOP congressional leaders it will back off $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Trump administration signals to GOP congressional leaders it will back off $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Business|Economy|Political|World

Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it has become a 'classified space'

The Defense Department has declared its press office a classified space, barring journalists from entry

Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it has become a 'classified space'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

After almost four years away from tennis, Serena Williams is set to return to the court

After almost four years away from tennis, Serena Williams is set to return to the court

After almost four years away from tennis, Serena Williams is set to return to the court
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iraqi national pleads not guilty in 18 attacks in Europe, calling himself a 'prisoner of war'

An Iraqi national has pleaded not guilty after being accused of plotting at least 18 attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran

Iraqi national pleads not guilty in 18 attacks in Europe, calling himself a 'prisoner of war'
Business|Economy|World

The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military

A divided panel of federal appeal court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service

The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Iran war hands Syria windfall as airlines reroute over its airspace

Syria recorded nearly 12,000 aircraft transits in May as regional airlines rerouted

Iran war hands Syria windfall as airlines reroute over its airspace
Crime|Political|US|World

Hezbollah accepts U.S. proposal for mutual halt to attacks with Israel, Lebanese embassy says

Lebanon's embassy in Washington said in a statement on Monday that Hezbollah had accepted a U.S. proposal for a mutual cessation of hostilities that would be extended to

Hezbollah accepts U.S. proposal for mutual halt to attacks with Israel, Lebanese embassy says
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump plans to drop 'weaponization' fund, says Axios

U.S.

Trump plans to drop 'weaponization' fund, says Axios
Business|Economy|World

UAW calls for a midnight strike at GM pickup truck axle supplier

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on Sunday called for a strike at a Michigan factory that makes axles for General Motors pickup trucks, some of its

UAW calls for a midnight strike at GM pickup truck axle supplier
Economy|Political|World

Senegal's Sonko pulls his party from new government, raising risk to IMF deal

Senegal's recently ousted prime minister, Ousmane Sonko, announced on Monday that the political party he leads will not participate in the country's new

Senegal's Sonko pulls his party from new government, raising risk to IMF deal
Business|Economy|Finance|World

BP tasks independent director Amanda Blanc to lead search for next chair

BP has asked senior independent director Amanda Blanc to lead the search for the next chair, the energy company's interim chair Ian Tyler said in a statement to Reuters on Monday.

BP tasks independent director Amanda Blanc to lead search for next chair
Crime|Sports|US|World

Los Angeles sheriff says ICE enforcement not expected at World Cup matches

Federal officials have told Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna that civil immigration enforcement will not take place at FIFA World Cup games or

Los Angeles sheriff says ICE enforcement not expected at World Cup matches
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trading Day: Talks + tech = boom!

Conflicting headlines on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire dominated world markets on Monday, with the big three U.S. stock indices eventually joining

Trading Day: Talks + tech = boom!
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump's 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress

President Donald Trump's nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate ‌victims of alleged government “

Trump's 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting

U.S. President Donald Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting after he talked with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and communicated with the Lebanon-militant group through mediators

Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules

A divided panel of appeals court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service

Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules
Entertainment|Sports|World

Expansion Fire beat the Fever 100-84, limiting Caitlin Clark to 6 points

Megan Gustafson had 22 points and the Portland Fire held Indiana’s Caitlin Clark to six points in a 100-84 victory over the Fever on Saturday night

Expansion Fire beat the Fever 100-84, limiting Caitlin Clark to 6 points
Crime|Political|US|World

Mamdani-backed congressional candidate deleted posts calling to seize private property, abolish police, borders, prisons

Mamdani-backed congressional candidate deleted posts calling to seize private property, abolish police, borders, prisons

Mamdani-backed congressional candidate deleted posts calling to seize private property, abolish police, borders, prisons
Business|Entertainment|Political|Travel|World

UK blocks visit by pro-Palestinian US streamer Hasan Piker

UK blocks visit by pro-Palestinian US streamer Hasan Piker

UK blocks visit by pro-Palestinian US streamer Hasan Piker
Arts|Business|Entertainment|World

Scott Pelley erupts at CBS leaders over ‘60 Minutes’ overhaul

Scott Pelley erupts at CBS leaders over ‘60 Minutes’ overhaul

Scott Pelley erupts at CBS leaders over ‘60 Minutes’ overhaul
Crime|Election|Political|World

Pro-Trump candidate takes spotlight in Colombia's presidential race with vow of crime crackdown

Pro-Trump lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has taken the lead in Colombia’s presidential race after the first round of elections over the weekend

Pro-Trump candidate takes spotlight in Colombia's presidential race with vow of crime crackdown
Crime|Technology|US|World

Wildlife game camera image and drone used to arrest a man in the fatal shooting of a Virginia deputy

Investigators in North Carolina have used a wildlife game camera image and a drone to find and arrest a man wanted for the fatal shooting of a Virginia sheriff's deputy

Wildlife game camera image and drone used to arrest a man in the fatal shooting of a Virginia deputy
Arts|Sports|World

Serena Williams is coming back to tennis at 44, returning to the sport she dominated for decades

Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at the age of 44 after nearly four years away from the sport

Serena Williams is coming back to tennis at 44, returning to the sport she dominated for decades
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Oil prices rise, but not by enough to keep Wall Street from more records

Oil prices rose following the latest fighting to threaten the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but Wall Street isn’t very worried, and U.S. stocks ticked to more records

Oil prices rise, but not by enough to keep Wall Street from more records
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Ukrainian military can hit Russian logistics throughout occupied areas

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Ukraine's military was now capable of hitting Russian logistics throughout occupied areas of Ukraine and had created shortages of

Zelenskiy says Ukrainian military can hit Russian logistics throughout occupied areas
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says he spoke to Lebanon's Hezbollah through intermediaries

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Trump says he spoke to Lebanon's Hezbollah through intermediaries
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says warning of massive Russian strike remains in effect

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that warnings of a possible massive Russian strike on Ukraine remained in effect and urged residents to pay special attention to air

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says warning of massive Russian strike remains in effect
Business|Economy|Finance|World

GM supplier strike could impact truck production

Dozens of workers took to picket lines Monday morning at an axle plant in Michigan that supports production of General Motors trucks, some of the Detroit

GM supplier strike could impact truck production
Europe|Finance|Political|World

Denmark's Frederiksen secures third term as prime minister

Denmark's Social Democratic leader Mette Frederiksen said on Monday she has agreed to form a centre-left coalition government, maintaining her grip on

Denmark's Frederiksen secures third term as prime minister
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

'We are in a war,' alleged Iran-backed militant exclaims in US court

An alleged member of an Iran-backed militia pleaded not guilty on Monday to U.S. criminal charges he was involved in multiple attacks against American

'We are in a war,' alleged Iran-backed militant exclaims in US court
Business|Economy|Sports|World

Think you know who’s going to win the World Cup? So does Goldman Sachs

Think you know who’s going to win the World Cup? So does Goldman Sachs

Think you know who’s going to win the World Cup? So does Goldman Sachs
Business|Political|Travel|World

US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas

The State Department plans to slash the number of U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to come to the United States

US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas
Health|Science|World

Ebola cases in Congo near 300 as more joyful stories from recovered medical workers emerge

Congo has confirmed at least 282 Ebola cases in its growing outbreak

Ebola cases in Congo near 300 as more joyful stories from recovered medical workers emerge
Crime|Political|Technology|World

Hackers breach senior US Space Force official’s Instagram account and post Iranian propaganda

Hackers breach senior US Space Force official’s Instagram account and post Iranian propaganda

Hackers breach senior US Space Force official’s Instagram account and post Iranian propaganda
Business|Economy|World

Tiny Guyana poised for big Iran oil gains and growth strains

(Corrects paragraph 8 to clarify that Guyana's share of oil will climb from 12.5% closer to 50% baseline, not that its share of profit oil will climb to 50%) By Sheila Dang and Kemol King HOUSTON/

Tiny Guyana poised for big Iran oil gains and growth strains
Europe|World

Zelenskiy's top aide says peace deal by winter is "realistic"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, said on Monday he believed agreeing a deal to end the war against Russia by winter was a "realistic"

Zelenskiy's top aide says peace deal by winter is "realistic"
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Stocks steady at record highs as AI optimism trumps Iran tensions

Global stocks clung to record highs on Monday as strong corporate results, fueled in part by artificial intelligence optimism, outweighed investor

Stocks steady at record highs as AI optimism trumps Iran tensions
Business|Health|Science|World

Merck exec says company is discussing use of COVID antiviral drug in Ebola response

Merck is in discussions with various global health authorities about making its COVID antiviral pill molnupiravir available as an Ebola treatment to

Merck exec says company is discussing use of COVID antiviral drug in Ebola response
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|World

Still too risky to move seafarers out of Gulf, U.N. agency boss says

Despite the current ceasefire between the United States and Iran, it remains too risky to move the thousands of sailors stuck in the Gulf

Still too risky to move seafarers out of Gulf, U.N. agency boss says
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Mexico's Sheinbaum escalates rhetoric against U.S., blames far-right 'offensive'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that far-right sectors in the United States are coordinating with domestic groups to attack her

Mexico's Sheinbaum escalates rhetoric against U.S., blames far-right 'offensive'
Business|Health|Science|World

Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccine

Global health organisation CEPI will give roughly $60 million to Moderna and two other groups to accelerate the development of

Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccine
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Tesla May registrations jump in several European markets as recovery continues

New registrations of Tesla cars rose across several European markets in May, continuing a recovery in the U.S. electric vehicle maker's

Tesla May registrations jump in several European markets as recovery continues
Crime|Europe|World

Austria puts Syrian ex-intelligence chief in Raqqa on trial for torture

A former Syrian intelligence chief in the city of Raqqa went on trial in Austria on charges of torture and sexual abuse on Monday over the mistreatment of

Austria puts Syrian ex-intelligence chief in Raqqa on trial for torture
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Climber home in Utah after deadly Nepal avalanche

Climber home in Utah after deadly Nepal avalanche

Climber home in Utah after deadly Nepal avalanche
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Oil closes up more than 4% on halt in US-Iran talks, risk of blockades

Oil prices settled more than 4% higher on Monday after Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran had halted indirect negotiations with the U.S.

Oil closes up more than 4% on halt in US-Iran talks, risk of blockades
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|World

Lawyers, others plead not guilty to massive US insider trading scheme

Fifteen people, including a lawyer who worked at several major law firms, pleaded not guilty on Monday to U.S. charges that they participated in a decade-

Lawyers, others plead not guilty to massive US insider trading scheme
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US crude exports hit record high in May as Iran war tightens global oil supplies

U.S. crude exports climbed to a record 5.6 million barrels per day in May as the Middle East crisis pushed up demand for the

US crude exports hit record high in May as Iran war tightens global oil supplies
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From Saudi Aramco to Alibaba: World's biggest IPOs

Anthropic said on Monday it has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, as the Claude chatbot maker races with arch rival OpenAI to go public in what would be one

From Saudi Aramco to Alibaba: World's biggest IPOs
US|World

Trump says talks with Iran continue

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Trump says talks with Iran continue
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Venezuela's oil exports rose to 1.25 million bpd in May, shipping data shows

Venezuela's oil exports rose slightly to 1.25 million barrels per day in May, its third consecutive month of increase, fueled by more cargoes

Venezuela's oil exports rose to 1.25 million bpd in May, shipping data shows
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McDonald's unveils new corporate strategy to make stores 'easier to run'

McDonald’s is set to announce a new corporate strategy at a worldwide gathering for franchisees and suppliers in Las Vegas, the company said in a statement on

McDonald's unveils new corporate strategy to make stores 'easier to run'
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Contests for California governor and LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders

California is heading toward an election with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty, while two outsider candidates are looking to crack open the state’s durable Democratic hierarchy

Contests for California governor and LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders
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Hikers complete 75-mile Sonoran Desert walk to bear witness migrant deaths, pushing immigration policy change

Hikers complete 75-mile Sonoran Desert walk to bear witness migrant deaths, pushing immigration policy change

Hikers complete 75-mile Sonoran Desert walk to bear witness migrant deaths, pushing immigration policy change
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More Mandelson files released in UK bring bad news for Starmer, but many questions remain unanswered

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces more embarrassment with the release of files about former U.K. ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson

More Mandelson files released in UK bring bad news for Starmer, but many questions remain unanswered
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US bombs Iranian military sites, then downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in Kuwait

The United States says it has bombed radar and drone sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend

US bombs Iranian military sites, then downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in Kuwait
Australia|Sports|World

Vázquez’s first-half header lifts Mexico past Australia 1-0 in a World Cup warm-up

Defender Johan Vazquez scored a first-half goal and Mexico beat Australia 1-0 on Saturday night in a warm-up match for the World Cup

Vázquez’s first-half header lifts Mexico past Australia 1-0 in a World Cup warm-up
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Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup

State leaders across the U.S. are extending bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup

Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup
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Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges

The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government

Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges
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Canadian factory sector grows on likely war-linked stockpiling

Canada's manufacturing sector expanded for a second straight month in May as the potential for higher prices and product shortages due to the war in the

Canadian factory sector grows on likely war-linked stockpiling
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO chief wraps up visit to Ebola-hit Congo, briefs president on response

The head of the World Health Organization on Monday concluded his visit to Democratic Republic of Congo by briefing the president on the response to the

WHO chief wraps up visit to Ebola-hit Congo, briefs president on response
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Iran is stopping message exchanges with U.S., may block Hormuz, Tasnim news agency says

Iran's Tasnim news agency said on Monday that Tehran's negotiating team is stopping exchanges of messages with the United States through mediators due to attacks on Lebanon,

Iran is stopping message exchanges with U.S., may block Hormuz, Tasnim news agency says
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Czech court clears way for extradition of German extremist in transgender case

A Czech court on Monday said German far-right activist Marla-Svenja Liebich, convicted of multiple offences, could be extradited to Germany, where her legal

Czech court clears way for extradition of German extremist in transgender case
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Activist Toms Capital presses insurance firm Voya to explore sale

Activist hedge fund Toms Capital Investment Management on Monday urged Voya Financial to explore strategic options, including a potential sale, arguing the insurance and investment

Activist Toms Capital presses insurance firm Voya to explore sale
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Barrick Mining weighs London listing as it negotiates Africa business sale, sources say

Barrick Mining, one of the world's leading gold miners, is weighing a possible London listing for its African business, with a potential

Barrick Mining weighs London listing as it negotiates Africa business sale, sources say
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Nvidia courts Korea's tech giants at Taipei dinner as AI push deepens

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hosted top South Korean tech executives including the boss of chipmaker SK Hynix at a boisterous dinner on Monday,

Nvidia courts Korea's tech giants at Taipei dinner as AI push deepens
World

Chinese, US militaries had constructive meeting in Hawaii last week, Chinese Navy says

China and the U.S. held "candid and constructive" exchanges at a meeting in Hawaii on air and maritime safety last week, agreeing that improved communication could reduce

Chinese, US militaries had constructive meeting in Hawaii last week, Chinese Navy says
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Israel says France bans its officials from weapons show

Israel's defence ministry said on Monday France had banned Israeli government officials from a major weapons show in Paris, and had imposed restrictions on companies from

Israel says France bans its officials from weapons show
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US construction spending beats expectations in April

U.S. construction spending increased more than expected in April, boosted by single-family homebuilding, though rising mortgage rates amid the war with Iran continued to

US construction spending beats expectations in April
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Israel's El Al to resume San Francisco flights to link Tel Aviv and Silicon Valley

El Al Israel Airlines said on Monday it would resume nonstop flights between Tel Aviv and San Francisco from October 25, citing demand for a route between the two tech

Israel's El Al to resume San Francisco flights to link Tel Aviv and Silicon Valley
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EU cloud rules to curb Big Tech's access to strategic tenders, draft document shows

The European Union plans to propose strict criteria for cloud computing services in highly critical state tenders that could

EU cloud rules to curb Big Tech's access to strategic tenders, draft document shows
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Iran eyes limited US deal to relieve economic strain and buy time

Iran is pushing for a limited interim agreement with the United States in a bid to ease mounting economic pressure and stabilise the situation at home, while

Iran eyes limited US deal to relieve economic strain and buy time
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China and Brazil should 'jointly fend off' challenges, Beijing says

China and Brazil should "jointly fend off external challenges", Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, during a meeting in Beijing

China and Brazil should 'jointly fend off' challenges, Beijing says
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Motorola Solutions targets rogue drones with $1.5 billion D-Fend deal

Motorola Solutions said on Monday it would buy Israeli startup D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion as governments and critical infrastructure operators worldwide rush to defend

Motorola Solutions targets rogue drones with $1.5 billion D-Fend deal
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Climate summits are falling short of what the planet needs, EU climate chief says

The outcomes of most of the United Nations' recent COP climate summits have fallen short of the more ambitious action scientists say is needed to address climate change,

Climate summits are falling short of what the planet needs, EU climate chief says
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UN labour agency freezes US official's appointment over unpaid dues

The International Labour Organization has rescinded the appointment of a top U.S. official to be deputy head of the UN agency because of

UN labour agency freezes US official's appointment over unpaid dues
Crime|Europe|World

Mandelson documents cast light on government work, appointment of US ambassador

Britain's government released reams of documents on Monday relating to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, offering a glimpse into the

Mandelson documents cast light on government work, appointment of US ambassador
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India, US near trade pact as tariff terms hinge on Section 301 relief, source says

India is likely to discuss Washington's Section 301 investigation and potential tariff measures with U.S. trade officials, as the two

India, US near trade pact as tariff terms hinge on Section 301 relief, source says
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Right-wing lawyer De La Espriella, leftist senator Cepeda set for heated Colombia runoff

Right-wing Colombian lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella and leftist senator Ivan Cepeda will head to a June

Right-wing lawyer De La Espriella, leftist senator Cepeda set for heated Colombia runoff
Crime|Political|World

Israel's Netanyahu orders attacks in Beirut's southern suburbs

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered attacks on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday,

Israel's Netanyahu orders attacks in Beirut's southern suburbs
Africa|Health|World

Hundreds protest against planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya

Hundreds of people took to the streets in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki on Monday to protest moves by the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility at a

Hundreds protest against planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya
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Brazil to target betting, tobacco sectors in new anti-organized crime operations, source says

Brazil's government is in the final stages of preparations to launch operations targeting organized crime in the online betting and tobacco sectors, a

Brazil to target betting, tobacco sectors in new anti-organized crime operations, source says
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Ship operators urge clear rules to return Hormuz to normal

Shipping executives meeting in Athens on Monday said that any peace deal worked out between the United States and Iran would need to

Ship operators urge clear rules to return Hormuz to normal
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Lebanon crusader castle seized by Israel a symbol of bloody history

The medieval Beaufort Castle's stone ramparts tower so far above south Lebanon that Israel could hail their capture as a

Lebanon crusader castle seized by Israel a symbol of bloody history
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Bank of Canada says don't put much weight on GDP data showing technical recession

The Bank of Canada on Monday cautioned against putting too much weight on recent GDP data which showed two consecutive quarters of decline on an annualized basis.

Bank of Canada says don't put much weight on GDP data showing technical recession
Election|Political|US|World

Fact check: Trump lies again about California elections ahead of the state’s primaries

Fact check: Trump lies again about California elections ahead of the state’s primaries

Fact check: Trump lies again about California elections ahead of the state’s primaries
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Suspect accused of shooting deputies, killing one, arrested

Suspect accused of shooting deputies, killing one, arrested

Suspect accused of shooting deputies, killing one, arrested
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Judge postpones civil trial over deadly collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge after late settlements

A federal judge has agreed to postpone a civil trial over the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge after a flurry of last-minute settlements resolved most of the remaining claims

Judge postpones civil trial over deadly collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge after late settlements
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Iran finalizes World Cup squad with 17 home-based players and no Azmoun

Iran has finalized a 26-man World Cup squad to play in the United States this month

Iran finalizes World Cup squad with 17 home-based players and no Azmoun
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Online commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur barred from entering the UK for public events

British authorities have blocked a Turkish American streamer Hasan Piker and political commentator Cenk Uygur from entering the U.K. The Home Office said Monday that their electronic travel authorizations were canceled over concerns that their presence might not be conducive to the public good

Online commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur barred from entering the UK for public events
Sports|Travel|World

Argentina national team arrives at Kansas City International Airport ahead of World Cup

Argentina national team arrives at Kansas City International Airport ahead of World Cup

Argentina national team arrives at Kansas City International Airport ahead of World Cup
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Insecurity disrupts some voting in Ethiopia as ruling party seeks majority

Ethiopians voted Monday in an election marked by insecurity, with the ruling Prosperity Party expected to secure a majority

Insecurity disrupts some voting in Ethiopia as ruling party seeks majority
Africa|Business|Economy|World

Nigeria's Obi to run for president again after opposition split

Nigerian politician Peter Obi said he would run for president again in January after winning his party's nomination, setting up another contest between incumbent Bola Tinubu

Nigeria's Obi to run for president again after opposition split
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India's 2025/26 fiscal deficit at 4.4%, in line with government estimates

India's fiscal deficit stood at 4.4% of the gross domestic product for the year ended March 31, 2026, data showed on Monday, in line with government's revised estimates.

India's 2025/26 fiscal deficit at 4.4%, in line with government estimates
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Drivers in Russian-controlled Crimea grapple with gasoline shortages

Drivers in Russian-controlled Crimea were grappling with gasoline rationing on Monday after Ukrainian drone attacks constricted road supplies across south-

Drivers in Russian-controlled Crimea grapple with gasoline shortages
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Bank of England is watching public-sector pay for inflation risk, governor says

The Bank of England is keeping a closer watch on public-sector pay as a potential source of inflation pressure, as it continues to run faster than in the private sector,

Bank of England is watching public-sector pay for inflation risk, governor says
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Swiss economy shows pickup in growth at start of 2026

The Swiss economy grew by 0.4% in the first three months of 2026, the government said on Monday, helped by a recovery in the manufacturing sector as the burden of U.S.

Swiss economy shows pickup in growth at start of 2026
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UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker

Britain has blocked Cenk Uygur, a left-wing Turkish-American media personality, and his nephew, Hasan Piker, a U.S. left-wing commentator and influencer, from entering the

UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Colombia right-wing lawyer De La Espriella, leftist senator Cepeda set for adversarial runoff

Right-wing Colombian lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella and leftist senator Ivan Cepeda

Colombia right-wing lawyer De La Espriella, leftist senator Cepeda set for adversarial runoff
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

Factories face soaring costs as Iran war causes supply shocks

The economic shock from the Iran war hit European factories last month, suppressing demand for their

Factories face soaring costs as Iran war causes supply shocks
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

JetBlue flags higher fuel costs as Iran conflict drags on

U.S. carrier JetBlue raised its second-quarter fuel costs forecast on Monday as shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz entered a fourth month, driving up jet

JetBlue flags higher fuel costs as Iran conflict drags on
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Ethiopian election expected to give leader Abiy's party a landslide win

Voting took place in Ethiopia on Monday in parliamentary and regional elections expected to hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's ruling Prosperity Party an easy victory,

Ethiopian election expected to give leader Abiy's party a landslide win
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US manufacturing activity at four-year high, supply constraints growing

U.S. manufacturing activity increased more than expected in May, hitting the highest level in four years, likely driven by businesses front-loading

US manufacturing activity at four-year high, supply constraints growing
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India may reconsider easing Scotch whisky tariffs if UK imposes steel curbs, official says

India could reconsider tariff concessions offered to Britain on products such as Scotch whisky if London fails

India may reconsider easing Scotch whisky tariffs if UK imposes steel curbs, official says
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Jill Biden says she ‘had to support’ her husband publicly despite her private fears after 2024 debate

Jill Biden says she ‘had to support’ her husband publicly despite her private fears after 2024 debate

Jill Biden says she ‘had to support’ her husband publicly despite her private fears after 2024 debate
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Dollar higher as markets parse fragile Middle East peace talks

The U.S. dollar was higher on Monday after a small weekly loss as investors digested fresh developments in Middle East peace talks after the U.S. and Iran

Dollar higher as markets parse fragile Middle East peace talks
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Man charged with murder in Hawaii triple killing

Man charged with murder in Hawaii triple killing

Man charged with murder in Hawaii triple killing
Europe|Travel|World

Poland revives its ‘Highway to Hel’ 666 bus route

Poland revives its ‘Highway to Hel’ 666 bus route

Poland revives its ‘Highway to Hel’ 666 bus route
MidEast|Political|World

Iran says contradictory US positions, Israeli attacks on Lebanon delaying diplomacy

Iran on Monday blamed the slow pace of efforts to end the U.S.-Iran conflict on a lack of trust, contradictory positions from Washington and continued Israeli attacks in the

Iran says contradictory US positions, Israeli attacks on Lebanon delaying diplomacy
Economy|Education|Political|World

India's viral 'Cockroach' youth group plans street protest in challenge to Modi

The founder of an online Indian youth group that has amassed millions of followers in days said on Monday he plans to take his movement on to the streets with a protest

India's viral 'Cockroach' youth group plans street protest in challenge to Modi
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AI and 1984

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets A new month, but the same market obsessions.

AI and 1984
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AI debt sales reshape global corporate bond markets

From Europe to Japan and Switzerland, huge bond issues by Big Tech companies are proving that smaller markets, often overshadowed by the U.S., can punch

AI debt sales reshape global corporate bond markets
Asia|Business|Crime|Health|World

Five dead, two injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea

Five people have died and two others were injured on Monday after an explosion and fire on a South Korean production line for rocket propellant

Five dead, two injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

BYD snaps longest streak of sales declines

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD snapped its longest streak of declining sales in May, despite weakening domestic demand and intensifying competition continuing to weigh

BYD snaps longest streak of sales declines
Europe|Technology|World

Putin orders PM and FSB security service to ensure key services during mobile Internet shutdowns

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the prime minister and the director of the Federal Security Service (FSB) to ensure access to key medical, information and

Putin orders PM and FSB security service to ensure key services during mobile Internet shutdowns
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Philippine senator Estrada detained in graft case

A Philippine senator who is the son of a former president was detained on Monday after surrendering to police in line with a court order on suspicion of taking kickbacks as

Philippine senator Estrada detained in graft case
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Hungary's Magyar threatens legal action if president refuses to resign

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Monday his government would launch legal proceedings to dismiss President Tamas Sulyok, an appointee of the previous

Hungary's Magyar threatens legal action if president refuses to resign
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Britain will not have to pay Rwanda millions over asylum deal, court rules

Britain will not have to pay Rwanda tens of millions of pounds over the cancelled deal to deport asylum seekers to the East African nation, the

Britain will not have to pay Rwanda millions over asylum deal, court rules
Africa|Europe|Political|World

International arbitrators reject $134M claim by Rwanda against UK for scrapped migrant deal

An international arbitration panel has rejected Rwanda's multimillion-dollar claim linked to a controversial refugee resettlement deal

International arbitrators reject $134M claim by Rwanda against UK for scrapped migrant deal
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What to expect in South Dakota’s state primary

South Dakota’s governor, the speaker of the state House, the state’s lone representative in Congress and a businessman will face off in a competitive Republican primary for governor on Tuesday

What to expect in South Dakota’s state primary
Crime|Health|Opinion|Sports|World

The World Cup and human trafficking: What the research reveals about the real risks at major sporting events

Public awareness campaigns around the World Cup and other sporting events are well intentioned – but not backed by research.

The World Cup and human trafficking: What the research reveals about the real risks at major sporting events
Africa|Health|World

Hundreds of youths protest outside Kenya's Ebola quarantine center for US citizens

Hundreds of youths in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki have demonstrated against an Ebola quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base

Hundreds of youths protest outside Kenya's Ebola quarantine center for US citizens
Arts|Education|Science|World

Black teachers improve outcomes for all students, but the profession remains largely white

Many Black teachers were pushed out of classrooms from the 1950s through ‘70s. Despite new recruitment programs, the teacher workforce remains mostly white.

Black teachers improve outcomes for all students, but the profession remains largely white
Political|US|World

US and Iran exchange renewed fire as Trump asks for changes to proposed deal to end hostilities

US and Iran exchange renewed fire as Trump asks for changes to proposed deal to end hostilities

US and Iran exchange renewed fire as Trump asks for changes to proposed deal to end hostilities
Asia|Environment|World

Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave

Rescue workers in Laos are searching for an alternative way into a flooded cave where two people have been trapped for nearly two weeks

Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave
MidEast|Political|World

Trump says Iran really wants to make a deal with the US

President Donald Trump on Monday said that Iran really wanted to make a deal with the U.S. and that it would be a good one for Washington and its allies.

Trump says Iran really wants to make a deal with the US
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What to expect in New Jersey’s state primary

New Jersey voters will nominate candidates for both chambers of Congress in a state primary Tuesday, including in the competitive 7th Congressional District

What to expect in New Jersey’s state primary
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Italian manufacturing cost pressures continue to mount, PMI shows

Cost pressures in Italy's manufacturing sector rose for a fifth month running in May, fuelled by the conflict in the Middle East, a survey showed on Monday.

Italian manufacturing cost pressures continue to mount, PMI shows
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German factory activity stalls in May as demand weakens, PMI shows

Germany's manufacturing sector stalled in May as waning demand and soaring costs linked to the war in the Middle East weighed on activity, a business

German factory activity stalls in May as demand weakens, PMI shows
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French manufacturing contracts for first time since November, PMI shows

France's manufacturing sector contracted in May for the first time since November, as the spike in energy prices and transport disruptions resulting from

French manufacturing contracts for first time since November, PMI shows
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Euro zone consumers take benign view on inflation surge, ECB survey shows

Euro zone consumers kept steady or lowered their inflation expectations in April, a hopeful sign for policymakers that crucial medium-term price bets are not signalling

Euro zone consumers take benign view on inflation surge, ECB survey shows
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Euro zone factory growth slowed in May as input costs hit four-year high, PMI shows

Growth in euro zone manufacturing lost momentum in May as demand for goods stagnated and supply-chain disruptions linked to the Middle East war pushed input costs to their

Euro zone factory growth slowed in May as input costs hit four-year high, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Technology|World

UN labour agency starts final talks on employment standards for gig workers

The International Labour Organization begins its final round of talks on Monday on the first binding employment standards for platforms offering

UN labour agency starts final talks on employment standards for gig workers
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK manufacturers raise prices at fastest pace in nearly 4 years, PMI shows

British manufacturers raised their prices at the fastest rate since June 2022 last month in response to a big increase in costs as the Iran war disrupts supply chains,

UK manufacturers raise prices at fastest pace in nearly 4 years, PMI shows
Business|Economy|World

South African manufacturing sentiment eases in May, Absa PMI shows

South Africa's factory sentiment eased in May as activity and demand slowed, though it remained in expansionary territory for a second consecutive month, a purchasing

South African manufacturing sentiment eases in May, Absa PMI shows
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

France intercepts another 'shadow fleet' tanker linked to Russian oil

France's navy has intercepted a sanctioned tanker linked to the Russian oil trade in the Atlantic Ocean and ordered the vessel to head for the French

France intercepts another 'shadow fleet' tanker linked to Russian oil
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Global subsidies rebound, especially in China, OECD says

Government subsidies to industry have reached their highest level since the global financial crisis, driven largely by China, a report from the Organisation for Economic

Global subsidies rebound, especially in China, OECD says
Asia|World

Chinese aircraft carrier held drills in east of Philippines, Japan says

The Chinese navy was spotted conducting aircraft carrier drills in the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines last week, Japan's defence ministry said in a bulletin on Monday.

Chinese aircraft carrier held drills in east of Philippines, Japan says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Private credit lent $560 billion to US businesses since 2023, MFA report shows

Private credit funds provided nearly $560 billion in new loans to U.S. businesses over the last three years, helping create more than 6.5 million jobs, according to a Managed Funds

Private credit lent $560 billion to US businesses since 2023, MFA report shows