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Weak yen, hawkish Fed adds to pressure on BOJ to accelerate hikes

Persistent weakness in the yen and an expected hawkish shift for the Federal Reserve after a hot jobs report in the U.S. are expected to add pressure on the

Weak yen, hawkish Fed adds to pressure on BOJ to accelerate hikes
World

As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute

A federal judge has questioned a U.S. Customs and Border Protection official about the government’s process for refunding billions of dollars importers paid before the Supreme Court struck down some of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump

As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israel launched deadly strike on Lebanon's Tyre before warning

Israel struck the historic port city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on Tuesday killing at least eight people, the Lebanese health ministry said, and minutes later ordered the

Israel launched deadly strike on Lebanon's Tyre before warning
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China's Xi hails deeper understanding at end of North Korea summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up on Tuesday his first visit to North Korea in seven years, saying it had established a deeper,

China's Xi hails deeper understanding at end of North Korea summit
Crime|MidEast|World

Police crack down on anti-hijab protests in western Afghanistan

Afghan security officials dispersed a women's rights protest in the western province of Herat on Tuesday that started after Taliban morality police

Police crack down on anti-hijab protests in western Afghanistan
Business|Economy|Entertainment|World

Paramount Skydance seeks business counterpart to CBS News editor Bari Weiss, Axios reports 

Paramount Skydance is scouting candidates to oversee the business side of operations, who would work alongside CBS News' editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, Axios reported on Tuesday,

Paramount Skydance seeks business counterpart to CBS News editor Bari Weiss, Axios reports 
Crime|World

UN inquiry finds Israeli forces shield settlers during attacks on Palestinians

Israeli authorities are directly involved in settler attacks that have killed, injured and displaced Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, while

UN inquiry finds Israeli forces shield settlers during attacks on Palestinians
Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin says no plans for Putin-Trump call, no dates for U.S. envoys' Russia visit

There are currently no plans for a telephone call between U.S.

Kremlin says no plans for Putin-Trump call, no dates for U.S. envoys' Russia visit
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Emirates to offer incentives, safety assurances as Iran war hits travel

Emirates will roll out incentives aimed at winning back travellers worried about the protracted Iran war, focusing on reliability and customer support

Emirates to offer incentives, safety assurances as Iran war hits travel
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Mexico annual inflation returns to cenbank's target range in May, but concerns persist

Mexico's annual inflation rate decelerated for a second month in a row in May, official data showed on Tuesday, returning to the higher end of

Mexico annual inflation returns to cenbank's target range in May, but concerns persist
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Fuel price shock to widen product gap between US airlines

The fuel shock hitting U.S. airlines is doing more than squeezing margins — it is widening a product gap that may take years to close, as

Fuel price shock to widen product gap between US airlines
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Rescuers race to reach trapped after powerful quake in southern Philippines

Rescuers searched the rubble on Tuesday of a collapsed building in the southern Philippine city of General Santos, the

Rescuers race to reach trapped after powerful quake in southern Philippines
Business|Europe|Technology|World

No tech rule exemption for Apple, EU regulators say amid spat over Siri AI delay

EU regulators slammed Apple on Tuesday for blaming EU tech rules for its decision not to roll out its upgraded

No tech rule exemption for Apple, EU regulators say amid spat over Siri AI delay
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Musk's Starlink leads Bezos' Amazon as airlines rush to boost in-flight Wi-Fi

Global airlines' push to attract premium customers is making fast in-flight Wi-Fi an increasingly important perk, turning a once-patchy paid

Musk's Starlink leads Bezos' Amazon as airlines rush to boost in-flight Wi-Fi
Business|Health|Science|World

No boots, masks running out: why Congo’s Ebola medics are exposed

Nearly a month into one of the world’s largest ever Ebola outbreaks, medics in eastern

No boots, masks running out: why Congo’s Ebola medics are exposed
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St edges higher at open as chips extend gains, Middle East tensions ease

Wall Street's main indexes rose at the open on Tuesday, as chipmakers extended gains for a second day, while easing hostilities in the Middle East also aided sentiment.

Wall St edges higher at open as chips extend gains, Middle East tensions ease
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military

The United States on Monday added Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, internet search provider Baidu, and

US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military
Americas|Crime|Sports|World

From cartel prison to children's playground: the transformation of Mexican World Cup host Monterrey

On a recent afternoon in northern Mexico, about a dozen children played soccer in an idyllic park on a site where, a

From cartel prison to children's playground: the transformation of Mexican World Cup host Monterrey
Americas|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli minister Ben-Gvir under investigation in Italy over Gaza flotilla

Italian prosecutors put Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir under investigation over the treatment of activists who were part of a Gaza flotilla last

Israeli minister Ben-Gvir under investigation in Italy over Gaza flotilla
Arts|Environment|Sports|Travel|World

In Mexico, soccer is played wherever space permits

Across World Cup co-host Mexico, soccer pitches are laid out wherever communities can find the space.

In Mexico, soccer is played wherever space permits
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Chinese hackers pose biggest espionage threat to tech firms, CrowdStrike says

China-linked hackers posed the biggest espionage threat to technology companies over the past year,  CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, said in a  report published on

Chinese hackers pose biggest espionage threat to tech firms, CrowdStrike says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

How Honda’s old guard tried, and failed, to oust its CEO

Late last year, a handful of retired Honda Motor executives started meeting privately to discuss the Japanese

How Honda’s old guard tried, and failed, to oust its CEO
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Fed to hold rates this year, cut calls fade as war inflation persists, economists say: Reuters poll

The U.S.

Fed to hold rates this year, cut calls fade as war inflation persists, economists say: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Airbus sees no sign of jet order cancellations despite fuel pressures, CEO says

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said he is not seeing any demand for cancellations of jet orders despite recent turmoil that has left the airline industry battered, speaking at

Airbus sees no sign of jet order cancellations despite fuel pressures, CEO says
Asia|Crime|Education|Environment|World

Wild black bear in Japan captured after multi-day hunt grips nation's attention

The Japanese city of Utsunomiya captured a wild black bear on Tuesday after a dramatic multi-day search

Wild black bear in Japan captured after multi-day hunt grips nation's attention
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Judge upholds oversight of US consulate builder in Milan over labour probe

A judge on Tuesday upheld a decision to place the Italian arm of U.S. builder Caddell Construction under judicial control, as it faces an investigation into

Judge upholds oversight of US consulate builder in Milan over labour probe
Europe|Travel|World

Pope’s visit to Canary Islands puts focus on treatment of migrants

Pope Leo's visit to Spain's Canary Islands, which have struggled to absorb a surge in irregular migration over the past decade,

Pope’s visit to Canary Islands puts focus on treatment of migrants
Crime|Economy|Election|Political|World

Turkey opposition crisis deepens as rival CHP leaders hold duelling meetings

The ousted head of Turkey's main opposition party on Tuesday urged lawmakers to resist what he called a bid to eliminate it, while its

Turkey opposition crisis deepens as rival CHP leaders hold duelling meetings
MidEast|Political|World

UN's Guterres calls for end to violence in Middle East

U.N.

UN's Guterres calls for end to violence in Middle East
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|World

Britain begins formal review of Paramount' s $110 billion Warner Bros deal

Britain's competition regulator said on Tuesday it has formally started its review of Paramount Skydance's planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, after ending

Britain begins formal review of Paramount' s $110 billion Warner Bros deal
Science|Sports|Technology|World

We ran 100,000 computer simulations of the World Cup. And the winner will be …

Data science and machine learning algorithms can help us form probabilistic forecasts of things like sporting events.

We ran 100,000 computer simulations of the World Cup. And the winner will be …
Africa|Environment|Health|Science|World

Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response

At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo

Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign

Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign

Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign
Arts|Sports|World

He scored, Africa danced: When one stunning World Cup goal rocked a nation

He scored, Africa danced: When one stunning World Cup goal rocked a nation

He scored, Africa danced: When one stunning World Cup goal rocked a nation
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Rare footage of Mediterranean great white shark captured by ghost diver

Rare footage of Mediterranean great white shark captured by ghost diver

Rare footage of Mediterranean great white shark captured by ghost diver
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Apple and Brussels blame each other for delaying European Union rollout of Siri AI

Apple and the European Union are blaming each other for delaying the rollout of Apple's Siri AI app to European users

Apple and Brussels blame each other for delaying European Union rollout of Siri AI
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Attorneys urge release of mosque leader, saying he's been denied diabetes care in ICE custody

Attorneys for the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque say he is being denied basic medical care for diabetes and has lost 30 pounds since he was taken into custody two months ago by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Attorneys urge release of mosque leader, saying he's been denied diabetes care in ICE custody
Asia|Business|Education|Environment|World

Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures

A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo has been captured after several days of panic during which all schools were closed

Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures
Asia|Economy|Political|Travel|World

China's President Xi returns home after closely watched trip to North Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping has returned home, ending a rare state visit to North Korea

China's President Xi returns home after closely watched trip to North Korea
Sports|World

Wondering which games to watch at the World Cup? These are the 10 best group stage matches

Wondering which games to watch at the World Cup? These are the 10 best group stage matches

Wondering which games to watch at the World Cup? These are the 10 best group stage matches
Crime|US|World

Vance recommends DOJ criminal investigation into Tim Walz and Minnesota AG over state’s fraud scandal

Vance recommends DOJ criminal investigation into Tim Walz and Minnesota AG over state’s fraud scandal

Vance recommends DOJ criminal investigation into Tim Walz and Minnesota AG over state’s fraud scandal
Crime|Education|Environment|World

Japanese city closes nearly 100 schools after bear sightings as post-hibernation attacks rise

Japanese city closes nearly 100 schools after bear sightings as post-hibernation attacks rise

Japanese city closes nearly 100 schools after bear sightings as post-hibernation attacks rise
Sports|Travel|World

World Cup referee denied entry to US

World Cup referee denied entry to US

World Cup referee denied entry to US
Crime|US|World

A jury voted for Jeffery Lee to receive a life sentence. Alabama plans to execute him anyway

A jury voted for Jeffery Lee to receive a life sentence. Alabama plans to execute him anyway

A jury voted for Jeffery Lee to receive a life sentence. Alabama plans to execute him anyway
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers

Chinese humanoid robots are making waves with their ability to do backflips, direct traffic and even make coffee

China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers
Business|Economy|World

The Strait of Hormuz is ‘leaking’ oil

The Strait of Hormuz is ‘leaking’ oil

The Strait of Hormuz is ‘leaking’ oil
Health|Science|World

Survivors share experiences and lessons from Congo’s 2018 Ebola outbreak

Survivors including health and aid workers recall their experiences and lessons during the 2018-2020 Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo

Survivors share experiences and lessons from Congo’s 2018 Ebola outbreak
Arts|Europe|Travel|World

Pope Leo will tap into the Sagrada Familia's allure while honoring Catalonia's holy mountain

Pope Leo XIV will bridge 1,000 years of church history Wednesday when he visits a medieval monastery on a mountaintop that local Catholics consider sacred and then celebrates Mass at Barcelona’s famous Sagrada Familia Basilica

Pope Leo will tap into the Sagrada Familia's allure while honoring Catalonia's holy mountain
Education|Europe|Health|Technology|World

A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to Sweden

Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools from the next academic year as part of a broad reversal on the use of screens in classrooms

A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to Sweden
Australia|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Rugby league international Kane Evans comes out as gay in a TV interview

Ex-rugby league international Kane Evans has come out as gay, becoming the first high-level player in Australia to do so in decades

Rugby league international Kane Evans comes out as gay in a TV interview
Election|Political|US|World

What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Graham Platner tries to clinch Senate nomination in Maine

Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America

What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Graham Platner tries to clinch Senate nomination in Maine
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military

The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of Chinese military companies

Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Xi and Kim push for greater ties between China and North Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have underscored their commitment to deepen cooperation in a closely watched summit

Xi and Kim push for greater ties between China and North Korea
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

US confirms new screwworm cases, as ranchers brace for spread

The U.S. confirmed three additional cases of New World screwworm on Monday, raising the total number of cases to five since the first domestic screwworm infestation

US confirms new screwworm cases, as ranchers brace for spread
Sports|Travel|US|World

US team settles into World Cup training base with optimism and gratitude for fan support

The U.S. national team already knew it was in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience this month as the home team in a World Cup

US team settles into World Cup training base with optimism and gratitude for fan support
Crime|Political|Sports|Travel|US|World

Somali referee won't officiate in World Cup after being denied entry into the United States

Somali referee Omar Artan won’t officiate in the World Cup after being denied entry into the United States

Somali referee won't officiate in World Cup after being denied entry into the United States
Crime|Europe|World

ICC chief prosecutor suspended pending decision by oversight body on sexual misconduct allegations

The embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has been suspended from his duties after the court’s oversight body referred Karim Khan for disciplinary proceedings

ICC chief prosecutor suspended pending decision by oversight body on sexual misconduct allegations
Business|Economy|Finance|Food|World

Nestle's private equity partner exits bidding for Perrier business, Bloomberg News reports

Consumer giant Nestle SA's long-time private equity partner PAI Partners has dropped out of bidding for its water business, which includes brands such as Perrier, Bloomberg News

Nestle's private equity partner exits bidding for Perrier business, Bloomberg News reports
Asia|Science|World

A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 35, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake has rocked the southern Philippines, killing at least 35 people

A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 35, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami
Business|Education|Technology|World

Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas

A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas

Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Community Rainbow Run honors Pulse victims, raises funds for permanent memorial

Community Rainbow Run honors Pulse victims, raises funds for permanent memorial

Community Rainbow Run honors Pulse victims, raises funds for permanent memorial
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump formally nominates his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

Trump formally nominates his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

Trump formally nominates his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Pope meets with 6 clergy abuse survivors in Spain, hopes to improve response

The Vatican says that Pope Leo XIV has met with six survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Madrid and vowed to consider their suggestions for how the Catholic Church can improve its response to the crisis

Pope meets with 6 clergy abuse survivors in Spain, hopes to improve response
Interview|Political|US|World

Trump’s NBC interview ends abruptly

President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker. CNN’s Brian Stelter reports.

Trump’s NBC interview ends abruptly
Crime|US|World

A new search for Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas ends without answers about the missing American sailor

A new search for Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas ends without answers about the missing American sailor

A new search for Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas ends without answers about the missing American sailor
Business|Travel|World

Trump administration will offer expedited visa interviews at select embassies for $750

The State Department will soon offer a “premium” expedited service for foreigners seeking business or tourist visas that will set applicants back $750 on top of the basic processing fee of $185

Trump administration will offer expedited visa interviews at select embassies for $750
World

Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefire

Israel and Iran appear to be backing away from further strikes, just hours after they traded fire for the first time since the U.S. and Tehran agreed to a ceasefire two months ago

Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefire
Economy|Political|World

Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes on each other for now

Iran and Israel said on Monday they had halted attacks on each other after an appeal from U.S.

Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes on each other for now
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall Street holds steadier as AI stocks recover some of their sell-off

Wall Street held steadier and recovered some of its sell-off from last week

Wall Street holds steadier as AI stocks recover some of their sell-off
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Travel|US|World

US carriers spent $6.5B on fuel in April; global profit forecast is cut nearly in half

New government data released Monday shows U.S. airlines spent nearly $6.5 billion on jet fuel in April

US carriers spent $6.5B on fuel in April; global profit forecast is cut nearly in half
Science|Technology|World

New image of the Crystal Ball Nebula captures the ‘spectacular’ throes of a dying star

New image of the Crystal Ball Nebula captures the ‘spectacular’ throes of a dying star

New image of the Crystal Ball Nebula captures the ‘spectacular’ throes of a dying star
Crime|Health|World

ICE facility in Louisiana reports its second detainee death in less than 2 months

A second detainee has died in two months at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana where a recent investigation found insanitary conditions and problems with medical care

ICE facility in Louisiana reports its second detainee death in less than 2 months
World

After morning of sirens, Israelis fall back into well-worn war routines

War-weary Israelis fell back on familiar routines after Israel and Iran traded fire for the first time since a ceasefire was reached in April

After morning of sirens, Israelis fall back into well-worn war routines
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Ken Paxton's attorney in his impeachment trial endorses James Talarico in US Senate race

An attorney who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his impeachment trial has endorsed Paxton's Democratic opponent in the U.S. Senate race

Ken Paxton's attorney in his impeachment trial endorses James Talarico in US Senate race
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|World

Bay Area Filipino community worried after 7.8 quake strikes southern Philippines

Bay Area Filipino community worried after 7.8 quake strikes southern Philippines

Bay Area Filipino community worried after 7.8 quake strikes southern Philippines
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Apple finally lays out its AI plans with a brand new version of Siri

Apple finally lays out its AI plans with a brand new version of Siri

Apple finally lays out its AI plans with a brand new version of Siri
Crime|Election|Political|World

Fujimori and nationalist Sánchez virtually tied as vote count continues in Peru

Peru's presidential runoff has left the country without a clear winner

Fujimori and nationalist Sánchez virtually tied as vote count continues in Peru
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|World

Airline chiefs slam engine makers for delays at industry summit

 Commercial jet enginemakers faced renewed pressure from airline CEOs on Monday, as

Airline chiefs slam engine makers for delays at industry summit
Business|Election|Political|World

Leftist Sanchez takes lead in polarized Peru election

Leftist congressman Roberto Sanchez took a slim lead against conservative Keiko Fujimori in Peru's presidential race on Monday as

Leftist Sanchez takes lead in polarized Peru election
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

France to review 70,000 allegations of violence against minors after girl's death

French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Monday he had told public prosecutors to review 70,000 ongoing allegations of violence against minors, after an outcry over

France to review 70,000 allegations of violence against minors after girl's death
Asia|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices settle $1 higher after Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks

Oil prices settled $1 higher after rising more than 5% earlier in the session on Monday as Iran and Israel said they had halted attacks on each other

Oil prices settle $1 higher after Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks
MidEast|Political|World

Iran top negotiator threatens to defeat US blockade on Iran

Tehran will turn the naval blockade established by the United States into another defeat for the "enemy", Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said in a message

Iran top negotiator threatens to defeat US blockade on Iran
Americas|Election|Finance|Political|World

Roberto Sanchez overtakes Keiko Fujimori in Peru presidential race

Leftist Roberto Sanchez took the lead in Peru's presidential race on Monday with 50.01% compared to Keiko Fujimori's 49.9% with 93.92% of ballots tallied according to the

Roberto Sanchez overtakes Keiko Fujimori in Peru presidential race
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Albania's Rama vows to push on with Kushner-linked luxury resort despite protests

Albania will plough on with a luxury resort planned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner on a remote stretch of Balkan coast despite persistent

Albania's Rama vows to push on with Kushner-linked luxury resort despite protests
Arts|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Pentagon updates list of recognized religious affiliations after backlash from Mormon lawmakers

Pentagon updates list of recognized religious affiliations after backlash from Mormon lawmakers

Pentagon updates list of recognized religious affiliations after backlash from Mormon lawmakers
Business|MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Israel and Iran trade fire in most serious confrontation since April ceasefire

Israel and Iran have exchanged fire, marking the first such incident since a ceasefire two months ago

The Latest: Israel and Iran trade fire in most serious confrontation since April ceasefire
MidEast|Political|World

A timeline of the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel over Lebanon

Iran has fired missiles at Israel, marking the first such attack in two months since a ceasefire

A timeline of the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel over Lebanon
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Ukrainian strikes set off fires at oil facilities in Russia and Crimea

Ukrainian forces have struck oil facilities in Russia and occupied Ukraine as part of their campaign to impose economic costs on Moscow

Ukrainian strikes set off fires at oil facilities in Russia and Crimea
Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|Technology|World

Why the director of national intelligence needs more than political loyalty to do the job

The newly named director of national intelligence is a Trump political ally who has no experience in national security. A veteran of the field says it matters who holds the job.

Why the director of national intelligence needs more than political loyalty to do the job
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Ivanka Trump plans a luxury resort on a protected beach. Locals and conservationists aren’t thrilled.

Ivanka Trump plans a luxury resort on a protected beach. Locals and conservationists aren’t thrilled.

Ivanka Trump plans a luxury resort on a protected beach. Locals and conservationists aren’t thrilled.
Business|Economy|Finance|World

IMF financial stability chief Adrian to step down August 31

The International Monetary Fund said on Monday that Tobias Adrian, who led the IMF's Monetary and Capital Markets Department through numerous shocks including COVID-19,

IMF financial stability chief Adrian to step down August 31
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK regulator sues Woodford, his new service over 'unauthorised' investment advice

Britain's financial regulator said on Monday it was suing former fund manager Neil Woodford and his new investment service, accusing them of providing regulated investment

UK regulator sues Woodford, his new service over 'unauthorised' investment advice
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO's Tedros says Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola

The director-general of the World Health Organization said on Monday that Uganda should reconsider its decision to close its border with Democratic Republic of Congo

WHO's Tedros says Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Dollar eases as Iran and Israel agree to halt strikes

The dollar eased on Monday but hovered near its highest level in nearly two months, after Iran and Israel agreed to halt attacks

Dollar eases as Iran and Israel agree to halt strikes
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Stocks bounce back, oil pares gains as Iran and Israel signal a pause

MSCI's global equities index fell slightly on Monday but Wall Street saw some support from a bounce in technology stocks while oil

Stocks bounce back, oil pares gains as Iran and Israel signal a pause
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US derivatives regulator drops move to SEC offices; will remain in current HQ

The top U.S. derivatives regulator has scrapped a plan to move its staff into the U.S.

US derivatives regulator drops move to SEC offices; will remain in current HQ
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US public's inflation expectations largely unchanged in May, New York Fed survey shows

By Michael S.

US public's inflation expectations largely unchanged in May, New York Fed survey shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Mexico inflation likely slowed again in May, still above cenbank target

Mexico's annual inflation likely slowed in May, a Reuters poll showed on Monday, reinforcing expectations that the central bank will maintain its interest rate at

Mexico inflation likely slowed again in May, still above cenbank target
Economy|Political|World

Defying Trump with brief Iran fight, Israel seeks sway over peace talks

In launching renewed strikes on Iran on Monday in apparent open defiance of Donald Trump, Israel has tried to make its case to

Defying Trump with brief Iran fight, Israel seeks sway over peace talks
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|World

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as tech, chipmakers rebound

U.S. stocks ended mostly higher on Monday, led by gains in the Nasdaq and chipmakers as investors sought bargains after Friday's sharp

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as tech, chipmakers rebound
Environment|Europe|World

'Short, sharp and more strategic': the EU's new approach to climate talks

The EU wants to target fewer, clearer goals at the world's annual climate summit in November, building alliances in advance to avoid a repeat of last year's

'Short, sharp and more strategic': the EU's new approach to climate talks
Crime|World

Justice Department moves to strip citizenship from 17 people in unprecedented denaturalization push

Justice Department moves to strip citizenship from 17 people in unprecedented denaturalization push

Justice Department moves to strip citizenship from 17 people in unprecedented denaturalization push
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Americans ‘don’t like the look of things’ and are growing more worried about their job and their finances

Americans ‘don’t like the look of things’ and are growing more worried about their job and their finances

Americans ‘don’t like the look of things’ and are growing more worried about their job and their finances
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

The Beautiful Game is coming to North America and the World Cup is just 3 days away

The Beautiful Game is coming to North America and the World Cup is just 3 days away

The Beautiful Game is coming to North America and the World Cup is just 3 days away
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Dozens killed after deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines

Dozens killed after deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines

Dozens killed after deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|World

Boulder Jewish Festival marks 30th anniversary, one year after deadly attack

Boulder Jewish Festival marks 30th anniversary, one year after deadly attack

Boulder Jewish Festival marks 30th anniversary, one year after deadly attack
Business|Crime|Economy|World

A watchdog report flags security risks in the IRS-ICE taxpayer data-sharing deal

A new Treasury inspector general report raises concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement's ability to safeguard taxpayer information

A watchdog report flags security risks in the IRS-ICE taxpayer data-sharing deal
Africa|Health|World

Protests over a US Ebola facility in Kenya highlight Africa’s growing resistance to Trump-era deals

Protests over a US Ebola facility in Kenya highlight Africa’s growing resistance to Trump-era deals

Protests over a US Ebola facility in Kenya highlight Africa’s growing resistance to Trump-era deals
Entertainment|Health|Sports|World

Meeting Messi: Boy who survived cancer meets Argentina's soccer team

Meeting Messi: Boy who survived cancer meets Argentina's soccer team

Meeting Messi: Boy who survived cancer meets Argentina's soccer team
Arts|Europe|World

Pop-up art show takes over German president's residence before yearslong renovation

A pop-up art show featuring contemporary works is set to open at the German president's official residency this week before renovations begin

Pop-up art show takes over German president's residence before yearslong renovation
Americas|Business|Economy|Health|Political|US|World

US adds visa restrictions for Nicaraguans over death of indigenous leader

The United States imposed additional visa restrictions Monday on more than 100 Nicaraguan officials and their family members over the death of indigenous leader Brooklyn

US adds visa restrictions for Nicaraguans over death of indigenous leader
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US judge asked to bar Trump's UFC fight at White House

A federal judge in Washington has been asked to block President Donald Trump’s plan to host an Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts bout

US judge asked to bar Trump's UFC fight at White House
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Australia, Canada, Japan trade bodies fret over being left out in made-in-Europe drive

Europe's push to cut its reliance on U.S.

Australia, Canada, Japan trade bodies fret over being left out in made-in-Europe drive
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Iran's World Cup players wear pins for victims of deadly strike on school as they arrive in Mexico

Iran’s World Cup team arrived in Mexico wearing lapel pins highlighting the victims of a deadly missile strike on an elementary school at the start of the war in the Mideast

Iran's World Cup players wear pins for victims of deadly strike on school as they arrive in Mexico
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Pope's historic speech to Spain's parliament demands respect for migrants and gets 7-minute ovation

Spain's lawmakers have given Pope Leo XIV a lengthy standing ovation after his historic address to parliament

Pope's historic speech to Spain's parliament demands respect for migrants and gets 7-minute ovation
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Poland's Tusk seeks calm and dialogue with Ukraine in row over army unit

Poland's prime minister called for solidarity and talks between Warsaw and Kyiv on Monday after diplomatic relations deteriorated over the naming of a Ukrainian army unit

Poland's Tusk seeks calm and dialogue with Ukraine in row over army unit
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UK financial regulator softens proposed change to UK money market fund rules

Britain's financial regulator on Monday slightly softened its proposals for money market funds to hold more liquid assets which are designed to ensure they are resilient

UK financial regulator softens proposed change to UK money market fund rules
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Kenya police fire tear gas, arrest ex chief justice at national park protest

Riot police fired tear gas to disperse scores of protesters rallying on Monday against plans to build on part of a national park in

Kenya police fire tear gas, arrest ex chief justice at national park protest
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Wall St opens higher as chip stocks rebound, Middle East tensions ease

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday, bouncing back from a sharp selloff in the prior session, aided by a recovery in chip stocks and signs of easing tensions in the

Wall St opens higher as chip stocks rebound, Middle East tensions ease
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India-US trade deal can be finalised after tariff probe concludes, official says

India is pushing for preferential new tariffs from the United States as part of talks to finalise an interim trade deal with Washington, an Indian

India-US trade deal can be finalised after tariff probe concludes, official says
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Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan claims victory in election seen as test of Russia's influence

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has claimed victory in a general election seen as a test of Russia’s influence

Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan claims victory in election seen as test of Russia's influence
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IAEA calls on Iran to 're-engage' as West pressures it with resolution

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi called on Iran on Monday to "re-engage" with him so inspections can resume at sites the U.S

IAEA calls on Iran to 're-engage' as West pressures it with resolution
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Armenia's Pashinyan wins election, observers allege Russian interference

Armenia's governing Civil Contract party won an election seen as a test of its handling of a peace deal with Azerbaijan and its growing turn to the

Armenia's Pashinyan wins election, observers allege Russian interference
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LATAM Brasil trims capacity plans on fuel costs, cuts seen into third quarter

LATAM Airlines' Brazilian unit is expected to trim capacity by about 3% in July compared with its initial plans for the

LATAM Brasil trims capacity plans on fuel costs, cuts seen into third quarter
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Airlines resume some Middle East flights but disruption continues

Airlines are gradually restoring some flights to the Middle East as regional carriers rebuild schedules after war-related disruption, though the conflict continues to disrupt wider

Airlines resume some Middle East flights but disruption continues
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China car sales downturn extends into May as VW tests EV revamp

China's car sales extended a downturn in May that has become a stress test for foreign automakers led by Volkswagen, which is trying to revive its China business through

China car sales downturn extends into May as VW tests EV revamp
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Fact check: Trump told NBC that he never promised not to start a new war. He did, repeatedly

Fact check: Trump told NBC that he never promised not to start a new war. He did, repeatedly

Fact check: Trump told NBC that he never promised not to start a new war. He did, repeatedly
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A gender reveal mishap sparked a deadly wildfire. Who’s being held accountable is unusual

A gender reveal mishap sparked a deadly wildfire. Who’s being held accountable is unusual

A gender reveal mishap sparked a deadly wildfire. Who’s being held accountable is unusual
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Cancer survivor from Massachusetts to serve as flag bearer during World Cup in Foxboro

Cancer survivor from Massachusetts to serve as flag bearer during World Cup in Foxboro

Cancer survivor from Massachusetts to serve as flag bearer during World Cup in Foxboro
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Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico's southern Pacific coast and brings flooding threat

Tropical Storm Boris has formed and is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of southern Mexico's Pacific coast

Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico's southern Pacific coast and brings flooding threat
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US indictment of Raúl Castro comes amid a long history of American aggression against Cuba

Recent military and economic pressure on Cuba, including Trump’s threats of a ‘friendly takeover’ of the island, follow a long pattern of US hostility toward its southern neighbor.

US indictment of Raúl Castro comes amid a long history of American aggression against Cuba
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China's Xi vows unwavering support for North Korea's Kim in rare Pyongyang visit

China will not swerve from its commitment to safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un, President

China's Xi vows unwavering support for North Korea's Kim in rare Pyongyang visit
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Soaring fertilizer prices dim Brazilian farmers' edge over US rivals

June 8 - Brazil's cheap, abundant land has long helped the country's farmers create vast, low-cost farms,

Soaring fertilizer prices dim Brazilian farmers' edge over US rivals
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Reuters poll: UK home prices to rise less than previously thought on fears of higher borrowing costs

British home prices will rise less than previously predicted this year and dip in the once flourishing London market as expectations for higher borrowing

Reuters poll: UK home prices to rise less than previously thought on fears of higher borrowing costs
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A third of Labour lawmakers urge Britain to ban trade with Israeli settlements

More than a third of lawmakers from Britain's governing Labour Party signed a letter on Monday calling on the British government to end trade with Israeli

A third of Labour lawmakers urge Britain to ban trade with Israeli settlements
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Israeli military kills six in Gaza and expands control zone, locals say

Israeli strikes killed six Palestinians, including a child, in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials there said, as Israel's military expanded the

Israeli military kills six in Gaza and expands control zone, locals say
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In Mexico City, axolotl salamanders are everywhere before the World Cup — except in the wild

One of the first things visitors arriving in Mexico City for the World Cup are likely to see is the wide grin of an axolotl, with the salamander unique

In Mexico City, axolotl salamanders are everywhere before the World Cup — except in the wild
Europe|World

Pope Leo warns Spain's parliament the world is in 'profound' crisis

Pope Leo told Spain's parliament that escalating conflict, deepening polarization and widespread disregard for human rights had pushed the world into a

Pope Leo warns Spain's parliament the world is in 'profound' crisis
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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis threaten Israeli shipping in the Red Sea

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday that they would ban Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea, adding to challenges for global shipping through the Middle East

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis threaten Israeli shipping in the Red Sea
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Why the Iran-aligned Houthis threatening Red Sea shipping could mean more for the oil market this time

June 8 - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday that they would ban ships linked to Israel from the Red Sea after Israel renewed its military attacks on Iran, adding to concerns about global

Why the Iran-aligned Houthis threatening Red Sea shipping could mean more for the oil market this time
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Leo meets abuse victims in Spain as some protest

Pope Leo met on Monday with six survivors of abuse by Catholic clergy in Spain, the Vatican said, as groups of survivors who were not

Leo meets abuse victims in Spain as some protest
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Uber and Wayve team up to launch driverless cars in London this summer

Uber and Wayve team up to launch driverless cars in London this summer

Uber and Wayve team up to launch driverless cars in London this summer
Food|Travel|World

These are the world’s best cities for food, according to Time Out

These are the world’s best cities for food, according to Time Out

These are the world’s best cities for food, according to Time Out
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Knicks fans know they’re seeing something special. They’re flying from around the world to NYC to be a part of it

Knicks fans know they’re seeing something special. They’re flying from around the world to NYC to be a part of it

Knicks fans know they’re seeing something special. They’re flying from around the world to NYC to be a part of it
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Why the World Cup is a ‘make or break’ moment for alcohol

Why the World Cup is a ‘make or break’ moment for alcohol

Why the World Cup is a ‘make or break’ moment for alcohol
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FIFA and Infantino draw bipartisan skepticism ahead of the World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently addressed U.S. city leaders, joking about soccer "conquering" America as the World Cup approaches

FIFA and Infantino draw bipartisan skepticism ahead of the World Cup
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Trump says Israel and Iran 'looking to do an immediate ceasefire'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that both Israel and Iran are looking to "do an immediate ceasefire", and that final negotiations on "peace" are proceeding. 

Trump says Israel and Iran 'looking to do an immediate ceasefire'
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Amnesty says Cambodia scam centres still operating despite crackdowns

Dozens of suspected global scam compounds in Cambodia are still in operation despite a months-long crackdown by authorities, Amnesty International said in a report on Monday.

Amnesty says Cambodia scam centres still operating despite crackdowns
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Citigroup lifts S&P 500 year-end target to 8,100 on earnings strength, AI 'supercycle'

Citigroup became the latest Wall Street brokerage to raise its 2026-end target for the S&P 500 index beyond the 8,000 mark, citing resilience in corporate

Citigroup lifts S&P 500 year-end target to 8,100 on earnings strength, AI 'supercycle'
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Japanese investors make biggest foreign stock exit in five years in May

Japanese investors sold foreign stocks at the fastest pace in about five years in May, as caution over Middle East hostilities and concerns that a tech-driven market rally had run

Japanese investors make biggest foreign stock exit in five years in May
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UK watchdog begins formal review of eBay's purchase of Depop

Britain's competition regulator said on Monday it would begin formally reviewing eBay's planned acquisition of Gen-Z focused fashion resale platform Depop after ending the first

UK watchdog begins formal review of eBay's purchase of Depop
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Lebanon says Israel has bombed it nearly 3,500 times during ceasefire

Israel has carried out nearly 3,500 air strikes on Lebanon and hundreds of controlled

Lebanon says Israel has bombed it nearly 3,500 times during ceasefire
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Mauritius has not received US proposal on Chagos Islands

Mauritius said on Monday that it had not received any proposal from the Trump administration on the Chagos Islands, after the Telegraph reported that the White House was

Mauritius has not received US proposal on Chagos Islands
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Ukraine recaptures more than 600 square km of territory in 2026, military chief says

Ukrainian forces have recaptured more than 600 square km of territory so far this year, Ukraine's top military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Monday, the latest sign of

Ukraine recaptures more than 600 square km of territory in 2026, military chief says
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Powerful Philippine quake leaves at least 32 feared dead, survivors recount fear

The death toll in a powerful 7.8‑magnitude earthquake off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday has

Powerful Philippine quake leaves at least 32 feared dead, survivors recount fear
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Chip rout puts Korea's 'ant' investors to the test as margin debt soars

Seoul resident Laura Byun has long preferred U.S. mutual funds over Korean shares, but the KOSPI's blistering rally changed that and her risk

Chip rout puts Korea's 'ant' investors to the test as margin debt soars
Europe|Political|World

An Italian general rallies his troops, threatening to outflank Meloni

Roberto Vannacci's new far-right party, Futuro Nazionale, is fast becoming a political headache for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

An Italian general rallies his troops, threatening to outflank Meloni
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Chip chill, jobs heat and war

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Wall Street is holding its breath after Friday’s withering chip

Chip chill, jobs heat and war
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Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup

Epidemiologists will be busy this summer sifting through sewage and social media with the goal of keeping soccer fans and the public safe from severe illness during

Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup
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Prabowo's populist policies propel a 'doom-loop' in Indonesian markets

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is losing the trust of investors and his growth agenda risks being undone by a

Prabowo's populist policies propel a 'doom-loop' in Indonesian markets
World

Indonesia's Prabowo appoints new head of free meals agency

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Monday appointed a new head of the agency responsible for implementing his flagship free meals programme, replacing the previous

Indonesia's Prabowo appoints new head of free meals agency
Africa|Health|World

How the Ebola outbreak is changing weddings in Congo

Authorities have raced to slow the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo with strict measures, including by limiting public gatherings and enforcing social distancing

How the Ebola outbreak is changing weddings in Congo
Arts|Travel|World

Sagrada Família’s 144-year journey nears its end with the Tower of Jesus Christ

Sagrada Família’s 144-year journey nears its end with the Tower of Jesus Christ

Sagrada Família’s 144-year journey nears its end with the Tower of Jesus Christ
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

A Japanese mayor is making history — by taking maternity leave

A Japanese mayor is making history — by taking maternity leave

A Japanese mayor is making history — by taking maternity leave
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China’s Xi Jinping calls for strengthened ‘strategic cooperation’ with North Korea in rare summit with Kim Jong Un

China’s Xi Jinping calls for strengthened ‘strategic cooperation’ with North Korea in rare summit with Kim Jong Un

China’s Xi Jinping calls for strengthened ‘strategic cooperation’ with North Korea in rare summit with Kim Jong Un
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Pope Leo calls war a ‘painful defeat’ of negotiations as Israel and Iran trade worst strikes in months

Pope Leo calls war a ‘painful defeat’ of negotiations as Israel and Iran trade worst strikes in months

Pope Leo calls war a ‘painful defeat’ of negotiations as Israel and Iran trade worst strikes in months
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6 wounded in stabbing at New York’s Penn Station ahead of NBA finals

6 wounded in stabbing at New York’s Penn Station ahead of NBA finals

6 wounded in stabbing at New York’s Penn Station ahead of NBA finals
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South Korea's KOSPI craters over 8% as Fed fears spark tech rout

South Korea's stock benchmark plunged over 8% on Monday,

South Korea's KOSPI craters over 8% as Fed fears spark tech rout
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Panasonic to start US data centre battery production by fiscal 2028

Panasonic Holdings said on Monday it plans to start mass production of battery cells for data centre applications at a plant in the U.S. state of Kansas in the financial year

Panasonic to start US data centre battery production by fiscal 2028
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Fragments of Ukrainian drone found in Moldova, ministry says

A Ukrainian drone crossed into Moldova early on Monday and fragments of it showing traces of an explosion were found in a field near the eastern village of Lopatna, not

Fragments of Ukrainian drone found in Moldova, ministry says
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Fall in Hungary's inflation, risk premia likely lowered required rate level, central banker says

A fall in Hungary's inflation and risk premia has likely lowered the interest rate level needed for price stability, but the central

Fall in Hungary's inflation, risk premia likely lowered required rate level, central banker says
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UN urges Afghan Taliban to end arrests of women over dress rules

The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has expressed concern over the arrest and detention of women in a western province for allegedly failing to comply with "dress

UN urges Afghan Taliban to end arrests of women over dress rules
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India inflation likely rose to 4% in May as food, fuel costs climb: Reuters poll

India's inflation likely rose to the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4% in May, driven by a pickup in vegetable prices and higher fuel

India inflation likely rose to 4% in May as food, fuel costs climb: Reuters poll
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South Korea to overhaul election process after ballot shortage shocks country

South Korea will overhaul its election process after shortages of ballot papers at last week's local elections fuelled a public outcry, the presidential office

South Korea to overhaul election process after ballot shortage shocks country