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Pentagon’s Hegseth warns Cuba that arms procurement could invite confrontation

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Pentagon’s Hegseth warns Cuba that arms procurement could invite confrontation
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World

Ebola testing stalled in three Congo labs due to shortages, says WHO

Three laboratories in Democratic Republic of Congo have run out of supplies to test for Ebola, the World Health Organization said, as the outbreak of the

Ebola testing stalled in three Congo labs due to shortages, says WHO
Health|Science|World

Two babies from Congo orphanage die of Ebola, highlighting risk to children

After her mother died in late May, baby Buswaza was brought to a church-run orphanage in eastern

Two babies from Congo orphanage die of Ebola, highlighting risk to children
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bank of Canada holds rates, sees few signs energy prices broadly fueling inflation

The Bank of Canada on Wednesday left its key interest rate unchanged as expected and said it was seeing limited evidence that higher energy prices were

Bank of Canada holds rates, sees few signs energy prices broadly fueling inflation
Business|Education|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World

An underground detector in China unveils its first major findings about mysterious ghost particles

A massive underground detector aimed at understanding the mysterious ghost particles in our universe has released its first major findings

An underground detector in China unveils its first major findings about mysterious ghost particles
Sports|US|World

Olympics-LA28 to open second ticket sale after selling 4 million in first release

Organizers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics said on Wednesday they will open a second public ticket sale from August 10-20 after selling more than 4

Olympics-LA28 to open second ticket sale after selling 4 million in first release
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|World

Wall St opens lower on tech losses, Middle East tensions

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Wednesday, as a selloff in technology stocks continued and renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran overshadowed a tame May inflation

Wall St opens lower on tech losses, Middle East tensions
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil prices rise after Trump says Iran must pay price

Oil prices rose on Wednesday after U.S.

Oil prices rise after Trump says Iran must pay price
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Novelis restarts production at New York plant key to Ford trucks

Novelis said on Wednesday it had restarted production at its Oswego, New York facility, a plant key to Ford's F-150 pickup truck line, months after two fires halted operations.

Novelis restarts production at New York plant key to Ford trucks
Business|Environment|Political|US|World

FAA says proposed Trump arch in Washington would need red obstruction lights

A U.S. agency said Wednesday that President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot (76 m) tall Independence Arch would need red safety lights but does not

FAA says proposed Trump arch in Washington would need red obstruction lights
World

After exchange of strikes, Trump says Iran must 'pay the price' for delay on deal

U.S.

After exchange of strikes, Trump says Iran must 'pay the price' for delay on deal
Asia|Political|World

Yohei Kono, Japanese lawmaker who issued landmark apology over wartime brothels, dies at 89

Yohei Kono, who as Japan's chief cabinet secretary issued a landmark 1993 apology over women forced to work in wartime military brothels, has died. He was 89.

Yohei Kono, Japanese lawmaker who issued landmark apology over wartime brothels, dies at 89
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Stocks weigh as foreign investors pull $27 billion out of emerging market portfolios in May

Foreign investors pulled nearly $27 billion net from emerging market portfolios in May, partially reversing a rebound in April as equity selling in Asia

Stocks weigh as foreign investors pull $27 billion out of emerging market portfolios in May
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Head of Colombian legislative commission proposes suspension of president Petro

The president of Colombia's legislative Commission of Investigation and Accusation, Gloria Arizabaleta, has proposed suspending President Gustavo Petro from his duties

Head of Colombian legislative commission proposes suspension of president Petro
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US consumer inflation breaks above 4% as Iran war raises energy prices

U.S. consumer inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in May, boosted by surging prices for energy products amid the Middle East

US consumer inflation breaks above 4% as Iran war raises energy prices
Business|Economy|Environment|World

OPEC oil output lowest since at least 2000 as US blockade squeezes Iran, Reuters survey shows

OPEC oil output in May hit its lowest in more than two decades, a Reuters survey found, as a U.S. naval blockade cut Iran's exports and Iran's effective

OPEC oil output lowest since at least 2000 as US blockade squeezes Iran, Reuters survey shows
Business|Economy|World

US business group says some critical minerals are 'nearly unobtainable' from China

U.S. access to critical minerals from China remains difficult due to export controls and licensing delays, a U.S. business lobby said on Wednesday,

US business group says some critical minerals are 'nearly unobtainable' from China
Election|Political|US|World

Trump-backed Republican Marty O'Donnell wins Nevada primary for key House seat

Marty O'Donnell, backed by U.S.

Trump-backed Republican Marty O'Donnell wins Nevada primary for key House seat
Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil Senate committee backs central bank autonomy despite Lula resistance

A Brazilian Senate committee on Wednesday advanced a bill to grant the central bank financial autonomy, boosting its independence in a move opposed by

Brazil Senate committee backs central bank autonomy despite Lula resistance
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Sports|Stock Markets|US|World

US derivatives regulator maps out rules for soaring prediction market industry

The top U.S. derivatives regulator on Wednesday released new draft regulations governing the burgeoning prediction markets industry, seeking to cement federal

US derivatives regulator maps out rules for soaring prediction market industry
Science|World

IAEA board passes resolution demanding Iran report uranium stocks

The U.N. nuclear watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors passed a U.S.-backed resolution on Wednesday telling Iran to declare its remaining enriched

IAEA board passes resolution demanding Iran report uranium stocks
Africa|Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Belfast's anti-migration violence brings back dark memories of the 'Troubles'

Staring at the burned out shell of his Belfast home, Jamie Corry said he would never get over the sight of watching his house go up in

Belfast's anti-migration violence brings back dark memories of the 'Troubles'
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Wall St falls as tech losses, Middle East tensions deepen

Wall Street's major indexes extended declines on Wednesday, as technology stocks remained under pressure and renewed tensions between the United

Wall St falls as tech losses, Middle East tensions deepen
Business|Political|US|World

US transport agency rescinds 'disparate impact' civil rights regulation

The U.S.

US transport agency rescinds 'disparate impact' civil rights regulation
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

World markets walk a tightrope between AI stocks and oil shocks

Tumult on world markets in the past week shows the economic outlook is now on a knife edge, investors said, with equal odds of an AI boom lifting growth or

World markets walk a tightrope between AI stocks and oil shocks
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years as oil prices jump

US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years as oil prices jump

US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years as oil prices jump
Africa|Sports|US|World

Somali soccer referee denied entry to US for World Cup is welcomed home as a hero

Omar Artan, the soccer referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup tournament, has returned home to a hero's welcome by supporters and officials

Somali soccer referee denied entry to US for World Cup is welcomed home as a hero
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran has taken too long to negotiate, will 'pay the price'

U.S.

Trump says Iran has taken too long to negotiate, will 'pay the price'
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|World

3 18-year-olds charged with first-degree murder in death of 64-year-old Kansas City, Kansas man

3 18-year-olds charged with first-degree murder in death of 64-year-old Kansas City, Kansas man

3 18-year-olds charged with first-degree murder in death of 64-year-old Kansas City, Kansas man
Entertainment|Food|Sports|Travel|World

Paraguay fans are eager for their long-awaited World Cup return, in the country they now call home

Paraguayan fans are eager to see their national soccer team’s long-awaited return to the World Cup in the country they now call home

Paraguay fans are eager for their long-awaited World Cup return, in the country they now call home
Business|Technology|World

Porsche won't produce fully electric 911, dpa cites CEO as saying

Porsche will not produce a fully electric version of the 911 sports car, Porsche CEO Michael Leiters said at an event hosted by the magazine "Auto, Motor und Sport", news

Porsche won't produce fully electric 911, dpa cites CEO as saying
Business|Economy|Europe|World

EU assembly will back US deal, but US commitment uncertain, says EU lawmaker

The European Union is set to fulfil its side of the EU-U.S. trade deal through a vote in parliament next week, a senior lawmaker said on Wednesday, while expressing

EU assembly will back US deal, but US commitment uncertain, says EU lawmaker
Europe|Political|World

German air show opens under shadow of Iran war, fighter project collapse

Germany's ILA air show, among Europe's premier aerospace showcases, opened on Wednesday under the twin shadows of the Iran war and

German air show opens under shadow of Iran war, fighter project collapse
Business|Health|Sports|Technology|World

Soccer-World Cup waterbreaks offer lucrative opportunity for broadcasters

With hot weather due and memories fresh of the scorching 2025 Club World Cup, FIFA has for the first time mandated three-minute hydration breaks in each

Soccer-World Cup waterbreaks offer lucrative opportunity for broadcasters
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia probes two car bombs in Moscow

Russian investigators said on Wednesday that they had arrested at least two suspects behind a car bombing in Moscow, detaining teenagers who the domestic security service

Russia probes two car bombs in Moscow
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Global stock index down after data, oil rises after Iran-US strikes

MSCI's global equities index pared earlier losses on Wednesday after economic data showed U.S. inflation was high but in line with

Global stock index down after data, oil rises after Iran-US strikes
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Dollar eases as US inflation data keeps rate hike at bay

The dollar eased on Wednesday after data showed U.S. consumer inflation rose to its highest level in three years in May, though the reading was in

Dollar eases as US inflation data keeps rate hike at bay
Business|Travel|World

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
Asia|Business|Crime|World

Hong Kong authorities charge seven people, two companies over deadly fire

Seven individuals and two companies were charged on Wednesday with 25 counts including manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud in relation to a deadly Hong Kong fire last

Hong Kong authorities charge seven people, two companies over deadly fire
Arts|Business|Opinion|Political|World

Chrystia Freeland's 'Unreliable Boyfriend' offers front-row seat to US-Canada tensions

Former Canada Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is writing a book about her nation's tense relationship with the United States

Chrystia Freeland's 'Unreliable Boyfriend' offers front-row seat to US-Canada tensions
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Ukraine will face summer power shortages after Russian attacks, think tank says

Ukraine, whose energy system has been under constant Russian attack, will face power shortages and consumer outages in the summer months despite imports and strong output

Ukraine will face summer power shortages after Russian attacks, think tank says
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Allies condemn Iran's 'lethal plotting' in US, Europe, Australia

The United States, Australia, European allies and other countries condemned Iran-backed groups' plots to kill Iranian dissidents, journalists and Jewish communities in

Allies condemn Iran's 'lethal plotting' in US, Europe, Australia
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Traders keep bets on Fed rate hike by October

Traders of short-term U.S. interest rates edged away from bets that the Federal Reserve rate will deliver a rate hike as soon as September, but continued to show strong conviction

Traders keep bets on Fed rate hike by October
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump Media and TAE Technologies will not spin off Truth Social

Trump Media and Technology and TAE Technologies said on Wednesday that they had decided against spinning off Truth Social and certain other TMTG media assets into a new publicly

Trump Media and TAE Technologies will not spin off Truth Social
Economy|Opinion|Sports|World

Seat the rich! World Cup ticket inflation reflects widening gap between haves and have-nots

The wild swings of dynamic pricing, ongoing accusations of FIFA corruption and questions of host-nation probity have created a huge backlash.

Seat the rich! World Cup ticket inflation reflects widening gap between haves and have-nots
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Arson trial starts for man blamed for Los Angeles' deadly Palisades fire

Opening statements were set to begin on Wednesday in the federal arson trial of a former Uber driver charged with deliberately setting a blaze that

Arson trial starts for man blamed for Los Angeles' deadly Palisades fire
Asia|World

Pakistan army helicopter crashes in Kashmir because of technical fault, killing all on board

Pakistan's military says an army MI-17 helicopter has crashed because of a technical fault in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Pakistan army helicopter crashes in Kashmir because of technical fault, killing all on board
Economy|Sports|Travel|World

Haiti at the World Cup is more than an underdog tale – it is the story of global migration

For the first time since 1974, the Haitian men’s team has qualified for the World Cup. This is their story.

Haiti at the World Cup is more than an underdog tale – it is the story of global migration
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Stabbing suspect appears in court after anti-immigrant protests in Northern Ireland

A man from Sudan has appeared in court after being charged with attempted murder in Belfast in a stabbing attack that left a man seriously injured

Stabbing suspect appears in court after anti-immigrant protests in Northern Ireland
Education|World

A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church’s Christian identity back in the spotlight

The Pentagon’s recent revision to its list of Christian religions has reignited a long-standing debate about whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian denomination

A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church’s Christian identity back in the spotlight
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Visa, Mastercard $38 billion swipe fee settlement wins US judge's approval

A U.S. judge granted preliminary approval to Visa's and Mastercard's revised $38 billion settlement with merchants who accused the card networks of

Visa, Mastercard $38 billion swipe fee settlement wins US judge's approval
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Ukraine strikes key logistics in Russian-occupied south

Ukrainian forces struck the Russian-occupied port of Mariupol, Kyiv said on Wednesday, the latest in a series of drone attacks on logistics across a critical

Ukraine strikes key logistics in Russian-occupied south
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

The chips are blue

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The unnerving thing about Tuesday's relapse in U.S. tech stocks is

The chips are blue
Crime|Europe|Political|Travel|World

With Pope Leo's blessing, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia reaches new heights

Pope Leo was set to visit Barcelona's Sagrada Familia on Wednesday to inaugurate the newest of its soaring geometric spires that makes

With Pope Leo's blessing, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia reaches new heights
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|World

Volatile summer weather threatens to turn World Cup into test of heat

The World Cup will kick off on Thursday under familiar North American summer threats: extreme heat, suffocating humidity and thunderstorms

Volatile summer weather threatens to turn World Cup into test of heat
Economy|Political|World

Russia praises Modi for lifting millions out of poverty during record rule

The Kremlin on Wednesday praised Narendra Modi for becoming India's longest-serving elected prime minister, saying that 250 million people had been pulled out of poverty

Russia praises Modi for lifting millions out of poverty during record rule
Health|Political|Sports|US|World

Trump setbacks fuel lame-duck talk as he turns 80

U.S.

Trump setbacks fuel lame-duck talk as he turns 80
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Brazil's Lula widens lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of presidential vote, poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has widened his lead over opposition Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in the run-up to this year’s presidential race, recovering

Brazil's Lula widens lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of presidential vote, poll shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Ares Management raises $8.5 billion for new fund, FT reports

Alternative asset manager Ares Management has raised $8.5 billion from institutional investors for its latest specialty credit fund, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Ares Management raises $8.5 billion for new fund, FT reports
Crime|Political|US|World

Few Americans see Trump administration delivering justice in Epstein cases, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Few Americans, including just 21% of Republicans, think President Donald Trump's administration has helped deliver justice in cases connected to accused

Few Americans see Trump administration delivering justice in Epstein cases, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Airbus leans towards Saab as Franco-German fighter unravels

Airbus is increasingly looking to Sweden's Saab as a preferred future partner as the collapse of a Franco-German

Airbus leans towards Saab as Franco-German fighter unravels
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Knife attack victim's family calls for calm after anti-immigrant violence in Belfast

The family of a man who lost an eye in a knife attack appealed for calm on Wednesday after the incident triggered a wave of anti-

Knife attack victim's family calls for calm after anti-immigrant violence in Belfast
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

Thomson Reuters faces shareholder vote over ICE contracts

Content and technology company Thomson Reuters faces a shareholder vote at its annual meeting on Wednesday over its U.S. government contracts for services that some

Thomson Reuters faces shareholder vote over ICE contracts
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Only 11% of Europeans view US as ally, survey shows

Only 11% of Europeans across 15 countries view the United States as an ally, a historic low and down from 16% half a year ago and 22% in November 2024, according to a survey

Only 11% of Europeans view US as ally, survey shows
Crime|Political|World

Pakistani air strikes kill at least 13 in Afghanistan, Taliban says

Pakistani air strikes on three Afghan provinces killed at least 13 people, including 11 children, on Wednesday, the Afghan Taliban government said,

Pakistani air strikes kill at least 13 in Afghanistan, Taliban says
MidEast|Political|World

Erdogan says Israel's attacks on Syria, Lebanon threaten Turkey too

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Israel's attacks on Syria and Lebanon had reached a point where they also

Erdogan says Israel's attacks on Syria, Lebanon threaten Turkey too
Africa|Crime|Environment|Travel|World

More than 1,300 migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish coast in 2026, says NGO

More than 1,300 migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish coast in the first five months of 2026, according to an advocacy group that tracks crossings from Africa along

More than 1,300 migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish coast in 2026, says NGO
Business|Economy|Health|World

Bank of Japan governor Ueda hospitalised, will miss June meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has been hospitalised for medical treatment and will miss the June 15 to 16 policy meeting, the central

Bank of Japan governor Ueda hospitalised, will miss June meeting
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Travel|World

The Pope met superstar musician Bad Bunny but didn’t provide photos (sorry)

The Pope met superstar musician Bad Bunny but didn’t provide photos (sorry)

The Pope met superstar musician Bad Bunny but didn’t provide photos (sorry)
Africa|Crime|World

Twelve killed, nine injured in Johannesburg shooting, South African police say

At least 12 people were killed and nine injured on Tuesday evening when gunmen opened fire at an informal settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, police said

Twelve killed, nine injured in Johannesburg shooting, South African police say
Crime|Europe|Health|World

UK leaders call for calm as protests break out after Belfast street stabbing

U.K. leaders have called for calm after the arrest of a Sudanese man accused of a stabbing in Belfast sparked anti-immigration protests

UK leaders call for calm as protests break out after Belfast street stabbing
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Iran war ripple effects are increasing risks of acute hunger for millions, World Food Programme chief says

Iran war ripple effects are increasing risks of acute hunger for millions, World Food Programme chief says

Iran war ripple effects are increasing risks of acute hunger for millions, World Food Programme chief says
Technology|World

Taiwan fires rockets in China's direction from a US-supplied mobile launching system in drill

Taiwan's military has sent rockets in China's direction from “shoot and scoot” launchers in a demonstration of how it might defend itself against an attack

Taiwan fires rockets in China's direction from a US-supplied mobile launching system in drill
Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in Russia

A series of long-range Ukrainian attacks hit targets deep inside Russia, part of Kyiv’s efforts to raise the costs of the war for the Kremlin by striking energy facilities and military industries

Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in Russia