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Macron to chair video call involving G7 and China over economic imbalances

French President Emmanuel Macron will chair a video conference on Thursday involving Group of Seven countries and China over how to address global economic imbalances, the

Macron to chair video call involving G7 and China over economic imbalances
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island

China and Taiwan sparred on Wednesday over the legality of Chinese coast guard patrols to the east of the island, after the government in Taipei said merchant ships

China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island
Business|Economy|Sports|World

Japan's Asics to spin off popular Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business

Japan's Asics on Wednesday said it will spin off its high-end Onitsuka Tiger business to speed up decision-making at a brand that has

Japan's Asics to spin off popular Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

Taiwan fires battle-tested rockets in 'shoot-and-scoot' anti-invasion drill

Taiwan's military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack on an

Taiwan fires battle-tested rockets in 'shoot-and-scoot' anti-invasion drill
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Truckmaker Volvo says demand is good in Europe, strong in North America 

Truckmaker Volvo Group said on Wednesday customer demand and deliveries in Europe are stable at good levels across the business in the second quarter while in

Truckmaker Volvo says demand is good in Europe, strong in North America 
Business|Economy|World

India's Modi, Trump likely to meet at G7, discuss trade, visas, source says

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold bilateral talks with U.S.

India's Modi, Trump likely to meet at G7, discuss trade, visas, source says
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Cuba's revolutionary generation pushed to breaking point by US blockade

When Sagrado Armando Garcia, an 85-year-old former government bureaucrat, collapsed in his home, his son couldn't get him to the hospital

Cuba's revolutionary generation pushed to breaking point by US blockade
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Hong Kong charges 7 people and 2 firms over deadly fire that killed 168

Hong Kong authorities have charged seven people and two companies with offenses including manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud over the city's deadliest fire in decades last November

Hong Kong charges 7 people and 2 firms over deadly fire that killed 168
Business|Economy|World

Higher gasoline prices likely pushed up US consumer inflation again in May

U.S. consumer inflation likely increased at its fastest pace in three years in May as the Middle East conflict raised prices of energy products, which

Higher gasoline prices likely pushed up US consumer inflation again in May
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ set to raise key rate to 1.0% in June, 1.25% by year-end: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan will raise its key interest rate this month and again in the fourth quarter, taking borrowing costs to 1.25% by year-end, as it grows

BOJ set to raise key rate to 1.0% in June, 1.25% by year-end: Reuters poll
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
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Homes set alight in Belfast anti-immigrant protests after 'brutal' knife attack

Masked men burned families out of their homes in Belfast in a wave of anti-immigrant violence on Tuesday night after a Sudanese man was charged over a

Homes set alight in Belfast anti-immigrant protests after 'brutal' knife attack
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China Inc deploys 'quiet' layoffs as Beijing promotes AI adoption

Liu, a Hangzhou-based contractor at a large Chinese internet firm, says her employer began quietly firing contractors in March after it ordered staff to use

China Inc deploys 'quiet' layoffs as Beijing promotes AI adoption
Business|Economy|Europe|Sports|World

German retailers expect only modest boost from World Cup

German retailers expect the soccer World Cup starting on June 11 to provide a modest boost to sales, though the impact will likely be limited to specific sectors because

German retailers expect only modest boost from World Cup
Crime|Europe|Political|World

French government seeks to defuse crisis after girl's killing exposes judicial failings

Last year, lawmaker David Taupiac wrote to France's justice ministry warning about major staffing and operational issues at the Auch prosecutor's office

French government seeks to defuse crisis after girl's killing exposes judicial failings
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Pumice clogs island shores after Papua New Guinea eruption, stoking fears of food shortage

Thick rafts of volcanic

Pumice clogs island shores after Papua New Guinea eruption, stoking fears of food shortage
Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea has cleared SpaceX-IPO-linked dollar demand of around $1.5 billion, source says

The massive demand for foreign exchange conversions tied to SpaceX's IPO, which has weighed heavily on the South Korean won in recent weeks, has

South Korea has cleared SpaceX-IPO-linked dollar demand of around $1.5 billion, source says
Crime|Finance|Political|US|World

Impeachment sought against federal judge over alleged sex in chambers, lying to investigators

Republicans in Congress are introducing impeachment resolutions against a federal judge in Atlanta

Impeachment sought against federal judge over alleged sex in chambers, lying to investigators
Election|Political|US|World

Tuesday's takeaways: Platner's big night, Clyburn carries on and Trump's support gets mixed results

Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota have hosted primary elections, but much of the political world is focused on Maine’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest

Tuesday's takeaways: Platner's big night, Clyburn carries on and Trump's support gets mixed results
Arts|Europe|Travel|World

Insider tour of the Sagrada Familia reveals 5 divine enigmas and hidden treasures

The unique grandeur of the Sagrada Familia means that even those who work and worship at Barcelona’s world famous basilica every day can still be surprised with some fresh wonder

Insider tour of the Sagrada Familia reveals 5 divine enigmas and hidden treasures
Sports|Travel|World

World Cup referee denied entry to US

World Cup referee denied entry to US

World Cup referee denied entry to US
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Starbucks mulls options for Japan business, including stake sale, Bloomberg News reports

Starbucks is considering options for its Japanese business, including a stake sale that might be valued at 400 billion yen ($2.5 billion) to 500 billion yen, Bloomberg News reported

Starbucks mulls options for Japan business, including stake sale, Bloomberg News reports
Asia|World

Philippines urges China to remove shoal structure, warns against island-building

The Philippines said on Wednesday that it is urging Beijing to remove a floating structure placed at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the

Philippines urges China to remove shoal structure, warns against island-building
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Meta deepens partnership with Ambani's Reliance with AI data centre

Meta Platforms will lease an AI-ready data centre to be built by billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, the U.S. tech major said on Wednesday,

Meta deepens partnership with Ambani's Reliance with AI data centre
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Copper edges down as macro concerns weigh on tariff support

Copper edged lower on Wednesday morning, as volatility in the Middle East conflict and macroeconomic concerns offset continued price support from U.S. tariff

Copper edges down as macro concerns weigh on tariff support
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Nervous but not yet panicking

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Markets were nervous after the latest escalation in Middle East tensions but investors hope the new U.S. attacks on Iran

Nervous but not yet panicking
Business|Crime|Travel|World

Air Canada pilot flew passengers for years with a fake pilot’s license, police say

Air Canada pilot flew passengers for years with a fake pilot’s license, police say

Air Canada pilot flew passengers for years with a fake pilot’s license, police say
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Messi scores on a penalty as Argentina beats Iceland 3-0 in its final World Cup tune-up

Lionel Messi is ready for his sixth World Cup

Messi scores on a penalty as Argentina beats Iceland 3-0 in its final World Cup tune-up
Crime|Sports|Technology|US|World

At World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they pose

Fans who hear the whirring sound of a drone over a stadium might see it as a nuisance but law enforcement has long viewed those aircraft as a potential weapon of mass destruction

At World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they pose
Asia|Political|World

Philippines foreign minister says she plans to meet Myanmar ethnic groups soon

Philippine foreign minister Ma.

Philippines foreign minister says she plans to meet Myanmar ethnic groups soon
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's factory-gate inflation at nearly 4-year high in May

China's producer prices rose for a third straight month in May to the highest since July 2022, while consumer prices stayed elevated as global

China's factory-gate inflation at nearly 4-year high in May
Business|Economy|Technology|World

BYD chairman says firm will be world's biggest automaker in 5 years as shares slide

Wang Chuanfu, chairman of BYD, on Tuesday said he expected the Chinese firm to become the world's largest automaker within five years, as he sought to reassure investors

BYD chairman says firm will be world's biggest automaker in 5 years as shares slide
Australia|Crime|World

Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with 19 more offences over mass shooting

A man accused of committing one of Australia's worst mass shootings, at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach last December, has been charged with 19 additional offences.

Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with 19 more offences over mass shooting
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

RBNZ's inflation focus tested as rate hikes risk stoking jobs crisis

New Zealand's jobless ranks could swell as the central bank ratchets up interest rates, casting the government's inflation‑focused

RBNZ's inflation focus tested as rate hikes risk stoking jobs crisis
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Democrat Graham Platner will try to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a critical Senate matchup

Graham Platner has won the Maine Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, setting up a high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins

Democrat Graham Platner will try to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a critical Senate matchup
Africa|Sports|Travel|World

World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia

The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently dropped from the tournament by FIFA had been set to make history for his country

World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia
Crime|Education|Sports|World

Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison

A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old athlete from a rival track team has been found guilty of murder

Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison
Arts|Business|Entertainment|MidEast|Political|Sports|US|World

US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter

The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic

US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter
Business|Technology|World

US Air Force confident in fix for Boeing KC-46 refueling tanker

The U.S.

US Air Force confident in fix for Boeing KC-46 refueling tanker
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan wholesale inflation accelerates to fastest in 3 years as energy costs spike

Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in May at the fastest pace in three years as price pressures from the Middle East war broadened, adding to the case

Japan wholesale inflation accelerates to fastest in 3 years as energy costs spike
Business|Education|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Democrat Villegas projected to advance in California's 22nd congressional district

Democratic challenger Randy Villegas, an educator, was projected to advance to the November general election after Tuesday's open primary for California's closely watched 22nd

Democrat Villegas projected to advance in California's 22nd congressional district
Environment|Europe|Science|World

May was the world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say

The world has just experienced the second-hottest May since records began, as climate change and the developing El Niño weather pattern conspired to push

May was the world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

SoftBank's attempt to get $6 billion OpenAI margin loan stalls, Bloomberg News reports 

SoftBank Group's talks with potential creditors to raise at least $6 billion from a margin loan backed by its OpenAI stake have stalled, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday,

SoftBank's attempt to get $6 billion OpenAI margin loan stalls, Bloomberg News reports 
Australia|Business|Economy|Travel|World

Sydney's new international airport to welcome first passengers in October

Sydney's new A$5.6 billion ($3.6 billion) airport will open to passengers in October after more than a decade of planning, adding red-eye flight options from

Sydney's new international airport to welcome first passengers in October
Political|US|World

Trump indicates to Speaker Johnson he won’t back down on Pulte despite fight over key surveillance authority

Trump indicates to Speaker Johnson he won’t back down on Pulte despite fight over key surveillance authority

Trump indicates to Speaker Johnson he won’t back down on Pulte despite fight over key surveillance authority
Crime|Political|US|World

Judge bars Alabama nitrogen gas execution, says method is unconstitutionally cruel

A federal judge has permanently blocked Alabama from executing an inmate with nitrogen gas, declaring the method violates the ban on cruel and unusual punishment

Judge bars Alabama nitrogen gas execution, says method is unconstitutionally cruel
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to Trump

House Republicans have passed a nearly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the next three years and the rest of President Donald Trump's term in office

House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to Trump
Economy|Health|Political|World

US launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downed

The United States launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said Tehran had shot down

US launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downed
Election|Political|US|World

LePage wins Maine Republican nod in key US House battleground

Former Maine Governor Paul LePage won the Republican nomination on Tuesday to run in the state’s 2nd Congressional District, U.S. media projected, setting up a November contest in a

LePage wins Maine Republican nod in key US House battleground
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US House Speaker Johnson says Trump close to appointing permanent intelligence chief

U.S.

US House Speaker Johnson says Trump close to appointing permanent intelligence chief
Business|Environment|Europe|World

Brussels presses Albania as Kushner resort threatens to flout EU environmental law

The European Commission has urged Albania to act without delay to ensure it is aligned with EU environmental legislation if it wants to accede to the bloc, a Commission

Brussels presses Albania as Kushner resort threatens to flout EU environmental law
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Travel|World

Catalonia's famed human tower climbers greet Pope Leo in Barcelona

A group of more than 130 people in Barcelona gave a unique welcome to Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday night by forming a human tower

Catalonia's famed human tower climbers greet Pope Leo in Barcelona
Africa|Health|World

Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to nearly 600

The Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday said confirmed Ebola cases had climbed to nearly 600, raising awareness within the local population about the importance of safety

Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to nearly 600
Health|Political|Sports|Travel|World

US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of World Cup

The Trump administration has called on European nations to follow Washington's lead and impose travel restrictions on people

US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of World Cup
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China's Xi says he reached important consensus with Kim in North Korea visit, KCNA reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping said he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reached an "important consensus" and agreed to safeguard regional and global peace, in a

China's Xi says he reached important consensus with Kim in North Korea visit, KCNA reports
Europe|Science|World

Iron Age woman likely had her brains scooped out before burial, study suggests

Iron Age woman likely had her brains scooped out before burial, study suggests

Iron Age woman likely had her brains scooped out before burial, study suggests
Science|Technology|World

NASA's Artemis III crew: a test pilot, an Italian, a record-holder and a first-timer

NASA on Tuesday named three U.S. astronauts and an Italian astronaut as the crew for its next Artemis mission, a docking demonstration involving three spacecraft in Earth's orbit

NASA's Artemis III crew: a test pilot, an Italian, a record-holder and a first-timer
Business|Economy|Election|World

Peru election remains on knife edge between Fujimori and Sanchez

Peru's roller coaster presidential election remains too close too call with conservative Keiko Fujimori losing some of her gains from

Peru election remains on knife edge between Fujimori and Sanchez
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Brazil regulator expects MAX 10 certification this year

Brazilian aviation regulator ANAC expects its U.S. counterpart, the Federal Aviation Administration, to certify the Boeing

Brazil regulator expects MAX 10 certification this year
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|World

The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter

The U.S. military says it has carried out strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic

The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter
Crime|Political|US|World

Grand juror called DOJ’s controversial Chicago protest indictment ‘a crock’ before it was approved, transcript shows

Grand juror called DOJ’s controversial Chicago protest indictment ‘a crock’ before it was approved, transcript shows

Grand juror called DOJ’s controversial Chicago protest indictment ‘a crock’ before it was approved, transcript shows
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Social Security retirement trust fund will run dry in 2032 unless Congress acts

Social Security retirement trust fund will run dry in 2032 unless Congress acts

Social Security retirement trust fund will run dry in 2032 unless Congress acts
Crime|Political|US|World

Ex-Taliban commander gets 42 years in prison in killings of US soldiers and journalists' kidnappings

A former Taliban commander has been sentenced in New York to 42 years in prison for crimes including the 2008 kidnapping of a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist

Ex-Taliban commander gets 42 years in prison in killings of US soldiers and journalists' kidnappings
Sports|World

US goalkeepers aim to live up to predecessors at World Cup, yet Pochettino hasn't picked a starter

The U.S. men's national team still hasn't formally designated a starting goalkeeper for the World Cup ahead of its opening match on Friday

US goalkeepers aim to live up to predecessors at World Cup, yet Pochettino hasn't picked a starter
Europe|Sports|World

Benfica says Mourinho has agreed a move to Real Madrid after Arbeloa departure announced

Benfica says its coach José Mourinho has agreed to return to Real Madrid, which earlier announced that it had parted ways with coach Álvaro Arbeloa

Benfica says Mourinho has agreed a move to Real Madrid after Arbeloa departure announced
Science|Technology|World

NASA reveals Artemis III crew that will take the next big step on its journey back to the moon

NASA reveals Artemis III crew that will take the next big step on its journey back to the moon

NASA reveals Artemis III crew that will take the next big step on its journey back to the moon
US|World

Republicans send $70 billion in ICE and border patrol funding to Trump’s desk

Republicans send $70 billion in ICE and border patrol funding to Trump’s desk

Republicans send $70 billion in ICE and border patrol funding to Trump’s desk
Economy|Travel|World

At Cuba's once bustling tourist sites, foreign visitors are increasingly scarce

Colombian Ramiro Escobar had long dreamed of visiting Cuba.

At Cuba's once bustling tourist sites, foreign visitors are increasingly scarce
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US Fed to release 2026 bank stress test results on June 24

The U.S. Federal Reserve said on Tuesday it will publish the results of its annual big bank stress tests on June 24.

US Fed to release 2026 bank stress test results on June 24
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US intelligence employees brace for cuts under new director

Staff at the office of the top U.S. spy have been told by managers to expect extensive cuts in the coming months following comments by President Donald Trump

US intelligence employees brace for cuts under new director
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

SQM rises as Scotiabank says lithium demand, low costs support outlook

Common shares of Chilean lithium producer SQM rose more than 3% in Santiago on

SQM rises as Scotiabank says lithium demand, low costs support outlook
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Congress has backed Iran war powers resolutions. Now what?

For the first time since the war on Iran began on February 28, the Republican-led U.S.

Congress has backed Iran war powers resolutions. Now what?
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

China’s exports jump 19.4% in May from a year earlier, boosted by demand for autos and tech goods

China has reported that its exports picked up pace in May, rising 19.4% from a year earlier

China’s exports jump 19.4% in May from a year earlier, boosted by demand for autos and tech goods
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Colombia passes law to track cattle and keep deforestation-linked beef out of supply chains

Colombia has enacted a law aimed at preventing cattle linked to deforestation from entering beef supply chains by connecting livestock traceability, land ownership and forest monitoring systems

Colombia passes law to track cattle and keep deforestation-linked beef out of supply chains
Business|Food|Sports|Travel|World

Soccer fever builds in Philadelphia as fans, restaurants count down to FIFA World Cup

Soccer fever builds in Philadelphia as fans, restaurants count down to FIFA World Cup

Soccer fever builds in Philadelphia as fans, restaurants count down to FIFA World Cup
Business|Economy|Finance|World

The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032 – what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire

Unless Congress acts, 1 in 5 Americans who receive Social Security could see an across-the-board benefit cut of roughly 22% starting in 2032.

The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032 – what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire
Health|Sports|World

US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa

The Trump administration is telling European nations that they need to step up their travel restrictions for people from Ebola-hit countries in Africa

US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump blames Iran for helicopter attack, says US must respond

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Iran shot down a U.S.

Trump blames Iran for helicopter attack, says US must respond
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

Bad Bunny meets Pope Leo in Madrid, but should have taken more photos

Pope Leo had a brief private meeting with Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny at Madrid's Bernabeu stadium on Monday evening as both were touring Spain, the Vatican said on

Bad Bunny meets Pope Leo in Madrid, but should have taken more photos
Technology|World

What is FISA Section 702, the U.S. surveillance law set to expire June 12?

(Corrects paragraph 13 to clarify that it was lawmakers who had concerns about telecommunications companies, not the Brennan Center experts who cited those concerns; adds dropped word 'teams' in

What is FISA Section 702, the U.S. surveillance law set to expire June 12?
Business|Crime|Health|Political|World

ICE detention center in Texas flagged for missing records, medical failures and wasteful spending

A federal immigration detention center in Texas erected by the Trump administration failed to issue use-of-force reports, did not give medicine to

ICE detention center in Texas flagged for missing records, medical failures and wasteful spending
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Rising fuel prices hit US farms as Iran war drags on

High energy costs are squeezing grain and soybean growers across the U.S. farm belt, as the Iran war chokes fuel supplies through

Rising fuel prices hit US farms as Iran war drags on
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US House passes $70 billion bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol

A longstanding political stalemate in the U.S.

US House passes $70 billion bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol
Business|Economy|Technology|World

S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as tech selling resumes, Trump vows to respond to downed US helicopter

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes fell on Tuesday as a rebound in technology shares faded and as President Donald Trump said the U.S. must

S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as tech selling resumes, Trump vows to respond to downed US helicopter
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Cuba's top envoy to US calls Trump's sanctions on Cuban leaders a 'pretext' for military action

Cuba’s top diplomat to the United States says recent sanctions targeting the island's leadership and the indictment of former President Raúl Castro are a “pretext” for the Trump administration to persuade the American people to support a U.S. military intervention in Cuba

Cuba's top envoy to US calls Trump's sanctions on Cuban leaders a 'pretext' for military action
Africa|Crime|Health|World

Protester shot at demonstration against US Ebola facility in Kenya

A protester was shot in central Kenya on Tuesday, witnesses said, during a demonstration against a quarantine centre for Americans exposed to Ebola that the U.S. has raced

Protester shot at demonstration against US Ebola facility in Kenya
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Equities fall while oil slips amid uncertain Middle East outlook

MSCI's global equities gauge managed a small gain on Tuesday with little support from Wall Street where heavyweight technology

Equities fall while oil slips amid uncertain Middle East outlook
Science|Technology|World

NASA taps US astronauts, Italian for Artemis mission with SpaceX, Blue Origin mooncraft

NASA named three U.S. astronauts and an Italian astronaut on Tuesday to serve as the crew for its next Artemis mission, a spacecraft docking demonstration in

NASA taps US astronauts, Italian for Artemis mission with SpaceX, Blue Origin mooncraft
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World

New Hampshire man charged after allegedly forcing woman into marriage, performing satanic ritual

New Hampshire man charged after allegedly forcing woman into marriage, performing satanic ritual

New Hampshire man charged after allegedly forcing woman into marriage, performing satanic ritual
Arts|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Pope Leo XIV gets caught up in Spain's great debates over soccer and language

Pope Leo XIV has been caught in two of Spain's major culture debates during his visit to Barcelona

Pope Leo XIV gets caught up in Spain's great debates over soccer and language
Europe|Health|World

Pope's youth rally in Spain gets raw, with frank discussion of depression and domestic violence

Pope Leo XIV is presiding over a youth rally in Barcelona

Pope's youth rally in Spain gets raw, with frank discussion of depression and domestic violence
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Murder or self-defense? Jury swiftly decides verdict in Texas track meet stabbing trial

Murder or self-defense? Jury swiftly decides verdict in Texas track meet stabbing trial

Murder or self-defense? Jury swiftly decides verdict in Texas track meet stabbing trial
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds

A new report alleges that mismanagement at a massive Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas produced unsafe conditions that contributed to detainees’ deaths and suffering even as millions of tax dollars were wasted on contractors

Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|World

Female bystander alleges attack in her yard by Fort Worth police dog

Female bystander alleges attack in her yard by Fort Worth police dog

Female bystander alleges attack in her yard by Fort Worth police dog
Science|Technology|US|World

NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing

NASA has revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in eventually landing astronauts on the moon

NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World

Family violently assaulted while fishing in Placer County; bystanders tackle and restrain suspect

Family violently assaulted while fishing in Placer County; bystanders tackle and restrain suspect

Family violently assaulted while fishing in Placer County; bystanders tackle and restrain suspect
Crime|Health|US|World

Trial for the man charged in Ukrainian woman's killing on train is delayed for mental health reasons

A federal judge has ruled that the man charged in the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina train cannot currently stand trial due to mental illness

Trial for the man charged in Ukrainian woman's killing on train is delayed for mental health reasons
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|World

Serena returns: Williams makes a winning comeback in doubles at Queen's Club with Mboko

After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Serena Williams has made a winning return at Queen’s Club

Serena returns: Williams makes a winning comeback in doubles at Queen's Club with Mboko
Sports|Travel|World

Algeria national team making Lawrence home before first World Cup match

Algeria national team making Lawrence home before first World Cup match

Algeria national team making Lawrence home before first World Cup match
Business|Economy|World

US trade judge urges Trump administration to speed up tariff refunds

A U.S. trade judge on Tuesday urged Trump administration officials to speed up refunds of more than $10 billion in revenue from tariffs that were

US trade judge urges Trump administration to speed up tariff refunds
Science|Technology|World

What is the sea drone that rescued US helicopter crew?

A U.S.

What is the sea drone that rescued US helicopter crew?
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices fall to seven-week low as Iran and Israel halt attacks

Oil prices fell about 3% to a seven-week low on Tuesday after Iran and Israel said they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S.

Oil prices fall to seven-week low as Iran and Israel halt attacks
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK, Canada, France and Norway announce coordinated sanctions over West Bank settler violence

Britain, Canada, France and Norway announced new coordinated sanctions on Tuesday against Israeli networks involved in

UK, Canada, France and Norway announce coordinated sanctions over West Bank settler violence
Health|Political|Science|World

Sidelined US research on alcohol's health effects published in independent journal

A study that found even low levels of drinking alcohol can increase health risks was published in full on Tuesday in an independent journal after a draft

Sidelined US research on alcohol's health effects published in independent journal
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Protesters clash with police in Pakistani Kashmir as strike shutters cities

Cities and towns across Pakistan-administered Kashmir were brought to a standstill on Tuesday after protesters clashed with security forces ahead of a

Protesters clash with police in Pakistani Kashmir as strike shutters cities
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Oil inventories headed toward multi-decade lows, US EIA warns

Oil stockpiles in the world's largest economies are headed toward the lowest levels since at least 2003 as inventories are drawn down at a record pace due

Oil inventories headed toward multi-decade lows, US EIA warns
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Tunisian court sentences prominent journalist Boukrim in absentia to four years

A Tunisian court sentenced prominent journalist Khaoula Boukrim to four years in prison in absentia, she said on Tuesday, in a ruling critics say highlights a growing crackdown on

Tunisian court sentences prominent journalist Boukrim in absentia to four years
Europe|Political|World

Five EU countries float safeguards for future EU members ​

The European Union should discuss the option of temporarily limiting some voting rights of the bloc’s future new members and creating more rule-of-law safeguards, Germany,

Five EU countries float safeguards for future EU members ​
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New Zealand poll shows US seen as more of a threat than China

For the first time in a decade, New Zealanders see the United States as more of a threat than China, a survey by the Asia New Zealand Foundation found, as concerns over

New Zealand poll shows US seen as more of a threat than China
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US Social Security trust fund set for 2032 insolvency, report finds

The U.S.

US Social Security trust fund set for 2032 insolvency, report finds
Europe|Travel|World

Pope speaks Catalan in Barcelona, nodding to local identity on Spain tour

Pope Leo spoke in Catalan, a language key to the region's identity, as he arrived in Barcelona on Tuesday for the second stop of a week-long tour of

Pope speaks Catalan in Barcelona, nodding to local identity on Spain tour
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Join the beaver hunt: Toronto neighborhood offers unique World Cup-themed scavenger hunt

A certain dam-building rodent is taking center stage in a World Cup-themed contest in Toronto

Join the beaver hunt: Toronto neighborhood offers unique World Cup-themed scavenger hunt
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Crew members safe after Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter

Crew members safe after Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter

Crew members safe after Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter
Travel|US|World

French woman walks America to honor the flag discovered in her father's pocket

French woman walks America to honor the flag discovered in her father's pocket

French woman walks America to honor the flag discovered in her father's pocket
Sports|World

Some host cities are aiming to house, not arrest, homeless people ahead of the World Cup

The World Cup is offering the 16 host cities a chance to take action against one of the biggest problems they face — homelessness

Some host cities are aiming to house, not arrest, homeless people ahead of the World Cup
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Trump formally nominates Blanche to be attorney general

U.S.

Trump formally nominates Blanche to be attorney general
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European banks want simpler rules as region's annual investment gap hits €1.4 trillion

Europe faces a widening €1.4 trillion ($1.62 trillion) annual investment gap that risks holding back its economic objectives including energy transition, the European

European banks want simpler rules as region's annual investment gap hits €1.4 trillion
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JPMorgan keeping a watchful eye on consumer health, executive says

JPMorgan Chase is keeping a close watch on consumer health as worries about inflation persist, Marianne Lake, CEO of the bank's consumer and

JPMorgan keeping a watchful eye on consumer health, executive says
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UK says new law will crack down on hostile states' proxies from next month

Britain said on Tuesday that a law to crack down on proxies acting for states deemed to be hostile such as Iran was expected to come into force next month, as it steps up

UK says new law will crack down on hostile states' proxies from next month
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Trump approval stays near record low as most Americans expect higher gas prices

President Donald Trump's approval rate held near the lowest levels of his political career in recent days as most Americans said they expected gasoline

Trump approval stays near record low as most Americans expect higher gas prices
Americas|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Iran soccer body claims fans' tickets for World Cup games in the US have been revoked

The Iranian soccer federation claims FIFA has revoked its ticket allocation for fans at the team’s three World Cup games in the United States

Iran soccer body claims fans' tickets for World Cup games in the US have been revoked
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Boeing jet deliveries jump to 60 in May, 33% higher than last year

Boeing said on Tuesday that it delivered 60 jets in May, a 33% increase over the same period last year, though fewer than the 81 delivered by European

Boeing jet deliveries jump to 60 in May, 33% higher than last year
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Amazon issues record-setting Canadian dollar-denominated corporate bond deal

Amazon has issued C$14 billion ($10.04 billion) of Canadian dollar-denominated notes, a final pricing term sheet filed with the SEC on Monday showed,

Amazon issues record-setting Canadian dollar-denominated corporate bond deal
Europe|World

Bulgaria's new government says it will not provide arms for Ukraine

Bulgaria's newly appointed defence minister, Dimitar Stoyanov, said on Tuesday his country would no longer provide arms to Ukraine and urged Moscow and Kyiv to sit down at

Bulgaria's new government says it will not provide arms for Ukraine
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Dollar edges lower amid shaky Middle East truce, US inflation data in view

The dollar edged lower against peers on Tuesday amid a fragile Middle East truce and with investors looking ahead to key U.S. data later in the week. U.S.

Dollar edges lower amid shaky Middle East truce, US inflation data in view
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Meta ordered by EU to allow rival AI chatbots back on WhatsApp for free

Meta Platforms has been ordered by EU antitrust regulators to give rival AI chatbots such as OpenAI free access to WhatsApp while they continue to

Meta ordered by EU to allow rival AI chatbots back on WhatsApp for free
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Candidates for UN's top job urge its renewal and bolstering human rights

Several candidates running to be the next head of the United Nations called for a strengthening of human rights and respect for international law and

Candidates for UN's top job urge its renewal and bolstering human rights
Technology|World

US sea drone rescues crew from US Army helicopter that crashed near Hormuz

In a first, a Navy surface drone found and rescued two crew members from an Army Apache attack helicopter that went down in waters near Oman's

US sea drone rescues crew from US Army helicopter that crashed near Hormuz
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

From tennis to T-ball, the White House's South Lawn is no stranger to sports. But not like the UFC

The White House's South Lawn has hosted many sports over the decades but never a UFC fight like the one President Donald Trump is organizing for his 80th birthday

From tennis to T-ball, the White House's South Lawn is no stranger to sports. But not like the UFC
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots

European Union regulators have ordered Meta Platforms to restore access to WhatsApp for rival AI chatbot makers

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots
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Carney says the new Canadian-built bridge across Detroit River that Trump threatened will open

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new Canadian-built bridge across the Detroit River that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block will open soon

Carney says the new Canadian-built bridge across Detroit River that Trump threatened will open
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanese president appeals to Israeli government to pursue talks, not war

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun made a rare direct appeal to the Israeli government and its people to come to the negotiating table to end the war, warning in a CNN interview

Lebanese president appeals to Israeli government to pursue talks, not war
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Blue Owl fund facing redemptions raises $500 million in bond sale, Bloomberg News reports

A private credit fund managed by Blue Owl Capital, which earlier this year imposed limits on investor redemptions, has raised $500 million through an investment‑grade bond offering,

Blue Owl fund facing redemptions raises $500 million in bond sale, Bloomberg News reports
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US judge orders Trump lawyers to explain missed deadline in $10 billion BBC defamation lawsuit

A Miami federal judge on Monday ordered Donald Trump's lawyers to explain why they should not be penalized for missing a Friday deadline to respond to the BBC's motion to dismiss

US judge orders Trump lawyers to explain missed deadline in $10 billion BBC defamation lawsuit
Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Salt Lake City lawsuit is latest against DHS' plan to use giant warehouses to detain immigrants

Salt Lake City and its county have filed a lawsuit seeking to block the Department of Homeland Security’s plan to open a giant warehouse in the city that would be used to detain up to 10,000 immigrants

Salt Lake City lawsuit is latest against DHS' plan to use giant warehouses to detain immigrants
Crime|Europe|Political|World

ICC prosecutor suspended pending wider vote on misconduct allegations

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor Karim Khan has been suspended pending a vote by member states on his fate, the court's

ICC prosecutor suspended pending wider vote on misconduct allegations
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IMF approves $163 million in new funding for Papua New Guinea

The International Monetary Fund's Executive Board approved reviews of Papua New Guinea's lending arrangements, unlocking about $163 million in combined disbursements, the fund said

IMF approves $163 million in new funding for Papua New Guinea
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Foreign demand steadies at US Treasury auctions in June

Foreign investors increased purchases of two- and five-year U.S.

Foreign demand steadies at US Treasury auctions in June
Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

Gavi plans to use U.S. cash for malaria, while meeting Kennedy's conditions

The global vaccine group Gavi said on Monday it hopes to use $600 million in soon-to-be-restored U.S. funding to boost malaria and other vaccination

Gavi plans to use U.S. cash for malaria, while meeting Kennedy's conditions
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida

A historically strong earthquake struck off Cuba's northwest coast on Monday, according to official reports, shaking parts of Cuba, Mexico and Florida that are

Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida
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Is this already the ‘World Cup of Chaos’?

Is this already the ‘World Cup of Chaos’?

Is this already the ‘World Cup of Chaos’?
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Strike at GM axle supplier continues 

A strike at a major supplier for General Motors' trucks entered its second week on Monday with the United Auto Workers and Dauch Corp still unable to reach a

Strike at GM axle supplier continues 
Africa|Health|World

Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response

Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday said confirmed Ebola deaths had climbed to 101 and that the presence of armed groups was continuing to hinder the response in the

Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response
Political|US|World

Trump warned Netanyahu against renewed Iran war, Axios reports

U.S.

Trump warned Netanyahu against renewed Iran war, Axios reports
Election|Political|World

Armenia's Pashinyan wins election, observers allege Russian interference

Armenia's governing Civil Contract party won an election seen as a test of its

Armenia's Pashinyan wins election, observers allege Russian interference
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UK consumers up their spending in May after April drop

Consumers in Britain increased their spending in May after reducing it in April, but their expenditure on travel dropped for a third month in a sign of caution over the

UK consumers up their spending in May after April drop
Business|Economy|Travel|World

S&P downgrades JetBlue deeper into junk as high fuel costs dent recovery

Global ratings agency S&P said on Monday it had downgraded JetBlue Airways to "CCC+" from "B-," pushing the carrier further into junk territory as high jet fuel costs hamper its

S&P downgrades JetBlue deeper into junk as high fuel costs dent recovery
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US leads record rise in spending on nuclear arsenals, campaign group says

Spending on nuclear weapons by the world's nine nuclear-armed states rose by almost a fifth in 2025 to $119 billion, a report by the International

US leads record rise in spending on nuclear arsenals, campaign group says
Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he had a 'positive' conversation with Witkoff and Kushner

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he had a "positive" conversation with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and praised what he called their

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he had a 'positive' conversation with Witkoff and Kushner
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Trading Day: Recovery, but on mute

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rebounded on Monday from Friday's tech-led rout, on news of an Israel-Iran detente and as investors bought back cheapened

Trading Day: Recovery, but on mute
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South Korea Q1 GDP grows 1.8% q/q, stronger than advance estimate

South Korea's economy grew in the first quarter at a stronger pace than previously estimated in April, revised central bank data showed on Tuesday.

South Korea Q1 GDP grows 1.8% q/q, stronger than advance estimate
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UK employers warns of slower growth, higher unemployment

The Confederation of British Industry cut its forecast for the country's economic growth on Tuesday and predicted unemployment would rise to its highest in more than a

UK employers warns of slower growth, higher unemployment
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US wholesale inventories increase for third straight month in April

U.S. wholesale inventories increased more than initially thought in April, likely reflecting stock building to hedge against shortages and high prices stemming from the

US wholesale inventories increase for third straight month in April
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Knicks coach on free throw disparity in Game 3: 'Never thought I’d see that in an NBA Finals game'

Knicks coach Mike Brown criticized the officiating in Game 3 of the NBA Finals after the San Antonio Spurs shot 24 free throws in the second half to New York’s eight

Knicks coach on free throw disparity in Game 3: 'Never thought I’d see that in an NBA Finals game'
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia consumer confidence slips in June as finances squeezed

A measure of Australian consumer sentiment fell back in June as rising borrowing costs and higher petrol prices squeezed family finances, a survey showed on Tuesday, while

Australia consumer confidence slips in June as finances squeezed
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Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut

(Corrects name of agency to U.S.

Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut
Health|Political|World

Kenyan protester killed at demonstration against US Ebola facility, witnesses say

Kenyan police shot dead a protester as hundreds of people staged new demonstrations on Tuesday against a quarantine centre in Kenya for Americans

Kenyan protester killed at demonstration against US Ebola facility, witnesses say
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Emirates upbeat on Boeing 777X, no progress in Airbus A350-1000 engine spat

Dubai's Emirates expects to receive its long-delayed first Boeing 777X by June next year, but has yet to see progress on Rolls-Royce engine improvements

Emirates upbeat on Boeing 777X, no progress in Airbus A350-1000 engine spat
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Australia business conditions steady in May, mood still gloomy

Australian business conditions steadied in May as sales strengthened a little, a survey showed on Tuesday, while confidence stayed gloomy as cost pressures squeezed profit

Australia business conditions steady in May, mood still gloomy
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Mexico City suspends classes, shifts to remote work for World Cup kickoff

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday issued a decree ordering federal workers in the capital to work from home on June 11 and suspending school classes to

Mexico City suspends classes, shifts to remote work for World Cup kickoff
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine, Latvia sign drone deal as Russia says Europe not ready to mediate peace talks

Ukraine has signed a drone deal with Latvia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday as he met with Latvian Prime Minister

Ukraine, Latvia sign drone deal as Russia says Europe not ready to mediate peace talks
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South Korea's cabinet approves decree on $350 billion US investment plan

South Korea's cabinet approved on Tuesday a presidential decree as part of the process to allow $350 billion of strategic investments in the United States to proceed under a

South Korea's cabinet approves decree on $350 billion US investment plan
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Vietnam orders airlines to accelerate U.S. deals as Washington trade probes mount

Vietnam has ordered its major airlines to review the progress of multibillion-dollar agreements signed with Boeing and Pratt & Whitney, and explore new import deals with American

Vietnam orders airlines to accelerate U.S. deals as Washington trade probes mount
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Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran war

A few months ago, India's economy was humming along nicely.

Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran war
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Fortune really had better favour the brave

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

Fortune really had better favour the brave
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Investors spy a tipping point for bonds after geopolitics shreds old playbooks

Bonds have failed to shield investors during the Iran war.

Investors spy a tipping point for bonds after geopolitics shreds old playbooks
Business|Economy|Europe|World

European shares close lower as investors weigh Middle East risks

European shares surrendered early gains on Tuesday to close lower for a third straight session, led by declines in commodity-

European shares close lower as investors weigh Middle East risks
Crime|Election|US|World

Platner projected to win Maine Democratic nod in key US Senate race amid scrutiny of past

Maine oyster farmer and Marine veteran Graham Platner was projected to win the Democratic nomination for the U.S.

Platner projected to win Maine Democratic nod in key US Senate race amid scrutiny of past
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US small business sentiment falls in May as inflation worries mount

U.S. small-business sentiment fell in May and the share of owners planning to raise prices over the next three months increased to the highest level in nearly four years

US small business sentiment falls in May as inflation worries mount
Crime|Political|World

Indonesia parliament amends law to allow police to serve in civilian government

The Indonesian parliament passed revisions to the country's national police law on Tuesday that allow serving police officers to accept posts in the

Indonesia parliament amends law to allow police to serve in civilian government
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China rides AI wave as exports surge past forecast

China's export growth accelerated in May, buoyed by robust demand for chips, autos and other high-tech goods fuelling the global AI boom, providing policymakers

China rides AI wave as exports surge past forecast
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US existing home sales increase more than expected in May

U.S. existing home sales increased more than expected in May, though rising mortgage rates and still-tight inventory remain a challenge for the housing market.

US existing home sales increase more than expected in May
Asia|Environment|Political|World

Philippines takes diplomatic action against China over floating structure in South China Sea

The Philippines' foreign ministry has undertaken appropriate diplomatic action against China in connection with the "illegal presence" of a floating structure in a disputed

Philippines takes diplomatic action against China over floating structure in South China Sea
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Euro zone bond yields steady as Middle East tensions ease, eyes on ECB

Euro zone government bond yields were steady on Tuesday as easing tensions between Israel and Iran for now calmed fears that their weekend attacks could derail U.S. efforts

Euro zone bond yields steady as Middle East tensions ease, eyes on ECB