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Romania says allies preparing to bolster air defences after Russian drone strike

Romania's foreign minister said on Wednesday several allies were preparing to reinforce air defence capabilities along NATO’s eastern flank after a drone

Romania says allies preparing to bolster air defences after Russian drone strike
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

EU targets Big Tech dependence with 'made-in-Europe' drive

The European Commission proposed laws on Wednesday to boost domestic cloud, AI and semiconductor industries and cut reliance on U.S.

EU targets Big Tech dependence with 'made-in-Europe' drive
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump says he plans to make Blanche permanent AG, calls him 'very talented guy'

U.S.

Trump says he plans to make Blanche permanent AG, calls him 'very talented guy'
Economy|Political|World

War may end in interim deal that leaves Iran battered but unbowed

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran was meant to break the Islamic Republic.

War may end in interim deal that leaves Iran battered but unbowed
Business|Economy|Political|World

US cites forced labor concerns as grounds for new tariffs

The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies after determining they

US cites forced labor concerns as grounds for new tariffs
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

Russia bets on air war as it stumbles on the battlefield

Russia is pummeling major Ukrainian cities in an effort to sustain a sputtering war effort marked by a struggle to maintain momentum on the battlefield, where

Russia bets on air war as it stumbles on the battlefield
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|World

The Revolutionary War's chief villain is being rehabilitated — just in time for America's 250th

Britain's King George III is getting a makeover as America approaches its 250th birthday

The Revolutionary War's chief villain is being rehabilitated — just in time for America's 250th
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Indonesian parliamentary panel backs bill to expand role of central bank

JAKARTA, June 3 - The Indonesian parliament's financial commission and the government agreed at a hearing on Wednesday to reform the laws relating to the country's financial system and expand the

Indonesian parliamentary panel backs bill to expand role of central bank
Business|Europe|Political|World

EU diplomatic arm proposes naval mission take 'primary role' in clearing Strait of Hormuz mines

The European Union has proposed that the bloc's Aspides naval mission take "the primary role" in clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz "when conditions

EU diplomatic arm proposes naval mission take 'primary role' in clearing Strait of Hormuz mines
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

How Cubans keep going, despite US pressure and fuel blockade

Felicia de la Caridad Alvarez, a resident of Old Havana, knows a thing or two about survival.

How Cubans keep going, despite US pressure and fuel blockade
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Political

Indonesia arrests officials over alleged corruption in free meals programme

Indonesian authorities arrested the recently dismissed head of an agency overseeing President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals programme on

Indonesia arrests officials over alleged corruption in free meals programme
Election|Political|US|World

Trump says Vance and Rubio teaming up for 2028 run would be unbeatable

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a podcast interview aired on Wednesday that Vice President JD Vance and U.S.

Trump says Vance and Rubio teaming up for 2028 run would be unbeatable
Crime|Europe|Political|World

British PM urges calm after protests over handcuffed student's death

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned violent protests over the case of an 18-year-old who was handcuffed as he lay dying after his

British PM urges calm after protests over handcuffed student's death
Arts|Political|World

A Hong Kong artist tries to mark the Tiananmen crackdown. Police quickly stopped him

A performance artist in Hong Kong has tried to display a red thread to commemorate the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown in Beijing

A Hong Kong artist tries to mark the Tiananmen crackdown. Police quickly stopped him
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK government condemns violence at protest over teen's stabbing death

Britain’s interior minister accused activists of hijacking a teenager's murder to stir up violence after police were attacked at a protest

UK government condemns violence at protest over teen's stabbing death
Entertainment|Environment|Political|World

Rare albino buffalo named after Donald Trump for its golden locks draws crowds at Bangladesh zoo

A rare albino buffalo fondly named after Donald Trump for its distinctive blond tuft is drawing a huge crowd at the national zoo in Bangladesh’s capital

Rare albino buffalo named after Donald Trump for its golden locks draws crowds at Bangladesh zoo
Political|World

Israel intercepts 'hostile aircraft' that crossed from Lebanon, military says

The Israeli military said it intercepted a "hostile aircraft" that crossed into northern Israel from Lebanon on Wednesday.

Israel intercepts 'hostile aircraft' that crossed from Lebanon, military says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia accuses Ukraine of killing eight civilians in drone strike on a passenger bus

Russia on Wednesday accused Ukraine of killing eight civilians and of wounding 11 more in a drone attack on a passenger bus travelling in a Russian-controlled part of the

Russia accuses Ukraine of killing eight civilians in drone strike on a passenger bus
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian foreign minister calls for dialogue with Poland over army unit name

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on Wednesday for dialogue between Ukraine and Poland to help defuse tensions after Kyiv renamed an army unit after nationalist

Ukrainian foreign minister calls for dialogue with Poland over army unit name
Crime|Economy|Election|Political|World

A 'new Keiko' tests old Fujimori name in Peru's presidential runoff

Conservative Keiko Fujimori will seek Peru's presidency on Sunday in a runoff vote, hoping that her tough-on-crime stance at a time of

A 'new Keiko' tests old Fujimori name in Peru's presidential runoff
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|US|World

As US midterms near, Talarico tries to fend off culture war attacks in Texas

Even before all the votes had been counted in last week's Republican Senate primary in Texas, party members began rolling out attacks on the Democratic candidate,

As US midterms near, Talarico tries to fend off culture war attacks in Texas
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

How China’s World Cup dream unraveled – and how it’s slowly growing again

How China’s World Cup dream unraveled – and how it’s slowly growing again

How China’s World Cup dream unraveled – and how it’s slowly growing again
Business|Crime|Political|Sports|Technology

George Santos reported to prosecutors over suspicious Kalshi trades, AP source says

A prediction market reported former U.S. Rep. George Santos to federal prosecutors after he boasted he’d be going to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, then bet against his own attendance

George Santos reported to prosecutors over suspicious Kalshi trades, AP source says
Celebrity|Crime|Election|Entertainment|Political|US

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass punched her ticket for November’s election. Spencer Pratt is still hoping for his

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass punched her ticket for November’s election. Spencer Pratt is still hoping for his

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass punched her ticket for November’s election. Spencer Pratt is still hoping for his
Business|Election|Political|US|World

Desmond and Marni von Wilpert projected to advance in California's 48th congressional district

Republican Jim Desmond, a county supervisor and Democrat Marni von Wilpert are projected to advance to the November general election after Tuesday's open primary for California's

Desmond and Marni von Wilpert projected to advance in California's 48th congressional district
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Australian judges weigh Indigenous activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide

Three Australian appeals court judges have reserved their decision on whether an activist can prosecute King Charles III for alleged genocide of Australia’s Indigenous people

Australian judges weigh Indigenous activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide
Business|Political|World

One killed in Iranian attack on Kuwait, airport terminal damaged

One person was killed in an Iranian attack targeting civilian facilities in Kuwait, including the international airport and diplomatic missions, the foreign

One killed in Iranian attack on Kuwait, airport terminal damaged
Europe|Political|World

Lars Lokke Rasmussen remains Denmark's foreign minister in new government

Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has been reappointed to his position, the new government said as it prepared to take office on Wednesday.

Lars Lokke Rasmussen remains Denmark's foreign minister in new government
Economy|Europe|Political|World

New U.S. tariffs on EU goods would be unacceptable, EU trade committee head says

Any new U.S. tariffs on European Union goods on top of the rates agreed last year would be unacceptable, senior EU lawmaker said on Wednesday, rejecting U.S. claims the EU

New U.S. tariffs on EU goods would be unacceptable, EU trade committee head says
Political

Supreme Court turns toward an explosive final month with Trump’s priorities at stake

Supreme Court turns toward an explosive final month with Trump’s priorities at stake

Supreme Court turns toward an explosive final month with Trump’s priorities at stake
Education|Health|Political|US|World

Attitudes toward same-sex marriage and transgender issues are shifting, Gallup poll shows

A new Gallup poll finds support for same-sex marriage and relationships in the U.S. has stopped rising after two decades

Attitudes toward same-sex marriage and transgender issues are shifting, Gallup poll shows
Election|Political|US

California’s redrawn US House map gets its first test as Democrats hope to counter GOP redistricting

California’s congressional primaries were a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year

California’s redrawn US House map gets its first test as Democrats hope to counter GOP redistricting
Political|World

Raúl Castro turns 95 as Cuba celebrates enigmatic figure

Raúl Castro has turned 95, a landmark birthday for a man still helping lead one of the last communist countries in the world

Raúl Castro turns 95 as Cuba celebrates enigmatic figure
Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political

California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change

Two Democrats and a Republican are leading in early returns in California’s crowded primary in the race to replace Gov. Gavin newsom

California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change
Election|Political|US

Why the count will go on in California

Why the count will go on in California

Why the count will go on in California
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin squeezes Armenia as Russia seeks to retain global clout

President Vladimir Putin has read long-term ally Armenia the riot act: persist in wanting to join the European Union and you can kiss goodbye to cheap

Putin squeezes Armenia as Russia seeks to retain global clout
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo heads to Spain to stand 'shoulder to shoulder' with migrants

Pope Leo heads to Spain on Saturday for a week-long tour, his first visit to an EU country outside Italy, which will culminate with the pontiff

Pope Leo heads to Spain to stand 'shoulder to shoulder' with migrants
Business|Economy|Political|World

Philippine Senate ends impasse after President says 'get back to work'

Philippine senators broke a days-long legislative standoff on Wednesday after a member of the majority bloc broke ranks and appeared on the Senate floor, allowing a rival

Philippine Senate ends impasse after President says 'get back to work'
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US targets India with forced labour tariff amid talks on trade pact

The United States has proposed an additional tariff of 12.5% on imports from India, saying it is among 60 economies that failed to curb imports made with

US targets India with forced labour tariff amid talks on trade pact
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Former Thai prime minister Thaksin to be freed after royal pardon

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to be released from the remainder of his prison sentence under a royal pardon, the country's justice minister told

Former Thai prime minister Thaksin to be freed after royal pardon
Election|Entertainment|Finance|Political|US

The Latest: Karen Bass advances to runoff election for Los Angeles mayor

For a state that’s home to Hollywood, there isn’t much star power in California’s gubernatorial race

The Latest: Karen Bass advances to runoff election for Los Angeles mayor
Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Political

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governor

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has clinched the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governor
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks off

Russia downed 50 drones over the Leningrad region northwest of Moscow overnight and continues to repel the suspected Ukrainian attacks, Governor Alexander

Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks off
Election|Political|US

Hilton, Becerra lead primary race for California governor

Republican television commentator Steve Hilton and Democratic former cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra took the early lead in the open primary race for California

Hilton, Becerra lead primary race for California governor
Australia|Political|World

New Solomon Islands leader reviews security pact with China, seeks treaty with Australia

The Solomon Islands will negotiate a comprehensive strategic treaty with Australia and review a security agreement with China, the Pacific country's new

New Solomon Islands leader reviews security pact with China, seeks treaty with Australia
Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political

Democrat Josh Turek and GOP's Ashley Hinson to compete for pivotal US Senate seat in Iowa

Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek won Tuesday’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and will next try to flip the seat currently held by GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, who is retiring

Democrat Josh Turek and GOP's Ashley Hinson to compete for pivotal US Senate seat in Iowa
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China

The Solomon Islands' new leader says the country will review its secretive security treaty with China

New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China
Election|Political|US

'Prairie populist' Turek wins Democratic nomination for US Senate in Iowa

Iowa State Representative Josh Turek, who describes himself as a "common-sense prairie populist," won the Democratic nomination for the U.S.

'Prairie populist' Turek wins Democratic nomination for US Senate in Iowa
Economy|Election|Finance|Health|Political|US

Republican Miller-Meeks, Democrat Bohannan head for rematch in Iowa congressional race

Republican U.S.

Republican Miller-Meeks, Democrat Bohannan head for rematch in Iowa congressional race
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Cambodia turns to obscure UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand

Cambodia is betting on a little-used UN arbitration process known as "compulsory conciliation" to resolve a long-running maritime boundary dispute with Thailand and unlock

Cambodia turns to obscure UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand
Business|Education|Political|Sports

Citing 'critical issues,' SEC, Big Ten withhold support for bipartisan college sports bill

The two biggest conferences in college sports say they do not support the current version of a bipartisan bill designed to regulate an industry struggling for answers in a quickly changing era in which some players make millions

Citing 'critical issues,' SEC, Big Ten withhold support for bipartisan college sports bill
Election|Political|US|World

Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidacies

U.S. Senate hopefuls Ken Paxton and Graham Platner are in Washington, D.C., to rally party support

Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidacies
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Supreme Court allows Alabama to use GOP-friendly map for midterms, cutting seat held by Black Democrat

Supreme Court allows Alabama to use GOP-friendly map for midterms, cutting seat held by Black Democrat

Supreme Court allows Alabama to use GOP-friendly map for midterms, cutting seat held by Black Democrat
Political

Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's elections

The Supreme Court is allowing Alabama to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year’s elections, blocking a lower court ruling that the map intentionally discriminates against Black people

Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's elections
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|US

Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addiction

Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addiction during her time in the White House

Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addiction
Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map

The U.S.

US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Bennett wins Democratic nod in New Jersey primary to face US House Republican Kean

Democrat Rebecca Bennett emerged from a highly competitive primary on Tuesday to take on Republican U.S.

Bennett wins Democratic nod in New Jersey primary to face US House Republican Kean
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate

Gulf hostilities flared anew on Wednesday, with the U.S. military saying Iranian missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and

Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Bolivia's defense minister resigns as anti-government protests intensify

Bolivia's defense minister stepped down on Tuesday after a month of anti-government protests, two government sources said, marking the highest-level

Bolivia's defense minister resigns as anti-government protests intensify
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche says

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of the Republican president after widespread political backlash and setbacks in the courts

Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche says
Crime|Political|US|World

New Jersey sues Delaney Hall operators for access after allegations of inhumane conditions

New Jersey sues Delaney Hall operators for access after allegations of inhumane conditions

New Jersey sues Delaney Hall operators for access after allegations of inhumane conditions
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Former NY Rep. George Santos under investigation for alleged insider trading on Kalshi

Former NY Rep. George Santos under investigation for alleged insider trading on Kalshi

Former NY Rep. George Santos under investigation for alleged insider trading on Kalshi
Election|Political|US

GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan draws an unusual opponent in Alaska's primary — and he's not happy about it

Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is accusing one of his opponents in the Alaska primary — another Republican candidate named Dan Sullivan — of working with Democrats to boost the chances of his main rival, former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola

GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan draws an unusual opponent in Alaska's primary — and he's not happy about it
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Trump homeland secretary declines to commit to following court orders

U.S.

Trump homeland secretary declines to commit to following court orders
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Japan's govt finalises $19 billion extra budget to subsidise surging fuel costs

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government on Wednesday finalised a $19 billion supplementary budget for this fiscal year to cushion the impact of rising energy

Japan's govt finalises $19 billion extra budget to subsidise surging fuel costs
Political|World

UN chief Guterres presents options for future Lebanon presence

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has written to U.N.

UN chief Guterres presents options for future Lebanon presence
Health|Political|US|World

Adviser Oz calls Trump medical exam 'spectacular' though questions linger

A physician in Donald Trump's administration brushed off questions about the U.S. president's personal health on Tuesday,

Adviser Oz calls Trump medical exam 'spectacular' though questions linger
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump 2020 election denier Kurt Olsen joins Justice Department

Kurt Olsen, a White House official who aided President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election, has joined the Justice

Trump 2020 election denier Kurt Olsen joins Justice Department
Business|Economy|Political|World

Mexican sugar producers push to scrap US import quotas

Mexico's sugar industry is pushing for the United States to eliminate limits on U.S. imports and is working on a potential anti-dumping case against

Mexican sugar producers push to scrap US import quotas
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration to ask US AI firms to voluntarily submit models for cybersecurity tests

The Trump administration will ask leading AI developers to voluntarily submit their most capable models for government

Trump administration to ask US AI firms to voluntarily submit models for cybersecurity tests
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlash

The Trump administration is abandoning the president's $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund, U.S.

Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlash
Health|Political|Science|World

US to re-engage with Gavi vaccine alliance amid Ebola outbreak, Rubio says

U.S.

US to re-engage with Gavi vaccine alliance amid Ebola outbreak, Rubio says
Business|Political|US|World

Why Trump selected an acting director of national intelligence with no intel experience

Why Trump selected an acting director of national intelligence with no intel experience

Why Trump selected an acting director of national intelligence with no intel experience
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK police under pressure after dying student was handcuffed

British police faced a national backlash on Tuesday over the inflammatory case of an 18-year-old student who was handcuffed

UK police under pressure after dying student was handcuffed