NAACP says US Postal Service voting plan violates settlement
SpaceX sets $135 price for blockbuster IPO, upending Wall Street convention
TransAlta to buy Blackstone-backed Colorado gas-fired plants for $1 billion
Fed policy 'a bit loose,' need it to be 'restrictive,' Logan says
Swastika flag raised at NYU leads to hate crime charges for Connecticut man
Couple vows to restore beloved 'little library' destroyed by vandals
Viral videos allege pricey Lego theft. Here's how Utah police entered the conversation
Small business owner steps in to help family whose van was stolen on vacation
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Pennsylvania men shot during Trump rally in Butler sue the United States
Pennsylvania men shot during Trump rally in Butler sue the United States
June 03, 2026World
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European Union launches tech sovereignty initiative to boost chips, cloud and AI at home
European Union leaders are pushing back against reliance on American and Asian tech companies
June 03, 2026
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Trump takes the lead for America’s 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations
When musical acts pulled out of a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary, fearing it might be too closely tied to Donald Trump, the president decided to formally make himself the headlining act
June 03, 2026
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Hilton, Becerra lead in tight primary race for California governor
Republican television commentator Steve Hilton and Democratic former cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra held onto early leads in the open primary race for California
June 03, 2026
Asia|Environment|Political|Science|World
Philippines probes possible new structure at disputed Scarborough Shoal
A special Philippine task force said on Wednesday that it is investigating reports of an alleged new structure on the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea,
June 03, 2026
Crime|Sports|Technology|Travel|World
How 911 dispatchers are preparing for World Cup fans unfamiliar with Gillette Stadium: "A much bigger stage"
How 911 dispatchers are preparing for World Cup fans unfamiliar with Gillette Stadium: "A much bigger stage"
June 03, 2026
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In Argentina, amateur soccer offers a gritty economic lifeline
Emiliano Migueles starts his days early, delivering water.
June 03, 2026
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Bosnia seeks new peace envoy after sudden Schmidt exit
The body overseeing Bosnia's peace process meets on Wednesday to choose a new envoy to replace Germany's Christian Schmidt, who quit under what he said
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World
Strain grows on shipping industry with vessels stuck inside Hormuz
Even if the U.S. and Iran agreed to halt the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, ships trapped in the Gulf will be unable to leave without safety assurances,
June 03, 2026
Europe|Political|World
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
June 03, 2026
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Israel plans big West Bank settlement push many see as illegal
Israel's hardline finance minister announced on Wednesday a major expansion by more than 2,000 homes of three Jewish settlements in the occupied West
June 03, 2026
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Many airlines hit hard by jet fuel price swings, not all can hedge, IATA says
Many airlines have been hit hard by price swings in the jet fuel market, and some are not in a position to hedge their exposure, the International Air
June 03, 2026
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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.
June 03, 2026
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Trump says he plans to make Blanche permanent AG, calls him 'very talented guy'
U.S.
June 03, 2026
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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.
June 03, 2026
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Bangladesh seeks new IMF lending deal, officials say
Bangladesh has requested a new loan arrangement from the International Monetary Fund and is exiting its current $5.5 billion programme, government officials said on Wednesday
June 03, 2026
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S&P 500, Dow tick lower on Middle East stalemate
The S&P 500 and the Dow opened lower on Wednesday, as a flare-up in the Middle East conflict drove oil prices higher and cast doubt on a quick resolution to the war.
June 03, 2026
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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
June 03, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Nigerian court sentences four to death over 2022 Owo Catholic church attack
A Nigerian court has sentenced four men to death by hanging after convicting them over a 2022 attack on a Catholic church in Owo, in southwestern Ondo state,
June 03, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|World
New York City's 9/11 memorial fundraises to educate youth with $25 million match from Mike Bloomberg
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum has launched a $75 million fundraising campaign as the nonprofit tries to educate the millions of U.S. youth who don’t remember the terror attacks
June 03, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
Disruption of Mideast energy supplies into next year would slam global economy
Prolonged disruption of energy supplies from the Middle East that lasts into next year would deal a severe blow to the global economy
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
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Frontier passenger chokes off-duty flight attendant after trying to open exit door and cockpit on Chicago flight, police say
Frontier passenger chokes off-duty flight attendant after trying to open exit door and cockpit on Chicago flight, police say
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Russia's Sberbank offers AI model to Global South states keen to bridge digital divide
(Amends dateline) By Gleb Bryanski and Elena Fabrichnaya ST.
June 03, 2026
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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
June 03, 2026
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Quantum leap
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Oil prices and bond yields have pushed higher as hostilities in the
June 03, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
ECB June hike a done deal, another likely in September, economists say
The European Central Bank is set to raise its deposit rate to 2.25% on June 11, with another increase likely in September, as it
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
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.
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Dollar bears cling to optimism as war-led inflation tests Fed path: Reuters poll
The U.S. dollar is expected to stay range-bound in the near term before weakening later this year, FX strategists said in a Reuters survey, on optimism
June 03, 2026
Business|Environment|Travel|World
Albanians protest over Kushner-linked luxury resort on pristine coastline
Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of Tirana on Tuesday night protesting against a development planned by a company linked with Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared
June 03, 2026
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.
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
Business|Crime|Health|World
Twelve foreign nationals among 21 killed in Delhi hotel fire
At least 21 people, including 12 foreign nationals, were killed in a fire at a hotel in Delhi on Wednesday, police said, in one of the
June 03, 2026
Europe|Technology|World
EU Parliament to switch to French search engine from Google in tech sovereignty push
The European Parliament will switch to French search engine Qwant from Google, it said on Wednesday, underscoring Europe's push to reduce its reliance on
June 03, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Italy prosecutors clear contested presidential pardon after probe
Italian prosecutors on Wednesday cleared a presidential pardon granted to a former showgirl, who was close to late Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, saying fresh checks found
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Switzerland rejects findings of U.S. forced labour investigation
The Swiss government on Wednesday rejected U.S. findings on how dozens of economies, including Switzerland, deal with goods produced by forced labour, a probe that prompted
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|World
EU could lose 1.3 million jobs due to energy price surge linked to Iran war, Commission says
European automotive, construction, metals, chemicals and transport sectors could lose up to 1.3 million jobs this year as a result of a surge in energy prices caused by
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
Election|World
Exit polls suggest landslide win by South Korea's ruling liberal party in local elections
Exit polls show South Korea’s ruling liberal party has been projected to win a landslide victory in mayoral and other local elections
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
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Videos showing groups of people entering NYC sewers at night baffle residents and investigators
A series of bizarre sightings of people popping in and out of New York’s vast, subterranean sewer system in recent days has the whole city wondering what exactly is going on
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|World
Cuba’s doctors are its biggest soft power export. Several Latin American countries are cutting ties
Cuba’s doctors are its biggest soft power export. Several Latin American countries are cutting ties
June 03, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
After 60 years of hurt England turns to a German coach to end World Cup title drought
In a bid to end its decades-long wait to win a second World Cup, England has put its fate in the hands of a German
June 03, 2026
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UK services firms post first drop in activity since April 2025 as Iran war price pressure persists
British services firms suffered a small fall in activity in May as the strains of the Iran war pushed up their costs sharply and hit
June 03, 2026
Science|Technology|World
US, South Korea discuss nuclear cooperation in security talks
South Korea and the U.S. held inaugural talks this week to discuss nuclear cooperation under a joint fact sheet on security agreed by U.S.
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
Spanish hotel chain Melia exits Cuba over economic and geopolitical strains
Spanish hotel group Melia said on Wednesday it would immediately stop managing, marketing and providing brand services for 15 hotels in Cuba, pointing to the island's
June 03, 2026
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European stocks fall as private market stress, Mideast tensions dent sentiment
European shares slipped on Wednesday as escalating Middle East tensions and fresh jitters over private markets pushed investors
June 03, 2026
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.
June 03, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
Some signs point to larger inflation risk than in 2022, ECB blog argues
It is not a given that the current inflation shock facing the euro zone will be more benign than the 2022 episode, as some initial conditions flag larger inflationary
June 03, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
BOJ chief vows to debate 'pros and cons' of rate hike, signals June action
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank must discuss the pros and cons of raising interest rates if inflationary risks outweigh downside risks
June 03, 2026
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Toronto home sales rise the most in 10 months, prices dip
Greater Toronto Area home sales posted their biggest monthly gain in 10 months in May, helped by improved affordability, while prices resumed their recent
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
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ECB to ask banks for targeted measures to counter AI risk
The European Central Bank met commercial lenders last week to discuss the potential threat from the newest artificial intelligence models and will follow up with demands
June 03, 2026
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Coast Guard divers arrive in Bahamas to begin new search for missing Michigan woman
Coast Guard divers arrive in Bahamas to begin new search for missing Michigan woman
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US retailers brace for bigger consumer stress test as war drags on
With the Iran war stretching into its fourth month, U.S. retail companies that have so far banked on a resilient consumer could
June 03, 2026
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Nippon Paint, Sherwin-Williams end takeover pursuit, AkzoNobel shares tumble
Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams have terminated efforts to jointly acquire rival paint maker AkzoNobel, they said on Wednesday, sending the Dulux
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
Election|US|World
Former US Army doctor Adam Hamawy wins Democratic House primary in New Jersey
Former US Army doctor Adam Hamawy wins Democratic House primary in New Jersey
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
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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,
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
UK orders Google to allow publishers to opt out of AI scraping for search summaries
British competition regulators have mandated that Google must allow news sites to opt out of having their content scraped for AI overviews
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
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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
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Spanish service sector stabilises in May as sales return to growth, PMI shows
Spain's service sector activity stabilised in May as activity and sales returned to growth after April's decline, a business survey showed on Wednesday.
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World
OECD says protracted war could drag on global growth, push up inflation
The global economic outlook hinges on how long the war in the Middle East lasts, with recession in some countries and sharply higher inflation a real
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
French services sector shrinks in May at fastest pace since late 2020, PMI shows
France's services sector contracted at its sharpest pace in 5-1/2 years in May as weaker demand and rising costs due to the Iran war hammered businesses, a survey showed on
June 03, 2026
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Japan warns as traders push yen to 160 intervention zone
The yen weakened to levels that preceded intervention by Tokyo last month, prompting new warnings by policymakers on Wednesday and a small
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Italy services costs at 3-year high as business contracts, PMI shows
Cost pressures in Italy's service sector hit a 40-month high in May as the impact of the conflict in the Middle East became more acute, a survey showed on Wednesday.
June 03, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|World
Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say
At least 21 people were killed in a fire at a hotel in Delhi on Wednesday, police said, in one of the worst such incidents in the national capital in recent years.
June 03, 2026
Europe|World
Hungary's government moves to abolish Orban-era Sovereignty Protection Office
Hungary's governing Tisza party has submitted a bill to parliament to abolish an organisation set up by former Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government that stigmatized
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Amazon launches Prime in South Africa for under $4 a month
E-commerce giant Amazon.com said on Wednesday it has launched its paid Prime service in South Africa, offering faster deliveries and media content for 59 South African rand ($3.61)
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Euro zone business wilts in May as war-driven inflation surges, pointing to Q2 GDP contraction
Euro zone private sector activity shrank at the fastest rate in 18 months in May as waning demand for goods and services — a key gauge of economic health — dragged output
June 03, 2026
Business|Europe|Technology|World
Meta loses challenge against EU gatekeeper label for Messenger
Meta Platforms lost its fight on Wednesday against the EU's labelling of its Messenger app as a powerful 'gatekeeper', which places
June 03, 2026
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.
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
German services activity shrinks again in May as energy costs weigh, PMI shows
Germany's service sector contracted for a second straight month in May as subdued demand and high energy and other costs due to the war in the Middle East weighed on
June 03, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
Fire sweeps through a New Delhi building, killing at least 21 people
A fire has swept through a building in New Delhi, killing at least 21 people and injuring several others
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
DeepSeek slated to raise $7 billion in maiden funding round, sources say
DeepSeek, China's best-known AI startup, is set to raise about 50 billion yuan ($7.4 billion) in its first funding round from investors including Tencent Holdings and CATL, people
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Russian services contract in May at fastest pace since September 2025, PMI shows
Russia's services sector contracted in May at its quickest pace since September as weaker demand drove steeper falls in new orders and output, a business survey showed on
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
Google must let UK publishers opt out of AI search under new rules
Britain has imposed new conduct requirements on Google's search services, including allowing publishers to stop their content being used to power the U.S. tech giant's AI features,
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
Asia|Business|Environment|Lifestyle|World
Tropical storm Jangmi batters Japan, cuts power to 60,000 homes
Severe tropical storm Jangmi ripped across Japan on Wednesday, with fierce winds and torrential rain disrupting transport and businesses, and knocking out power for tens of
June 03, 2026
Asia|Travel|World
This Japanese island is closer to Taipei than Tokyo. A new ferry makes it easier to visit
This Japanese island is closer to Taipei than Tokyo. A new ferry makes it easier to visit
June 03, 2026
Asia|Environment|Science|World
Cave rescuers investigating ‘knocking response’ in search for two missing men
Rescuers in Laos say they are investigating a possible “knocking response” deep inside a flooded cave network where two men are believed to remain trapped. The response sounds came as rescuers rappelled down a newly discovered vertical shaft that may provide a safer entry into a flooded cave and lead to a chamber where the men could be.
June 01, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Marvell, a fitting name for the latest AI darling
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Notwithstanding fresh hostilities in the Middle East, AI shares drove equity markets in Asia to new records on Wednesday.
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|World
Swiss voters look set to reject plan to limit population at 10 million, poll shows
Swiss voters look set to reject a referendum proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million people, according to an opinion poll published on Wednesday.
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
India's services growth hits six-month high on domestic demand, PMI shows
India's dominant services sector grew at its fastest pace in six months in May on a pick-up in domestic demand, even though global orders stayed below last year's average
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
BlackRock's Atlas freezes $1 billion in Brazil renewables investments
Atlas Renewable Energy, one of South America's largest clean power generators, has put plans for $1 billion in new investments in
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
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
June 02, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World
US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map
The U.S.
June 03, 2026
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.
June 03, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|World
Australia Q1 economic growth slows on trade drag, consumers struggle
Australia's economy slowed in the March quarter as strength in business investment was offset by a drag from trade, data showed on Wednesday, while higher
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|World
China services activity grows at fastest pace in three months, private PMI shows
China's services activity expanded at the fastest pace in three months in May, helped by stronger growth in new business and a rebound in overseas demand, though rising
June 03, 2026
Crime|Education|World
Surviving son addresses vigil after 6 members of Iowa family are killed in domestic violence case
Community members have honored a mother and five siblings killed in a case of domestic violence a day earlier
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Japan's services activity stagnates in May as costs surge, PMI shows
Japan's services sector ground to a halt in May after more than a year of expansion, as surging costs linked to the Middle East war dampened service demand and led to a 12-
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|World
USTR seeks comment on possible US-China tariff cuts under Board of Trade
The Office of the U.S.
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
South Korea ruling party set for local election gains, exit poll shows
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party is projected to make sweeping gains in local elections on Wednesday, an exit poll showed, but a close race in the key city
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Goldman upgrades Taiwan, South Korea stocks as Asia rally intensifies
Gains for AI chipmaker stocks can continue, but risks of a pullback are growing, Goldman Sachs said in a note on Wednesday.
June 03, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
Business|US|World
Takeaways from Blanche’s House testimony: ‘Anti-weaponization’ fund is over, ban on Trump tax audits remains
Takeaways from Blanche’s House testimony: ‘Anti-weaponization’ fund is over, ban on Trump tax audits remains
June 03, 2026
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
June 02, 2026
Arts|Asia|World
A wall of nametags at a South Korean park testifies to adoptees’ longing for their birth mothers
Dozens of people adopted abroad fastened ceramic nametags recently on a cobblestone wall at a park on a former U.S. military base in Paju, South Korea
June 03, 2026
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
June 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
China's real estate funk drags down yet another sector: property service providers
Providers of property services in China are struggling to collect management fees from disgruntled homeowners, threatening their revenue and house
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
Trump homeland secretary declines to commit to following court orders
U.S.
June 02, 2026
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
June 03, 2026
Political|World
UN chief Guterres presents options for future Lebanon presence
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has written to U.N.
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World
Bayer says no plans to restructure despite litigation threat
Bayer has no plans to spin off Monsanto, a representative said on Tuesday, even as the company faces an avalanche of lawsuits over its
June 03, 2026
Crime|Health|Science|World
2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US and lying to authorities
Two scientists at a U.S. government lab have been charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from Africa without permits and lying about it to investigators
June 03, 2026