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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

Hungary's government moves to abolish Orban-era Sovereignty Protection Office
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)

Amazon launches Prime in South Africa for under $4 a month
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

Euro zone business wilts in May as war-driven inflation surges, pointing to Q2 GDP contraction
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

Meta loses challenge against EU gatekeeper label for Messenger
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
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

German services activity shrinks again in May as energy costs weigh, PMI shows
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

Fire sweeps through a New Delhi building, killing at least 21 people
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
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|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|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

DeepSeek slated to raise $7 billion in maiden funding round, sources say
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

Russian services contract in May at fastest pace since September 2025, PMI shows
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'
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,

Google must let UK publishers opt out of AI search under new rules
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
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

Tropical storm Jangmi batters Japan, cuts power to 60,000 homes
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

This Japanese island is closer to Taipei than Tokyo. A new ferry makes it easier to visit
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.

Cave rescuers investigating ‘knocking response’ in search for two missing men
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.

Marvell, a fitting name for the latest AI darling
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
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.

Swiss voters look set to reject plan to limit population at 10 million, poll shows
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

India's services growth hits six-month high on domestic demand, PMI shows
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
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
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

BlackRock's Atlas freezes $1 billion in Brazil renewables investments
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
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
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
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

Australia Q1 economic growth slows on trade drag, consumers struggle
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

China services activity grows at fastest pace in three months, private PMI shows
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

Surviving son addresses vigil after 6 members of Iowa family are killed in domestic violence case
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-

Japan's services activity stagnates in May as costs surge, PMI shows
Business|Economy|World

USTR seeks comment on possible US-China tariff cuts under Board of Trade

The Office of the U.S.

USTR seeks comment on possible US-China tariff cuts under Board of Trade
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

South Korea ruling party set for local election gains, exit poll shows
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
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.

Goldman upgrades Taiwan, South Korea stocks as Asia rally intensifies
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
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

Takeaways from Blanche’s House testimony: ‘Anti-weaponization’ fund is over, ban on Trump tax audits remains
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
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

A wall of nametags at a South Korean park testifies to adoptees’ longing for their birth mothers
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|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

China's real estate funk drags down yet another sector: property service providers
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Trump homeland secretary declines to commit to following court orders

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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
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

Bayer says no plans to restructure despite litigation threat
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

2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US and lying to authorities
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|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

CopperTech Metals reports revenue surge in US IPO filing

CopperTech Metals reported a jump in revenue in its filing for U.S. initial public offering on Tuesday, as it looks to capitalize on the Trump administration's policy push for

CopperTech Metals reports revenue surge in US IPO filing
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Macquarie, IG4 to sell controlling stake in Brazil's CLI to AD Ports for $835 million

Australia's Macquarie Group said on Tuesday its asset management arm and Brazil's IG4 Capital agreed to sell a controlling stake in Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura S.A (CLI) to

Macquarie, IG4 to sell controlling stake in Brazil's CLI to AD Ports for $835 million
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Warsh pledges to follow best of Fed's traditions, while also looking for change

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh pledged to follow "the best of the Fed's traditions" in an opening note to the central bank's more than 20,000

Warsh pledges to follow best of Fed's traditions, while also looking for change
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
Economy|Finance|US|World

US still talking with countries to resettle Afghans as Rubio defends entry to white South Africans

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. is still in discussions with several countries to resettle more than 1,000 Afghans who assisted America’s war effort

US still talking with countries to resettle Afghans as Rubio defends entry to white South Africans
Health|Political|Science|World

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

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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
Americas|Business|Crime|World

Ex-NY trooper sentenced to at least 2½ years in prison in chase that killed 11-year-old girl

A former New York state trooper has been sentenced Tuesday to 2½ to 7½ years in prison after he rammed his vehicle into an SUV during a high-speed chase, leading to the death of an 11-year-old girl

Ex-NY trooper sentenced to at least 2½ years in prison in chase that killed 11-year-old girl
Environment|Science|World

A strong El Nino may be imminent. Climate change will make its effects worse

The El Nino weather pattern is forming, and is expected to cause extreme weather around the world this year, the WMO said on Tuesday.

A strong El Nino may be imminent. Climate change will make its effects worse
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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US Treasury issues new Iran sanctions targeting crypto exchanges

The United States issued new Iran-related sanctions on Tuesday, targeting individuals and crypto exchanges, a notice on the Treasury Department website showed.

US Treasury issues new Iran sanctions targeting crypto exchanges
Political|US|World

Rubio says at least five countries are open to taking in stranded Afghans

U.S.

Rubio says at least five countries are open to taking in stranded Afghans
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed Chair Warsh names policy veterans Winfree, Heil as interim advisers, WSJ reports

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has tapped two conservative policy veterans, Paul Winfree and Daniel Heil, to advise him while he settles into the job, the Wall Street Journal

Fed Chair Warsh names policy veterans Winfree, Heil as interim advisers, WSJ reports
Business|Economy|Political|World

Argentina seeks to join Trans-Pacific Partnership treaty, minister says

Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said on Tuesday the country intends to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and will

Argentina seeks to join Trans-Pacific Partnership treaty, minister says
Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada had a positive meeting with the US on free trade talks, Canadian minister says

Canada had a positive meeting with the U.S. on the review of their free trade deal, Canada's minister responsible for Canada-

Canada had a positive meeting with the US on free trade talks, Canadian minister says
Political|Sports|World

US watching Iran's World Cup delegation for IRGC links, Rubio says

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US watching Iran's World Cup delegation for IRGC links, Rubio says
Business|Crime|World

MSC says vessel hit by projectiles in Iraq's Umm Qasr port on Monday, crew safe

MSC, the world's largest shipping group, said on Tuesday its Sariska V vessel was struck by two projectiles while in Iraq's Umm Qasr port on Monday, adding that all crew

MSC says vessel hit by projectiles in Iraq's Umm Qasr port on Monday, crew safe
Africa|Political|World

US imposes sanctions on commanders over fighting in eastern Congo

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on commanders of armed groups it accused of driving the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting

US imposes sanctions on commanders over fighting in eastern Congo
Health|Political|World

Rubio says US is considering naming official to run Ebola response

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Rubio says US is considering naming official to run Ebola response
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|US|World

Meta scales back plan for internal mouse-tracking tech, citing staff concerns

Meta is dialing back elements of its plan to collect employee mouse movements, keystrokes and other actions for use as AI training data, it said in an internal memo on

Meta scales back plan for internal mouse-tracking tech, citing staff concerns
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC links

The United States announced sanctions on Iran’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange on Tuesday, accusing it of enabling the Iranian government and blacklisted

US sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC links
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: New high? Still a buy

World stocks rose to fresh peaks again on Tuesday as no major change in U.S.-Iran tensions, together with a general calm across currency and bond

Trading Day: New high? Still a buy
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Schumer meets with Maine Senate candidate Platner ahead of primary

By Nolan D.

Schumer meets with Maine Senate candidate Platner ahead of primary
Business|Economy|Sports|World

World Cup could cost employers as workers tune into matches, survey finds

As the soccer World Cup is set to take over water cooler chats, employers may have trouble keeping workers focused during the tournament - and even getting them to the office in the

World Cup could cost employers as workers tune into matches, survey finds
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will face more questions about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world in back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran war began

The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|World

Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup

An artist has filed a federal lawsuit against soccer's international governing body over the destruction of his giant mural of swimming whales on a building in Dallas as it prepares to host World Cup matches

Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup
Asia|Australia|Education|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women's soccer team rises again

Fatima Yousufi and Mona Amini escaped the Taliban and found refuge in Australia with dreams of playing international soccer

After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women's soccer team rises again
Technology|World

US sanctions Iran’s largest digital asset exchange Nobitex and 3 others

The Trump administration has placed sanctions on Iran’s largest digital asset exchange, Nobitex, and three others

US sanctions Iran’s largest digital asset exchange Nobitex and 3 others
Economy|Political|World

Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's optimistic about the potential for a resumption in nuclear talks with Iran despite a shaky ceasefire in the war that's looking increasingly in doubt

Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism
Crime|Lifestyle|US|World

Victims in Brent Metz case in Colorado say lengthy judicial process has taken a toll

Victims in Brent Metz case in Colorado say lengthy judicial process has taken a toll

Victims in Brent Metz case in Colorado say lengthy judicial process has taken a toll
Economy|Health|Political|World

'Out of my lane.' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room

Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has taken a turn in the White House briefing room

'Out of my lane.' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room
Business|Political|Travel|US|World

Democrats hammer DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in a heated Senate hearing

Democrats have attacked the leadership of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin during his first Senate hearing since being tapped by President Donald Trump

Democrats hammer DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in a heated Senate hearing
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street inches to more records thanks to booming AI stocks

The U.S. stock market inched to more records as winners of the artificial-intelligence boom kept driving higher

Wall Street inches to more records thanks to booming AI stocks
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has won a hotly contested race to be the next president of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly

Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite extensive US trade surplus

The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, charging that the world’s 10th-biggest economy engages in trade practices that are “unreasonable’’ and that “burden or restrict U.S. commerce

Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite extensive US trade surplus
Crime|Interview|Political|US|World

'I've used my experience as propulsion': Survivor of Boulder Pearl Street firebombing reflects on attack

'I've used my experience as propulsion': Survivor of Boulder Pearl Street firebombing reflects on attack

'I've used my experience as propulsion': Survivor of Boulder Pearl Street firebombing reflects on attack
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Macron, Kagame inaugurate Rwanda genocide memorial in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame on Tuesday inaugurated a memorial in Paris to honour the victims of the 1994 genocide against the

Macron, Kagame inaugurate Rwanda genocide memorial in Paris
Entertainment|Sports|Travel|World

Lionel Messi, Argentina turn Kansas City riverfront hotel into World Cup hotspot

Lionel Messi, Argentina turn Kansas City riverfront hotel into World Cup hotspot

Lionel Messi, Argentina turn Kansas City riverfront hotel into World Cup hotspot
Economy|Political|US|World

Rubio grilled on Iran, says US won't swap sanctions relief for strait

U.S.

Rubio grilled on Iran, says US won't swap sanctions relief for strait
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Ex-Hollywood, MAGA and Trump's ballroom commissioner: the U.S. crowd at Russia's 'Davos'

Russia's 'Davos' - formally known as the St Petersburg Economic Forum - kicks off on Wednesday and has attracted an eclectic crowd, including some Americans

Ex-Hollywood, MAGA and Trump's ballroom commissioner: the U.S. crowd at Russia's 'Davos'
Business|Economy|World

Cuba defends military-run GAESA as US sanctions prompt hotel exodus

Cuba on Tuesday defended a military-run conglomerate long the target of U.S. sanctions, saying the group of businesses known as GAESA has contributed to the

Cuba defends military-run GAESA as US sanctions prompt hotel exodus
Business|Crime|Europe|World

At least 23 killed in Russian attack, Ukrainian president says new assault possible

Russia pounded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early on Tuesday, killing 23 people and wounding 130, and

At least 23 killed in Russian attack, Ukrainian president says new assault possible
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Mexico backs extending USMCA trade pact for 16 years

Mexico's government has reiterated its support to extend the U.S.-Mexico Canada (USMCA) trade agreement for 16 years, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday,

Mexico backs extending USMCA trade pact for 16 years
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says new massive Russian attack possible this evening

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russian forces could again launch a massive attack on Ukraine on Tuesday evening.

Zelenskiy says new massive Russian attack possible this evening
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Travel|World

Opening of JR's installation on Paris Pont Neuf bridge delayed after damage

The opening of the temporary installation by French artist JR "La Caverne du Pont Neuf" in Paris has been postponed after the giant cave inflated around the capital's oldest

Opening of JR's installation on Paris Pont Neuf bridge delayed after damage
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World

Boston judge critical of Trump's mail-in voting executive order

A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday sharply questioned U.S.

Boston judge critical of Trump's mail-in voting executive order
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump taps housing regulator Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence

Democrats and Republicans say President Donald Trump's pick for director of national intelligence seems unqualified

Trump taps housing regulator Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch

Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch

Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risks

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order on oversight of artificial intelligence, less than two weeks after postponing a White House ceremony over his concerns that a similar policy could dull America’s edge on AI technology

Trump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risks
Crime|Sports|US|World

Josh Jacobs practicing with Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges

Green Bay’s Josh Jacobs is practicing with the Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges against the three-time Pro Bowl running back following his arrest on domestic abuse allegations

Josh Jacobs practicing with Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges
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Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives in months

Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives in months

Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives in months
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Fear shadows Peru’s runoff vote as extortion and killings surge nationwide

Peru is grappling with a surge in extortion and violence, especially in areas like Trujillo

Fear shadows Peru’s runoff vote as extortion and killings surge nationwide
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'He had to die on his son's birthday': Father killed during child's party at Milwaukee park

'He had to die on his son's birthday': Father killed during child's party at Milwaukee park

'He had to die on his son's birthday': Father killed during child's party at Milwaukee park
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The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing

The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing

The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing
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Union at Colombia's Ecopetrol launches 24-hour strike over labor talks

The main union at Colombia's state-run oil company Ecopetrol launched a 24-hour strike on Tuesday, protesting what it called a deadlock in negotiations

Union at Colombia's Ecopetrol launches 24-hour strike over labor talks
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Brazil's Lula nods to China as Trump administration proposes 25% tariff

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday highlighted his country's ties with China after the U.S. proposed a new punitive tariff of 25% on many imports

Brazil's Lula nods to China as Trump administration proposes 25% tariff
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Oil prices rise to one-week high as Iran reviews US proposal to halt war

Oil prices climbed about 1% to a one-week high in volatile trade on Tuesday as the market waited for news on the Iran war, with Tehran reviewing a

Oil prices rise to one-week high as Iran reviews US proposal to halt war
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Sweden weighs social media age limit of 15  

Sweden should introduce a minimum age of 15 for the use of social media, a government-appointed commission recommended on Tuesday.

Sweden weighs social media age limit of 15  
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Paramount seeks EU approval to buy Warner Bros; decision due July 7

Paramount Skydance Corp has sought EU antitrust approval for its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, a European Commission filing showed on Tuesday.

Paramount seeks EU approval to buy Warner Bros; decision due July 7
Europe|Political|World

Future presence of US troops in Lithuania is 'under review,' says minister

The future presence of U.S. troops in Lithuania is "under review", the Baltic country's defence minister said on Tuesday, adding that although Washington

Future presence of US troops in Lithuania is 'under review,' says minister
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Top US spy agencies feud over turf, mission

The CIA has stopped contributing to some intelligence assessments, including those related to the Iran war, produced by the office of

Top US spy agencies feud over turf, mission
Africa|Health|World

Protests over US Ebola site in Kenya kill two, court keeps suspension

A Kenyan court blocked on Tuesday for another three weeks a proposed U.S.

Protests over US Ebola site in Kenya kill two, court keeps suspension
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World stocks rally on AI optimism; jitters over Iran persist

Global stocks rallied on Tuesday, buoyed by AI optimism, while oil prices edged higher amid rising uncertainty over a possible

World stocks rally on AI optimism; jitters over Iran persist
World

Israeli fire kills four people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli fire killed at least four Palestinians in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Gaza health officials said.

Israeli fire kills four people in Gaza, medics say
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US CDC flags health risks linked to travel-related cosmetic procedures

The U.S.

US CDC flags health risks linked to travel-related cosmetic procedures
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Steampunk festival creates an unlikely capital for Victorian style and sci-fi oddity in New Zealand

Thousands of people in New Zealand have attended one of the world’s best-known steampunk festivals

Steampunk festival creates an unlikely capital for Victorian style and sci-fi oddity in New Zealand
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Trump makes changes to steel, aluminum and copper tariffs

President Donald Trump on Monday adjusted tariffs on some steel, aluminum and copper imports, lowering some tariffs on farming equipment and extending tariffs on other equipment

Trump makes changes to steel, aluminum and copper tariffs
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Trump names controversial top housing official to be acting director of national intelligence

Trump names controversial top housing official to be acting director of national intelligence

Trump names controversial top housing official to be acting director of national intelligence
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White House Correspondents’ Association reschedules dinner after shooting incident

White House Correspondents’ Association reschedules dinner after shooting incident

White House Correspondents’ Association reschedules dinner after shooting incident
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Massive Russian attack kills 22 people across Ukraine, officials say, as Moscow escalates fighting

Russian forces launched a massive aerial attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, and officials say at least 22 civilians were killed and 138 were wounded

Massive Russian attack kills 22 people across Ukraine, officials say, as Moscow escalates fighting
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Ahead of World Cup, Mexico soccer body loses appeals against FIFA fines for fans' anti-gay chant

The Mexican soccer federation has lost its latest appeal against FIFA punishments for fans chanting an anti-gay slur at opponents’ players

Ahead of World Cup, Mexico soccer body loses appeals against FIFA fines for fans' anti-gay chant
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General Mills agrees to sell Häagen-Dazs shops in China to investor group

General Mills is selling its Häagen-Dazs ice cream shops in China to a group of investors that includes a Chinese tea brand

General Mills agrees to sell Häagen-Dazs shops in China to investor group
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Rescuers search for new ways into cave in Laos where two men feared trapped

Rescuers search for new ways into cave in Laos where two men feared trapped

Rescuers search for new ways into cave in Laos where two men feared trapped
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German labour agency faces over 8 billion euro deficit in 2026, report says

Germany's Federal Employment Agency (BA) faces a deficit of more than €8 billion euros ($9.3 billion) this year, more than twice the shortfall previously planned, according

German labour agency faces over 8 billion euro deficit in 2026, report says
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Romania's top general under investigation for suspected corruption

Romanian anti-corruption prosecutors said on Tuesday they had opened a criminal investigation against General Gheorghita Vlad, the Army's Chief of Staff, on suspicion

Romania's top general under investigation for suspected corruption
Political|World

Israel strikes south Lebanon after stepping back from Beirut attack

Israel kept up strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday, pressing its campaign against Hezbollah a day after U.S.

Israel strikes south Lebanon after stepping back from Beirut attack
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Israel rates may fall faster if Iran ceasefire lowers inflation, cenbank chief says

Israel's short-term interest rates could fall at a faster pace if inflation continues to ease as a result of increased optimism over a ceasefire deal

Israel rates may fall faster if Iran ceasefire lowers inflation, cenbank chief says
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Philip Morris cuts annual profit forecast as currency volatility bites

Philip Morris International cut its annual profit forecast on Tuesday citing currency swings, though CEO Jacek Olczak said other risks to achieving its outlook such as rising energy

Philip Morris cuts annual profit forecast as currency volatility bites
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Carney says some Canadian economic data will be uneven

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, pressed about statistics showing the country is in a technical recession, on Tuesday told reporters that as the government pressed ahead

Carney says some Canadian economic data will be uneven
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NBA-Knicks aim to end 53-year title drought against Wembanyama's Spurs in NBA Finals

The New York Knicks will try to deliver the city its first NBA title since 1973 when they face a Spurs team looking to launch a new dynasty behind Victor Wembanyama

NBA-Knicks aim to end 53-year title drought against Wembanyama's Spurs in NBA Finals
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Greer says USTR to release more Section 301 actions soon, proposed Brazil tariffs 'nuanced'

U.S.

Greer says USTR to release more Section 301 actions soon, proposed Brazil tariffs 'nuanced'
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Trump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices

The Trump administration has proposed a new punitive tariff of 25% on many imports from Brazil, after deciding its

Trump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices
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Frederiksen set to start a third term as Danish prime minister thanks to firm position on Greenland

Mette Frederiksen is set to begin a third term as Denmark’s prime minister by leading a center-left coalition of four parties

Frederiksen set to start a third term as Danish prime minister thanks to firm position on Greenland
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Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers

A right-wing U.S. influencer, a serving U.S. official and a German retail billionaire are due to attend President Vladimir Putin's "

Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers
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US job openings rise by the most since 2021; hiring weak amid economic uncertainty

U.S. job openings increased by the most in five years in April, but the surge likely overstates the labor market's health, as hiring declined against

US job openings rise by the most since 2021; hiring weak amid economic uncertainty
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Mozambique says five nationals die in South African anti-immigrant attacks

Mozambique said five of its citizens died in anti-immigration violence in the South African town of Mossel Bay over the weekend in the latest flare-up of

Mozambique says five nationals die in South African anti-immigrant attacks
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Dollar in tight range as traders eye Middle East peace talks

The dollar traded in a narrow range on Tuesday as investors stayed on alert for signs of progress on a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 

Dollar in tight range as traders eye Middle East peace talks
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Four charged after suspected cartel tunnel found beneath store near Otay Mesa border crossing

Four charged after suspected cartel tunnel found beneath store near Otay Mesa border crossing

Four charged after suspected cartel tunnel found beneath store near Otay Mesa border crossing
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Local party chief probed after 82 killed in Chinese mining tragedy

A party chief in the northern coal-rich Chinese province of Shanxi is under investigation over "suspected serious violations of discipline and law", the local anti-graft

Local party chief probed after 82 killed in Chinese mining tragedy
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Danish PM unveils plans for welfare push, defiance of Trump

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's new centre-left government will resist U.S. pressure over the future of Greenland, tackle

Danish PM unveils plans for welfare push, defiance of Trump
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Rubio: no change in US policy on Taiwan

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday there has been no change in U.S. policy on Taiwan and that Washington wants to see the status quo preserved.

Rubio: no change in US policy on Taiwan
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Oil market could be underpricing risks, Vitol's Bahrain chief says

The oil market is underpricing some risks from the Iran war, global commodity trading house Vitol's managing director for Bahrain, Tom Baker, said on

Oil market could be underpricing risks, Vitol's Bahrain chief says
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UniCredit says it met its goal in Commerzbank bid as stake reaches 34%

Italian bank UniCredit has increased its direct stake in Commerzbank to 34.4%, it said on Tuesday, under the takeover bid it launched on May 5 amid widespread

UniCredit says it met its goal in Commerzbank bid as stake reaches 34%
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Bank of England's Bailey says public must be given confidence in 2% inflation target

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Tuesday it was important to get UK inflation back to target and give households confidence

Bank of England's Bailey says public must be given confidence in 2% inflation target
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Iran studying deal to halt war, as Trump says talks going on continuously

Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the U.S. to halt their war but has not communicated with Washington for a few days,

Iran studying deal to halt war, as Trump says talks going on continuously
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Extreme weather can whip up anxiety. A safety plan can help

Hurricanes, wildfires and other extreme weather events can cause anxiety that lasts even after they're over

Extreme weather can whip up anxiety. A safety plan can help
Europe|Sports|World

Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semis. Mensik ends Fonseca's run

Marta Kostyuk, the top clay player this season and a strong supporter of Ukraine, has reached her first major semifinal at the French Open

Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semis. Mensik ends Fonseca's run
Political|World

Israel kills 11 in Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah will de-escalate

Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon have killed 11 people, including a man along with his son and daughter

Israel kills 11 in Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah will de-escalate
Africa|Health|World

Volunteers serve comfort food in a worrying Ebola outbreak

Volunteers for the U.N. food agency are providing crucial support In the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo by cooking

Volunteers serve comfort food in a worrying Ebola outbreak
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US job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from the Iran war

U.S. job openings jumped in April as the labor market looked resilient despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war

US job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from the Iran war
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Fancy a summer-long treasure hunt? A $23,000 gold prize awaits in Finland

Fancy a summer-long treasure hunt? A $23,000 gold prize awaits in Finland

Fancy a summer-long treasure hunt? A $23,000 gold prize awaits in Finland
Crime|US|World

Police investigate Iowa man suspected of killing 6 of his relatives and then himself

Authorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people

Police investigate Iowa man suspected of killing 6 of his relatives and then himself
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Marta Kostyuk dedicates historic French Open quarterfinal win to ‘the ​Ukrainian people’

Marta Kostyuk dedicates historic French Open quarterfinal win to ‘the ​Ukrainian people’

Marta Kostyuk dedicates historic French Open quarterfinal win to ‘the ​Ukrainian people’
Economy|Finance|Political|World

UK budget watchdog will factor stickier inflation into next forecasts

Britain's budget watchdog said on Tuesday it will factor in the unexpectedly strong persistence of inflation after the 2022 energy price shock when it

UK budget watchdog will factor stickier inflation into next forecasts
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Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

Benjamin Netanyahu is under criticism at home after U.S.

Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut
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John Delaney's Forbright targets $994 million valuation in US IPO

Forbright, founded by former U.S.

John Delaney's Forbright targets $994 million valuation in US IPO
Africa|Health|World

Uganda health ministry confirms six new cases of Ebola

Uganda has confirmed six more new cases of Ebola, bringing the total confirmed in the country so far to 15, the health

Uganda health ministry confirms six new cases of Ebola
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China's carmakers expand their presence in Europe

Chinese automakers are expanding in Europe, betting on their competitive pricing and advanced technology to break into a market traditionally dominated by European and American

China's carmakers expand their presence in Europe
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Tesla extends Chinese-made EV growth as sales surge in May

Tesla's Chinese-made electric vehicle sales jumped 39.4% from a year earlier in May, marking a seventh consecutive month of growth as it held its ground against Chinese

Tesla extends Chinese-made EV growth as sales surge in May
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Meta expands teen content controls globally, tests new Instagram tool to diversify feeds

Meta is expanding its content settings for teen accounts on Instagram, Facebook and Messenger globally to ensure age-appropriate experiences for younger users, it said on Tuesday,

Meta expands teen content controls globally, tests new Instagram tool to diversify feeds
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Sweden's Skau named acting head of UN World Food Programme

Swedish diplomat Carl Skau has assumed the role of acting executive director of the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations' food aid agency said on Tuesday.

Sweden's Skau named acting head of UN World Food Programme
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IMF flags central bank independence gaps across Middle East, Central Asia

Central banks in the Middle East, Central Asia and the Caucasus need stronger protection from political pressure and government financing demands to keep inflation

IMF flags central bank independence gaps across Middle East, Central Asia
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out

The World Health Organization said there have been 321 confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo outbreak and 116

WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

UN warns funding cuts could worsen Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh

The U.N. refugee agency warned on Tuesday that declining humanitarian funding could significantly worsen conditions for around 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh,

UN warns funding cuts could worsen Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh
Economy|Health|World

Iran war disruption threatening delivery of lifesaving supplies for children, UN says

Surging global transport costs and supply chain disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis are threatening the delivery of lifesaving aid to children, the U.N. children's

Iran war disruption threatening delivery of lifesaving supplies for children, UN says
Education|Europe|Health|Technology|World

Poland to ban phones in schools, restrict access to pornography

Poland wants to ban under-16s from using mobile phones in schools from September 1 and plans to introduce stricter age verification rules to access pornography, Prime

Poland to ban phones in schools, restrict access to pornography
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Sweden prepares prisons for 13-year-old gang killers

A surge in gang-related shootings and bombings over the

Sweden prepares prisons for 13-year-old gang killers
Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

'Some kind of apocalypse': A Kyiv resident recalls terror of Russian attack

When a large explosion shook Olha Mudra's apartment block in Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, it felt like the end of the world.

'Some kind of apocalypse': A Kyiv resident recalls terror of Russian attack
Travel|World

Airlines resume some Middle East flights but disruption continues

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

Airlines resume some Middle East flights but disruption continues
Europe|Finance|Political|World

Hungary PM Magyar ready to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy in post-Orban reset

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Tuesday he was ready to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy next week to

Hungary PM Magyar ready to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy in post-Orban reset
Europe|Political|World

US, NATO allies to launch scaled-back Baltic Sea drills

The U.S. and NATO allies will launch scaled-back drills in the Baltic Sea this week, as conflicts in other regions draw ships away, though the

US, NATO allies to launch scaled-back Baltic Sea drills
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Fed's Hammack says rates may need to rise if rising inflation does not abate

By Michael S.

Fed's Hammack says rates may need to rise if rising inflation does not abate
Health|Travel|World

Five US passengers from hantavirus-hit ship return to home states

Five U.S. residents who were on the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship have returned to their home states following three weeks of monitoring at the National Quarantine Unit, the

Five US passengers from hantavirus-hit ship return to home states
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Mastercard appoints insider Ling Hai CFO in leadership reshuffle

Mastercard named Ling Hai as chief financial officer on Tuesday to succeed Sachin Mehra, who will step into the newly created role of chief business officer, as the payments giant

Mastercard appoints insider Ling Hai CFO in leadership reshuffle
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How out-of-work fishermen saved the American Revolution

A British ban stripped thousands of skilled mariners of their livelihoods overnight – and gave Washington a chance to turn the tide.

How out-of-work fishermen saved the American Revolution
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Israel's weapons exports reach a record high with sales doubling in the past 5 years

Israel's weapons exports reached a record high of over $19 billion last year, marking a 30% increase from 2024, according to Israel's Defense Ministry

Israel's weapons exports reach a record high with sales doubling in the past 5 years
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Cambodia initiates action with UN agency to force conciliation of maritime dispute with Thailand

Cambodia has filed for compulsory conciliation under a U.N. maritime law agreement to resolve a sea border dispute with Thailand

Cambodia initiates action with UN agency to force conciliation of maritime dispute with Thailand
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EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad

The European Union has agreed on a major overhaul of its migration policy, aiming to increase deportations and establish detention centers abroad

EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad
Arts|Business|Food|Travel|World

Czech castle's cache of precious wine goes on display in new-old bottles

A collection of late 19th-century wine that for years was hidden away under a chapel floor in the Czech Republic's Becov castle has been

Czech castle's cache of precious wine goes on display in new-old bottles
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

EBRD chief says governments need to target any support as Middle East war bites

Government support in emerging economies affected by the Middle East conflict should be temporary and targeted, the head of the European Bank for

EBRD chief says governments need to target any support as Middle East war bites
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|US|World

Arm Holdings CEO says US would have difficulty banning AI CPU chip exports to China

By Max A.

Arm Holdings CEO says US would have difficulty banning AI CPU chip exports to China
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Iran war puts RBI in razor-edge policy bind over inflation, growth and rupee

India's central bank faces one of the toughest interest rate calls in recent memory this week, as the Middle East energy shock, a slumping currency and a

Iran war puts RBI in razor-edge policy bind over inflation, growth and rupee
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin talks of new 'paradigm' in Ukraine war, accusing Kyiv of 'acts of terror'

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the war in Ukraine had entered a "different paradigm" due to what it called "inhumane acts of terror" carried out by Kyiv's military against

Kremlin talks of new 'paradigm' in Ukraine war, accusing Kyiv of 'acts of terror'
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Euro will only gain bigger role with deliberate policy action, says ECB's Cipollone

The rise in the global role of the euro currency has been circumstantial up to now and the bloc needs to act deliberately to carve out a greater market share, European

Euro will only gain bigger role with deliberate policy action, says ECB's Cipollone
Election|World

UK's Burnham not planning early election if he becomes prime minister

British Labour Party politician Andy Burnham will not call an early national election should he replace Keir Starmer to become prime minister, his spokesperson said on

UK's Burnham not planning early election if he becomes prime minister
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Equity supply shock?

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets On the surface, global markets looked pretty serene early on Tuesday,

Equity supply shock?
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UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino

The United Nations weather agency forecast on Tuesday a moderate or possibly a strong El Nino that could drive up global temperatures and increase the

UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino
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Pope Leo names EWTN executive as first woman to lead Vatican communications

Pope Leo named an executive with U.S.

Pope Leo names EWTN executive as first woman to lead Vatican communications
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'Love my woke pope': Why Leo's first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach

Pope Leo XIV has issued a manifesto calling for robust regulation of artificial intelligence

'Love my woke pope': Why Leo's first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

Pro-Trump candidate pulls ahead in Colombia presidential vote as ruling party sows doubt in results

Tough-on-crime outsider Abelardo de la Espriella took the lead in Colombia’s presidential race in the first round of voting Sunday night, setting up a runoff with Iván Cepeda, an ally of Colombia’s outgoing President Gustavo Petro who questioned the results of the election

Pro-Trump candidate pulls ahead in Colombia presidential vote as ruling party sows doubt in results
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

A bear injures 4 people in a residential area of Japan as attacks rise

A bear has injured four people in a Japanese residential area in the latest case of attacks by the animals in the region

A bear injures 4 people in a residential area of Japan as attacks rise
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Euro fails to nab big market share from dollar despite erratic US policy, report shows

The global role of the euro currency hardly budged last year, disappointing some hopes that erratic economic policy in the United States could give it a big boost, as

Euro fails to nab big market share from dollar despite erratic US policy, report shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

EU lawmaker committee backs deal to avert new US trade clash

A European Parliament committee voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to remove EU import duties on many U.S. goods, a step to comply with the trade deal

EU lawmaker committee backs deal to avert new US trade clash