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Today: June 20, 2026
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Law firms cheated in filing claims with NFL's $1 billion concussion settlement fund, report says

The court officials overseeing the NFL’s $1 billion-plus settlement fund for concussion-related injuries have barred five law firms from handling any more claims from former players, after finding that they fraudulently steered clients toward doctors willing to give them a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis whether they exhibited symptoms or not

June 10, 2026
Law firms cheated in filing claims with NFL's $1 billion concussion settlement fund, report says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy

Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power

June 10, 2026
Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

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

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

June 10, 2026
China's factory-gate inflation at nearly 4-year high in May
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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

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

June 10, 2026
BYD chairman says firm will be world's biggest automaker in 5 years as shares slide
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

OpenAI weighs leasing Ohio data center with Nvidia backing, The Information reports (June 9)

OpenAI is in talks to lease a proposed 10-gigawatt data center campus on federal and private land in Ohio, in a deal that could include financial backing from Nvidia, The

June 10, 2026
OpenAI weighs leasing Ohio data center with Nvidia backing, The Information reports (June 9)
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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

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

June 10, 2026
Japan wholesale inflation accelerates to fastest in 3 years as energy costs spike
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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

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

June 10, 2026
SoftBank's attempt to get $6 billion OpenAI margin loan stalls, Bloomberg News reports 
Australia|Business|Economy|Travel|World

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

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

June 10, 2026
Sydney's new international airport to welcome first passengers in October
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

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

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

June 09, 2026
House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to Trump
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race

The November race to determine California’s next governor will pit a Democrat promising to cement the state’s status as a stronghold of liberal policies against a Republican pledging to dramatically reverse course

June 10, 2026
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race
Economy|Health|Political|World

US launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downed

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

June 09, 2026
US launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downed
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

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

U.S.

June 09, 2026
US House Speaker Johnson says Trump close to appointing permanent intelligence chief
Australia|Business|Economy|Travel

Qantas, low-cost arm Jetstar to launch services from new Western Sydney Airport

Qantas Airways said on Wednesday the Australian carrier and its low-cost arm Jetstar will launch commercial passenger services from the Western Sydney International Airport when it

June 10, 2026
Qantas, low-cost arm Jetstar to launch services from new Western Sydney Airport
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

GM to offer EV owners ability to sell power to US electricity grid

General Motors is releasing a software update that allows some U.S. electric-vehicle owners to pipe power back to the electric grid,

June 10, 2026
GM to offer EV owners ability to sell power to US electricity grid
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX aims to launch orbital AI computing tests by end of next year, sources say

SpaceX executives say the company is aiming to launch initial demonstrations of space-based artificial intelligence computing infrastructure by late 2027,

June 10, 2026
SpaceX aims to launch orbital AI computing tests by end of next year, sources say
Asia|Economy|Political|World

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

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

June 10, 2026
China's Xi says he reached important consensus with Kim in North Korea visit, KCNA reports
Business|Economy|Election|World

Peru election remains on knife edge between Fujimori and Sanchez

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

June 09, 2026
Peru election remains on knife edge between Fujimori and Sanchez
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Brazil regulator expects MAX 10 certification this year

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

June 10, 2026
Brazil regulator expects MAX 10 certification this year
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The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter

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

June 09, 2026
The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

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

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

June 09, 2026
Social Security retirement trust fund will run dry in 2032 unless Congress acts
Arts|Business|Economy|Political|Technology

Ads in New York must now label AI-generated 'synthetic performers'

New York has implemented a law requiring advertisements featuring AI-generated people to clearly label them as “synthetic performers.”

June 10, 2026
Ads in New York must now label AI-generated 'synthetic performers'
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Trump administration warns over 500 hospitals to provide more price information or face fines

The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with enough information about prices

June 09, 2026
Trump administration warns over 500 hospitals to provide more price information or face fines
Economy|Travel|World

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

Colombian Ramiro Escobar had long dreamed of visiting Cuba.

June 10, 2026
At Cuba's once bustling tourist sites, foreign visitors are increasingly scarce
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

NYSE short interest rose 1.8 percent in late May

Short interest on the New York Stock Exchange rose 1.8 percent in late May, the exchange said on Tuesday.

June 10, 2026
NYSE short interest rose 1.8 percent in late May
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Kalshi to collect employment info from customers trading in some high-risk markets

Kalshi will start collecting customer employment information for trading in certain high-risk markets

June 10, 2026
Kalshi to collect employment info from customers trading in some high-risk markets
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

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

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

June 10, 2026
US Fed to release 2026 bank stress test results on June 24
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US intelligence employees brace for cuts under new director

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

June 10, 2026
US intelligence employees brace for cuts under new director
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology

Musk’s xAI, SpaceX hit with class action over data center ‘nuisance’

Elon Musk’s xAI and SpaceX have been sued by Mississippi residents who say a power plant fueling nearby data centers is blasting “omnipresent and

June 10, 2026
Musk’s xAI, SpaceX hit with class action over data center ‘nuisance’
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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

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

June 10, 2026
SQM rises as Scotiabank says lithium demand, low costs support outlook
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Congress has backed Iran war powers resolutions. Now what?

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

June 10, 2026
Congress has backed Iran war powers resolutions. Now what?
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US

House report says MN officials ignored fraud warnings as early as 2019; Walz's office calls oversight committee "a joke"

House report says MN officials ignored fraud warnings as early as 2019; Walz's office calls oversight committee "a joke"

June 10, 2026
House report says MN officials ignored fraud warnings as early as 2019; Walz's office calls oversight committee "a joke"
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Markets whipsaw as AI sell-off resumes

Markets whipsaw as AI sell-off resumes

June 10, 2026
Markets whipsaw as AI sell-off resumes
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

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

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

June 09, 2026
China’s exports jump 19.4% in May from a year earlier, boosted by demand for autos and tech goods
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

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

June 10, 2026
Colombia passes law to track cattle and keep deforestation-linked beef out of supply chains
Arts|Economy|Political|Sports

Illinois leaders, fans across Chicago area react after Bears advance Hammond, Indiana stadium plans

Illinois leaders, fans across Chicago area react after Bears advance Hammond, Indiana stadium plans

June 10, 2026
Illinois leaders, fans across Chicago area react after Bears advance Hammond, Indiana stadium plans
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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

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

June 10, 2026
The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032 – what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

More swings for AI stocks drag Wall Street back on the roller coaster

Another sudden reversal for high-flying artificial-intelligence stocks sent Wall Street reeling

June 09, 2026
More swings for AI stocks drag Wall Street back on the roller coaster
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Rising fuel prices hit US farms as Iran war drags on

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

June 10, 2026
Rising fuel prices hit US farms as Iran war drags on
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

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

A longstanding political stalemate in the U.S.

June 10, 2026
US House passes $70 billion bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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

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

June 09, 2026
S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as tech selling resumes, Trump vows to respond to downed US helicopter
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Morgan Stanley 'wide awake' to acquisition opportunities, CEO says

Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley is "wide awake" to potential M&A opportunities, CEO Ted Pick said on Tuesday, as regulators take a

June 10, 2026
Morgan Stanley 'wide awake' to acquisition opportunities, CEO says
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

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

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

June 10, 2026
Cuba's top envoy to US calls Trump's sanctions on Cuban leaders a 'pretext' for military action
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Equities fall while oil slips amid uncertain Middle East outlook

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

June 09, 2026
Equities fall while oil slips amid uncertain Middle East outlook
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX IPO demand is approaching four times oversubscribed, source says

Elon Musk's SpaceX has drawn more than $250 billion of investor demand for what stands to be the largest-ever IPO, said people familiar with

June 10, 2026
SpaceX IPO demand is approaching four times oversubscribed, source says
Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Former OB-GYN accused of artificially inseminating patients with his own sperm

Former OB-GYN accused of artificially inseminating patients with his own sperm

June 10, 2026
Former OB-GYN accused of artificially inseminating patients with his own sperm
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

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

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

June 10, 2026
Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Principal uses $63K "Wheel of Fortune" as lesson for students

Principal uses $63K "Wheel of Fortune" as lesson for students

June 10, 2026
Principal uses $63K "Wheel of Fortune" as lesson for students
Economy|Health|Political

Social Security’s retirement trust fund faces a funding shortfall a year earlier than expected

Social Security’s retirement trust fund is projected to face a funding shortfall in 2032, a year earlier than previously expected

June 09, 2026
Social Security’s retirement trust fund faces a funding shortfall a year earlier than expected
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle

Rancher offers reward as Utah County deputies work to solve cattle theft

Rancher offers reward as Utah County deputies work to solve cattle theft

June 10, 2026
Rancher offers reward as Utah County deputies work to solve cattle theft
Business|Economy|World

US trade judge urges Trump administration to speed up tariff refunds

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

June 09, 2026
US trade judge urges Trump administration to speed up tariff refunds
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Jio BlackRock prepares ETF debut by August after building $2 billion India fund base

Jio BlackRock Asset Management plans to launch its first exchange-traded funds in India by August, seeking to replicate BlackRock's global success in passive

June 09, 2026
Jio BlackRock prepares ETF debut by August after building $2 billion India fund base
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

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

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

June 09, 2026
Oil prices fall to seven-week low as Iran and Israel halt attacks
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

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

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

June 09, 2026
Oil inventories headed toward multi-decade lows, US EIA warns
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Activist Ancora builds stake in Ashland, pushes for sale​​

Activist Ancora Alternatives has built a significant stake in Ashland Inc and wants the U.S. specialty chemicals company to sell itself, arguing

June 09, 2026
Activist Ancora builds stake in Ashland, pushes for sale​​
Americas|Asia|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand poll shows US seen as more of a threat than China

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

June 10, 2026
New Zealand poll shows US seen as more of a threat than China
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US Social Security trust fund set for 2032 insolvency, report finds

The U.S.

June 09, 2026
US Social Security trust fund set for 2032 insolvency, report finds
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Travel

Crawfish season winds down after unpredictable year in Louisiana

Crawfish season winds down after unpredictable year in Louisiana

June 10, 2026
Crawfish season winds down after unpredictable year in Louisiana
Business|Economy|Finance|US

After long waits at the Social Security Administration, its chief says things are getting better

After complaints about staffing cuts and long waits to get help at the Social Security Administration, its commissioner says things are getting a lot better

June 09, 2026
After long waits at the Social Security Administration, its chief says things are getting better
Business|Economy

Fact check: The average US gas price is higher today than during 91% of Biden’s presidency

Fact check: The average US gas price is higher today than during 91% of Biden’s presidency

June 09, 2026
Fact check: The average US gas price is higher today than during 91% of Biden’s presidency
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

European banks want simpler rules as region's annual investment gap hits €1.4 trillion

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

June 09, 2026
European banks want simpler rules as region's annual investment gap hits €1.4 trillion
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

MSCI confirms early index inclusion rules ahead of SpaceX IPO

Index provider MSCI confirmed on Monday it will apply existing rules for early inclusion of large IPOs in its Global Standard Indexes, likely clearing the way for

June 09, 2026
MSCI confirms early index inclusion rules ahead of SpaceX IPO
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|World

JPMorgan keeping a watchful eye on consumer health, executive says

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

June 09, 2026
JPMorgan keeping a watchful eye on consumer health, executive says
Business|Economy|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

OpenAI joins Anthropic in IPO push

OpenAI said on Monday it confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering recently, joining rival Anthropic in a push toward the stock market as investors seek exposure to

June 09, 2026
OpenAI joins Anthropic in IPO push
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Blackstone's private wealth inflows improved in June, president says

Blackstone saw improving inflows from individual investors in June amid a pullback from funds that aim to give those people access to rarely traded private assets, the

June 09, 2026
Blackstone's private wealth inflows improved in June, president says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Trump approval stays near record low as most Americans expect higher gas prices

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

June 09, 2026
Trump approval stays near record low as most Americans expect higher gas prices
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Citi hires Andrew Conway as global chair of consumer and retail investment banking

Citigroup has hired Andrew Conway as its global chair of consumer and retail investment banking to expand its banking franchise in the sector,

June 09, 2026
Citi hires Andrew Conway as global chair of consumer and retail investment banking
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Boeing jet deliveries jump to 60 in May, 33% higher than last year

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

June 09, 2026
Boeing jet deliveries jump to 60 in May, 33% higher than last year
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Bank of America could exceed 15% market revenue growth in Q2

Bank of America may exceed the initial forecast of 15% growth in second-quarter markets revenue, fueled by the equities business, Co-President Jim DeMare said on Tuesday.

June 09, 2026
Bank of America could exceed 15% market revenue growth in Q2
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Amazon issues record-setting Canadian dollar-denominated corporate bond deal

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

June 09, 2026
Amazon issues record-setting Canadian dollar-denominated corporate bond deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

More than $1 trillion in value gone in 8 months. What’s going on with bitcoin?

More than $1 trillion in value gone in 8 months. What’s going on with bitcoin?

June 09, 2026
More than $1 trillion in value gone in 8 months. What’s going on with bitcoin?
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Apollo, Blackstone back Anthropic's $35 billion capacity expansion in new Broadcom tie-up

Apollo and Blackstone are financing a $35 billion expansion of AI computing capacity for Anthropic using Broadcom's custom chips and networking solutions as part of a tie-up between

June 09, 2026
Apollo, Blackstone back Anthropic's $35 billion capacity expansion in new Broadcom tie-up
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Dollar edges lower amid shaky Middle East truce, US inflation data in view

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

June 09, 2026
Dollar edges lower amid shaky Middle East truce, US inflation data in view
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

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

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

June 09, 2026
Candidates for UN's top job urge its renewal and bolstering human rights
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots

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

June 09, 2026
EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World

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

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

June 09, 2026
Carney says the new Canadian-built bridge across Detroit River that Trump threatened will open
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Blue Owl fund facing redemptions raises $500 million in bond sale, Bloomberg News reports

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

June 09, 2026
Blue Owl fund facing redemptions raises $500 million in bond sale, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|Travel

Senators seek probe into US transport chief road trip paid for by corporate donors

A group of six Democratic senators on Monday sought a government probe into U.S.

June 09, 2026
Senators seek probe into US transport chief road trip paid for by corporate donors
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

ISS urges Warner Bros shareholders to reject executive pay tied to Paramount merger

Proxy adviser ISS on Monday urged Warner Bros Discovery shareholders to vote against executive pay and exit packages for CEO David Zaslav and other top executives tied to the

June 09, 2026
ISS urges Warner Bros shareholders to reject executive pay tied to Paramount merger
Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

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

June 09, 2026
Salt Lake City lawsuit is latest against DHS' plan to use giant warehouses to detain immigrants
Business|Economy|Environment|World

IMF approves $163 million in new funding for Papua New Guinea

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

June 09, 2026
IMF approves $163 million in new funding for Papua New Guinea
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Foreign demand steadies at US Treasury auctions in June

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

June 09, 2026
Foreign demand steadies at US Treasury auctions in June
Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

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

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

June 08, 2026
Gavi plans to use U.S. cash for malaria, while meeting Kennedy's conditions
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

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

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

June 09, 2026
Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida
Business|Economy|Education|Technology

Meta funds skilled trades jobs program for AI data center buildout

Meta is investing $115 million to stand up a new training program for data center technician jobs, as the social media giant races to build the

June 09, 2026
Meta funds skilled trades jobs program for AI data center buildout
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Applied Digital signs $5.2 billion AI data center lease with U.S. hyperscaler

Applied Digital has signed a 15-year lease with a U.S.-based hyperscaler at its Delta Forge 2 site which is expected to generate about $5.2 billion in revenue over the period,

June 09, 2026
Applied Digital signs $5.2 billion AI data center lease with U.S. hyperscaler
Business|Economy|World

Strike at GM axle supplier continues 

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

June 09, 2026
Strike at GM axle supplier continues 
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

US judge scraps Trump policy restricting wind, solar tax breaks

A U.S. judge vacated a Trump administration policy implemented last year that made it harder for wind and solar energy projects to claim federal tax subsidies,

June 09, 2026
US judge scraps Trump policy restricting wind, solar tax breaks
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK consumers up their spending in May after April drop

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

June 09, 2026
UK consumers up their spending in May after April drop
Business|Economy|Travel|World

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

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

June 09, 2026
S&P downgrades JetBlue deeper into junk as high fuel costs dent recovery
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US leads record rise in spending on nuclear arsenals, campaign group says

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

June 09, 2026
US leads record rise in spending on nuclear arsenals, campaign group says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trading Day: Recovery, but on mute

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

June 09, 2026
Trading Day: Recovery, but on mute
Business|Economy|Finance|World

South Korea Q1 GDP grows 1.8% q/q, stronger than advance estimate

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

June 09, 2026
South Korea Q1 GDP grows 1.8% q/q, stronger than advance estimate
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK employers warns of slower growth, higher unemployment

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

June 09, 2026
UK employers warns of slower growth, higher unemployment
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US wholesale inventories increase for third straight month in April

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

June 09, 2026
US wholesale inventories increase for third straight month in April
Business|Economy|Technology

SpaceX's lofty valuation set to put 'Elon premium' to test

SpaceX's landmark listing this week is set to test the "Elon premium" that has made Tesla one of the most highly valued U.S. companies and a

June 09, 2026
SpaceX's lofty valuation set to put 'Elon premium' to test
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia consumer confidence slips in June as finances squeezed

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

June 09, 2026
Australia consumer confidence slips in June as finances squeezed
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Emirates upbeat on Boeing 777X, no progress in Airbus A350-1000 engine spat

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

June 09, 2026
Emirates upbeat on Boeing 777X, no progress in Airbus A350-1000 engine spat
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

New York state's electricity reserves are shrinking, grid operator says

Electricity supplies in New York have shrunk over the last five years, leaving one of the most populous U.S. states at risk of falling short of the energy

June 09, 2026
New York state's electricity reserves are shrinking, grid operator says
Business|Economy|World

Australia business conditions steady in May, mood still gloomy

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

June 09, 2026
Australia business conditions steady in May, mood still gloomy
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US home sales surge to the fastest pace this year despite rising mortgage rates and prices

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes accelerated last month to their fastest pace since December, a sharp turnaround in demand for the housing market after a lackluster start to the spring homebuying season

June 09, 2026
US home sales surge to the fastest pace this year despite rising mortgage rates and prices
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Databricks in talks to raise funds at over $165 billion, The Information reports

Data analytics software firm Databricks has discussed raising funds in a round that could begin next month and value it at between $165 billion and $175 billion, The Information

June 09, 2026
Databricks in talks to raise funds at over $165 billion, The Information reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Perplexity plans 2028 IPO regardless of Anthropic or OpenAI listings, CNBC reports

AI firm Perplexity is planning to go public in 2028 regardless of how the market receives the listings of Anthropic and OpenAI, CNBC reported on Monday, citing an interview with CEO

June 09, 2026
Perplexity plans 2028 IPO regardless of Anthropic or OpenAI listings, CNBC reports
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South Korea's cabinet approves decree on $350 billion US investment plan

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

June 09, 2026
South Korea's cabinet approves decree on $350 billion US investment plan
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Bain Capital enters bidding war for Australia's oOh!media after rival offers

Australian advertising firm oOh

June 09, 2026
Bain Capital enters bidding war for Australia's oOh!media after rival offers
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Vietnam orders airlines to accelerate U.S. deals as Washington trade probes mount

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

June 09, 2026
Vietnam orders airlines to accelerate U.S. deals as Washington trade probes mount
Business|Economy|Finance|World

BOJ to consider pausing bond taper next fiscal year, sources say

(Corrects June 9 story to clarify in the lead and paragraph 4 that the BOJ is considering pausing tapering, not maintaining the current pace of bond purchases) By Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO,

June 09, 2026
BOJ to consider pausing bond taper next fiscal year, sources say
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Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran war

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

June 09, 2026
Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Fortune really had better favour the brave

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

June 09, 2026
Fortune really had better favour the brave
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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

Bonds have failed to shield investors during the Iran war.

June 09, 2026
Investors spy a tipping point for bonds after geopolitics shreds old playbooks
Business|Economy|Europe|World

European shares close lower as investors weigh Middle East risks

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

June 09, 2026
European shares close lower as investors weigh Middle East risks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US small business sentiment falls in May as inflation worries mount

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

June 09, 2026
US small business sentiment falls in May as inflation worries mount
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

China rides AI wave as exports surge past forecast

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

June 09, 2026
China rides AI wave as exports surge past forecast
Business|Economy|Technology

Harley-Davidson to bring Revolution Max production back to US

Harley-Davidson said on Tuesday it is bringing production of the Revolution Max engine platform for North America back to the U.S.

June 09, 2026
Harley-Davidson to bring Revolution Max production back to US
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wells Fargo CFO signals 'step up' in interest income in second quarter

U.S. banking giant Wells Fargo's net interest income will see a "step up" in the current quarter, Chief Financial Officer Mike Santomassimo said at an

June 09, 2026
Wells Fargo CFO signals 'step up' in interest income in second quarter
Business|Economy|US|World

US existing home sales increase more than expected in May

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

June 09, 2026
US existing home sales increase more than expected in May
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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

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

June 09, 2026
Euro zone bond yields steady as Middle East tensions ease, eyes on ECB
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill three; Zelenskiy upbeat on talks with U.S. envoys

Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region killed a pregnant woman and two other people, Ukrainian officials said on

June 09, 2026
Russian attacks on Ukraine kill three; Zelenskiy upbeat on talks with U.S. envoys
Business|Economy|Political|World

Mark Carney's trade push collides with reality of US dependence

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has captured global attention by championing the idea of an alliance of mid-level economic powers that would operate

June 09, 2026
Mark Carney's trade push collides with reality of US dependence
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

SpaceX IPO fever sparks hunt for proxy plays in Asia

SpaceX's $75 billion IPO is fuelling a frenzy among investors in Asia for ETFs and supply chain partners linked to

June 09, 2026
SpaceX IPO fever sparks hunt for proxy plays in Asia
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Thai jobs for Myanmar refugees could show way forward for Asian nations, UN says

More than 5,500 Myanmar refugees living in camps along Thailand's border have found jobs since Bangkok eased employment curbs last year, an approach that

June 09, 2026
Thai jobs for Myanmar refugees could show way forward for Asian nations, UN says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan issues warning on yen, bond yields as fiscal pressure mounts

Japanese policymakers said on Tuesday they stood ready to act decisively against excessive yen falls while remaining vigilant to rising

June 09, 2026
Japan issues warning on yen, bond yields as fiscal pressure mounts
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German exports rise unexpectedly in April

German exports rose unexpectedly by 0.9% in April compared with the previous month, data from the federal statistics office showed on Tuesday.

June 09, 2026
German exports rise unexpectedly in April
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China prepares $295 billion plan to fund nationwide AI buildout, Bloomberg News reports

China is preparing to spend around 2 trillion yuan ($295.43 billion) over the next five years on building data centers across the country, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, as

June 09, 2026
China prepares $295 billion plan to fund nationwide AI buildout, Bloomberg News reports
Economy|Europe|World

German exports up, production falls short of forecasts

German industrial production rose less than expected in April and economists said the outlook for Europe's largest economy remains weak, despite an unexpected

June 09, 2026
German exports up, production falls short of forecasts
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Weak yen, hawkish Fed adds to pressure on BOJ to accelerate hikes

Persistent weakness in the yen and an expected hawkish shift for the Federal Reserve after a hot jobs report in the U.S. are expected to add pressure on the

June 09, 2026
Weak yen, hawkish Fed adds to pressure on BOJ to accelerate hikes
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US|World

China Unicom warns planned US crackdown could disrupt global communications

China Unicom's U.S. unit warned that a Trump administration proposal to prohibit American telecommunications carriers from interconnecting with

June 09, 2026
China Unicom warns planned US crackdown could disrupt global communications
Business|Economy|US|World

Record petroleum exports help to shrink US trade deficit in April

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in April as exports of petroleum products and capital goods jumped to record highs, a trend that if sustained, will put

June 09, 2026
Record petroleum exports help to shrink US trade deficit in April
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

BASF to focus on creating value as No. 1 rank slips

BASF will not push to defend its years-long top rank among the world's largest chemical companies by revenues to instead focus on creating value amid

June 09, 2026
BASF to focus on creating value as No. 1 rank slips
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China's Xi hails deeper understanding at end of North Korea summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up on Tuesday his first visit to North Korea in seven years, saying it had established a deeper,

June 09, 2026
China's Xi hails deeper understanding at end of North Korea summit
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Samsung Elec considers building chip packaging plant, Korea Economic Daily says

Samsung Electronics is considering the construction of an advanced semiconductor packaging facility in the southwestern South Korean city of Gwangju, the Korea Economic Daily

June 09, 2026
Samsung Elec considers building chip packaging plant, Korea Economic Daily says
Business|Economy|Entertainment|World

Paramount Skydance seeks business counterpart to CBS News editor Bari Weiss, Axios reports 

Paramount Skydance is scouting candidates to oversee the business side of operations, who would work alongside CBS News' editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, Axios reported on Tuesday,

June 09, 2026
Paramount Skydance seeks business counterpart to CBS News editor Bari Weiss, Axios reports 
Business|Economy|Technology

Short-sellers to tread carefully as Musk's SpaceX debuts

Short sellers beware: Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO may be too hot to handle.

June 09, 2026
Short-sellers to tread carefully as Musk's SpaceX debuts
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Buy the chip

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Relief rally, dip-buying or a dead cat bounce?

June 09, 2026
Buy the chip
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Apple's AI Siri will be held back by aging devices, Morgan Stanley says

Apple's newly introduced AI Siri will have limited use across much of the company's install base because older iPhones lack the capabilities to run advanced AI features, Morgan

June 09, 2026
Apple's AI Siri will be held back by aging devices, Morgan Stanley says
Business|Economy|Food

J.M. Smucker forecasts upbeat annual profit as coffee costs ease; shares jump

Packaged food maker J.M.

June 09, 2026
J.M. Smucker forecasts upbeat annual profit as coffee costs ease; shares jump
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

OpenAI files for US IPO after Anthropic as AI giants head to public markets

OpenAI confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering recently, the ChatGPT maker said on Monday, joining rival Anthropic in a push toward

June 09, 2026
OpenAI files for US IPO after Anthropic as AI giants head to public markets
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Emirates to offer incentives, safety assurances as Iran war hits travel

Emirates will roll out incentives aimed at winning back travellers worried about the protracted Iran war, focusing on reliability and customer support

June 09, 2026
Emirates to offer incentives, safety assurances as Iran war hits travel
Business|Economy|Environment

BP names heads for two main businesses after revamp

BP said on Tuesday that company veteran Gordon Birrell will lead its upstream unit and Richard Harding will serve as interim head of downstream, as part of a previously announced

June 09, 2026
BP names heads for two main businesses after revamp
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Mexico annual inflation returns to cenbank's target range in May, but concerns persist

Mexico's annual inflation rate decelerated for a second month in a row in May, official data showed on Tuesday, returning to the higher end of

June 09, 2026
Mexico annual inflation returns to cenbank's target range in May, but concerns persist
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Fuel price shock to widen product gap between US airlines

The fuel shock hitting U.S. airlines is doing more than squeezing margins — it is widening a product gap that may take years to close, as

June 09, 2026
Fuel price shock to widen product gap between US airlines
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

GSK boosts cancer portfolio with $10.6 billion Nuvalent takeover

GSK has agreed to buy U.S.-listed cancer drug developer Nuvalent for $10.6 billion in its largest deal in more than a decade, marking a

June 09, 2026
GSK boosts cancer portfolio with $10.6 billion Nuvalent takeover
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St edges higher at open as chips extend gains, Middle East tensions ease

Wall Street's main indexes rose at the open on Tuesday, as chipmakers extended gains for a second day, while easing hostilities in the Middle East also aided sentiment.

June 09, 2026
Wall St edges higher at open as chips extend gains, Middle East tensions ease
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military

The United States on Monday added Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, internet search provider Baidu, and

June 08, 2026
US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Chinese hackers pose biggest espionage threat to tech firms, CrowdStrike says

China-linked hackers posed the biggest espionage threat to technology companies over the past year,  CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, said in a  report published on

June 09, 2026
Chinese hackers pose biggest espionage threat to tech firms, CrowdStrike says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

How Honda’s old guard tried, and failed, to oust its CEO

Late last year, a handful of retired Honda Motor executives started meeting privately to discuss the Japanese

June 09, 2026
How Honda’s old guard tried, and failed, to oust its CEO
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Fed to hold rates this year, cut calls fade as war inflation persists, economists say: Reuters poll

The U.S.

June 09, 2026
Fed to hold rates this year, cut calls fade as war inflation persists, economists say: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Airbus sees no sign of jet order cancellations despite fuel pressures, CEO says

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said he is not seeing any demand for cancellations of jet orders despite recent turmoil that has left the airline industry battered, speaking at

June 09, 2026
Airbus sees no sign of jet order cancellations despite fuel pressures, CEO says
Crime|Economy|Election|Political|World

Turkey opposition crisis deepens as rival CHP leaders hold duelling meetings

The ousted head of Turkey's main opposition party on Tuesday urged lawmakers to resist what he called a bid to eliminate it, while its

June 09, 2026
Turkey opposition crisis deepens as rival CHP leaders hold duelling meetings
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Embraer sees revenue boost from electric aircraft subsidiary

Brazilian planemaker Embraer expects electric aircraft subsidiary Eve to contribute $1 billion to $1.5 billion of revenue per year after its production

June 09, 2026
Embraer sees revenue boost from electric aircraft subsidiary
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|World

Britain begins formal review of Paramount' s $110 billion Warner Bros deal

Britain's competition regulator said on Tuesday it has formally started its review of Paramount Skydance's planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, after ending

June 09, 2026
Britain begins formal review of Paramount' s $110 billion Warner Bros deal
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

Home insurance and the unraveling of Florida communities

Florida’s current approach to insurance is forcing those who can least afford it to bear the cost of the climate crisis. But different approaches are available.

June 09, 2026
Home insurance and the unraveling of Florida communities
Arts|Economy|Opinion|Sports

Philadelphia’s 2026 sports calendar is packed – but fans are being priced out

In 1976, fans could score a ticket to the MLB All-Star Game for $6. In 2026, tickets start at over $200.

June 09, 2026
Philadelphia’s 2026 sports calendar is packed – but fans are being priced out
Asia|Economy|Political|Travel|World

China's President Xi returns home after closely watched trip to North Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping has returned home, ending a rare state visit to North Korea

June 09, 2026
China's President Xi returns home after closely watched trip to North Korea
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

What screwworm means for your beef prices

What screwworm means for your beef prices

June 09, 2026
What screwworm means for your beef prices
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers

Chinese humanoid robots are making waves with their ability to do backflips, direct traffic and even make coffee

June 06, 2026
China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Travel|US

Rahm Emanuel's uphill climb in New Hampshire tests a 2028 presidential bid

Rahm Emanuel has been making moves in New Hampshire, hinting at a possible return to Washington politics

June 09, 2026
Rahm Emanuel's uphill climb in New Hampshire tests a 2028 presidential bid
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

Democratic group launches ad campaign to help flip control of Congress in midterm elections

A Democratic group that previously focused on presidential races is wading into more than a dozen House and Senate contests across the country

June 09, 2026
Democratic group launches ad campaign to help flip control of Congress in midterm elections
Business|Economy|World

The Strait of Hormuz is ‘leaking’ oil

The Strait of Hormuz is ‘leaking’ oil

June 09, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is ‘leaking’ oil
Economy|Entertainment|Sports

Knicks fever sweeps New York for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs

Spike Lee wore a Pope Leo Knicks jersey

June 08, 2026
Knicks fever sweeps New York for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Political|US

The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor

Spencer Pratt’s improbable rise from reality television personality to national political sensation ended when he failed to qualify for the runoff to challenge Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass

June 09, 2026
The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military

The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of Chinese military companies

June 09, 2026
Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Xi and Kim push for greater ties between China and North Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have underscored their commitment to deepen cooperation in a closely watched summit

June 08, 2026
Xi and Kim push for greater ties between China and North Korea
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

OpenAI files confidential SEC paperwork for IPO, opening the door to a Wall Street debut

OpenAI has filed preliminary paperwork to potentially become a publicly traded company

June 09, 2026
OpenAI files confidential SEC paperwork for IPO, opening the door to a Wall Street debut
Business|Economy|Finance|Food|World

Nestle's private equity partner exits bidding for Perrier business, Bloomberg News reports

Consumer giant Nestle SA's long-time private equity partner PAI Partners has dropped out of bidding for its water business, which includes brands such as Perrier, Bloomberg News

June 09, 2026
Nestle's private equity partner exits bidding for Perrier business, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

OpenAI files for IPO, the latest in a stream of possible AI mega-sales

OpenAI files for IPO, the latest in a stream of possible AI mega-sales

June 09, 2026
OpenAI files for IPO, the latest in a stream of possible AI mega-sales
Economy|Political|World

Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes on each other for now

Iran and Israel said on Monday they had halted attacks on each other after an appeal from U.S.

June 08, 2026
Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes on each other for now
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall Street holds steadier as AI stocks recover some of their sell-off

Wall Street held steadier and recovered some of its sell-off from last week

June 08, 2026
Wall Street holds steadier as AI stocks recover some of their sell-off
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Travel|US|World

US carriers spent $6.5B on fuel in April; global profit forecast is cut nearly in half

New government data released Monday shows U.S. airlines spent nearly $6.5 billion on jet fuel in April

June 09, 2026
US carriers spent $6.5B on fuel in April; global profit forecast is cut nearly in half
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Apple bets on overdue Siri fix to close AI gap

Apple on Monday rolled out a long-delayed overhaul of Siri, betting the

June 08, 2026
Apple bets on overdue Siri fix to close AI gap
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Sam Bankman-Fried asks Trump for a pardon

Sam Bankman-Fried asks Trump for a pardon

June 09, 2026
Sam Bankman-Fried asks Trump for a pardon
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Apple finally lays out its AI plans with a brand new version of Siri

Apple finally lays out its AI plans with a brand new version of Siri

June 08, 2026
Apple finally lays out its AI plans with a brand new version of Siri
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Apple unveils an upgraded Siri voice assistant with new AI features at its annual conference

Apple is unveiling new artificial intelligence features at its annual developers conference

June 06, 2026
Apple unveils an upgraded Siri voice assistant with new AI features at its annual conference
Business|Economy|Technology

Federal judge voids Trump’s $100,000 fee requirement for H-1B visas

Federal judge voids Trump’s $100,000 fee requirement for H-1B visas

June 09, 2026
Federal judge voids Trump’s $100,000 fee requirement for H-1B visas
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Intesa launches $35 billion Monte dei Paschi bid to redraw Italy's financial map

Italy's top banking group Intesa Sanpaolo made a €30.6 billion ($35 billion) unsolicited cash-and-share bid on Monday to

June 08, 2026
Intesa launches $35 billion Monte dei Paschi bid to redraw Italy's financial map
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|World

Airline chiefs slam engine makers for delays at industry summit

 Commercial jet enginemakers faced renewed pressure from airline CEOs on Monday, as

June 08, 2026
Airline chiefs slam engine makers for delays at industry summit
Asia|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices settle $1 higher after Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks

Oil prices settled $1 higher after rising more than 5% earlier in the session on Monday as Iran and Israel said they had halted attacks on each other

June 08, 2026
Oil prices settle $1 higher after Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Albania's Rama vows to push on with Kushner-linked luxury resort despite protests

Albania will plough on with a luxury resort planned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner on a remote stretch of Balkan coast despite persistent

June 08, 2026
Albania's Rama vows to push on with Kushner-linked luxury resort despite protests
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Ukrainian strikes set off fires at oil facilities in Russia and Crimea

Ukrainian forces have struck oil facilities in Russia and occupied Ukraine as part of their campaign to impose economic costs on Moscow

June 08, 2026
Ukrainian strikes set off fires at oil facilities in Russia and Crimea
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Veteran declared dead twice by government, losing disability benefits both times

Veteran declared dead twice by government, losing disability benefits both times

June 09, 2026
Veteran declared dead twice by government, losing disability benefits both times
Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|Technology|World

Why the director of national intelligence needs more than political loyalty to do the job

The newly named director of national intelligence is a Trump political ally who has no experience in national security. A veteran of the field says it matters who holds the job.

June 08, 2026
Why the director of national intelligence needs more than political loyalty to do the job
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Ivanka Trump plans a luxury resort on a protected beach. Locals and conservationists aren’t thrilled.

Ivanka Trump plans a luxury resort on a protected beach. Locals and conservationists aren’t thrilled.

June 06, 2026
Ivanka Trump plans a luxury resort on a protected beach. Locals and conservationists aren’t thrilled.
Business|Economy|Finance|World

IMF financial stability chief Adrian to step down August 31

The International Monetary Fund said on Monday that Tobias Adrian, who led the IMF's Monetary and Capital Markets Department through numerous shocks including COVID-19,

June 08, 2026
IMF financial stability chief Adrian to step down August 31
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK regulator sues Woodford, his new service over 'unauthorised' investment advice

Britain's financial regulator said on Monday it was suing former fund manager Neil Woodford and his new investment service, accusing them of providing regulated investment

June 08, 2026
UK regulator sues Woodford, his new service over 'unauthorised' investment advice
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Dollar eases as Iran and Israel agree to halt strikes

The dollar eased on Monday but hovered near its highest level in nearly two months, after Iran and Israel agreed to halt attacks

June 08, 2026
Dollar eases as Iran and Israel agree to halt strikes
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Stocks bounce back, oil pares gains as Iran and Israel signal a pause

MSCI's global equities index fell slightly on Monday but Wall Street saw some support from a bounce in technology stocks while oil

June 08, 2026
Stocks bounce back, oil pares gains as Iran and Israel signal a pause
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US derivatives regulator drops move to SEC offices; will remain in current HQ

The top U.S. derivatives regulator has scrapped a plan to move its staff into the U.S.

June 08, 2026
US derivatives regulator drops move to SEC offices; will remain in current HQ
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US public's inflation expectations largely unchanged in May, New York Fed survey shows

By Michael S.

June 08, 2026
US public's inflation expectations largely unchanged in May, New York Fed survey shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Mexico inflation likely slowed again in May, still above cenbank target

Mexico's annual inflation likely slowed in May, a Reuters poll showed on Monday, reinforcing expectations that the central bank will maintain its interest rate at

June 08, 2026
Mexico inflation likely slowed again in May, still above cenbank target
Economy|Political|World

Defying Trump with brief Iran fight, Israel seeks sway over peace talks

In launching renewed strikes on Iran on Monday in apparent open defiance of Donald Trump, Israel has tried to make its case to

June 08, 2026
Defying Trump with brief Iran fight, Israel seeks sway over peace talks
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|World

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as tech, chipmakers rebound

U.S. stocks ended mostly higher on Monday, led by gains in the Nasdaq and chipmakers as investors sought bargains after Friday's sharp

June 08, 2026
S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as tech, chipmakers rebound
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Americans ‘don’t like the look of things’ and are growing more worried about their job and their finances

Americans ‘don’t like the look of things’ and are growing more worried about their job and their finances

June 08, 2026
Americans ‘don’t like the look of things’ and are growing more worried about their job and their finances
Business|Crime|Economy|World

A watchdog report flags security risks in the IRS-ICE taxpayer data-sharing deal

A new Treasury inspector general report raises concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement's ability to safeguard taxpayer information

June 08, 2026
A watchdog report flags security risks in the IRS-ICE taxpayer data-sharing deal
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Window washer cleans small business windows for free, helps owners go viral on social media

Window washer cleans small business windows for free, helps owners go viral on social media

June 08, 2026
Window washer cleans small business windows for free, helps owners go viral on social media
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US adds visa restrictions for Nicaraguans over death of indigenous leader

The United States imposed additional visa restrictions Monday on more than 100 Nicaraguan officials and their family members over the death of indigenous leader Brooklyn

June 08, 2026
US adds visa restrictions for Nicaraguans over death of indigenous leader
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Yields mixed after jobs data lifts Fed hike odds

U.S.

June 08, 2026
Yields mixed after jobs data lifts Fed hike odds
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Australia, Canada, Japan trade bodies fret over being left out in made-in-Europe drive

Europe's push to cut its reliance on U.S.

June 08, 2026
Australia, Canada, Japan trade bodies fret over being left out in made-in-Europe drive
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Lilly shares rise on hopes that next-gen drug will extend lead in weight-loss market

Eli Lilly shares rose 4% on Monday, driven by compelling new data for its next-generation obesity drug, retatrutide, with analysts and investors expecting it to extend the

June 08, 2026
Lilly shares rise on hopes that next-gen drug will extend lead in weight-loss market
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UK financial regulator softens proposed change to UK money market fund rules

Britain's financial regulator on Monday slightly softened its proposals for money market funds to hold more liquid assets which are designed to ensure they are resilient

June 08, 2026
UK financial regulator softens proposed change to UK money market fund rules
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Campbell's sticks to annual targets as US consumers tighten spending

Packaged food maker Campbell's reaffirmed annual forecast on Monday, after trimming it earlier this year, and said the Middle East conflict is piling pressure on

June 08, 2026
Campbell's sticks to annual targets as US consumers tighten spending
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Wall St opens higher as chip stocks rebound, Middle East tensions ease

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday, bouncing back from a sharp selloff in the prior session, aided by a recovery in chip stocks and signs of easing tensions in the

June 08, 2026
Wall St opens higher as chip stocks rebound, Middle East tensions ease
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India-US trade deal can be finalised after tariff probe concludes, official says

India is pushing for preferential new tariffs from the United States as part of talks to finalise an interim trade deal with Washington, an Indian

June 08, 2026
India-US trade deal can be finalised after tariff probe concludes, official says
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Alphabet taps Intel to make three million in-house chips, The Information reports

Alphabet's Google has placed an order with Intel to manufacture more than three million tensor processing units in 2028, The Information reported on Monday, citing people with

June 08, 2026
Alphabet taps Intel to make three million in-house chips, The Information reports
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Cerebras shares climb as Wall Street brokerages back AI chip strategy

Cerebras shares gained on Monday as multiple Wall Street firms initiated coverage with bullish calls after the quiet period, backing the chip designer's unconventional AI strategy

June 08, 2026
Cerebras shares climb as Wall Street brokerages back AI chip strategy
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Amazon, Corning sign multi-billion-dollar deal to boost fiber optics manufacturing in US

Amazon said on Monday it has signed a multi-billion-dollar deal with specialty glass maker Corning aimed at boosting U.S. production of optical fiber and connectivity products that

June 08, 2026
Amazon, Corning sign multi-billion-dollar deal to boost fiber optics manufacturing in US
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LATAM Brasil trims capacity plans on fuel costs, cuts seen into third quarter

LATAM Airlines' Brazilian unit is expected to trim capacity by about 3% in July compared with its initial plans for the

June 08, 2026
LATAM Brasil trims capacity plans on fuel costs, cuts seen into third quarter
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China car sales downturn extends into May as VW tests EV revamp

China's car sales extended a downturn in May that has become a stress test for foreign automakers led by Volkswagen, which is trying to revive its China business through

June 08, 2026
China car sales downturn extends into May as VW tests EV revamp
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A gender reveal mishap sparked a deadly wildfire. Who’s being held accountable is unusual

A gender reveal mishap sparked a deadly wildfire. Who’s being held accountable is unusual

June 08, 2026
A gender reveal mishap sparked a deadly wildfire. Who’s being held accountable is unusual
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China's Xi vows unwavering support for North Korea's Kim in rare Pyongyang visit

China will not swerve from its commitment to safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un, President

June 08, 2026
China's Xi vows unwavering support for North Korea's Kim in rare Pyongyang visit
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Both Democrats and Republicans give millions to universities in earmarks – but not in the same way

Democrats tend to give less than Republicans when it comes to earmarked funding for universities – but they give more to minority-serving institutions.

June 08, 2026
Both Democrats and Republicans give millions to universities in earmarks – but not in the same way
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Soaring fertilizer prices dim Brazilian farmers' edge over US rivals

June 8 - Brazil's cheap, abundant land has long helped the country's farmers create vast, low-cost farms,

June 08, 2026
Soaring fertilizer prices dim Brazilian farmers' edge over US rivals
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Five ways Elon Musk's SpaceX upended Wall Street's IPO playbook

Elon Musk is bringing his pioneering business style to the IPO world this week when his rocket and satellite maker SpaceX goes public, in ways that no other company

June 08, 2026
Five ways Elon Musk's SpaceX upended Wall Street's IPO playbook
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Reuters poll: UK home prices to rise less than previously thought on fears of higher borrowing costs

British home prices will rise less than previously predicted this year and dip in the once flourishing London market as expectations for higher borrowing

June 08, 2026
Reuters poll: UK home prices to rise less than previously thought on fears of higher borrowing costs
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'They're betting our herd': Texas ranchers question USDA as screwworm returns

Like many ranchers in South Texas, Susan Storey said nightmarish screwworm outbreaks were among her first childhood memories.

June 08, 2026
'They're betting our herd': Texas ranchers question USDA as screwworm returns
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole

Even as they create and enable expansive virtual worlds, data centers are physical buildings in real communities around the nation and the globe.

June 08, 2026
5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole
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Honeywell reaffirms annual forecast ahead of aerospace spinoff

Honeywell reaffirmed its annual adjusted profit and sales forecast on Monday, as it prepares for a spinoff of its aerospace business in the coming weeks.

June 08, 2026
Honeywell reaffirms annual forecast ahead of aerospace spinoff
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Spacecraft developer Quantum Space to go public in $1.2 billion SPAC deal

Space infrastructure company Quantum Space said on Monday it would go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company Inflection Point Acquisition in a deal that

June 08, 2026
Spacecraft developer Quantum Space to go public in $1.2 billion SPAC deal
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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis threaten Israeli shipping in the Red Sea

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday that they would ban Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea, adding to challenges for global shipping through the Middle East

June 08, 2026
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis threaten Israeli shipping in the Red Sea
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Why the Iran-aligned Houthis threatening Red Sea shipping could mean more for the oil market this time

June 8 - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday that they would ban ships linked to Israel from the Red Sea after Israel renewed its military attacks on Iran, adding to concerns about global

June 08, 2026
Why the Iran-aligned Houthis threatening Red Sea shipping could mean more for the oil market this time
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Why the World Cup is a ‘make or break’ moment for alcohol

Why the World Cup is a ‘make or break’ moment for alcohol

June 08, 2026
Why the World Cup is a ‘make or break’ moment for alcohol
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FIFA and Infantino draw bipartisan skepticism ahead of the World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently addressed U.S. city leaders, joking about soccer "conquering" America as the World Cup approaches

June 08, 2026
FIFA and Infantino draw bipartisan skepticism ahead of the World Cup
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Citigroup lifts S&P 500 year-end target to 8,100 on earnings strength, AI 'supercycle'

Citigroup became the latest Wall Street brokerage to raise its 2026-end target for the S&P 500 index beyond the 8,000 mark, citing resilience in corporate

June 08, 2026
Citigroup lifts S&P 500 year-end target to 8,100 on earnings strength, AI 'supercycle'
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Japanese investors make biggest foreign stock exit in five years in May

Japanese investors sold foreign stocks at the fastest pace in about five years in May, as caution over Middle East hostilities and concerns that a tech-driven market rally had run

June 08, 2026
Japanese investors make biggest foreign stock exit in five years in May
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Panasonic to start US data centre battery production by fiscal 2028

Panasonic Holdings

June 08, 2026
Panasonic to start US data centre battery production by fiscal 2028
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UK watchdog begins formal review of eBay's purchase of Depop

Britain's competition regulator said on Monday it would begin formally reviewing eBay's planned acquisition of Gen-Z focused fashion resale platform Depop after ending the first

June 08, 2026
UK watchdog begins formal review of eBay's purchase of Depop
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Mauritius has not received US proposal on Chagos Islands

Mauritius said on Monday that it had not received any proposal from the Trump administration on the Chagos Islands, after the Telegraph reported that the White House was

June 08, 2026
Mauritius has not received US proposal on Chagos Islands
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Chip rout puts Korea's 'ant' investors to the test as margin debt soars

Seoul resident Laura Byun has long preferred U.S. mutual funds over Korean shares, but the KOSPI's blistering rally changed that and her risk

June 08, 2026
Chip rout puts Korea's 'ant' investors to the test as margin debt soars
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Chip chill, jobs heat and war

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Wall Street is holding its breath after Friday’s withering chip

June 08, 2026
Chip chill, jobs heat and war
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Prabowo's populist policies propel a 'doom-loop' in Indonesian markets

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is losing the trust of investors and his growth agenda risks being undone by a

June 08, 2026
Prabowo's populist policies propel a 'doom-loop' in Indonesian markets
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Wizz Air to offer Starlink in-flight internet from 2027

Wizz Air said on Monday that it would offer Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet across its fleet from next year, becoming the first European ultra-low-cost carrier to do so.

June 08, 2026
Wizz Air to offer Starlink in-flight internet from 2027
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

A Japanese mayor is making history — by taking maternity leave

A Japanese mayor is making history — by taking maternity leave

June 08, 2026
A Japanese mayor is making history — by taking maternity leave
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South Korea's KOSPI craters over 8% as Fed fears spark tech rout

South Korea's stock benchmark plunged over 8% on Monday,

June 08, 2026
South Korea's KOSPI craters over 8% as Fed fears spark tech rout
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Fall in Hungary's inflation, risk premia likely lowered required rate level, central banker says

A fall in Hungary's inflation and risk premia has likely lowered the interest rate level needed for price stability, but the central

June 08, 2026
Fall in Hungary's inflation, risk premia likely lowered required rate level, central banker says
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India inflation likely rose to 4% in May as food, fuel costs climb: Reuters poll

India's inflation likely rose to the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4% in May, driven by a pickup in vegetable prices and higher fuel

June 08, 2026
India inflation likely rose to 4% in May as food, fuel costs climb: Reuters poll
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Europe's STOXX 600 closes subdued as oil rally fades; Italian banks in focus

Europe's STOXX 600 share index closed subdued but above session lows on Monday, as oil prices pared earlier gains following

June 08, 2026
Europe's STOXX 600 closes subdued as oil rally fades; Italian banks in focus
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Kosovo prime minister looks to other parties for cooperation after election win

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti called for cooperation from other parties to end 18 months of political deadlock after his Vetevendosje party came out

June 08, 2026
Kosovo prime minister looks to other parties for cooperation after election win
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Private jet market defies Iran war gloom as rich flock to Monaco GP, Cannes

As soaring jet fuel prices triggered by the Iran war send ripples across the global travel market, a

June 08, 2026
Private jet market defies Iran war gloom as rich flock to Monaco GP, Cannes
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Nvidia clinches deals with South Korean giants including SK Group to advance AI boom

Nvidia on Monday announced a series of deals in South Korea with tech giants including SK Hynix and Naver, as it looks to secure crucial

June 08, 2026
Nvidia clinches deals with South Korean giants including SK Group to advance AI boom
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Chinese military hovered as global executives flocked to Taiwan tech show

By Ben Blanchard, Max A.

June 08, 2026
Chinese military hovered as global executives flocked to Taiwan tech show
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Businesses fear for economy if Swiss vote to cap population at 10 million

Switzerland goes to the polls on June 14 to vote on whether to cap its population at 10 million people in a referendum some have likened

June 08, 2026
Businesses fear for economy if Swiss vote to cap population at 10 million
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Goldman Sachs pushes Fed rate-cut call to 2027 on strong US jobs data

Goldman Sachs expects the U.S.

June 08, 2026
Goldman Sachs pushes Fed rate-cut call to 2027 on strong US jobs data
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China exports set for strong May on front-loaded orders, chip demand: Reuters poll

China's export growth likely strengthened in May, underpinned by a backlog of overseas orders brought forward to pre-empt energy price pressures tied to the Gulf war,

June 08, 2026
China exports set for strong May on front-loaded orders, chip demand: Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

China's global e-commerce push stalls as Iran war lifts costs, dampens demand

China's e-commerce export engine is faltering as surging jet fuel costs and weak demand from lower-income consumers in

June 08, 2026
China's global e-commerce push stalls as Iran war lifts costs, dampens demand
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How a few AI chip giants warped Asia's stock picking game

Sam Konrad's stocks are having a fantastic year, thanks to AI-fueled rallies in Taiwan and South Korea, but his fund is so top

June 08, 2026
How a few AI chip giants warped Asia's stock picking game
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Hormuz strait will be open but with transit fees, Iran envoy to Moscow quoted

The Strait of Hormuz will be open but under new conditions to be set by Iran and Oman, including a transit fee, Iran's ambassador to Moscow was quoted as saying on Monday.

June 08, 2026
Hormuz strait will be open but with transit fees, Iran envoy to Moscow quoted
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Blistering AI rally turns ugly

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee An ugly selloff in technology stocks swept across Asia on Monday as investors slammed the brakes on the red-hot AI rally, with a

June 08, 2026
Blistering AI rally turns ugly
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FAA lifts brief ground stop at San Francisco International Airport

The U.S.

June 08, 2026
FAA lifts brief ground stop at San Francisco International Airport
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Vietnam cbank vice governor says country will lean towards fiscal policy to meet growth target

Vietnam will lean towards expansionary fiscal policies to meet the government's economic growth target, with the room narrowing for monetary policy, the country's deputy

June 08, 2026
Vietnam cbank vice governor says country will lean towards fiscal policy to meet growth target
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Bank of England's Taylor sees rates on hold barring worst-case scenario

Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said interest rates at their current level were restrictive for the economy and he did not see the need for an increase to tackle

June 08, 2026
Bank of England's Taylor sees rates on hold barring worst-case scenario
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Peru set for lengthy count as presidential race too close to call

Peru's presidential race is set for another drawn-out count after early results on Sunday showed the race was too close to call.

June 07, 2026
Peru set for lengthy count as presidential race too close to call
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Tech stocks dive as Fed bets rattle AI rally

Asian markets extended last week's bruising selloff with high-flying semiconductor stocks taking the heaviest beating and South Korea's KOSPI sinking more than 4.5%.

June 08, 2026
Tech stocks dive as Fed bets rattle AI rally
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan says China Coast Guard patrols to its east are 'provocative act'

Chinese Coast Guard patrols to the east of Taiwan are a "provocative act" and the military will closely coordinate with the island's Coast Guard in

June 08, 2026
Taiwan says China Coast Guard patrols to its east are 'provocative act'
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Ipsos quick count shows statistical tie in Peru's presidential race

An early tally by pollster Ipsos shows that Roberto Sanchez is leading Peru's presidential race with 50.3% compared to Keiko Fujimori's 49.7%, a statistical tie according to

June 08, 2026
Ipsos quick count shows statistical tie in Peru's presidential race
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India Inc hikes prices, shrinks packs as Iran war squeezes margins

From smaller packs on shelves to higher prices at checkout, Indian companies are scrambling to protect their margins

June 08, 2026
India Inc hikes prices, shrinks packs as Iran war squeezes margins
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Soccer-Perez wins Real Madrid vote to extend reign after rare election challenge

Florentino Perez survived Real Madrid's first genuine presidential contest in two decades in the early hours of Monday, securing four more years at the

June 08, 2026
Soccer-Perez wins Real Madrid vote to extend reign after rare election challenge
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Trump faces new Republican resistance in Congress as midterm pressures build

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June 06, 2026
Trump faces new Republican resistance in Congress as midterm pressures build
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Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in first such bombardment since fragile ceasefire

Israel says Iran has launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, complicating mediation efforts for a deal to end the war

June 07, 2026
Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in first such bombardment since fragile ceasefire
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China says 'illegal' outbound investment crackdown won't lead to forced liquidation

China's crackdown on "illegal" cross-border investment won't lead to mainlanders' offshore accounts being closed and assets liquidated forcibly, the securities regulator said, amid

June 08, 2026
China says 'illegal' outbound investment crackdown won't lead to forced liquidation
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK pay settlements hold at 3.5% for second month, IDR survey shows

Pay settlements awarded by British employers held steady in the three months to April despite an increase in the country's minimum wage, according to a survey that was

June 08, 2026
UK pay settlements hold at 3.5% for second month, IDR survey shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan's economy cools on weak capex in Q1, revised data shows

Japan's economy lost momentum in the January-March quarter from the previous three months on sluggish capital expenditure, revised gross domestic product

June 08, 2026
Japan's economy cools on weak capex in Q1, revised data shows
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UK firms pause hiring as Iran war stings, REC survey shows

Britain's jobs market cooled rapidly in May after employers put the brakes on permanent hiring after the Iran war heightened cost pressures and uncertainty about the

June 08, 2026
UK firms pause hiring as Iran war stings, REC survey shows
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Passenger used suspected fake boarding pass to sneak onto United flight, forcing plane back to gate, authorities say

Passenger used suspected fake boarding pass to sneak onto United flight, forcing plane back to gate, authorities say

June 08, 2026
Passenger used suspected fake boarding pass to sneak onto United flight, forcing plane back to gate, authorities say
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Airbus notifies A320neo series customers of delays on jets due in 2027 and 2028, Bloomberg News reports

Airbus SE has been notifying some customers of delays on A320neo series jets that are due to be delivered in 2027 and 2028, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing people familiar

June 08, 2026
Airbus notifies A320neo series customers of delays on jets due in 2027 and 2028, Bloomberg News reports
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Trump says he will press Israel to hold back after Iran retaliates for Beirut attack

U.S.

June 07, 2026
Trump says he will press Israel to hold back after Iran retaliates for Beirut attack
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US considers buying Chagos Islands, Telegraph reports

The White House is considering a plan to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, the Telegraph reported on Sunday.

June 07, 2026
US considers buying Chagos Islands, Telegraph reports
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Iran rejects idea of using its assets to pay damages to US allies

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Sunday that regional governments were "not in a position to demand reparations", responding to what he

June 08, 2026
Iran rejects idea of using its assets to pay damages to US allies
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Initial results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won most votes in early election in Kosovo

The ruling party of Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti appears to have won most votes in an early parliamentary election

June 07, 2026
Initial results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won most votes in early election in Kosovo
Africa|Crime|Economy|World

South Africa's Ramaphosa vows crackdown on groups behind xenophobic attacks

South Africa will crack down on groups behind xenophobic violence, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday, as anti-immigrant protests tarnish the country's reputation.

June 07, 2026
South Africa's Ramaphosa vows crackdown on groups behind xenophobic attacks
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United Airlines CEO says big merger unlikely after American rebuff, asset buys possible

United Airlines remains open to buying airport slots, gates or other assets if higher fuel prices put weaker rivals under

June 08, 2026
United Airlines CEO says big merger unlikely after American rebuff, asset buys possible
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LATAM CEO sees more airline capacity cuts if fuel shock persists

LATAM Airlines Chief Executive Roberto Alvo said the airline industry may need to cut capacity further if elevated fuel

June 08, 2026
LATAM CEO sees more airline capacity cuts if fuel shock persists
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NASA to wear Prada as luxury group pushes into space industry

Italian fashion house Prada <1913

June 08, 2026
NASA to wear Prada as luxury group pushes into space industry
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Ukraine’s deadly strikes are bringing the war home to Russians, and discontent is bubbling up

Ukraine’s deadly strikes are bringing the war home to Russians, and discontent is bubbling up

June 07, 2026
Ukraine’s deadly strikes are bringing the war home to Russians, and discontent is bubbling up
Business|Economy|Technology

Intel was on the brink of downfall. A twist in the AI race could boost its revival

Intel was on the brink of downfall. A twist in the AI race could boost its revival

June 07, 2026
Intel was on the brink of downfall. A twist in the AI race could boost its revival
Economy|Finance|Interview|Political|World

Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message

President Donald Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran betrayed his refrain of “No new wars” as he campaigned for the White House in 2024

June 07, 2026
Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit to open SpaceX tokenized IPO access

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit said it will offer retail investors access to tokenized initial public offerings (IPOs) at the offering price, starting with SpaceX as its first

June 07, 2026
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit to open SpaceX tokenized IPO access
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West

Armenians are voting in a parliamentary election as the government seeks to loosen ties with Moscow and increase cooperation with the West

June 07, 2026
Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West
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Trump says he would not unfreeze Iran's assets before peace deal is done

U.S.

June 07, 2026
Trump says he would not unfreeze Iran's assets before peace deal is done
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Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war

The global airline industry nearly halved its 2026 profit forecast on Sunday, citing

June 07, 2026
Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan coast guard 'expels' Chinese ships from restricted waters

Taiwan's coast guard said on Sunday that its ships had "expelled" four Chinese government ships that entered restricted waters off the island's south after the two sides

June 07, 2026
Taiwan coast guard 'expels' Chinese ships from restricted waters
Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

How can retail investors buy shares in SpaceX's IPO?

SpaceX's long-awaited initial public offering, expected to fetch a $1.75 trillion valuation, has set off a frenzy among retail investors clamoring

June 07, 2026
How can retail investors buy shares in SpaceX's IPO?
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Boo who? Gen Z loves horror because real life has scared them plenty

Boo who? Gen Z loves horror because real life has scared them plenty

June 07, 2026
Boo who? Gen Z loves horror because real life has scared them plenty
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The founder of a private company accused of mistreating ICE detainees came to the US via Ellis Island in 1953

The founder of a private company accused of mistreating ICE detainees came to the US via Ellis Island in 1953

June 07, 2026
The founder of a private company accused of mistreating ICE detainees came to the US via Ellis Island in 1953
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Swiss firms invest $27 billion in US after tariff deal, NZZ am Sonntag reports

Swiss companies invested $27 billion in the United States between January and April, as Switzerland moves to fulfil a pledge to sharply increase investment following a

June 07, 2026
Swiss firms invest $27 billion in US after tariff deal, NZZ am Sonntag reports
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US troops, families adjust to new normal of Iran war

Fourteen weeks after President Donald Trump ordered an attack on Iran, the U.S. military is adjusting to an unusual state of conflict that is not full-

June 07, 2026
US troops, families adjust to new normal of Iran war
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Armenians vote with peace efforts and Russia in focus

Armenians voted on Sunday in a parliamentary election seen as a test of the government's efforts to forge a peace deal after a crushing military defeat

June 07, 2026
Armenians vote with peace efforts and Russia in focus
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From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending

U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending since the Iran war drove up fuel prices

June 06, 2026
From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending
Economy|Europe

Case for joint European debt is compelling, ECB's Patsalides says

It is time for Europe to give up its long-standing political resistance to joint debt issuance, as a large-scale safe asset would bolster the bloc's sovereignty and

June 07, 2026
Case for joint European debt is compelling, ECB's Patsalides says
Asia|Economy|Political|World

With China's Xi in North Korea, Kim to project confidence, defiance

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang on Monday, feeling in a position of strength with a firm

June 07, 2026
With China's Xi in North Korea, Kim to project confidence, defiance
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

OpenAI plans ChatGPT 'superapp' overhaul ahead of listing, FT reports

OpenAI is planning its biggest ChatGPT overhaul yet, aiming to turn it into a "superapp" with coding tools and AI agents to boost revenue ahead of a potential stock market listing,

June 07, 2026
OpenAI plans ChatGPT 'superapp' overhaul ahead of listing, FT reports
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Pope Leo XIV urges Spain to stop fanning flames of polarization on first papal visit in 15 years

Pope Leo XIV is urging Spaniards to stop “fanning the flames of polarization” as he arrived in Spain

June 06, 2026
Pope Leo XIV urges Spain to stop fanning flames of polarization on first papal visit in 15 years
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Etihad Airways orders widebody planes, sees return to pre-war capacity in June

Etihad Airways is ordering more widebody planes as the Middle East carrier expects to be flying about 8% more than a year ago by June 15, CEO Antonoaldo Neves said

June 07, 2026
Etihad Airways orders widebody planes, sees return to pre-war capacity in June
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

Hollywood workers rally against Paramount-Skydance deal

As he spoke at a gathering on Saturday to protest Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros.

June 07, 2026
Hollywood workers rally against Paramount-Skydance deal
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Bouygues-led consortium signs $23.44 billion deal to buy SFR from Altice France

Bouygues Telecom, Orange and Free-iliad Group said on Saturday they

June 07, 2026
Bouygues-led consortium signs $23.44 billion deal to buy SFR from Altice France
Business|Economy|World

US gives Hungary's MOL more time for talks to buy Serbian oil firm NIS 

Hungary's largest oil and gas corporation, MOL MOLB.BU, has been granted more time by the U.S. government to negotiate the purchase of a majority stake in Serbia's NIS

June 07, 2026
US gives Hungary's MOL more time for talks to buy Serbian oil firm NIS 
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Even Trump says he doesn’t know ‘where the hell’ his own false claim about Black unemployment came from

Even Trump says he doesn’t know ‘where the hell’ his own false claim about Black unemployment came from

June 07, 2026
Even Trump says he doesn’t know ‘where the hell’ his own false claim about Black unemployment came from
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Boeing can provide aftermarket support to China for 200-jet order, executive says

Boeing’s top services executive said on Saturday that the planemaker can provide aftermarket parts support to China to back a 200-plane order announced

June 07, 2026
Boeing can provide aftermarket support to China for 200-jet order, executive says
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Alaska Air says demand, fares could support second-half cash flow despite fuel shock

Alaska Air Group is hopeful it can reinstate its financial guidance on its second-quarter earnings call if fuel prices show more stability,

June 07, 2026
Alaska Air says demand, fares could support second-half cash flow despite fuel shock
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A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire

Iran has fired ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait

June 06, 2026
A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Embraer sees airlines delay option decisions as Iran war clouds industry

Some airlines are delaying decisions to exercise aircraft purchase options amid uncertainties related to the war in Iran, which has pushed up jet

June 07, 2026
Embraer sees airlines delay option decisions as Iran war clouds industry
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Embraer sees airlines delaying decisions on plane purchase options due to Iran war

Some airlines are delaying decisions on whether to exercise aircraft purchase options amid uncertainties related to the war in Iran, which has

June 07, 2026
Embraer sees airlines delaying decisions on plane purchase options due to Iran war
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High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says

Soaring jet fuel prices driven by conflict in the Middle East are likely to push more airlines into bankruptcy and spur more sector consolidation this

June 07, 2026
High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says
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Screwworm border closure fuels beef boom in Mexico, gloom in Texas

Lubbock Feeders has been fattening cattle in West Texas since Dwight Eisenhower was U.S. president.

June 06, 2026
Screwworm border closure fuels beef boom in Mexico, gloom in Texas
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US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones in latest Gulf flare-up

U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran

June 06, 2026
US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones in latest Gulf flare-up
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California police roll out AI-powered body cameras that translate over 50 languages in real time

California police roll out AI-powered body cameras that translate over 50 languages in real time

June 07, 2026
California police roll out AI-powered body cameras that translate over 50 languages in real time
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Deferring jet orders over Iran war would be costly for Middle Eastern carriers, IATA VP says

Deferring jet orders due to uncertainty and higher jet fuel prices caused by the war in Iran would be unwise for Middle Eastern

June 06, 2026
Deferring jet orders over Iran war would be costly for Middle Eastern carriers, IATA VP says
Business|Economy|Finance

Make It Make Sense: How does Costco sell cheaper gas?

CNN Business Executive Editor David Goldman joins CNN's Wolf Blitzer in the Situation Room to explain how Costco manages to keep its gas prices lower than most other gas stations.

May 31, 2026
Make It Make Sense: How does Costco sell cheaper gas?
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Air New Zealand plans for elevated fuel costs into 2027

Air New Zealand has offset only 25% to 40% of the hit from higher fuel prices through hedging and fare increases, Chief Executive Nikhil

June 06, 2026
Air New Zealand plans for elevated fuel costs into 2027
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Brazilian airline Azul plans further frequency cuts as fuel shock bites

Brazilian airline Azul is stepping up capacity cuts amid higher jet fuel prices linked to the Iran war, and the carrier will continue to trim

June 06, 2026
Brazilian airline Azul plans further frequency cuts as fuel shock bites
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Airline chiefs grapple with fuel shock, fare test at Rio summit

Global airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday facing a sharper test of the industry's post-

June 06, 2026
Airline chiefs grapple with fuel shock, fare test at Rio summit
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Colombia's presidential runoff could impact the future of the Amazon rainforest and fossil fuels

Colombia’s presidential runoff between Iván Cepeda, an ally of President Gustavo Petro, and lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, who has been endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, could have major implications for the Amazon rainforest, fossil fuel development and Indigenous communities

June 06, 2026
Colombia's presidential runoff could impact the future of the Amazon rainforest and fossil fuels
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Vulnerable Republicans increasingly willing to defy Trump’s agenda as midterms approach

Vulnerable Republicans increasingly willing to defy Trump’s agenda as midterms approach

June 06, 2026
Vulnerable Republicans increasingly willing to defy Trump’s agenda as midterms approach
Economy|Sports|Travel|World

Why sky-high ticket prices have sent fans searching for alternative ways to get a World Cup experience

Why sky-high ticket prices have sent fans searching for alternative ways to get a World Cup experience

June 06, 2026
Why sky-high ticket prices have sent fans searching for alternative ways to get a World Cup experience
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Lithuania's Social Democrats remove junior party from coalition government, seek new partner

Lithuania's ruling Social Democrat party voted on Saturday to remove the populist Nemunas Dawn, whose leader was sentenced for antisemitism, from the

June 06, 2026
Lithuania's Social Democrats remove junior party from coalition government, seek new partner
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Mock political party for India's young 'cockroaches' holds first street protest

The Cockroach Janata Party, a satirical online movement, has taken its first steps into real-world politics

June 06, 2026
Mock political party for India's young 'cockroaches' holds first street protest
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China urges fund managers to support innovation, warns against concept hype

China's top securities regulator on Saturday urged the country's $13 trillion fund industry to support

June 06, 2026
China urges fund managers to support innovation, warns against concept hype
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Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks

Residents of St. Petersburg have been told to stay indoors after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeted the city

June 06, 2026
Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks
Economy|Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West

Armenia's parliamentary elections Sunday will focus on its geopolitical future as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer ties with the EU and the U.S. That is despite Armenia's longstanding relations with Russia that are favored by most of the country's opposition parties

June 06, 2026
Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West
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Russia's Sechin says US companies benefit from Strait of Hormuz closure

By Vladimir Soldatkin and Olesya Astakhova ST.

June 06, 2026
Russia's Sechin says US companies benefit from Strait of Hormuz closure
Africa|Economy|Health|World

Traders face big losses after Uganda closes Congo border over Ebola contagion fears

Ugandan authorities have tightened border controls with Congo to prevent Ebola's spread

June 06, 2026
Traders face big losses after Uganda closes Congo border over Ebola contagion fears
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Indonesia central bank, finance minister agree to boost asset yields to aid rupiah

Indonesia's central bank chief and finance minister on Saturday agreed to increase yields on Indonesian

June 06, 2026
Indonesia central bank, finance minister agree to boost asset yields to aid rupiah
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Lululemon shares drop as forecast cut spotlights challenges for incoming CEO

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June 05, 2026
Lululemon shares drop as forecast cut spotlights challenges for incoming CEO
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US Senator Warren prods prediction markets regulator over bias, interference reports

Senator Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the U.S.

June 06, 2026
US Senator Warren prods prediction markets regulator over bias, interference reports
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Taiwan says Chinese coast guard, research ships near key S. China Sea islands

Taiwan said on Saturday that a Chinese coast guard ship and a survey ship had carried out the first coordinated operation to "provoke" Taiwan, in waters around strategically

June 06, 2026
Taiwan says Chinese coast guard, research ships near key S. China Sea islands
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Musk's SpaceX IPO jolts life back into European retail investing

European retail investors are among those jockeying for a piece of the

June 06, 2026
Musk's SpaceX IPO jolts life back into European retail investing
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX IPO running at two times oversubscribed, sources say

SpaceX has drawn investor demand of about $150 billion for its IPO, about double the $75 billion it is seeking to raise, said two people

June 06, 2026
SpaceX IPO running at two times oversubscribed, sources say
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US states preparing lawsuit to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros, sources say

California, New York and other U.S. states are preparing a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros, sources familiar with the

June 05, 2026
US states preparing lawsuit to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros, sources say
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Saks Global wins court approval for bankruptcy restructuring

Saks Global received court approval for its bankruptcy restructuring on Friday, clearing the luxury retailer to exit from Chapter 11 with a smaller

June 05, 2026
Saks Global wins court approval for bankruptcy restructuring
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Putin rebuffs Zelensky’s call for face-to-face talks, saying there is ‘no point’

Putin rebuffs Zelensky’s call for face-to-face talks, saying there is ‘no point’

June 05, 2026
Putin rebuffs Zelensky’s call for face-to-face talks, saying there is ‘no point’
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What to know about Pope Leo's trip to Spain, from political scandal to Barcelona's architectural gem

Pope Leo XIV’s weeklong visit to Spain will bring him to a once-staunchly Catholic country that has long been in the throes of waning religious practice

June 06, 2026
What to know about Pope Leo's trip to Spain, from political scandal to Barcelona's architectural gem
Economy|Education|World

India’s youth are fuming. A Boston University graduate wants to fix that

India’s youth are fuming. A Boston University graduate wants to fix that

June 06, 2026
India’s youth are fuming. A Boston University graduate wants to fix that
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology

Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has met with Sen. Bernie Sanders to discuss public ownership in AI companies — a meeting that highlighted the tension between AI powerhouses and policymakers

June 06, 2026
Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Taiwan needs to 'spend smarter' on its defence, senior US diplomat says

Taiwan needs to "spend smarter" on its defences and learn lessons from the Ukraine and Middle East wars on using drones to ensure the military balance with

June 06, 2026
Taiwan needs to 'spend smarter' on its defence, senior US diplomat says
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Cuba to open hotel sector to management by Cubans at home and abroad after chains leave island

Cuba’s government says it is open to offering the management of the island's hotels to Cubans at home and abroad

June 06, 2026
Cuba to open hotel sector to management by Cubans at home and abroad after chains leave island
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Science|US|World

Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears grow

A second case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite was confirmed in Texas by the U.S.

June 06, 2026
Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears grow
Economy|Education|World

Judge blocks Trump administration's attempt to link USDA funds to compliance with other policies

A judge on Friday blocked the U.S.

June 06, 2026
Judge blocks Trump administration's attempt to link USDA funds to compliance with other policies
Economy|Election|Environment|Health|Political

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor

Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state

June 06, 2026
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
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Marvell to join S&P 500 after AI boom helps chipmaker pass profitability test

Marvell Technology is set to join the benchmark S&P 500 later this month, S&P Dow Jones Indices said on Friday, after the chipmaker cleared a key profitability hurdle riding an AI-

June 06, 2026
Marvell to join S&P 500 after AI boom helps chipmaker pass profitability test
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Boeing studying boost of 737 MAX plane production to highest-ever rate

As Boeing increases production of its best-selling 737 MAX from 42 to 47 jets a month, the U.S. planemaker is looking at how it can climb to 70 a month,

June 06, 2026
Boeing studying boost of 737 MAX plane production to highest-ever rate
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

California to decide soon whether it will seek to block Paramount deal

California Attorney General Rob Bonta will soon decide whether to sue to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros, he told Reuters

June 05, 2026
California to decide soon whether it will seek to block Paramount deal
Economy|Political|US

In a visit to farm country, Trump extols ‘beautiful fountains’ back in Washington

In a visit to farm country, Trump extols ‘beautiful fountains’ back in Washington

June 06, 2026
In a visit to farm country, Trump extols ‘beautiful fountains’ back in Washington
Economy|Environment|Food|Health|World

UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war

The U.N. food agency says millions of people are being pushed into acute hunger by the Iran war, as it warned would happen if the conflict escalated and oil prices remained high

June 06, 2026
UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump keeps the door open to a call with Taiwan's president even though China has warned against it

President Donald Trump is keeping open the possibility of speaking directly with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te— even after Beijing has publicly urged him not to

June 06, 2026
Trump keeps the door open to a call with Taiwan's president even though China has warned against it
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Trump says his team will 'look into' US taking stake in AI companies

U.S.

June 06, 2026
Trump says his team will 'look into' US taking stake in AI companies
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SEC's Sankey says superleague idea 'not consistent with the truth'

Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey said there’s no talk of a merger with the Big Ten and called the notion that the SEC wants to form a super league as “not consistent with the truth.”

June 06, 2026
SEC's Sankey says superleague idea 'not consistent with the truth'
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Texas governor wants to speed up work on a fly-breeding factory to fight a cattle parasite

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is concerned that a new factory isn’t expected to start work for more than a year on mitigating the New World screwworm fly infestation in his state

June 06, 2026
Texas governor wants to speed up work on a fly-breeding factory to fight a cattle parasite
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Chip selloff erases over $1 trillion in stock market value

U.S.-traded chipmakers plunged on Friday, losing over $1 trillion in market value, with deep losses in AI heavy hitters including Nvidia, Micron Technology and

June 06, 2026
Chip selloff erases over $1 trillion in stock market value
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Hot jobs report, rising rates send Wall Street's tech favorites sprawling

Wall Street's best run in three years ended unhappily on Friday, with investors taking flight from hot technology shares, safe government bonds and gold alike following a

June 06, 2026
Hot jobs report, rising rates send Wall Street's tech favorites sprawling
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Limited interest in latest oil and gas lease sale for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Two corporations bid on a handful of leases during the latest oil and gas lease sale in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

June 05, 2026
Limited interest in latest oil and gas lease sale for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Sports|World

Protests in Mexico City capitalize on World Cup celebrations to pressure government

A range of social movements in Mexico are capitalizing on impending FIFA World Cup celebrations next week to put pressure on authorities and make demands

June 06, 2026
Protests in Mexico City capitalize on World Cup celebrations to pressure government
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Can't afford sky-high tickets to see the Knicks in person? Trump says 'watch it on television'

President Donald Trump says he will attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday at Madison Square Garden — and says he doesn't have much sympathy for ordinary Americans who can't afford the sky-high ticket prices

June 06, 2026
Can't afford sky-high tickets to see the Knicks in person? Trump says 'watch it on television'
Economy|Health|Science|World

Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola, 71 new cases confirmed

Democratic Republic of Congo said on Friday that 71 new Ebola cases were confirmed in a 24-hour period and warned of rapid community transmission of the deadly disease.

June 06, 2026
Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola, 71 new cases confirmed
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Texas ranchers on edge after screwworm parasite detected in calf

The quiet Texas cattle town of La Pryor has become ground zero in the fight against screwworm after the first U.S. case in decades was detected

June 05, 2026
Texas ranchers on edge after screwworm parasite detected in calf
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks fall sharply as strong jobs data fuels rate hike bets; oil set for weekly gain

Shares fell sharply on Friday after a blowout jobs report fueled bets of a rate hike by the U.S.

June 05, 2026
Stocks fall sharply as strong jobs data fuels rate hike bets; oil set for weekly gain
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Witkoff, Kushner meet nuclear experts at national lab in Tennessee, source says

U.S.

June 06, 2026
Witkoff, Kushner meet nuclear experts at national lab in Tennessee, source says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

'Albania is not for sale', protesters say over Kushner-linked luxury resort near a protected wetland

Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of Tirana late on Thursday in the largest protest this week against a plan by a company linked to

June 05, 2026
'Albania is not for sale', protesters say over Kushner-linked luxury resort near a protected wetland
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Guinea president's coalition wins legislative majority, results show

Political parties backing Guinea's coup-leader-turned-President Mamady Doumbouya have won a majority in the bauxite-rich West African country's legislative elections, the

June 06, 2026
Guinea president's coalition wins legislative majority, results show
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US adds $38 million for Ebola as CDC warns outbreak could match 2014

The United States said on Friday it would provide an additional $38 million for Ebola response efforts, as the CDC warned that

June 06, 2026
US adds $38 million for Ebola as CDC warns outbreak could match 2014
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Nasdaq, S&P 500 suffer worst day of year as AI stocks tumble and Fed rate-hike odds rise

Nasdaq, S&P 500 suffer worst day of year as AI stocks tumble and Fed rate-hike odds rise

June 06, 2026
Nasdaq, S&P 500 suffer worst day of year as AI stocks tumble and Fed rate-hike odds rise
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports

Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium

The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature

June 06, 2026
Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium
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Trump's deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from Congress

With virtually no strings attached, Congress is on the verge of providing a massive infusion of cash to the Homeland Security Department

June 06, 2026
Trump's deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from Congress
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

USDA expects to contain screwworm case in Texas, Rollins says

U.S.

June 04, 2026
USDA expects to contain screwworm case in Texas, Rollins says
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology

FBI investigates cyberattack on Iowa’s Karl Auto Group

FBI investigates cyberattack on Iowa’s Karl Auto Group

June 06, 2026
FBI investigates cyberattack on Iowa’s Karl Auto Group
Business|Economy|Education|Health

The US job market is strong but many Americans are still frustrated by prospects and rising prices

U.S. employers added a surprising 172,000 jobs in May as the labor market continued to show resilience in the face of rising costs from the Iran war

June 04, 2026
The US job market is strong but many Americans are still frustrated by prospects and rising prices
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Zelenskiy's letter to Putin was intended for other ears

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's open letter offering face-to-face peace talks to end the war in Ukraine was addressed to Russian President Vladimir Putin but

June 05, 2026
Zelenskiy's letter to Putin was intended for other ears
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

New York passes bill banning prices based on personal data

New York state lawmakers on Thursday passed a ban on businesses setting individualized prices for consumers based on their personal data, in the strongest move yet by

June 05, 2026
New York passes bill banning prices based on personal data
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Wall Street ends sharply lower as chips slide, jobs data fuels rate hike fears

Wall Street’s nine-week winning streak ended with a thud on Friday, as red-hot technology stocks suffered their largest daily decline since

June 05, 2026
Wall Street ends sharply lower as chips slide, jobs data fuels rate hike fears
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

How Costco sells such cheap gas

How Costco sells such cheap gas

May 31, 2026
How Costco sells such cheap gas
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump administration puts in writing to courts that the $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead

Trump administration puts in writing to courts that the $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead

June 06, 2026
Trump administration puts in writing to courts that the $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead
Business|Economy|Finance|World

FACT FOCUS: Is inflation a red state vs. blue state issue? It's increasing no matter how you cut it

Inflation is rising again, squeezing budgets and making essentials harder to afford

June 05, 2026
FACT FOCUS: Is inflation a red state vs. blue state issue? It's increasing no matter how you cut it
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a face-to-face meeting, saying he sees “no point” in it

June 05, 2026
Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it
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A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the country

June 05, 2026
A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Operator of S&P 500 decides against fast-tracking 'MegaCap' IPOs into its stock indexes

S&P Dow Jones Indices has decided not to change its guidelines for including large "MegaCap" companies in its stock indexes

June 05, 2026
Operator of S&P 500 decides against fast-tracking 'MegaCap' IPOs into its stock indexes
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Embraer takes off after Azorra deal lifts E2 program past 500 orders 

Brazilian planemaker Embraer said on Friday it has secured an order for 15 E195-E2 aircraft from lessor Azorra, sending its shares up about 5%.

June 05, 2026
Embraer takes off after Azorra deal lifts E2 program past 500 orders 
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman to step down from Microsoft's board

Reid Hoffman, billionaire co-founder of networking website LinkedIn, has decided not to stand for re-election to Microsoft's board of directors at its 2026 annual shareholder

June 05, 2026
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman to step down from Microsoft's board
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Airbus in limbo over early launch of larger A220, sources say

Airbus is wavering over when to launch a larger A220 jet due to a muted response from powerful leasing companies and a debate

June 05, 2026
Airbus in limbo over early launch of larger A220, sources say
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US judge strikes down Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries

A federal judge on Friday ruled that U.S.

June 05, 2026
US judge strikes down Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries
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Cargill in talks to sell metals unit to Macquarie, sources say

Cargill is in talks to sell its metals unit to Macquarie Group, five sources with knowledge of the matter said, as

June 05, 2026
Cargill in talks to sell metals unit to Macquarie, sources say
Arts|Economy|World

US official tells Putin: 'Good Hello' from your friend President Trump

Rodney Mims Cook Jr., chairman of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, conveyed a "good hello" to Russian President Vladimir Putin from U.S.

June 05, 2026
US official tells Putin: 'Good Hello' from your friend President Trump
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Law firm Morgan & Morgan explores stake sale, eyes long-term IPO, sources say

Morgan & Morgan, the largest U.S. personal injury law firm, has hired JPMorgan to explore a minority stake sale that could pave the way

June 05, 2026
Law firm Morgan & Morgan explores stake sale, eyes long-term IPO, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Study warns biodiversity loss could trigger wave of debt crises

Financial markets are underestimating the economic risks of biodiversity loss, potentially exposing countries to sovereign debt crises and sharply higher

June 05, 2026
Study warns biodiversity loss could trigger wave of debt crises
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil prices fall on mounting hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran War

Oil prices fell on Friday as traders gained confidence that renewed conflict between the U.S. and Iran was growing less likely.

June 05, 2026
Oil prices fall on mounting hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran War
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|US

Texas grid flags risks as data centers, crypto sites fail voltage tests

Several large data centers and crypto facilities planning to connect to the Texas power grid ahead of peak summer demand have failed key reliability tests, raising

June 05, 2026
Texas grid flags risks as data centers, crypto sites fail voltage tests
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|US

Remaining ‘60 Minutes’ correspondents say they’re staying

Remaining ‘60 Minutes’ correspondents say they’re staying

June 05, 2026
Remaining ‘60 Minutes’ correspondents say they’re staying
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US rate futures lift rate hike odds in December after strong jobs report

U.S. interest rate futures on Friday increased the chances that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by the December policy meeting

June 05, 2026
US rate futures lift rate hike odds in December after strong jobs report
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Beyond the pitch: Brokerages bet on sector winners as soccer World Cup set to kick off

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will inject billions of dollars into host economies, driven by a massive consumption surge that will benefit sectors as

June 05, 2026
Beyond the pitch: Brokerages bet on sector winners as soccer World Cup set to kick off
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BoC expected to hold rates through 2026, look past temporary inflation pressures: Reuters poll

By Nushaiba Iqbal BENGALURU, June 5 - The Bank of Canada will hold its key overnight rate at 2.25% on June 10 and for the rest of the year, according to a majority of economists polled by Reuters,

June 05, 2026
BoC expected to hold rates through 2026, look past temporary inflation pressures: Reuters poll
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US says it issued sanctions on network smuggling Iranian LPG

The U.S.

June 05, 2026
US says it issued sanctions on network smuggling Iranian LPG
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Putin says he currently sees no reason to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he currently saw no reason to meet Volodymyr Zelenskiy after the

June 05, 2026
Putin says he currently sees no reason to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy
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Companies to add 40 million barrels of oil to US SPR after Iran war ends, energy secretary says

Companies that borrowed oil from the U.S.

June 05, 2026
Companies to add 40 million barrels of oil to US SPR after Iran war ends, energy secretary says
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Commerzbank says UniCredit tender acceptances reach 7.85% in bid battle

Commerzbank said on Friday that shares equivalent to 7.85% of its capital have so far been tendered under UniCredit's €40 billion takeover bid, as the two

June 05, 2026
Commerzbank says UniCredit tender acceptances reach 7.85% in bid battle
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EU weighs rules to cut reliance on China through broader supply chains

The European Commission is weighing legislation that could force companies in sensitive sectors to cut reliance on single suppliers - notably in China

June 05, 2026
EU weighs rules to cut reliance on China through broader supply chains
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Global oil inventories depleted, next price spike could roil economies, markets

Global oil inventories are running dangerously low as a deal to re-open tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has

June 05, 2026
Global oil inventories depleted, next price spike could roil economies, markets
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Trump’s troop reversals in Europe could cost millions and have left soldiers in limbo, officials say

The U.S. military is waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe

June 05, 2026
Trump’s troop reversals in Europe could cost millions and have left soldiers in limbo, officials say
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Anthropic urges industry coordination to allow for a 'pause' in AI development if risks grow

Anthropic is proposing that top AI companies coordinate a way to pause the development of advanced AI systems if they become too dangerous

June 05, 2026
Anthropic urges industry coordination to allow for a 'pause' in AI development if risks grow
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Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics

The 2026 World Cup has drawn intense criticism from globe-trotting fans who over the years have helped define the tournament's festive atmosphere

June 05, 2026
Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics
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ICE will no longer report deaths of detainees who have recently been released from custody

Immigration and Customs Enforcement will no longer report the deaths of detainees who have been released from custody, in a change that could obscure the human cost of the Trump administration's mass detention policies

June 05, 2026
ICE will no longer report deaths of detainees who have recently been released from custody
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Helene's impact on homelessness in North Carolina will take time to resolve, advocate says

Helene's impact on homelessness in North Carolina will take time to resolve, advocate says

June 05, 2026
Helene's impact on homelessness in North Carolina will take time to resolve, advocate says
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Treasury warns banks of 'red flags' tied to customers in the US illegally

The Treasury's financial crimes unit is warning banks about the risks of serving people living in the country illegally

June 05, 2026
Treasury warns banks of 'red flags' tied to customers in the US illegally
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Norway rejects US claim on forced labour, opposes tariffs

Norway rejects a U.S. assessment that the Nordic country has failed to prevent forced labour, its foreign minister told Reuters, adding that the allegation was unfounded and should

June 05, 2026
Norway rejects US claim on forced labour, opposes tariffs
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Hedge funds see May returns boosted by buoyant markets, sources say

Hedge funds, particularly those trading stocks, beat global benchmarks in May as rising equities led by the U.S. tech sector buoyed the returns of traders.

June 05, 2026
Hedge funds see May returns boosted by buoyant markets, sources say
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Private credit boom cools as lending, flows slow sharply

Private credit's rapid expansion is losing momentum, with U.S.-focused direct lending issuance slowing in recent months and fundraising still below its

June 05, 2026
Private credit boom cools as lending, flows slow sharply
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Turkey targets more defence sales as West rearms, alliances shift

Two decades of state investment have transformed Turkey into a major exporter of drones and other military equipment, and the NATO member

June 05, 2026
Turkey targets more defence sales as West rearms, alliances shift
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Instant View: Strong May jobs number sends yields, rate expectations higher

The U.S. economy posted another month of strong employment gains in May, confirming that the labor market was gaining traction after stumbling last year and sending short-

June 05, 2026
Instant View: Strong May jobs number sends yields, rate expectations higher
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Gazan fishermen patch up dinghies with door frames to keep themselves afloat

In a Gaza workshop, a group of men patch up pleasure dinghies with reclaimed fibreglass, wood and door frames pulled from the rubble, racing to get the boats

June 05, 2026
Gazan fishermen patch up dinghies with door frames to keep themselves afloat
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S&P 500, Nasdaq slip at open after solid jobs data fuels hawkish Fed fears; chip stocks fall

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq dropped at market open on Friday as chip stocks eased after a sharp rally, while a

June 05, 2026
S&P 500, Nasdaq slip at open after solid jobs data fuels hawkish Fed fears; chip stocks fall
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Switzerland agrees joint military plan with France for G7 summit

Switzerland has agreed a military cooperation plan with neighbouring France for the upcoming gathering of world leaders at the Group of 7 summit in mid-June, the government

June 05, 2026
Switzerland agrees joint military plan with France for G7 summit
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Dollar firms after strong US jobs data, pushes yen through 160 level

The dollar was higher on Friday and set for a more than 1% weekly gain after the ‌U.S. economy posted another month of strong employment gains in May.

June 05, 2026
Dollar firms after strong US jobs data, pushes yen through 160 level
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What issues do the US and Iran need to resolve for any peace deal?

Here are the main issues between the United States and Iran as they seek a deal to end their war, which is now in its fourth month:  HORMUZ AND GULF BLOCKADE Iran's closure

June 05, 2026
What issues do the US and Iran need to resolve for any peace deal?
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Canada's Ivey PMI rises to eight-month high in May

Canadian economic activity expanded at a faster pace in May and inflation pressures heated up, Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data showed on Friday.

June 05, 2026
Canada's Ivey PMI rises to eight-month high in May
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Private credit roundup: Private equity catches the cold

Stresses in private credit are spilling into adjacent private equity markets.

June 05, 2026
Private credit roundup: Private equity catches the cold
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Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt

Iran has reaffirmed support for its Lebanese ally Hezbollah and demanded that Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon, underscoring

June 05, 2026
Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt
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US job report strikes a hawkish note as Fed's Warsh takes the baton

The blowout U.S. job report released on Friday is likely to further ease concerns among Federal Reserve officials about labor market weakness and

June 05, 2026
US job report strikes a hawkish note as Fed's Warsh takes the baton
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Franklin Resources' Wamco to pay $100 million SEC fine over former star manager's trades

Western Asset Management Co, a unit of Franklin Resources, will pay a $100 million civil penalty to resolve U.S.

June 05, 2026
Franklin Resources' Wamco to pay $100 million SEC fine over former star manager's trades
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Trump administration asks banks to monitor employers paying unlawful workers

The U.S.

June 05, 2026
Trump administration asks banks to monitor employers paying unlawful workers
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The US economy added 172,000 jobs last month, extending the labor market rebound

The US economy added 172,000 jobs last month, extending the labor market rebound

June 05, 2026
The US economy added 172,000 jobs last month, extending the labor market rebound
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US stock futures extend declines after May non-farm payrolls data

U.S. stock index futures extended declines on Friday after a stronger-than-expected jobs report further fueled expectations for the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates this year.

June 05, 2026
US stock futures extend declines after May non-farm payrolls data
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Auction of oil drilling rights in Alaska wildlife refuge draws tepid response

The Trump administration's Friday auction of oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge attracted only $3.7 million in winning bids for five

June 05, 2026
Auction of oil drilling rights in Alaska wildlife refuge draws tepid response
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US posts another month of strong job gains in May; unemployment rate steady at 4.3%

The U.S. economy posted another month of strong employment gains in May, confirming that the labor market was gaining traction after stumbling last

June 05, 2026
US posts another month of strong job gains in May; unemployment rate steady at 4.3%
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Canada reports unexpectedly strong job growth, drop in unemployment

Canada's economy added 87,800 jobs and the unemployment rate fell to 6.6% in May, data showed on Friday, defying widespread expectations of only modest

June 05, 2026
Canada reports unexpectedly strong job growth, drop in unemployment
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Building more renewable energy sources means rethinking land use for agriculture and conservation

Generating solar power requires a lot of land – but which land should it be? And what else can be done on that land?

June 05, 2026
Building more renewable energy sources means rethinking land use for agriculture and conservation
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How businesses with ties to Jeffrey Epstein saw norms – and even share prices – suffer

The more Epstein-connected directors a company had, no matter its size, the more likely it was to have governance problems.

June 05, 2026
How businesses with ties to Jeffrey Epstein saw norms – and even share prices – suffer
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Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war

U.S.

June 05, 2026
Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war
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Blockbuster SpaceX IPO set to test high-flying US stocks rally

The long-awaited, massive SpaceX initial public offering is expected next week, a major event for the U.S. stock market, with investors wary of possible

June 05, 2026
Blockbuster SpaceX IPO set to test high-flying US stocks rally
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China to tighten oversight of private investment funds

China on Friday tightened oversight of the country's 23 trillion yuan ($3.40 trillion) private fund industry, in a bid to reduce financial risks and channel money

June 05, 2026
China to tighten oversight of private investment funds
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Sanctioned Russian billionaire says high interest rates have set 'trap' for economy

Some of Russia's richest businessmen complained on Friday about the central bank's tight monetary policy, with one saying it had created a "

June 05, 2026
Sanctioned Russian billionaire says high interest rates have set 'trap' for economy
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Montenegro is ‘within reach’ of joining the EU by 2028, von der Leyen says after Balkans summit

Montenegro is on track to join the European Union by 2028, according to EU leaders and the country's president

June 05, 2026
Montenegro is ‘within reach’ of joining the EU by 2028, von der Leyen says after Balkans summit
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Senior Chinese official Cai Qi tapped as head of central party school

Chinese President Xi Jinping's right hand man, Cai Qi, has been appointed as head of the elite Central Party School, a move analysts say cements his position as perhaps

June 05, 2026
Senior Chinese official Cai Qi tapped as head of central party school
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Senate Democrats block surveillance authority over Pulte appointment

A showdown over U.S.

June 05, 2026
Senate Democrats block surveillance authority over Pulte appointment
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US forces board sanctioned tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says

U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina overnight in the Indian Ocean, the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command said on

June 05, 2026
US forces board sanctioned tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
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Morgan Stanley expects SpaceX revenue to hit $3.4 trillion in 2040, WSJ reports

Morgan Stanley is projecting that SpaceX's revenue could reach $3.4 trillion in 2040, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

June 05, 2026
Morgan Stanley expects SpaceX revenue to hit $3.4 trillion in 2040, WSJ reports
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Signs global trade in goods is starting to slow, WTO says

The World Trade Organization said on Friday there were signs global merchandise trade growth may be starting to slow, though it had shown resilience in

June 05, 2026
Signs global trade in goods is starting to slow, WTO says
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EU must be ready and able to expand, Merz says at summit with Balkan leaders

The European Union must show it is willing and able to take in new members, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday

June 05, 2026
EU must be ready and able to expand, Merz says at summit with Balkan leaders
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U.S. equity fund inflows surge as tech rally boosts sentiment

U.S. equity funds attracted the largest weekly inflow in three weeks in the week to June 3 as robust earnings outlooks by some technology companies extended a bull run in AI-linked

June 05, 2026
U.S. equity fund inflows surge as tech rally boosts sentiment
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Peru's presidential runoff may hinge on small gold miners seeking continued loose regulations

The results of Peru's presidential election on Sunday could hinge on the votes of small, artisanal gold miners who benefit from loose

June 05, 2026
Peru's presidential runoff may hinge on small gold miners seeking continued loose regulations
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US terrorist label for Brazil gangs risks higher business costs

The U.S. designation of Brazil's biggest criminal groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) starting Friday is

June 05, 2026
US terrorist label for Brazil gangs risks higher business costs
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US oil exports surge, draining domestic crude inventories toward rock bottom

At the prairie town that calls itself the pipeline crossroads of the world, some 400 oil storage tanks sprawled across Cushing

June 05, 2026
US oil exports surge, draining domestic crude inventories toward rock bottom
Crime|Economy|Education|World

'We want our children back': Nigeria's kidnapping nightmare spreads south

It was mid-morning when Aduke Balogun noticed a masked man in military fatigues walking towards her children's school.

June 05, 2026
'We want our children back': Nigeria's kidnapping nightmare spreads south
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Trump's lawyers sought to halt discovery in $10 billion BBC lawsuit

U.S.

June 05, 2026
Trump's lawyers sought to halt discovery in $10 billion BBC lawsuit
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Sika targets growth from China renovation market, global data centres

Sika sees growth opportunities in China's renovation market and infrastructure construction in the U.S., the Swiss construction chemicals manufacturer's CEO Thomas Hasler said in an

June 05, 2026
Sika targets growth from China renovation market, global data centres
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Senate passes $70 billion ICE and border patrol bill, overcoming internal GOP rebellion over DOJ fund

Senate passes $70 billion ICE and border patrol bill, overcoming internal GOP rebellion over DOJ fund

June 04, 2026
Senate passes $70 billion ICE and border patrol bill, overcoming internal GOP rebellion over DOJ fund
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FIFA cancels World Cup tickets to about 60 fans who got them for free due to error

FIFA has canceled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans who mistakenly got them for free because of a website error

June 05, 2026
FIFA cancels World Cup tickets to about 60 fans who got them for free due to error
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic warns that AI will soon be able to improve itself without human intervention

Anthropic warns that AI will soon be able to improve itself without human intervention

June 05, 2026
Anthropic warns that AI will soon be able to improve itself without human intervention
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund

The Senate has passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies, sending it to the House

June 05, 2026
Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund
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Trump looms large over upcoming primary elections in Washington, DC

Washington, D.C., is gearing up for pivotal primaries this month to elect a new delegate to Congress and a new mayor

June 05, 2026
Trump looms large over upcoming primary elections in Washington, DC
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Trump administration’s plan to spin off mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie faces new uncertainty

Trump administration’s plan to spin off mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie faces new uncertainty

June 05, 2026
Trump administration’s plan to spin off mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie faces new uncertainty
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Blacklisted AI company Anthropic, White House ease tensions ahead of IPO, sources say

A months-long dispute between Trump administration officials and AI firm Anthropic is showing signs of easing across parts of the U.S.

June 05, 2026
Blacklisted AI company Anthropic, White House ease tensions ahead of IPO, sources say
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Hungary to unveil anti-corruption reforms needed to release EU funding next week

Hungary's government will submit to parliament next week anti-corruption legislation needed to release billions of euros worth of suspended European

June 05, 2026
Hungary to unveil anti-corruption reforms needed to release EU funding next week
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World

Bhutan to give cash incentives to families for more babies

The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is worried about its declining population and has announced cash incentives to families to produce more children.

June 05, 2026
Bhutan to give cash incentives to families for more babies
Economy|Europe|Political|World

US questions its Bosnia involvement as peace envoy selection stalls

The United States warned on Friday that it would reconsider its role in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) after the international body overseeing the Balkan country's peace

June 05, 2026
US questions its Bosnia involvement as peace envoy selection stalls
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Kremlin says Putin has been briefed on Zelenskiy letter

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been informed about an open letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Izvestia news

June 05, 2026
Kremlin says Putin has been briefed on Zelenskiy letter
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Thailand to join UN maritime arbitration with Cambodia, halts other two-way talks

Thailand said on Friday it will join a U.N. arbitration process chosen by Cambodia to resolve a festering maritime boundary dispute, but put on hold for

June 05, 2026
Thailand to join UN maritime arbitration with Cambodia, halts other two-way talks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Global equity fund inflows at 3-week high as AI optimism boosts sentiment

Global equity fund inflows surged to a three-week high in the week to June 3 as a set of robust earnings in the technology sector and investor enthusiasm over the AI boom bolstered

June 05, 2026
Global equity fund inflows at 3-week high as AI optimism boosts sentiment
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JP Morgan upgrades Tesla to 'neutral', sees robotics driving long-term growth

J.P.

June 05, 2026
JP Morgan upgrades Tesla to 'neutral', sees robotics driving long-term growth
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from three countries starting Friday

Hungary's government will stop issuing worker visas to employees from the Philippines, Georgia and Armenia from Friday, a government spokeswoman said, calling the move a

June 05, 2026
Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from three countries starting Friday
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India ramps up defence of faltering rupee after holding fire on rates

The Reserve Bank of India held its benchmark interest rate steady on Friday and unveiled steps to help defend the embattled rupee, as the

June 05, 2026
India ramps up defence of faltering rupee after holding fire on rates
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Apollo bows out of $2 billion takeover pursuit of UK's Bodycote

Apollo Global Management and Britain's Bodycote have ended talks over a £1.52 billion ($2 billion) takeover proposal, they said on Friday, sending shares of the

June 05, 2026
Apollo bows out of $2 billion takeover pursuit of UK's Bodycote
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Switzerland rejects US forced labour claims as tariff talks continue

Switzerland will continue trade talks with the United States while rejecting allegations that it failed to combat imports of goods made with forced labour, the government

June 05, 2026
Switzerland rejects US forced labour claims as tariff talks continue
Economy|Political|World

Peru’s June 7 presidential runoff

Peruvians head to the polls on June 7 for a presidential runoff between leftist Roberto Sanchez and conservative Keiko Fujimori, after a fractured first round in April whose results

June 05, 2026
Peru’s June 7 presidential runoff
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US Supreme Court backs federal regulators in wins for FCC and SEC

The U.S.

June 05, 2026
US Supreme Court backs federal regulators in wins for FCC and SEC
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US Senate passes $70 billion in new funds for ICE, Border Patrol

The U.S.

June 04, 2026
US Senate passes $70 billion in new funds for ICE, Border Patrol
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Spirit Airlines shutdown forces thousands of US employees to reset careers

In April, Travis Arcamone was named flight attendant of the year at Spirit Airlines' Orlando, Florida, base.

June 05, 2026
Spirit Airlines shutdown forces thousands of US employees to reset careers
Business|Economy|Technology|World

China and Hong Kong users unable to access SpaceX website, IPO documents

SpaceX's website and IPO marketing documents were not accessible on Friday in Hong Kong and mainland China, a Reuters review showed, a step

June 05, 2026
China and Hong Kong users unable to access SpaceX website, IPO documents
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With World Cup, Atlanta seeks to show how it has moved on from 1990s notoriety

When Atlanta hosted the 1996 Olympics, police were accused of arresting homeless people by the thousands.

June 05, 2026
With World Cup, Atlanta seeks to show how it has moved on from 1990s notoriety
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

SpaceX IPO bars investors from China and Hong Kong, Bloomberg News reports

SpaceX's underwriters have barred investors in China and Hong Kong from participating in the company's planned initial public offering, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing

June 05, 2026
SpaceX IPO bars investors from China and Hong Kong, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Finance|World

India's GDP stays robust in January-March as domestic demand offsets external weakness

India's economy grew an unexpectedly strong 7.8% year-on-year in the January-March quarter, the government said on Friday, as robust

June 05, 2026
India's GDP stays robust in January-March as domestic demand offsets external weakness
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Former Prince Andrew made money subletting cottages on his rent-free estate, report shows

A report by Britain's public spending watchdog shows that the former Prince Andrew made money by subletting cottages on the estate where he lived rent-free for two decades

June 05, 2026
Former Prince Andrew made money subletting cottages on his rent-free estate, report shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Taiwan's Foxconn raises guidance for second-quarter outlook

Taiwan's Foxconn said on Friday that its second-quarter performance is likely to be well above its previously anticipated forecast of "significant" growth.

June 05, 2026
Taiwan's Foxconn raises guidance for second-quarter outlook
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Italy statistics bureau cuts 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.7%

Italy's economy will grow by 0.7% this year, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Friday, trimming a previous forecast of 0.8% made in December.

June 05, 2026
Italy statistics bureau cuts 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.7%
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UK running out of time to boost defence as investment plan stalls, military chief warns

Britain is running out of time to boost its defences in response to the threat posed by recent Russian actions, the country's military chief said on Friday,

June 05, 2026
UK running out of time to boost defence as investment plan stalls, military chief warns
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

World food prices slip in May, still near three-year high, FAO says

World food prices slipped in May from a revised April level, with vegetable oil prices falling for the first time this year while cereals and sugar

June 05, 2026
World food prices slip in May, still near three-year high, FAO says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK firms plan smaller price rises than in April, BoE survey shows

British businesses expect to increase prices less quickly in the year ahead than they did in April as some of the initial energy price shock caused by the

June 05, 2026
UK firms plan smaller price rises than in April, BoE survey shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|Technology|World

European shares slip as tech rally stalls, Middle East uncertainty weighs

European shares slipped on Friday and ended the week lower, as uncertainty about Middle East peace efforts kept investors on

June 05, 2026
European shares slip as tech rally stalls, Middle East uncertainty weighs
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Middle East conflict pushing millions into hunger, WFP says

The Middle East conflict is pushing millions of people closer to hunger, as rising fuel and transport costs drive up food prices while funding

June 05, 2026
Middle East conflict pushing millions into hunger, WFP says
Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Time to nip inflation in the bud: Five questions for the ECB

The European Central Bank is expected to hike interest rates on Thursday,

June 05, 2026
Time to nip inflation in the bud: Five questions for the ECB
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Houston, we have an IPO

The public listing of SpaceX will take centre stage as it looks likely to become one of the top 10 most valuable U.S. listed firms after it goes public, while a rate hike from the

June 05, 2026
Houston, we have an IPO
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How investor doubts halted Swiss Partners Group's meteoric rise

Setting out as a trio of ambitious young former Goldman Sachs bankers, Partners Group rose from plucky startup to become a global player in private equity,

June 05, 2026
How investor doubts halted Swiss Partners Group's meteoric rise
Asia|Business|Economy|Education|World

Fewer Chinese teenagers register for tough university entry exam

The number of Chinese students sitting the country's national university entrance exam, due to begin on Sunday, has dropped sharply by 450,000 to 12.9 million from a year

June 05, 2026
Fewer Chinese teenagers register for tough university entry exam
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Indonesia's central bank to prepare regulations reflecting wider mandate

Indonesia's central bank will prepare technical regulations that reflect its wider mandate to support economic growth following the passage of a sweeping new financial

June 05, 2026
Indonesia's central bank to prepare regulations reflecting wider mandate
Economy|Political|World

Hezbollah rejection clouds Lebanon ceasefire and prospects for ending Iran war

The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on Thursday and Israel said it would not withdraw troops from

June 04, 2026
Hezbollah rejection clouds Lebanon ceasefire and prospects for ending Iran war
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK house prices fall unexpectedly as market feels Iran war impact

British house prices unexpectedly fell in May, according to data from mortgage lender Halifax on Friday, which represented the latest sign of a cooling in the market as

June 05, 2026
UK house prices fall unexpectedly as market feels Iran war impact
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Airbus delivers 81 jets in May, up 59% year on year

Airbus delivered 81 aircraft in May, up 59% from the same month last year and bringing its total deliveries to 262 so far this year, the planemaker said on Friday in its monthly

June 05, 2026
Airbus delivers 81 jets in May, up 59% year on year
Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|World

KPMG Australia faces probe by corporate regulator as audit leak scandal fallout widens

Australia's corporate regulator said on Friday it had launched a formal investigation into three KPMG Australia partners linked to

June 05, 2026
KPMG Australia faces probe by corporate regulator as audit leak scandal fallout widens
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Auto market turmoil takes toll on German carmakers, study says

German carmakers lost ground to competitors at the start of the year as tariffs, conflict and technological upheaval weighed on sales, according to an EY analysis warning of

June 05, 2026
Auto market turmoil takes toll on German carmakers, study says
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump's latest tariff salvo no fix for global issue of forced labour

President Donald Trump's threat to slap new tariffs on trade partners the U.S. accuses of failing to crack down

June 05, 2026
Trump's latest tariff salvo no fix for global issue of forced labour
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Actors' union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers

Television and movie actors have voted to ratify a four-year contract with studios and streaming services

June 05, 2026
Actors' union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks

President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks

June 04, 2026
Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Slower, but steady US job growth anticipated in May

U.S. employment growth likely moderated in May after two straight months of strong gains, but the pace would probably remain consistent with stable

June 05, 2026
Slower, but steady US job growth anticipated in May
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Small miss, big hit

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook The drawdown in tech stocks that has followed a narrow earnings miss at U.S. chipmaker Broadcom deepened in Asia on Friday,

June 05, 2026
Small miss, big hit
Business|Economy|Technology

Switch in talks to raise funds at $50 billion-plus valuation, The Information reports

Data center developer Switch is in talks to raise billions of dollars at a valuation of at least $50 billion, The Information reported on Thursday, citing people with knowledge of

June 05, 2026
Switch in talks to raise funds at $50 billion-plus valuation, The Information reports
Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea labour minister calls on tech firms to share excess AI profits with suppliers, staff

South Korea's labour minister called on the country's major tech firms to share the spoils of their massive windfall profits, warning that

June 05, 2026
South Korea labour minister calls on tech firms to share excess AI profits with suppliers, staff
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Foreign investors pivot to short India debt ahead of policy turn

Overseas investors are opting for short-term Indian government bonds as they find attractive entry points amid expectations of the interest rates cycle

June 04, 2026
Foreign investors pivot to short India debt ahead of policy turn
Business|Economy|World

IMF taps Alvaro Piris as new mission chief for Venezuela, Bloomberg News reports

The International Monetary Fund selected Alvaro Piris Chavarri as its new mission chief for Venezuela, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

June 05, 2026
IMF taps Alvaro Piris as new mission chief for Venezuela, Bloomberg News reports
Economy|Political|US|World

US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump

The U.S.

June 05, 2026
US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Yen hits key 160 level for third session, dollar buoyed by Gulf woes

The Japanese yen is testing the 160 barrier on Friday, prompting pushback from Japanese officials, while the U.S. dollar is on track for a weekly gain as

June 05, 2026
Yen hits key 160 level for third session, dollar buoyed by Gulf woes
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest move to pressure island's leadership

The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife and three other individuals

June 05, 2026
US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest move to pressure island's leadership
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall Street giants tout SpaceX as Musk speaks at pre-IPO investor event

Wall Street's investment banking giants are feting hopeful buyers of Elon Musk's SpaceX at splashy events that kicked off on Thursday,

June 04, 2026
Wall Street giants tout SpaceX as Musk speaks at pre-IPO investor event
Economy|Election|Finance|Political

California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged

Days after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor

June 05, 2026
California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Trump meets with auto industry over right-to-repair debate

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he met with senior leaders in the auto industry to discuss the ongoing debate over "right-to-repair"

June 05, 2026
Trump meets with auto industry over right-to-repair debate
Business|Economy|Technology

US officials eye government stakes in AI companies, NOTUS reports

Senior U.S. officials held preliminary discussions with major AI companies about the potential for the government to buy some shares in their firms, digital news outlet NOTUS

June 05, 2026
US officials eye government stakes in AI companies, NOTUS reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

House approves Ukraine aid and Russian sanctions, defying Trump and GOP leaders

House approves Ukraine aid and Russian sanctions, defying Trump and GOP leaders

June 05, 2026
House approves Ukraine aid and Russian sanctions, defying Trump and GOP leaders
Economy|Europe|Political|World

House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia

The House has passed a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy

June 04, 2026
House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|Travel

Copilot of United jet that struck a light pole realized flight was low, but not in time, report says

Federal investigators have released their initial report on a jet that struck a truck on a highway while landing at a New Jersey airport

June 05, 2026
Copilot of United jet that struck a light pole realized flight was low, but not in time, report says
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he will not nominate Pulte to be permanent intelligence chief

U.S.

June 05, 2026
Trump says he will not nominate Pulte to be permanent intelligence chief
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

China's solar majors charge into batteries as panel sales falter

China's major solar panel manufacturers are ramping up higher-margin battery exports to boost revenue as growth in photovoltaic (PV)

June 05, 2026
China's solar majors charge into batteries as panel sales falter
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan's real wages extend gains, consumer spending decline slows in April

Japan's real wages climbed 1.9% in April from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday, marking a fourth consecutive monthly gain, as higher

June 05, 2026
Japan's real wages extend gains, consumer spending decline slows in April
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Water begins refilling Reflecting Pool after Trump's renovation to repaint it 'American flag blue'

President Donald Trump has announced that water has begun refilling the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

June 04, 2026
Water begins refilling Reflecting Pool after Trump's renovation to repaint it 'American flag blue'
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Trump administration imposes sanctions on Cuban president

Trump administration imposes sanctions on Cuban president

June 05, 2026
Trump administration imposes sanctions on Cuban president
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Boeing weighs 737 ramp-up to approach Airbus production targets, Air Current reports

Boeing is exploring raising production of its bestselling 737 jet beyond its publicly stated target of 63 aircraft per month, the Air Current reported on Thursday.

June 05, 2026
Boeing weighs 737 ramp-up to approach Airbus production targets, Air Current reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

SpaceX blocked from early US benchmark index entry as S&P reaffirms existing rules

S&P Global said on Thursday it was not changing the requirements for entry into its major indices, dealing a setback to Elon Musk's SpaceX by

June 05, 2026
SpaceX blocked from early US benchmark index entry as S&P reaffirms existing rules
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

US races to contain flesh-eating parasite screwworm, reports no further cases

Following the first confirmation of screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, on a U.S. farm in decades, federal and

June 04, 2026
US races to contain flesh-eating parasite screwworm, reports no further cases
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|US|World

US says it is ramping up emergency assistance in Bolivia amid protests

U.S.

June 05, 2026
US says it is ramping up emergency assistance in Bolivia amid protests
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

French billionaire Sterin lays bare right‑wing agenda in first public hearing

French billionaire Pierre-Edouard Sterin used his first appearance before lawmakers on Thursday to lay out his campaign to bring free-market and conservative

June 05, 2026
French billionaire Sterin lays bare right‑wing agenda in first public hearing
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Treasury website shows

The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and some affiliated people and entities, the U.S.

June 05, 2026
US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Treasury website shows
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Honeywell's Quantinuum valued at $17.6 billion as shares rise in Nasdaq debut

Shares of Quantinuum rose 13.3% in their Nasdaq debut, fetching a valuation of $17.63 billion as Honeywell's quantum computing company became

June 04, 2026
Honeywell's Quantinuum valued at $17.6 billion as shares rise in Nasdaq debut
Business|Economy|Education|Political|US|World

Trump to build Lincoln Memorial promenade as part of Washington revamp

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a promenade will be built onto the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, the latest in a series of construction projects he has

June 05, 2026
Trump to build Lincoln Memorial promenade as part of Washington revamp
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump directs hundreds of millions of dollars to support coal using emergency powers

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he is directing hundreds of millions of dollars to support U.S. coal power plants and to

June 04, 2026
Trump directs hundreds of millions of dollars to support coal using emergency powers
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX tells banks it won't move its $135-a-share IPO price

SpaceX told banks in its $75 billion initial public offering that it is set on the $135-a-share price that the firm disclosed on Wednesday in its amended IPO

June 05, 2026
SpaceX tells banks it won't move its $135-a-share IPO price
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US

The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century

June 05, 2026
What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump announces $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry

President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry

June 04, 2026
Trump announces $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets

Lululemon cuts forecasts amid persistent sales slump in key US market, shares drop

Lululemon Athletica cut its annual profit forecast and projected second-quarter earnings well below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as

June 05, 2026
Lululemon cuts forecasts amid persistent sales slump in key US market, shares drop
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Tradiing Day: Who needs tech?

Investors on Thursday latched onto the more encouraging aspects of mixed signals surrounding an end to war in the Middle East, pushing stocks

June 05, 2026
Tradiing Day: Who needs tech?
Business|Economy|Food|Technology

Walmart adds Subway meals to its 30-minute delivery offering as e-commerce race heats up

By Nicholas P.

June 05, 2026
Walmart adds Subway meals to its 30-minute delivery offering as e-commerce race heats up
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin sticks to hardline stance on war in Ukraine, but says Trump ideas could bring peace

President Vladimir Putin stuck to his hardline stance on the war in Ukraine on Thursday and said his troops were advancing on the battlefield

June 05, 2026
Putin sticks to hardline stance on war in Ukraine, but says Trump ideas could bring peace
Economy|Education|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department priorities

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is back on Capitol Hill to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on the department’s priorities, one day after he refused to say whether President Donald Trump and his family would still get immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a $1.776 billion compensation fund that would have benefited the president’s allies

June 04, 2026
The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department priorities
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy pledges clear timetable of talks on EU membership

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pledged on Thursday that Ukraine would keep to a clear timetable in talks on joining the European Union and in sticking to its obligations with the 27-

June 05, 2026
Ukraine's Zelenskiy pledges clear timetable of talks on EU membership
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in

President Donald Trump insists he's comfortable with the current holding pattern in the Iran war

June 04, 2026
With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

The Dow leaps to a record as oil prices ease and US stocks outside of AI rally

Wall Street rallied after falling oil prices and yields in the bond market eased the pressure on U.S. stocks

June 04, 2026
The Dow leaps to a record as oil prices ease and US stocks outside of AI rally
Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Overcrowding pushes Buncombe County detention into safety crisis, sheriff says

Overcrowding pushes Buncombe County detention into safety crisis, sheriff says

June 05, 2026
Overcrowding pushes Buncombe County detention into safety crisis, sheriff says
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

Tyco agrees to $10 million settlement with Wisconsin over PFAS water contamination

The manufacturer of firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeast Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades has agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state

June 05, 2026
Tyco agrees to $10 million settlement with Wisconsin over PFAS water contamination
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Libyans block off UN refugee office in protest against migrants

Hundreds of Libyan demonstrators blocked off the office of the U.N. refugee agency in the capital Tripoli on Thursday during a protest against migrants who have travelled

June 04, 2026
Libyans block off UN refugee office in protest against migrants
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

US senators question Big Tobacco on lobbying related to FDA policy shift

Six U.S. senators, including Democratic whip Dick Durbin and Elizabeth Warren, wrote public letters to tobacco giants Reynolds American and Altria on Thursday

June 04, 2026
US senators question Big Tobacco on lobbying related to FDA policy shift
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

Deputy involved in crash with teen scooter operator

Deputy involved in crash with teen scooter operator

June 05, 2026
Deputy involved in crash with teen scooter operator
Business|Economy|Finance

US mortgage rates are staying high – and the Fed can do very little about it

Investors’ inflation expectations, much more than the central bank, are among the factors that affect the cost of home loans.

June 05, 2026
US mortgage rates are staying high – and the Fed can do very little about it
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Dow claims record closing high, S&P 500 advances; chip selloff weighs on Nasdaq

Wall Street advanced on Thursday as progress toward ending the Iran war buoyed investor sentiment, while disappointing results from

June 04, 2026
Dow claims record closing high, S&P 500 advances; chip selloff weighs on Nasdaq
Economy|Political|World

Appealing to centrists, Colombia leftist Cepeda backs away from possibility of new constitution

Colombia's leftist presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda said in a video on Thursday he would seek consensus for national reforms if he were to be elected in a second round on

June 04, 2026
Appealing to centrists, Colombia leftist Cepeda backs away from possibility of new constitution
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed's Schmid says choice is between patience and rate hikes to tamp down inflation

Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeffrey Schmid said on Thursday that the U.S. central bank's choice now is between being patient and holding

June 05, 2026
Fed's Schmid says choice is between patience and rate hikes to tamp down inflation
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

U.S. revokes endangered species listing for Permian Basin lizard, resolves Texas attorney general lawsuit

The Trump administration agreed to strip endangered species protection from a lizard whose habitat overlapped the largest oil-producing region in the United

June 05, 2026
U.S. revokes endangered species listing for Permian Basin lizard, resolves Texas attorney general lawsuit
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'Record-setting' $101M award granted in horrific North Carolina wall collapse

'Record-setting' $101M award granted in horrific North Carolina wall collapse

June 05, 2026
'Record-setting' $101M award granted in horrific North Carolina wall collapse
Business|Economy|Political|World

Putin envoy says Russia-US talks on energy, economy continue

By Gleb Bryanski ST.

June 04, 2026
Putin envoy says Russia-US talks on energy, economy continue
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Wall Street ends mixed as Broadcom drags tech, European stocks gain; oil dips

Global stocks inched higher in choppy trading on Thursday, with European gains followed by a mixed session on Wall Street as investors weighed a snag in

June 04, 2026
Wall Street ends mixed as Broadcom drags tech, European stocks gain; oil dips
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Gas engine maker Innio jumps 23% in Nasdaq debut as investors bet on data center boom

Innio's shares closed up 23% on Thursday in a strong start for the gas engine manufacturer, as a red-hot streak of new listings from AI infrastructure-linked

June 04, 2026
Gas engine maker Innio jumps 23% in Nasdaq debut as investors bet on data center boom
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Slovenia's parliament approves Jansa's centre-right government

Slovenia's parliament on Thursday approved Prime Minister Janez Jansa's centre-right government, which has pledged tax cuts, targeted spending and an anti-corruption

June 04, 2026
Slovenia's parliament approves Jansa's centre-right government
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Fed's Daly says AI is not for now driving inflation up or down

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly on Thursday said that while she believes AI over a five- to 10-year window could be a deflationary force, the effect is "not a

June 04, 2026
Fed's Daly says AI is not for now driving inflation up or down
Business|Economy|Political|World

Oil settles lower on hopes for Iran deal following Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Oil prices settled around 3% lower on Thursday on investor hopes for an end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz,

June 04, 2026
Oil settles lower on hopes for Iran deal following Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Steven Seagal, Candace Owens and Trump’s ballroom commissioner appear at Russia’s top economic forum

Steven Seagal, Candace Owens and Trump’s ballroom commissioner appear at Russia’s top economic forum

June 05, 2026
Steven Seagal, Candace Owens and Trump’s ballroom commissioner appear at Russia’s top economic forum
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

'It's terrifying': Couple recall moments shooting happened at high school graduation

'It's terrifying': Couple recall moments shooting happened at high school graduation

June 05, 2026
'It's terrifying': Couple recall moments shooting happened at high school graduation
Economy|Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warns foreign AI platforms can be used against Canadians

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is warning that foreign artificial intelligence platforms could be used against Canadians

June 04, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warns foreign AI platforms can be used against Canadians
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.48%, retreating from its highest level in 9 months

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week from its highest level in nine months, welcome relief for prospective homebuyers

June 04, 2026
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.48%, retreating from its highest level in 9 months
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

US Supreme Court backs FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines

The U.S.

June 04, 2026
US Supreme Court backs FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

IMF urges Fed caution on inflation as Warsh prepares to chair first policy meeting

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday urged the Federal Reserve in its first policy meeting led by new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to stay cautious on rates due to

June 04, 2026
IMF urges Fed caution on inflation as Warsh prepares to chair first policy meeting
Business|Economy|Finance|World

New York Fed finds elevated global supply chain pressure in May

By Michael S.

June 04, 2026
New York Fed finds elevated global supply chain pressure in May
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Indonesia to 'refocus' free meal measures on more remote areas, official says

The Indonesian agency overseeing President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals programme will "refocus" its measures by cutting back on new kitchens and targeting

June 04, 2026
Indonesia to 'refocus' free meal measures on more remote areas, official says
Economy|Political|Science|World

First IAEA report on Iran's nuclear programme since February shows little change despite war

The U.N. nuclear watchdog sent a report to member states on Thursday with no major changes to its assessment of Iran's nuclear programme, despite three months of U.S.-

June 04, 2026
First IAEA report on Iran's nuclear programme since February shows little change despite war
Business|Economy|Political|World

US will uphold tariff caps in deals with EU, Japan and others, Trump's trade chief says

The United States will respect tariff caps in trade deals struck with the European Union, Japan and other countries, and planned U.S. tariffs over forced

June 04, 2026
US will uphold tariff caps in deals with EU, Japan and others, Trump's trade chief says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US bank regulators to tout deregulatory agenda to lawmakers

The nation's top bank regulators plan to tell Congress on Thursday that their efforts to trim bank rules and oversight will bolster economic activity

June 04, 2026
US bank regulators to tout deregulatory agenda to lawmakers
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Redemption requests rise at Blackstone, Partners Group as private markets strain

Swiss alternative asset manager Partners Group on Thursday flagged more withdrawal requests from its funds while Blackstone said it capped

June 04, 2026
Redemption requests rise at Blackstone, Partners Group as private markets strain
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Goldman Sachs expects SpaceX's AI revenue to surge 100-fold by 2030, FT reports

Goldman Sachs expects revenue from SpaceX's AI division to surge to $322 billion by 2030, up from $3.2 billion in 2025, according to the Wall Street bank's forecasts shared with a

June 04, 2026
Goldman Sachs expects SpaceX's AI revenue to surge 100-fold by 2030, FT reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Boston Fed paper says Fed can concentrate on inflation risks amid energy shock

By Michael S.

June 04, 2026
Boston Fed paper says Fed can concentrate on inflation risks amid energy shock
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

CrowdStrike shares fall as 'Mythos moment' fails to cheer investors

CrowdStrike shares slid 7% on Thursday after the company's quarterly forecasts failed to meet steep investor expectations, even though demand for

June 04, 2026
CrowdStrike shares fall as 'Mythos moment' fails to cheer investors
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Romanian president nominates adviser Eugen Tomac as prime minister

Romania's centrist President Nicusor Dan designated his adviser Eugen Tomac as prime minister on Thursday, seeking to end a political crisis that has stalled policymaking

June 04, 2026
Romanian president nominates adviser Eugen Tomac as prime minister
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

Walmart investors reject AI workplace report as automation expands in the US

By Nicholas P.

June 04, 2026
Walmart investors reject AI workplace report as automation expands in the US
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

The $9 billion issue at the heart of US-Cuba tensions

The $9 billion issue at the heart of US-Cuba tensions

June 04, 2026
The $9 billion issue at the heart of US-Cuba tensions
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Supreme Court upholds broad reading of SEC authority to recoup ill-gotten gains in fraud cases

The Supreme Court has upheld a broad reading of the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission to recoup ill-gotten gains from people who engage in securities fraud

June 04, 2026
Supreme Court upholds broad reading of SEC authority to recoup ill-gotten gains in fraud cases
Business|Economy|Technology

US first-quarter worker productivity, labor costs revised lower

U.S. worker productivity growth slowed faster than initially thought in the first quarter, but the underlying trend remained strong and a boost is expected from

June 04, 2026
US first-quarter worker productivity, labor costs revised lower
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Airbus delivered 81 jets in May after China logjam eases

Airbus delivered 81 aircraft in May, up sharply from a year earlier, partly due to the release of planes caught up in a regulatory stand-off with China, industry sources said

June 04, 2026
Airbus delivered 81 jets in May after China logjam eases
Business|Economy|World

Mexico economy may beat OECD forecast, finance minister says

Mexico's economy could grow more than the OECD's latest forecast, Finance Minister Edgar Amador Zamora said in an interview with newspaper Milenio published late on

June 04, 2026
Mexico economy may beat OECD forecast, finance minister says
Business|Economy

US Postal Service not expected to run out of cash next year, official says

The U.S.

June 04, 2026
US Postal Service not expected to run out of cash next year, official says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

S&P 500, Nasdaq slide at open as Broadcom revenue miss dents chip stocks

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq dropped at the open on Thursday, as Broadcom's revenue miss pressured chip stocks, while equity investors took a breather after a strong rally to record

June 04, 2026
S&P 500, Nasdaq slide at open as Broadcom revenue miss dents chip stocks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Private credit funds face renewed withdrawals in second quarter

Private credit funds sold to wealthy investors face another test in the second quarter, as early filings point to continued redemption pressures driven by concerns over software

June 04, 2026
Private credit funds face renewed withdrawals in second quarter
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany and France pitch swifter benefits for EU hopefuls in Balkans, Moldova

Germany and France have proposed giving aspiring European Union members more opportunities to join EU programmes and access the single market before joining the bloc,

June 04, 2026
Germany and France pitch swifter benefits for EU hopefuls in Balkans, Moldova
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

US Supreme Court backs SEC in fight over 'disgorgement' power

The U.S.

June 04, 2026
US Supreme Court backs SEC in fight over 'disgorgement' power
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Yen touches 160, dollar slips from two-month high amid Iran talks

The dollar slipped from a two-month high on Thursday as optimism rose about a ceasefire in Lebanon, while markets were alert to possible intervention as the

June 04, 2026
Yen touches 160, dollar slips from two-month high amid Iran talks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Pinterest deepens Amazon partnership with $4 billion cloud deal

Pinterest said on Thursday it would pay Amazon Web Services $4 billion for cloud services through 2031, as the social media company strengthens a long-term partnership with its

June 04, 2026
Pinterest deepens Amazon partnership with $4 billion cloud deal
Business|Economy|Technology

SpaceX sets $135 price for blockbuster IPO, upending Wall Street convention

SpaceX publicly set a $135 price for shares in its initial public offering on Wednesday, upending the longstanding Wall Street price-discovery

June 04, 2026
SpaceX sets $135 price for blockbuster IPO, upending Wall Street convention
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Standard Chartered's crypto bull sticks to $100,000 bitcoin call despite 'painful' week

Geoffrey Kendrick, the global head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered and one of the most vocal crypto advocates, is sticking with his call for

June 04, 2026
Standard Chartered's crypto bull sticks to $100,000 bitcoin call despite 'painful' week
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Blackstone private credit fund caps withdrawals as redemption requests jump

Blackstone has capped withdrawals at its ​flagship private credit fund as redemption requests rose in the second quarter, the

June 04, 2026
Blackstone private credit fund caps withdrawals as redemption requests jump
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle

More than 50 Colorado drivers run over screws that fell off truck on Highway 285

More than 50 Colorado drivers run over screws that fell off truck on Highway 285

June 04, 2026
More than 50 Colorado drivers run over screws that fell off truck on Highway 285
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|World

Melinda French Gates donates $215 million to improve women's health worldwide

Melinda French Gates is expanding her efforts to improve women's health worldwide, pledging $215 million for contraceptive access and maternal care, as well as initiatives for middle-age women

June 04, 2026
Melinda French Gates donates $215 million to improve women's health worldwide
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The labor market’s next chapter is taking shape. Here’s what to watch for in Friday’s jobs report

The labor market’s next chapter is taking shape. Here’s what to watch for in Friday’s jobs report

June 04, 2026
The labor market’s next chapter is taking shape. Here’s what to watch for in Friday’s jobs report
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New details revealed of Epstein assistant’s abuse allegations as GOP lawmakers call for DOJ investigation

New details revealed of Epstein assistant’s abuse allegations as GOP lawmakers call for DOJ investigation

June 04, 2026
New details revealed of Epstein assistant’s abuse allegations as GOP lawmakers call for DOJ investigation
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US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, hit highest level since Iran war began in February

The number of Americans filing for jobless aid hit their highest level in four months last week, but layoffs remain historically low despite ongoing economic uncertainty brought on by the war in Iran

June 04, 2026
US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, hit highest level since Iran war began in February
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Universal Music buys back part of Ackman's Pershing stake after $64 billion bid fails

Universal Music Group said on Thursday it has repurchased some

June 04, 2026
Universal Music buys back part of Ackman's Pershing stake after $64 billion bid fails
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Hungary reports African swine fever in domestic pigs for first time

Hungarian authorities ordered the culling of 3,000 pigs on a farm after African swine fever was reported in domestic pigs for the first time in the country, the National

June 04, 2026
Hungary reports African swine fever in domestic pigs for first time
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Brunei's sultan announces cabinet shake-up, appoints sons as ministers

Brunei's ruler announced a major cabinet reshuffle on Thursday, creating new key portfolios and appointing two of his younger sons as ministers, in a sign of

June 04, 2026
Brunei's sultan announces cabinet shake-up, appoints sons as ministers
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Singapore Airlines in talks for major new jet order, sources say

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is in talks with Airbus and Boeing to buy at least 50 of the industry's biggest jets, as it plans a next phase

June 04, 2026
Singapore Airlines in talks for major new jet order, sources say
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We analyzed paper money printed by Ben Franklin to uncover his anti‑counterfeiting techniques and materials innovations

Ben Franklin led an effort to print paper bills in the American colonies, after a coin shortage constrained the economy.

June 04, 2026
We analyzed paper money printed by Ben Franklin to uncover his anti‑counterfeiting techniques and materials innovations
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Canadian dollar will strengthen if progress made in USMCA review: Reuters poll

Canada's dollar will strengthen over the coming year against its U.S. counterpart so long as the domestic economy recovers and progress is made in the

June 04, 2026
Canadian dollar will strengthen if progress made in USMCA review: Reuters poll
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Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman posts stronger sales, sees challenging demand ahead

Whiskey maker Brown-Forman on Thursday warned of strained consumer spending behavior for the year even as the Jack Daniel's maker reported better-than-expected quarterly sales on

June 04, 2026
Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman posts stronger sales, sees challenging demand ahead
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Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs

About a third of Americans report using high-interest credit cards for everyday expenses as costs continue to rise.

June 04, 2026
Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs
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US weekly jobless claims increase to four-month high; worker productivity revised down

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, touching their highest level in four months,

June 04, 2026
US weekly jobless claims increase to four-month high; worker productivity revised down
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Zohran Mamdani’s capitalist plan to fix the housing crisis

Zohran Mamdani’s capitalist plan to fix the housing crisis

June 04, 2026
Zohran Mamdani’s capitalist plan to fix the housing crisis
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Broadcom set to shed $300 billion in value as AI results fail to impress

Broadcom shares slumped more than 14% on Thursday, dragging chip peers lower, after the company's results fell short of lofty expectations

June 04, 2026
Broadcom set to shed $300 billion in value as AI results fail to impress
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Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push

Amazon on Thursday unveiled an upgraded AI-powered mobile robot for its warehouses that can respond to conversational prompts, as part of a €10

June 04, 2026
Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push
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US Senate faces tough vote on nationwide E15 gasoline sales expansion

Supporters of a long-stalled push to expand nationwide sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline are pursuing an uphill

June 04, 2026
US Senate faces tough vote on nationwide E15 gasoline sales expansion
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Britain plays down concern on India trade deal, hints at implementation delay

Talks between Britain and India on implementing a free trade deal are moving quickly and going well, trade minister Peter Kyle said, suggesting the deal

June 04, 2026
Britain plays down concern on India trade deal, hints at implementation delay
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German far-right AfD party official meets with Putin adviser, Gazprom boss

A senior member of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) met one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's top advisers as well as the head of energy group Gazprom

June 04, 2026
German far-right AfD party official meets with Putin adviser, Gazprom boss
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African migrants flee into the mountains as South Africa's xenophobic violence surges

Four days ago, Mozambican immigrant Lado Amido answered a knock at his door in the South African town of Kleinmond.

June 04, 2026
African migrants flee into the mountains as South Africa's xenophobic violence surges
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Peru's leftist Roberto Sanchez seeks centrist appeal ahead of presidential runoff

Left-wing congressman Roberto Sanchez is striking a more pragmatic tone ahead of Peru’s June 7 presidential runoff against conservative

June 04, 2026
Peru's leftist Roberto Sanchez seeks centrist appeal ahead of presidential runoff
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India sees 'perfect complimentarity' with Venezuela in energy trade amid Gulf crisis

India and Venezuela sought to boost their ties in the energy sector on Thursday with New Delhi saying that Caracas sees it as a preferred partner in the sector at a time

June 04, 2026
India sees 'perfect complimentarity' with Venezuela in energy trade amid Gulf crisis
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EU preparing economic support package for Armenia after Russian pressure on it

The European Union is preparing an economic support package worth an initial amount of €50 million ($58.1 million) for Armenia after Russia hit Armenia with some trade

June 04, 2026
EU preparing economic support package for Armenia after Russian pressure on it
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Lebanon ceasefire raises hopes of progress for Iran deal

Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a new ceasefire after U.S.-mediated talks, the Trump administration said, raising hopes for

June 04, 2026
Lebanon ceasefire raises hopes of progress for Iran deal
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Summer clouds

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The S&P 500 failed to clock its 10th straight daily gain on Wednesday

June 04, 2026
Summer clouds
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EU delays bank risk capital framework by three years, awaiting US, standards

The European Commission will delay the introduction of a new market risk capital framework for banks for three years to see how the U.S. and Britain implement the same

June 04, 2026
EU delays bank risk capital framework by three years, awaiting US, standards
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India's Modi meets Delcy Rodriguez as India expands Venezuela oil imports

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held talks with Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez

June 04, 2026
India's Modi meets Delcy Rodriguez as India expands Venezuela oil imports
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Australia's Lynas Rare Earths names Pol Le Roux interim CEO

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths said on Thursday that Chief Operating Officer Pol Le Roux will take over as interim CEO from June 30, marking a leadership transition at the world's

June 04, 2026
Australia's Lynas Rare Earths names Pol Le Roux interim CEO
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UK construction activity shrinks at fastest pace since 2020, PMI shows

Activity in Britain's construction sector slowed at the sharpest pace in six years last month as economic uncertainty and rising inflation triggered by the Iran war led to a

June 04, 2026
UK construction activity shrinks at fastest pace since 2020, PMI shows
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Fuji Media’s real estate unit attracts 1 trillion yen bids, Bloomberg News reports

Broadcaster Fuji Media Holdings received stronger-than-expected interest for its real estate subsidiary Sankei Building, attracting bidders including KKR, Blackstone and Goldman

June 04, 2026
Fuji Media’s real estate unit attracts 1 trillion yen bids, Bloomberg News reports
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Vietnam says USTR forced labour conclusion does not reflect its efforts

Vietnam's foreign ministry said on Thursday that the U.S.

June 04, 2026
Vietnam says USTR forced labour conclusion does not reflect its efforts
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European shares rise as oil slips, investors watch Middle East

European shares rose on Thursday as oil prices eased, although investors remained cautious on whether the latest developments in

June 04, 2026
European shares rise as oil slips, investors watch Middle East
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China bans 4 New Zealand lawmakers after they visited Taiwan

Beijing has banned four New Zealand lawmakers from traveling to China for a year, demanding an apology for their visit to Taiwan

June 04, 2026
China bans 4 New Zealand lawmakers after they visited Taiwan
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Bank of Japan expected to raise rates this month, sources say

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates this month unless a sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict upends markets, three sources said, as

June 04, 2026
Bank of Japan expected to raise rates this month, sources say
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New Zealand expresses concern over China lawmaker ban after Taiwan trip

New Zealand said on Thursday it would express its concerns to Beijing after China banned four New Zealand lawmakers from entry following their visit to Taiwan last month.

June 04, 2026
New Zealand expresses concern over China lawmaker ban after Taiwan trip
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Lebanese Americans open their wallets and hearts as war rages back home

Lebanese Americans are both grieving and taking action to support loved ones in their homeland who have been affected by the war between Israel and Hezbollah

June 04, 2026
Lebanese Americans open their wallets and hearts as war rages back home
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SK Hynix tells investors its US listing plan wins their strong backing, source says

SK Hynix told investors this week it received "tremendously positive" feedback on its proposed U.S. listing as the chipmaker benefits from strong demand for

June 04, 2026
SK Hynix tells investors its US listing plan wins their strong backing, source says
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Sweden's centre-left opposition holds lead ahead of September election, stats office poll shows

Sweden's centre-left opposition looks likely to win power in the parliamentary election in September, ousting the right-wing government, according to an opinion poll

June 04, 2026
Sweden's centre-left opposition holds lead ahead of September election, stats office poll shows
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US investor Castlelake taps shipper MSC for potential easyJet bid, report says

U.S. investment firm Castlelake is looking at MSC, the world's largest shipping group, as a partner in a consortium for a potential takeover bid for British budget airline

June 04, 2026
US investor Castlelake taps shipper MSC for potential easyJet bid, report says
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Russia ramps up aerial attacks as it struggles on the ground in Ukraine

Russia ramps up aerial attacks as it struggles on the ground in Ukraine

June 04, 2026
Russia ramps up aerial attacks as it struggles on the ground in Ukraine
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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
BOJ chief vows to debate 'pros and cons' of rate hike, signals June action
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Australia's central bank monitoring impact of higher rates, energy price shock

Australia's central bank is closely monitoring economic conditions to assess how higher interest rates and the global energy price shock are playing out, its top central

June 04, 2026
Australia's central bank monitoring impact of higher rates, energy price shock
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Europe's tech 'liberation day'? Computer says not yet

As the European Union unveiled its technology sovereignty package on Wednesday, a top official posted in glee: "Today is Tech Liberation Day".

June 04, 2026
Europe's tech 'liberation day'? Computer says not yet
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Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock at industry summit

Global airline bosses gathering in Rio de Janeiro this weekend will be searching for answers to the industry's biggest crisis since the

June 04, 2026
Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock at industry summit
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Australian state cracks down on illegal tobacco shops as nicotine use surges

The Australian state of Victoria on Thursday introduced laws to give authorities more powers to shut down businesses selling illegal tobacco, as new data showed nicotine use

June 04, 2026
Australian state cracks down on illegal tobacco shops as nicotine use surges
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From reform hopes to brutal crackdown - China's Tiananmen protests

Thursday marks 37 years since China bloodily suppressed pro-democracy demonstrations in and around central Beijing's Tiananmen Square, when Chinese troops opened fire on their own

June 04, 2026
From reform hopes to brutal crackdown - China's Tiananmen protests
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Mexico's popular former president blasts Trump as US ties hit low

Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador accused Washington on Wednesday of employing "interventionist and unscrupulous practices" to bolster

June 04, 2026
Mexico's popular former president blasts Trump as US ties hit low
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Foxconn and Intel team up to build next-gen AI systems

Foxconn said on Thursday it will work with U.S. chipmaker Intel to jointly develop and deploy next-generation AI infrastructure and intelligent computing platforms in a move

June 04, 2026
Foxconn and Intel team up to build next-gen AI systems
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

TSMC working hard to meet chip demand, would 'like' to hike prices

Taiwan's TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, is striving to keep up with demand and avoid becoming a bottleneck in the global supply chain

June 04, 2026
TSMC working hard to meet chip demand, would 'like' to hike prices
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BOJ's Ueda pivots to inflation-fighting mode, clearing path for steadier hikes

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has all but cemented a June rate hike in a clear narrative pivot toward inflation fighting as the Iran war-driven energy

June 04, 2026
BOJ's Ueda pivots to inflation-fighting mode, clearing path for steadier hikes
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Indonesia passes bill expanding central bank role to spur growth  

Indonesia's parliament on Thursday passed sweeping legislation that doubles down on Bank Indonesia's role to support growth, while

June 04, 2026
Indonesia passes bill expanding central bank role to spur growth  
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Australia's lower house passes bill for biggest overhaul of taxes in decades

Australia's lower house of parliament passed a bill on Thursday for the government's biggest overhaul of taxes in decades, curbing tax breaks for property investors to make

June 04, 2026
Australia's lower house passes bill for biggest overhaul of taxes in decades
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A ceasefire too far for markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Markets are in risk-off mode again as traders grapple with conflicting headlines: renewed fighting between the U.S. and

June 04, 2026
A ceasefire too far for markets
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A leaner, more focused Honeywell Aerospace projects strong growth after spinoff

Honeywell Aerospace told investors on Wednesday that it expects to book $6.5 billion in adjusted earnings by 2030, fueled by strong demand from jetmakers and

June 03, 2026
A leaner, more focused Honeywell Aerospace projects strong growth after spinoff
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How Indian markets could react to RBI's policy call

The Reserve Bank of India's rate decision on Friday is expected to be one of the closest policy calls in recent memory, with rising

June 04, 2026
How Indian markets could react to RBI's policy call
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Treasury Wine bets on Penfolds-led luxury push to revive fortunes, shares soar 13%

Australia's Treasury Wine Estates said on Thursday it will double down on a handful of brands led by the iconic luxury Penfolds, and

June 04, 2026
Treasury Wine bets on Penfolds-led luxury push to revive fortunes, shares soar 13%
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Global firms exploit India's IPO boom to take profits back to home countries

India's red-hot initial public offering market may look irresistible as foreign firms line up for listings, but the rush is not about raising funds to

June 04, 2026
Global firms exploit India's IPO boom to take profits back to home countries
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AI companies are barreling toward huge Wall Street debuts. A look at the biggest players

Some of the leading artificial intelligence companies are moving toward initial public offerings this year at eye-popping valuations

June 04, 2026
AI companies are barreling toward huge Wall Street debuts. A look at the biggest players
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Meta accuses Australia of breaching FTA, invokes US 'trade action'

Meta accused Australia of violating a free trade agreement with the U.S. by proposing a new tax on certain tech giants which do not strike licensing deals with

June 04, 2026
Meta accuses Australia of breaching FTA, invokes US 'trade action'
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Japan government expects BOJ to coordinate policy steps with it, spokesperson says

Japan's government expects the Bank of Japan to conduct appropriate monetary policy toward a sustainable 2% inflation target that is driven by wage growth in close

June 04, 2026
Japan government expects BOJ to coordinate policy steps with it, spokesperson says
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Sunshine Silver Mining raises $270 million in US IPO

Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining ​Company raised $270 million in its U.S. initial public offering on Wednesday, joining a growing number of companies rushing to seize buoyant

June 04, 2026
Sunshine Silver Mining raises $270 million in US IPO
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Advent, ADIA-backed gas engine maker Innio raises $2.43 billion in US IPO

Gas engine manufacturer Innio said on Wednesday it has raised $2.43 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, as investors flock to companies powering the AI boom.

June 04, 2026
Advent, ADIA-backed gas engine maker Innio raises $2.43 billion in US IPO
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US agency reviews school internet subsidies amid concerns about kids' screen time

The U.S.

June 04, 2026
US agency reviews school internet subsidies amid concerns about kids' screen time
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SMFG aims to double sales and trading revenue to $5 billion, markets head says

Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is aiming to double revenue in its sales and trading business to 800 billion yen ($5 billion) within

June 04, 2026
SMFG aims to double sales and trading revenue to $5 billion, markets head says
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South Korea, China agree first expansion in flight rights in seven years

South Korea and China have agreed to expand weekly flight rights between the countries for the first time in seven years, Seoul's transport ministry said on Thursday, in

June 04, 2026
South Korea, China agree first expansion in flight rights in seven years
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Trump plans $700 million in new coal support, White House official says

U.S.

June 04, 2026
Trump plans $700 million in new coal support, White House official says
Economy|World

Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, boosting hopes for Iran deal

Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration said on Wednesday, in a boost to hopes for

June 03, 2026
Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, boosting hopes for Iran deal
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South Korea Lee's ruling party sweeps local elections but loses Seoul mayor race

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's ruling Democratic Party swept most major local races in elections held on Wednesday, but suffered a

June 04, 2026
South Korea Lee's ruling party sweeps local elections but loses Seoul mayor race
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australia April goods trade back in surplus as exports rebound

Australia's balance on goods trade swung back into surplus in April after a surprise deficit the month before, data showed on Thursday, as a rebound in resource exports

June 04, 2026
Australia April goods trade back in surplus as exports rebound
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Trump makes it easier to fire 8,000 federal workers

Trump makes it easier to fire 8,000 federal workers

June 04, 2026
Trump makes it easier to fire 8,000 federal workers
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Flesh-eating New World screwworm detected in Texas calf, USDA says, signaling major threat to food production

Flesh-eating New World screwworm detected in Texas calf, USDA says, signaling major threat to food production

June 04, 2026
Flesh-eating New World screwworm detected in Texas calf, USDA says, signaling major threat to food production
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UK employers ask government to ease off on tax and price-gouging claims

The Confederation of British Industry called on Britain's government not to treat business as a cash cow or accuse companies of price-gouging as the

June 04, 2026
UK employers ask government to ease off on tax and price-gouging claims
Economy|Political|World

House votes to limit Trump’s Iran war powers in remarkable rebuke

House votes to limit Trump’s Iran war powers in remarkable rebuke

June 04, 2026
House votes to limit Trump’s Iran war powers in remarkable rebuke
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SpaceX wins Texas tax breaks for chip project, ahead of record IPO

SpaceX secured tax incentives on Wednesday for its proposed Terafab chip manufacturing project in Grimes County, Texas,

June 03, 2026
SpaceX wins Texas tax breaks for chip project, ahead of record IPO
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JPMorgan's Dimon to pitch SpaceX IPO to wealthy clients, source says

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon will pitch the upcoming initial public offering of SpaceX to the bank's wealthy clients this week in a bid to drive

June 04, 2026
JPMorgan's Dimon to pitch SpaceX IPO to wealthy clients, source says
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SpaceX sets the stage for a record $75 billion IPO

SpaceX sets the stage for a record $75 billion IPO

June 04, 2026
SpaceX sets the stage for a record $75 billion IPO
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Broadcom's sales and AI chip forecast comes in below expectations, shares tumble

Chipmaker Broadcom missed Wall Street expectations for second-quarter revenue on Wednesday and its

June 04, 2026
Broadcom's sales and AI chip forecast comes in below expectations, shares tumble
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Rubio says China cannot erase memories of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Beijing's censorship cannot erase memories of its 1989 military assault on peaceful demonstrators in Tiananmen Square, U.S.

June 04, 2026
Rubio says China cannot erase memories of Tiananmen Square crackdown
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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred worries cap proposal could lead to repeat of 1994-95 strike

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred worries the owners' salary cap proposal could lead to a work stoppage like the one that canceled the 1994 World Series

June 04, 2026
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred worries cap proposal could lead to repeat of 1994-95 strike
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Fed's Warsh inherits economy increasingly squeezed by inflation

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh inherits an economy bolstered by an AI investment boom but pinched by rising prices from the Iran war, a Fed

June 04, 2026
Fed's Warsh inherits economy increasingly squeezed by inflation
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Vanguard index product becomes first ETF to top $1 trillion in assets

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, the index investing pioneer's flagship exchange-traded product, became the first in the history of ETFs to reach and

June 04, 2026
Vanguard index product becomes first ETF to top $1 trillion in assets
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Flesh-eating screwworm confirmed in Texas calf as parasite crosses border from Mexico

New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive, has been found in a calf in

June 03, 2026
Flesh-eating screwworm confirmed in Texas calf as parasite crosses border from Mexico
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US tariff doubling cut EU steel exports by 34%, steel body says

EU steel exports to the U.S. have fallen by 34% since Washington hiked tariffs to 50%, with higher duties on derivative products such as washing

June 04, 2026
US tariff doubling cut EU steel exports by 34%, steel body says
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Trump signs order to make it easier to fire 8,000 federal workers

U.S.

June 04, 2026
Trump signs order to make it easier to fire 8,000 federal workers
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Looking for NBA Finals seats? The Knicks are making 2 in celebrity row available in an auction

The New York Knicks are auctioning two celebrity row seats for Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, when the NBA Finals return to New York for the first time since 1999

June 04, 2026
Looking for NBA Finals seats? The Knicks are making 2 in celebrity row available in an auction
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Homeland Security secretary says ICE will increase new officer training next month

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says Immigration and Customs Enforcement will increase training for new officers

June 04, 2026
Homeland Security secretary says ICE will increase new officer training next month
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SpaceX's IPO is set to be the biggest ever and could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month, setting the stage for the largest-ever stock market debut and putting Elon Musk on course to becoming the world’s first trillionaire

June 04, 2026
SpaceX's IPO is set to be the biggest ever and could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
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Live updates: House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of Trump

The House approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to seek to end the war

June 03, 2026
Live updates: House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of Trump
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House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump

The House for the first time has approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran

June 04, 2026
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump
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Fed's Logan says a rate hike may be needed to beat inflation

Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan on Wednesday said signs of robust economic growth and corporate earnings "going gangbusters" are helping to make her

June 04, 2026
Fed's Logan says a rate hike may be needed to beat inflation
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Bank of America to hire interns, campus recruits despite AI threat

Bank of America said on Wednesday it would welcome about 4,000 summer interns and full-time campus hires, signaling a commitment to entry-level talent even as the rise of AI fuels

June 04, 2026
Bank of America to hire interns, campus recruits despite AI threat
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Oklahoma's attorney general sues to block aluminum smelter after Trump endorses rival

Oklahoma's attorney general has filed a lawsuit seeking to block Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) and Century Aluminum from building the largest U.S. aluminum

June 04, 2026
Oklahoma's attorney general sues to block aluminum smelter after Trump endorses rival
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New York debt litigation bill hangs on last-minute Assembly move

New York State lawmakers must decide by the end of this week whether to advance a bill that would alter state law tied to foreign sovereign debt, setting

June 04, 2026
New York debt litigation bill hangs on last-minute Assembly move
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Trading Day: War clouds and tech wobbles

Escalating tensions in the Middle East and a wave of profit-taking in AI and tech shares cast a long shadow over markets on Wednesday, depressing

June 04, 2026
Trading Day: War clouds and tech wobbles
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Fed policy 'a bit loose,' need it to be 'restrictive,' Logan says

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan on Wednesday said she feels monetary policy is currently "neutral or perhaps even a bit loose," in contrast with what she feels

June 04, 2026
Fed policy 'a bit loose,' need it to be 'restrictive,' Logan says
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NAACP says US Postal Service voting plan violates settlement

The NAACP asked a federal court Wednesday to revive a 2020 lawsuit against the U.S.

June 04, 2026
NAACP says US Postal Service voting plan violates settlement
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TransAlta to buy Blackstone-backed Colorado gas-fired plants for $1 billion

Canadian power producer TransAlta Corp said on Wednesday it will acquire two natural gas-fired peaking facilities near Denver, Colorado, from Blackstone for about $1 billion,

June 04, 2026
TransAlta to buy Blackstone-backed Colorado gas-fired plants for $1 billion
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Fatal Virginia crash raises questions about bus safety and the records of the driver and company

A commercial bus crash in Virginia that killed five people and injured dozens of others has raised questions about the driver, the company that employed him and the overall safety of the industry

June 04, 2026
Fatal Virginia crash raises questions about bus safety and the records of the driver and company
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is refusing to say whether President Donald Trump and his family will still receive immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a $1.776 billion compensation fund

June 04, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits
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Oil prices climb back toward $100, and US stocks halt their record-breaking rally

Oil prices rose following the latest threats to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and U.S. stocks retreated from their records

June 03, 2026
Oil prices climb back toward $100, and US stocks halt their record-breaking rally
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Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forum

Ukrainian long-range drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, setting it ablaze, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

June 03, 2026
Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forum
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Fact check: The many lies Trump told the New York Post

Fact check: The many lies Trump told the New York Post

June 04, 2026
Fact check: The many lies Trump told the New York Post
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Applied Aerospace & Defense valued at $3.5 billion as shares rise in debut

Applied Aerospace & Defense achieved a valuation of $3.54 billion after its shares opened 3.8% above the offer price in their market debut on Wednesday, the latest in a streak of

June 03, 2026
Applied Aerospace & Defense valued at $3.5 billion as shares rise in debut
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Ackman's Pershing seeks to exit Universal Music Group stake, Bloomberg News reports

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square is looking to sell its stake in Universal Music Group, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, days after the music industry giant rebuffed the

June 03, 2026
Ackman's Pershing seeks to exit Universal Music Group stake, Bloomberg News reports
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Trump administration seeks new path forward with tariffs after first attempt hit legal roadblocks

President Donald Trump is in a hurry to rebuild the tariff wall the Supreme Court tore down less than four months ago

June 03, 2026
Trump administration seeks new path forward with tariffs after first attempt hit legal roadblocks
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Brazil's May trade surplus beats forecasts as prices lifts exports

Brazil's trade surplus reached $7.8 billion in May, official data showed on Wednesday, above market expectations, as higher prices drove export growth at a faster pace

June 04, 2026
Brazil's May trade surplus beats forecasts as prices lifts exports
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Bolivia's new defense minister pledges to clear roadblocks as protests drag on

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday named Ernesto Justiniano as defense minister, who promised to clear roadblocks following weeks of social unrest and mass

June 03, 2026
Bolivia's new defense minister pledges to clear roadblocks as protests drag on
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Five countries elected to UN Security Council; Germany misses out

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the 15-member U.N.

June 03, 2026
Five countries elected to UN Security Council; Germany misses out
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US services sector expands in May; supply constraints raise prices

U.S. services sector activity picked up in May as businesses preemptively placed orders and replenished inventories in anticipation of shortages and

June 03, 2026
US services sector expands in May; supply constraints raise prices
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Citi hires Konstantynova as new COO for wealth from McKinsey

Andy Sieg, Citi's head of wealth management, announced on Tuesday the hiring of Nadiya Konstantynova as the division's new chief operating officer.

June 04, 2026
Citi hires Konstantynova as new COO for wealth from McKinsey
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil rejects proposed US tariffs related to forced labor

The Brazilian government expressed "deep disagreements" with the United States' proposal of new tariffs linked to forced labor in a statement on Wednesday, saying the

June 04, 2026
Brazil rejects proposed US tariffs related to forced labor
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World shares drop, oil jumps as Middle East unrest deepens

Global stocks fell and oil prices climbed on Wednesday as hopes for a swift end to the Iran war faded, with renewed hostilities dampening risk appetite.

June 03, 2026
World shares drop, oil jumps as Middle East unrest deepens
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Wall Street ends lower as Middle East tensions escalate

Wall Street stocks pulled back from record highs on Wednesday as flaring tensions in the Middle East and rising crude prices stoked

June 04, 2026
Wall Street ends lower as Middle East tensions escalate
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Monetary compensation becomes key sticking point in Iran deal as Trump bristles at comparison to Obama agreement

Monetary compensation becomes key sticking point in Iran deal as Trump bristles at comparison to Obama agreement

June 04, 2026
Monetary compensation becomes key sticking point in Iran deal as Trump bristles at comparison to Obama agreement
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Polymarket cuts ties with George Santos as regulators probe trades on rival prediction market

Polymarket is ending its paid relationship with George Santos as federal regulators investigate him for possible insider trading

June 04, 2026
Polymarket cuts ties with George Santos as regulators probe trades on rival prediction market
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Trump is quietly rebuilding his tariff engine

Trump is quietly rebuilding his tariff engine

June 03, 2026
Trump is quietly rebuilding his tariff engine
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Community helps victims rebuild lives after apartment explosion

Community helps victims rebuild lives after apartment explosion

June 04, 2026
Community helps victims rebuild lives after apartment explosion
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British trade minister says rejoining EU would not fix UK's issues

Rejoining the European Union would not "magically solve" Britain's issues, even if the country's long-term future lies with Europe, business and trade

June 03, 2026
British trade minister says rejoining EU would not fix UK's issues
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How US, Europe and Britain target goods made with forced labour

The United States has proposed new tariffs on imports from 60 economies after accusing trading partners of failing to keep goods made with forced labour out of their markets.

June 03, 2026
How US, Europe and Britain target goods made with forced labour
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Tesla rolls out unsupervised robotaxis in Austin

Tesla said on Wednesday it was rolling out its unsupervised robotaxis in the Austin Metro area in Texas, as the electric-vehicle maker looks to speed up its autonomous ride-hailing

June 03, 2026
Tesla rolls out unsupervised robotaxis in Austin
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US stock options watchers warn Wall Street's rally 'ripe for volatility spasms'

Wall Street's nine-week rally has pushed U.S. stock indexes to successive new highs, but people who watch key options metrics warn that signs are

June 03, 2026
US stock options watchers warn Wall Street's rally 'ripe for volatility spasms'
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Soccer-France, retail, beverage stocks: Brazil brokerage picks World Cup favourites

France may be leading one race for the World Cup trophy, but in the markets' version of the global showpiece tournament, retail and beverage stocks are

June 03, 2026
Soccer-France, retail, beverage stocks: Brazil brokerage picks World Cup favourites
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US cites forced labor concerns as grounds for new tariffs

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

June 03, 2026
US cites forced labor concerns as grounds for new tariffs
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EU, US committed to complying with trade deal, says U.S. trade chief Greer

Both the European Union and the United States are committed to complying with their trade agreement, U.S.

June 03, 2026
EU, US committed to complying with trade deal, says U.S. trade chief Greer
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Oil gains as Middle East hostilities flare

Oil prices rose around 2% on Wednesday, extending the previous session's gains, as hostilities in the Middle East erupted anew and talks between Tehran and

June 03, 2026
Oil gains as Middle East hostilities flare
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Automakers, retailers warn US memory-chip shortage is impacting prices

The increasing need for memory chips to power artificial intelligence data centers could lead to dramatic price hikes in U.S. consumer goods and

June 03, 2026
Automakers, retailers warn US memory-chip shortage is impacting prices
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Macy's raises annual outlook after the fourth straight quarter of sales gains

Macy’s reported its fourth consecutive quarter of comparable sales gains as the department store said an overhaul of its merchandise and better customer service is resonating with customers

June 03, 2026
Macy's raises annual outlook after the fourth straight quarter of sales gains
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Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress

Republicans have won a partisan redistricting battle for Congress

June 03, 2026
Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress
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Brazil central bank flags demand-driven inflation as economists scale back rate-cut bets

Brazil's central bank is seeing demand-driven pressures contributing to inflation, Governor Gabriel Galipolo said on Wednesday, pointing to measures that exclude supply

June 03, 2026
Brazil central bank flags demand-driven inflation as economists scale back rate-cut bets
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Alphabet to raise $84.75 billion in upsized equity offering to fund AI ambitions

Alphabet has increased the size of its equity offerings to $84.75 billion, in a sign of strong investor appetite for big tech companies as they expand their AI infrastructure and

June 03, 2026
Alphabet to raise $84.75 billion in upsized equity offering to fund AI ambitions
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US factory orders post biggest gain in 11 months in April

New orders for U.S. factory goods posted their biggest increase in nearly a year in April amid strong demand for commercial aircraft and a range of other goods.

June 03, 2026
US factory orders post biggest gain in 11 months in April
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US Senate to hold confirmation hearing for BLS commissioner nominee next week

The U.S.

June 03, 2026
US Senate to hold confirmation hearing for BLS commissioner nominee next week
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Kraft Heinz CEO expects innovation push to accelerate next year

Kraft Heinz aims to accelerate product innovation next year, CEO Steve Cahillane told Reuters, as the packaged food company steps up investment to

June 03, 2026
Kraft Heinz CEO expects innovation push to accelerate next year
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Wall Street ends lower as Middle East tensions escalate

Wall Street stocks pulled back from record highs on Wednesday as flaring tensions in the Middle East and rising crude prices stoked

June 03, 2026
Wall Street ends lower as Middle East tensions escalate
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MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor

Businessman Zach Lahn's win in Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump's pick is a rare electoral setback for Trump

June 03, 2026
MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor
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Ukrainian drones strike St. Petersburg, hours before ‘Putin’s Davos’ opens

Ukrainian drones strike St. Petersburg, hours before ‘Putin’s Davos’ opens

June 03, 2026
Ukrainian drones strike St. Petersburg, hours before ‘Putin’s Davos’ opens
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Indonesia arrests former nutrition agency head and officials in corruption investigation

Indonesia's former head of the National Nutrition Agency has been arrested on corruption charges related to a multibillion-dollar free-meals program

June 03, 2026
Indonesia arrests former nutrition agency head and officials in corruption investigation
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Hilton, Becerra maintain leads in primary race for California governor

Republican television commentator Steve Hilton and Democratic former cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra maintained their leads in the open primary race for California

June 03, 2026
Hilton, Becerra maintain leads in primary race for California governor
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Israel plans major settlement push across occupied West Bank

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
Israel plans major settlement push across occupied West Bank
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Canada's services PMI edges up to 18-month high, operating costs accelerate 

Canada's services economy expanded at a modest pace in May as the Middle East conflict raised economic uncertainty and higher fuel prices contributed to the

June 03, 2026
Canada's services PMI edges up to 18-month high, operating costs accelerate 
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Resilient Saudi economy proves a draw for wartime Gulf business

When food-tech entrepreneur Sara Amini wanted to see where Gulf businesses were still spending despite the Iran war, she

June 03, 2026
Resilient Saudi economy proves a draw for wartime Gulf business
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US services sector expands in May; supply constraints raise prices

U.S. services sector activity picked up in May as businesses preemptively placed orders and replenished inventories in anticipation of shortages and

June 03, 2026
US services sector expands in May; supply constraints raise prices
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U.S. prosecutors are asking about private markets valuations, DOJ's Clayton says

Manhattan's top federal prosecutor said on Wednesday he and his staff are asking questions in the private asset marketplace about valuations, as concerns

June 03, 2026
U.S. prosecutors are asking about private markets valuations, DOJ's Clayton says
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Fed policy is in 'right place' amid inflation risks, Williams tells Yahoo Finance

By Michael S.

June 03, 2026
Fed policy is in 'right place' amid inflation risks, Williams tells Yahoo Finance
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Mexico says USMCA-compliant exports would be exempt from US forced-labor tariffs

Mexico said on Wednesday that goods complying with the rules of origin under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) would be exempt from a proposed 10% U.S.

June 03, 2026
Mexico says USMCA-compliant exports would be exempt from US forced-labor tariffs
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SpaceX will disrupt $1.6 trillion US communications industry, Oppenheimer says

SpaceX will disrupt the $1.6 trillion U.S. communications industry as the Elon Musk-led company's satellite broadband unit Starlink expands, Oppenheimer said

June 03, 2026
SpaceX will disrupt $1.6 trillion US communications industry, Oppenheimer says
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USA Rare Earth finalizes deals for up to $1.6 billion in funding under CHIPS Act

USA Rare Earth said on Wednesday it has signed agreements with the U.S.

June 03, 2026
USA Rare Earth finalizes deals for up to $1.6 billion in funding under CHIPS Act
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US service sector growth picks up in May; businesses face higher prices for inputs

U.S. services sector activity picked up in May as businesses preemptively placed orders and rebuilt inventories in anticipation of shortages and higher prices because of

June 03, 2026
US service sector growth picks up in May; businesses face higher prices for inputs
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Yen dips to 160 level, prompting warnings from Japanese officials

Underlying dollar strength pushed the Japanese yen back to the key 160 level on Wednesday, prompting verbal warnings from authorities and keeping traders on

June 03, 2026
Yen dips to 160 level, prompting warnings from Japanese officials
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Hidden in underwear: CBP seizes nearly $100K from Dulles travelers

Hidden in underwear: CBP seizes nearly $100K from Dulles travelers

June 03, 2026
Hidden in underwear: CBP seizes nearly $100K from Dulles travelers
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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
European Union launches tech sovereignty initiative to boost chips, cloud and AI at home
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AI 'chipflation' spreading from data centers to wider economy, Morgan Stanley warns

Soaring memory chip prices driven by massive AI demand risk stoking "chipflation," Morgan Stanley analysts cautioned, as makers of devices from

June 03, 2026
AI 'chipflation' spreading from data centers to wider economy, Morgan Stanley warns
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In Argentina, amateur soccer offers a gritty economic lifeline

Emiliano Migueles starts his days early, delivering water.

June 03, 2026
In Argentina, amateur soccer offers a gritty economic lifeline
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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
Bosnia seeks new peace envoy after sudden Schmidt exit
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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
Strain grows on shipping industry with vessels stuck inside Hormuz
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US asset managers fall as investors brace for updates on private credit fund withdrawals

Shares of U.S. alternative asset managers fell in premarket trading on Wednesday as investors braced for second-quarter updates on redemptions from non-traded private credit funds,

June 03, 2026
US asset managers fall as investors brace for updates on private credit fund withdrawals
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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
US retailers brace for bigger consumer stress test as war drags on
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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
Many airlines hit hard by jet fuel price swings, not all can hedge, IATA says
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

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

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

June 03, 2026
EU targets Big Tech dependence with 'made-in-Europe' drive
Economy|Political|World

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

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

June 03, 2026
War may end in interim deal that leaves Iran battered but unbowed
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Fiat to start sales of Grizzly SUV and Grizzly Fastback in second half of the year

Fiat will start sales of its Grizzly mid-sized SUV and Grizzly Fastback model in the second half of this year in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with plans to expand to

June 03, 2026
Fiat to start sales of Grizzly SUV and Grizzly Fastback in second half of the year
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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
Bangladesh seeks new IMF lending deal, officials say
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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
S&P 500, Dow tick lower on Middle East stalemate
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Macy's raises annual forecasts as luxury focus draws affluent shoppers

Macy's raised its annual forecasts and posted its first quarterly sales growth in nearly four years on Wednesday, driven by strong demand for high-end apparel and

June 03, 2026
Macy's raises annual forecasts as luxury focus draws affluent shoppers
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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
Russia bets on air war as it stumbles on the battlefield
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Inflation and immigration fears threaten to dampen Miami’s economic benefits from the World Cup

The economic outlook for World Cup host cities isn’t looking good – but there’s still time to change that.

June 03, 2026
Inflation and immigration fears threaten to dampen Miami’s economic benefits from the World Cup
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|US

When private equity firms buy mobile home parks, rent increases leave residents with few affordable options in rural areas

It is far easier and cheaper to keep someone housed in a mobile home park than to build a new subsidized unit for them.

June 03, 2026
When private equity firms buy mobile home parks, rent increases leave residents with few affordable options in rural areas
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
Disruption of Mideast energy supplies into next year would slam global economy
Business|Economy|Technology

Private infra, real estate capital to play larger financing role in AI data center boom, Goldman says

Private infrastructure and real estate capital are expected to play a larger role in financing the AI-driven data-center boom, as companies move beyond traditional forms of funding,

June 03, 2026
Private infra, real estate capital to play larger financing role in AI data center boom, Goldman says
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
Russia's Sberbank offers AI model to Global South states keen to bridge digital divide
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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
Indonesian parliamentary panel backs bill to expand role of central bank
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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
Quantum leap
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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
ECB June hike a done deal, another likely in September, economists say
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
How Cubans keep going, despite US pressure and fuel blockade
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
Dollar bears cling to optimism as war-led inflation tests Fed path: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Sports|Travel

World Cup gives North American transit a chance to shine - or be booed

The 2026 World Cup is soccer's biggest stage, and for some of North America's rail and bus operators it will be a critical audition.

June 03, 2026
World Cup gives North American transit a chance to shine - or be booed
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

AlphaSense nearly doubles valuation to $7.5 billion in new funding round

Market intelligence platform AlphaSense said on Wednesday it has raised $350 million at a valuation of $7.5 billion, nearly double that of its funding round two years ago.

June 03, 2026
AlphaSense nearly doubles valuation to $7.5 billion in new funding round
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Indonesia arrests officials over alleged corruption in free meals programme

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

June 03, 2026
Indonesia arrests officials over alleged corruption in free meals programme
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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
Switzerland rejects findings of U.S. forced labour investigation
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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
EU could lose 1.3 million jobs due to energy price surge linked to Iran war, Commission says
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

The world’s biggest tech companies are betting big on computers that control themselves

The world’s biggest tech companies are betting big on computers that control themselves

June 03, 2026
The world’s biggest tech companies are betting big on computers that control themselves
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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
Cuba’s doctors are its biggest soft power export. Several Latin American countries are cutting ties
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports

NBA Finals: Would you pay $4,000 – for a nosebleed seat?

NBA Finals: Would you pay $4,000 – for a nosebleed seat?

June 03, 2026
NBA Finals: Would you pay $4,000 – for a nosebleed seat?
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology

Ford to recall nearly 420,000 US vehicles over seat-belt issue, NHTSA says

Ford Motor will recall 419,967 vehicles in the U.S. as seat belts that do not retract or extend properly can fail to restrain occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury in

June 03, 2026
Ford to recall nearly 420,000 US vehicles over seat-belt issue, NHTSA says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

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
UK services firms post first drop in activity since April 2025 as Iran war price pressure persists
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
Spanish hotel chain Melia exits Cuba over economic and geopolitical strains
Business|Economy|Europe|Stock Markets|World

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
European stocks fall as private market stress, Mideast tensions dent sentiment
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
Some signs point to larger inflation risk than in 2022, ECB blog argues
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Toronto home sales rise the most in 10 months, prices dip
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Zara owner Inditex defies consumer gloom with strong early summer sales

Zara owner Inditex reported a strong start to summer trading on Wednesday as currency-adjusted sales grew 11.5% in May, handily beating analyst expectations,

June 03, 2026
Zara owner Inditex defies consumer gloom with strong early summer sales
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

High-profile Instagram AI chatbot breach spotlights security risks of automation

An Instagram hack that saw attackers talk Meta's AI support chatbot into handing over access to high-profile accounts has exposed a

June 03, 2026
High-profile Instagram AI chatbot breach spotlights security risks of automation
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

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
ECB to ask banks for targeted measures to counter AI risk
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

US tech stocks' market dominance reaches new heights and presents new risks

The charge higher in U.S. technology stocks has made broader indexes as reliant as ever on the group -- and more vulnerable should those market leaders

June 03, 2026
US tech stocks' market dominance reaches new heights and presents new risks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

AI building boom ripples through inflation-hit Treasury market

The artificial-intelligence boom already has fueled a record stock-market surge. Now it's driving up long-term Treasury yields too.

June 03, 2026
AI building boom ripples through inflation-hit Treasury market
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Nippon Paint, Sherwin-Williams end takeover pursuit, AkzoNobel shares tumble
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Guilty verdict against Andrew Left to shake up activist short-selling playbook

A U.S. jury's fraud conviction of prominent investor Andrew Left this week could rewrite the playbook for activist short sellers,

June 03, 2026
Guilty verdict against Andrew Left to shake up activist short-selling playbook
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Software stocks bounce back - now comes the hard part

Software stocks have rebounded from a punishing selloff as investors are betting that AI may boost the sector rather than leaving it for dead.

June 03, 2026
Software stocks bounce back - now comes the hard part
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

When IPOs go wrong: SpaceX, AI firms face a delicate process

Beware the ghosts of IPOs past.

June 03, 2026
When IPOs go wrong: SpaceX, AI firms face a delicate process
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
A 'new Keiko' tests old Fujimori name in Peru's presidential runoff
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|US|World

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

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

June 03, 2026
As US midterms near, Talarico tries to fend off culture war attacks in Texas
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
UK orders Google to allow publishers to opt out of AI scraping for search summaries
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

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

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

June 03, 2026
How China’s World Cup dream unraveled – and how it’s slowly growing again
Arts|Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

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
Australian judges weigh Indigenous activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide
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
Spanish service sector stabilises in May as sales return to growth, PMI shows
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
OECD says protracted war could drag on global growth, push up inflation
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
French services sector shrinks in May at fastest pace since late 2020, PMI shows
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
Japan warns as traders push yen to 160 intervention zone
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
Italy services costs at 3-year high as business contracts, PMI shows
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
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

June 03, 2026
Euro zone business wilts in May as war-driven inflation surges, pointing to Q2 GDP contraction
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
New U.S. tariffs on EU goods would be unacceptable, EU trade committee head says
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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
German services activity shrinks again in May as energy costs weigh, PMI shows
Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political

California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change

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

June 02, 2026
California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change
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
Putin squeezes Armenia as Russia seeks to retain global clout
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
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

June 03, 2026
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

June 03, 2026
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,

June 03, 2026
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

June 03, 2026
US targets India with forced labour tariff amid talks on trade pact
Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Political

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

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

June 02, 2026
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governor
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
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

June 03, 2026
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.

June 03, 2026
Swiss voters look set to reject plan to limit population at 10 million, poll shows
Business|Economy|Technology

SpaceX plans to set IPO price at $135 per share, targeting record $75 billion raise, source says

In a surprise move ahead of its investor roadshow, Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to fix its IPO price at $135 ‌per share to raise a record-setting $75 billion,

June 03, 2026
SpaceX plans to set IPO price at $135 per share, targeting record $75 billion raise, source says
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
India's services growth hits six-month high on domestic demand, PMI shows
Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political

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

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

June 02, 2026
Democrat Josh Turek and GOP's Ashley Hinson to compete for pivotal US Senate seat in Iowa
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

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

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

June 03, 2026
New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Megaport secures 4 AI deals, to raise $594 million to build inference cloud

Australia's Megaport said on Wednesday it has secured four new AI infrastructure contracts worth A$458.9 million and will raise A$827.3 million ($594 million)

June 03, 2026
Megaport secures 4 AI deals, to raise $594 million to build inference cloud
Economy|Election|Finance|Health|Political|US

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

Republican U.S.

June 03, 2026
Republican Miller-Meeks, Democrat Bohannan head for rematch in Iowa congressional race
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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
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

June 03, 2026
Cambodia turns to obscure UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand
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US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map

The U.S.

June 03, 2026
US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map
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
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

June 03, 2026
China services activity grows at fastest pace in three months, private PMI shows
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
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.

June 03, 2026
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

June 03, 2026
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

June 03, 2026
Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Applied Aerospace & Defense raises $650 million in US IPO

Private equity-backed government contractor Applied Aerospace & Defense said on Tuesday it had raised $650 million in its U.S. initial public ‌offering after pricing shares at $20

June 03, 2026
Applied Aerospace & Defense raises $650 million in US IPO
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
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

June 03, 2026
Bolivia's defense minister resigns as anti-government protests intensify
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
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

U.S.

June 02, 2026
Trump homeland secretary declines to commit to following court orders
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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
Japan's govt finalises $19 billion extra budget to subsidise surging fuel costs
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
Bayer says no plans to restructure despite litigation threat
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts

The Trump administration is dismantling a $386 million network of more than 900 ocean sensors funded by the National Science Foundation

June 03, 2026
Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Shopify expands share buyback program by $3 billion

Shopify said on Tuesday its board had approved an additional $3 billion share buyback program, bringing the Canadian e-commerce company's total repurchase authorization to $5

June 03, 2026
Shopify expands share buyback program by $3 billion
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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

June 03, 2026
Mexican sugar producers push to scrap US import quotas
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Ulta Beauty raises annual profit forecast on TikTok push, prestige demand

Ulta Beauty drew demand for higher-priced products and pulled in young customers through its CEO Kecia Steelman's TikTok push, helping

June 03, 2026
Ulta Beauty raises annual profit forecast on TikTok push, prestige demand
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

GameStop reports 14% rise in quarterly revenue, unveils $2 billion share buyback

Videogame retailer GameStop posted a 14% rise in quarterly revenue on Tuesday, buoyed by strong collectibles demand, and said its board approved a new $2 billion share repurchase

June 03, 2026
GameStop reports 14% rise in quarterly revenue, unveils $2 billion share buyback
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

ChatGPT app hits 1 billion monthly active users in record time, data shows

OpenAI's ChatGPT has crossed 1 billion global monthly active app users, becoming the fastest app ever to reach the milestone, according to estimates from market intelligence firm

June 03, 2026
ChatGPT app hits 1 billion monthly active users in record time, data shows
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

June 03, 2026
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

June 03, 2026
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

June 03, 2026
Warsh pledges to follow best of Fed's traditions, while also looking for change
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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.

June 03, 2026
Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlash
Business|Economy|Technology

SpaceX targets $1.75 trillion valuation in all-primary IPO next week, sources say

SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company, plans to target a valuation of $1.75 trillion in its blockbuster initial public offering, which will consist entirely

June 02, 2026
SpaceX targets $1.75 trillion valuation in all-primary IPO next week, sources say
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

June 03, 2026
US still talking with countries to resettle Afghans as Rubio defends entry to white South Africans
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|Travel

NHL's Dallas Stars plan move to suburbs in 5 years, with NBA's Mavs also leaving downtown then

The Dallas Stars are planning to move north, out of downtown and to the suburb of Plano in five years

June 03, 2026
NHL's Dallas Stars plan move to suburbs in 5 years, with NBA's Mavs also leaving downtown then
Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|Technology

How a carjacking in Connecticut led back to a man known as the crypto ‘Godfather’ in California

A California man known as the crypto “Godfather” has admitted to playing a key role in a botched Connecticut kidnapping nearly two years ago

June 03, 2026
How a carjacking in Connecticut led back to a man known as the crypto ‘Godfather’ in California
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.

June 03, 2026
US Treasury issues new Iran sanctions targeting crypto exchanges
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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

June 03, 2026
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

June 03, 2026
Argentina seeks to join Trans-Pacific Partnership treaty, minister says
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Anthropic Mythos access to quadruple to about 200 Glasswing partners

Anthropic on Tuesday said it was planning a wider rollout of its artificial intelligence that has caught the attention of government and financial

June 02, 2026
Anthropic Mythos access to quadruple to about 200 Glasswing partners
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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-

June 02, 2026
Canada had a positive meeting with the US on free trade talks, Canadian minister says
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Texas Instruments names insider Julie Knecht as finance chief

Texas Instruments on Tuesday named insider Julie Knecht as its finance chief, succeeding Rafael Lizardi, who will retire after 25 years with the analog chipmaker.

June 03, 2026
Texas Instruments names insider Julie Knecht as finance chief
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

June 03, 2026
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

June 03, 2026
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

June 03, 2026
Trading Day: New high? Still a buy
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Palo Alto raises annual forecasts on strong AI cybersecurity demand, shares surge

Palo Alto Networks raised its annual revenue and profit forecast on Tuesday, as enterprises increased spending on cloud, identity and AI-driven cybersecurity products amid a rising

June 03, 2026
Palo Alto raises annual forecasts on strong AI cybersecurity demand, shares surge
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

June 03, 2026
World Cup could cost employers as workers tune into matches, survey finds
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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

June 02, 2026
The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings
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

June 02, 2026
Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism
Business|Economy|Health

Did you switch to a healthcare job after struggling to find a job?

Did you switch to a healthcare job after struggling to find a job?

June 03, 2026
Did you switch to a healthcare job after struggling to find a job?
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

June 03, 2026
'Out of my lane.' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room
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

June 02, 2026
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

June 03, 2026
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

June 02, 2026
Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite extensive US trade surplus
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Community supports grieving family after triple homicide

Community supports grieving family after triple homicide

June 03, 2026
Community supports grieving family after triple homicide
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations

'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations

June 03, 2026
'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

New York sues over the Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project

New York’s attorney general is suing the Trump administration over one of its deals to end an offshore wind project

June 02, 2026
New York sues over the Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project
Economy|Political|US|World

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

U.S.

June 02, 2026
Rubio grilled on Iran, says US won't swap sanctions relief for strait
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US picks Louisiana, Oklahoma rare earth projects for $134 million funding

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it has selected projects in Louisiana and Oklahoma for $134 million in funding to extract rare earth elements from waste streams.

June 02, 2026
US picks Louisiana, Oklahoma rare earth projects for $134 million funding
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

June 02, 2026
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

June 02, 2026
Cuba defends military-run GAESA as US sanctions prompt hotel exodus
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,

June 02, 2026
Mexico backs extending USMCA trade pact for 16 years
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Goldman CEO says high oil prices could shift consumer behavior in second half of 2026

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon expects consumer behavior to change in the second half of 2026 if inflation picks up, fueled by higher oil

June 03, 2026
Goldman CEO says high oil prices could shift consumer behavior in second half of 2026
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Wall St ends modestly higher as AI zeal overcomes Middle East jitters

The S&P 500 and the Dow closed modestly higher on Tuesday as risk appetite driven by AI fervor was counterbalanced by tensions arising from

June 02, 2026
Wall St ends modestly higher as AI zeal overcomes Middle East jitters
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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

June 03, 2026
Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch
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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

June 02, 2026
Trump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risks
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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

June 02, 2026
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

June 03, 2026
Fear shadows Peru’s runoff vote as extortion and killings surge nationwide
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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

June 03, 2026
The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing
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UAW strike against GM axle supplier continues without talks, union official says

Negotiations between a General Motors pickup truck axle supplier and the United Auto Workers have not taken place since the union launched a strike against

June 02, 2026
UAW strike against GM axle supplier continues without talks, union official says
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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

June 02, 2026
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

June 02, 2026
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

June 02, 2026
Oil prices rise to one-week high as Iran reviews US proposal to halt war
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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to return to flight before year ends, CEO says

Blue Origin will return its New Glenn rocket to flight before the year ends, CEO Dave Limp said late on Monday, days after one of the rockets exploded, damaging the

June 02, 2026
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to return to flight before year ends, CEO says
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Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from US border in Mexico, USDA says

A parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could cause millions of dollars in economic damage was found in Mexico within 25 miles of the

June 02, 2026
Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from US border in Mexico, USDA says
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US lawmakers propose ending 12% excise tax on heavy-duty trucks

Two U.S. senators on Tuesday proposed ending the 12% federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks, saying it could boost sales of newer, cleaner models.

June 02, 2026
US lawmakers propose ending 12% excise tax on heavy-duty trucks
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US exchanges extend selloff as perpetual futures approval unnerves investors

The selloff in the shares of U.S. bourse operators continued on Tuesday on worries over the risk implications of perpetual futures for cryptocurrencies and fear among investors that

June 02, 2026
US exchanges extend selloff as perpetual futures approval unnerves investors
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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

June 02, 2026
World stocks rally on AI optimism; jitters over Iran persist
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US states sue Trump administration over deal to scrap offshore wind project

Seven U.S. states led by New York sued the Trump administration and a French energy firm on Tuesday for canceling a major offshore wind lease off the coast of New

June 02, 2026
US states sue Trump administration over deal to scrap offshore wind project
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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

June 02, 2026
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

June 02, 2026
Trump names controversial top housing official to be acting director of national intelligence
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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

June 02, 2026
General Mills agrees to sell Häagen-Dazs shops in China to investor group
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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

June 02, 2026
German labour agency faces over 8 billion euro deficit in 2026, report says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Retail investors fuel record buying in US software ETF as AI trade broadens

The largest exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking U.S. software stocks clocked the biggest single-day buy-in by retail investors on record on Monday, data from Vanda Research showed.

June 02, 2026
Retail investors fuel record buying in US software ETF as AI trade broadens
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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

June 02, 2026
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

June 02, 2026
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

June 02, 2026
Carney says some Canadian economic data will be uneven
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Wall Street slips at open after record highs; HPE soars

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Tuesday after hitting a series of record highs, while blowout results from Hewlett Packard Enterprise and a funding commitment from

June 02, 2026
Wall Street slips at open after record highs; HPE soars
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Greer says USTR to release more Section 301 actions soon, proposed Brazil tariffs 'nuanced'

U.S.

June 02, 2026
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

June 02, 2026
Trump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices
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Dollar General flags strain on core shoppers, lifts profit forecast

Dollar General warned on Tuesday that its core customers remain under pressure from higher gas prices, prompting the discount retailer to hold its annual sales

June 02, 2026
Dollar General flags strain on core shoppers, lifts profit forecast
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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

June 02, 2026
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 "

June 02, 2026
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

June 02, 2026
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

June 02, 2026
Mozambique says five nationals die in South African anti-immigrant attacks
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USA Rare Earth to invest $1.2 billion in South Carolina facility to boost domestic supply

USA Rare Earth said on Tuesday it will invest $1.2 billion to build a magnet manufacturing and rare earth metals facility in South Carolina, as it expands domestic production

June 02, 2026
USA Rare Earth to invest $1.2 billion in South Carolina facility to boost domestic supply
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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. 

June 02, 2026
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

June 02, 2026
Four charged after suspected cartel tunnel found beneath store near Otay Mesa border crossing
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AI demand, earnings optimism lift tech giants' market value in May

The world's most valuable technology companies with the exception of Alphabet added billions of dollars in market value in May, as upbeat earnings outlooks and strong demand for AI

June 02, 2026
AI demand, earnings optimism lift tech giants' market value in May
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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

June 02, 2026
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

June 02, 2026
Danish PM unveils plans for welfare push, defiance of Trump
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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

June 02, 2026
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

June 02, 2026
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

June 02, 2026
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,

June 02, 2026
Iran studying deal to halt war, as Trump says talks going on continuously
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Democrats don’t get why they’ve lost most working class voters

Class-war rhetoric from Democratic candidates jams working-class voters into a prefabricated progressive agenda, an expert on rural and working-class communities argues.

June 02, 2026
Democrats don’t get why they’ve lost most working class voters
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Letting private companies use Cold War-era plutonium could set a dangerous precedent, senator says

Letting private companies use Cold War-era plutonium could set a dangerous precedent, senator says

June 02, 2026
Letting private companies use Cold War-era plutonium could set a dangerous precedent, senator says
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Short seller Andrew Left convicted of securities fraud

A federal grand jury in California has convicted short seller Andrew Left of securities fraud

June 02, 2026
Short seller Andrew Left convicted of securities fraud
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US job openings are at their highest level in nearly two years

US job openings are at their highest level in nearly two years

June 02, 2026
US job openings are at their highest level in nearly two years
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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

June 02, 2026
US job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from the Iran war
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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

June 02, 2026
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.

June 02, 2026
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.

June 02, 2026
John Delaney's Forbright targets $994 million valuation in US IPO
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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

June 02, 2026
China's carmakers expand their presence in Europe
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How a nudge from Nvidia propelled frugal Micron into the AI boom and a $1 trillion market cap

Micron Technology's march toward a $1 trillion valuation is nothing if not dramatic: a year ago it was a little over $100 billion.

June 02, 2026
How a nudge from Nvidia propelled frugal Micron into the AI boom and a $1 trillion market cap
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

June 02, 2026
Tesla extends Chinese-made EV growth as sales surge in May
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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

June 02, 2026
IMF flags central bank independence gaps across Middle East, Central Asia
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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,

June 02, 2026
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

June 02, 2026
Iran war disruption threatening delivery of lifesaving supplies for children, UN says
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Victoria's Secret soars 50% as turnaround powers upbeat annual forecasts

Victoria's Secret shares jumped about 50% to a record high and were set for their best day ever on Tuesday, after the lingerie retailer raised its annual forecasts after posting

June 02, 2026
Victoria's Secret soars 50% as turnaround powers upbeat annual forecasts
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Travel

Sticker shock meets gridlock: LA motorists keep driving at any price

If you thought soaring pump prices since the onset of the Iran war might help clear the notoriously clogged highways of Los Angeles, think again.

June 02, 2026
Sticker shock meets gridlock: LA motorists keep driving at any price
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HPE shares soar 28% as demand for AI infrastructure powers stellar quarter

Hewlett Packard Enterprise shares surged 28% on Tuesday after a rosy quarter that put it on track to hit long-term financial targets two years ahead of schedule, the latest evidence

June 02, 2026
HPE shares soar 28% as demand for AI infrastructure powers stellar quarter
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Morningstar values SpaceX at $780 billion, half its IPO target

Morningstar analysts pegged SpaceX's valuation at $780 billion, less than half of what the Elon Musk-led company is reportedly targeting in its initial public

June 02, 2026
Morningstar values SpaceX at $780 billion, half its IPO target
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Fed's Hammack says rates may need to rise if rising inflation does not abate

By Michael S.

June 02, 2026
Fed's Hammack says rates may need to rise if rising inflation does not abate
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

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

June 02, 2026
Mastercard appoints insider Ling Hai CFO in leadership reshuffle
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Philadelphia man among over 35,000 former federal workers waiting for full retirement benefits

Philadelphia man among over 35,000 former federal workers waiting for full retirement benefits

June 02, 2026
Philadelphia man among over 35,000 former federal workers waiting for full retirement benefits
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Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costs

Governments worldwide are trying to shield consumers from soaring energy costs resulting from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

March 20, 2026
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costs
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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

June 02, 2026
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

June 02, 2026
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

June 02, 2026
EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad
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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

June 02, 2026
EBRD chief says governments need to target any support as Middle East war bites
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Arm Holdings CEO says US would have difficulty banning AI CPU chip exports to China

By Max A.

June 02, 2026
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

June 02, 2026
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

June 02, 2026
Kremlin talks of new 'paradigm' in Ukraine war, accusing Kyiv of 'acts of terror'
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US fund management firms back 401(k) alternative assets proposal, but others worry about risks

The U.S. fund management industry has thrown its weight behind a proposal to open up retirement plans to alternative assets like private

June 02, 2026
US fund management firms back 401(k) alternative assets proposal, but others worry about risks
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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

June 02, 2026
Euro will only gain bigger role with deliberate policy action, says ECB's Cipollone
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Marvell shares touch record high after Nvidia's Huang calls it 'next trillion-dollar company'

Marvell Technology's shares surged more than 25% on Tuesday after Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang called the chipmaker the next "trillion-dollar company."

June 02, 2026
Marvell shares touch record high after Nvidia's Huang calls it 'next trillion-dollar company'
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

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,

June 02, 2026
Equity supply shock?
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

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

June 02, 2026
UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino
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New Mexico ‘Truth Commission’ begins investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, will issue subpoenas

New Mexico ‘Truth Commission’ begins investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, will issue subpoenas

June 02, 2026
New Mexico ‘Truth Commission’ begins investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, will issue subpoenas
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Amazon moves Prime Day to June, keeps it a four-day event

Amazon.com will host its annual Prime Day sales event from June 23 to June 26 after launching the event in July for the past five years, citing major

June 02, 2026
Amazon moves Prime Day to June, keeps it a four-day event
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

America’s stock market is surging, but it’s still all about AI

America’s stock market is surging, but it’s still all about AI

June 02, 2026
America’s stock market is surging, but it’s still all about AI
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Trump’s financial ties face scrutiny after moves benefiting allies and family

President Donald Trump has found multiple ways to harness the presidency to benefit himself

June 02, 2026
Trump’s financial ties face scrutiny after moves benefiting allies and family
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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

June 02, 2026
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

June 02, 2026
EU lawmaker committee backs deal to avert new US trade clash
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Estee Lauder still open to acquisitions after failed Puig talks, CEO says

An Estee Lauder merger with Jean Paul Gaultier-owner Puig failed to go through because of the price tag, Stephane de La Faverie, President and CEO of the U.S. cosmetics maker said

June 02, 2026
Estee Lauder still open to acquisitions after failed Puig talks, CEO says
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

European shares rise as STMicroelectronics lifts tech; inflation backs ECB hike bets

European shares rose on Tuesday, as a strong forecast from STMicroelectronics boosted technology stocks and investors assessed

June 02, 2026
European shares rise as STMicroelectronics lifts tech; inflation backs ECB hike bets
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone inflation jump reinforces case for June rate hike

Euro zone inflation accelerated further last month, driven by energy and services, bolstering the already strong case for a small European Central Bank

June 02, 2026
Euro zone inflation jump reinforces case for June rate hike
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94 days of paralysis: The Strait of Hormuz remains choked off

94 days of paralysis: The Strait of Hormuz remains choked off

June 02, 2026
94 days of paralysis: The Strait of Hormuz remains choked off
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Startups shore up Ukraine's defences with sea drone swarms and robot trucks

How to stop Russian drones flying undetected across the Black Sea to attack Ukraine's port city of Odesa?

June 02, 2026
Startups shore up Ukraine's defences with sea drone swarms and robot trucks
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Key ECB policymaker quotes in run-up to June 11 policy meeting

The following are key quotes from European Central Bank policymakers in the run-up to the June 11 policy meeting.

June 02, 2026
Key ECB policymaker quotes in run-up to June 11 policy meeting
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Restrictions on prediction market bets by US troops part of draft defense bill

Restrictions on prediction market bets by US troops part of draft defense bill

June 02, 2026
Restrictions on prediction market bets by US troops part of draft defense bill
Economy

Japan tempers yen warnings despite renewed slide towards key 160 level

Japanese financial authorities held back from stepping up verbal warnings on the yen on Tuesday even as it neared the key 160-per-dollar mark, a restraint

June 02, 2026
Japan tempers yen warnings despite renewed slide towards key 160 level
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Nvidia chief to Asia: 'We're still supply constrained'

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the company has enough supply for "very, very robust growth" linked to the AI boom.

June 02, 2026
Nvidia chief to Asia: 'We're still supply constrained'
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Luxury brands seek to lure America's AI super-rich

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June 02, 2026
Luxury brands seek to lure America's AI super-rich
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In France's poor, diverse suburbs, Melenchon's hard left charts a path to the presidency

When Bassi Konate became mayor of Sarcelles this spring, the independent candidate backed by the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party ended

June 02, 2026
In France's poor, diverse suburbs, Melenchon's hard left charts a path to the presidency
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan considering sales tax cut in April 2027, Mainichi reports

Japan is considering rolling out a two-year cut to its tax on food sales from April next year, the Mainichi newspaper reported, a move

June 02, 2026
Japan considering sales tax cut in April 2027, Mainichi reports
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EasyJet lures takeover interest as investors spot a bargain

British budget airline easyJet has caught the eye of U.S. investment firm Castlelake for a possible takeover.

June 02, 2026
EasyJet lures takeover interest as investors spot a bargain
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone firms struggle to raise prices despite Iran war shock

Only a third of the euro zone's largest companies have indicated they are raising prices in response to the Iran war, a Reuters analysis

June 02, 2026
Euro zone firms struggle to raise prices despite Iran war shock
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BOJ should signal clear rate path after June hike, SMFG markets chief says

The Bank of Japan should lay out a clear path for policy normalisation after a widely expected rate hike this month to stabilise the bond

June 02, 2026
BOJ should signal clear rate path after June hike, SMFG markets chief says
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Australia orders Amazon, eBay, others to not sell banned magnetic toys

Australia's competition watchdog has sent takedown requests to Amazon, eBay, Kogan and Fruugo after finding listings for banned magnetic chess-style toys whose magnets can cause

June 02, 2026
Australia orders Amazon, eBay, others to not sell banned magnetic toys
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australia's net trade drags on economy in Q1 as tech, fuel imports surge

Australia's net trade proved to be a major drag on the economy in the first quarter as imports of data centre equipment boomed and the value of fuel shipments

June 02, 2026
Australia's net trade drags on economy in Q1 as tech, fuel imports surge
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Travel|World

From hiking to hotpot, lonely consumers in China fuel a $7.4 billion companionship economy

On the stone steps leading up Mount Tai, one of China’s best-known peaks, hikers can

June 02, 2026
From hiking to hotpot, lonely consumers in China fuel a $7.4 billion companionship economy
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Australia's CBA flags surging AI costs as tasks grow complex, slams 'work slop'

The cost of using AI will rise in less predictable ways as companies deploy the technology for complex tasks, the head of Australia's biggest bank said on Tuesday, calling

June 02, 2026
Australia's CBA flags surging AI costs as tasks grow complex, slams 'work slop'
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

SEC, Elon Musk defend 'compromise' settlement over Twitter purchases

Elon Musk and the U.S.

June 02, 2026
SEC, Elon Musk defend 'compromise' settlement over Twitter purchases
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia lifts minimum wage by 4.75% as inflation reaccelerates

Australia's independent wage-setting body on Tuesday said the country's 2.8 million lower-paid workers will get a 4.75% pay rise from July, a

June 02, 2026
Australia lifts minimum wage by 4.75% as inflation reaccelerates
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US jury finds investor Andrew Left guilty of securities fraud

A U.S. jury found prominent investor Andrew Left guilty of securities fraud on Monday, the Justice Department said, in a blow to a divisive cohort of short sellers

June 02, 2026
US jury finds investor Andrew Left guilty of securities fraud
Business|Economy|Political

Trump signs proclamation amending  tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports

U.S.

June 02, 2026
Trump signs proclamation amending  tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Blackstone raises $13.1 billion for its largest Asia private equity fund

Alternative asset manager Blackstone said on Tuesday it has raised $13.1 billion for its Asia private equity fund, exceeding its initial target and marking its largest such

June 02, 2026
Blackstone raises $13.1 billion for its largest Asia private equity fund
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australian government spending flat in Q1, no boost to GDP

Australian government spending was flat in the first quarter, data showed on Tuesday, offering no impetus to economic growth early in the year after a run of strong outcomes

June 02, 2026
Australian government spending flat in Q1, no boost to GDP
Business|Economy|Health|Political

US agency announces interim guidance on Medicaid work requirements

The U.S. agency that runs the Medicare and Medicaid programs on Monday announced interim guidance on how states should implement new work requirements for

June 02, 2026
US agency announces interim guidance on Medicaid work requirements
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Berkshire, under new CEO Greg Abel, invests $16.8 billion in two days

Greg Abel appears to be putting his stamp on Berkshire Hathaway, which committed $16.8 billion over two days to buy homebuilder Taylor Morrison Home Corp and

June 02, 2026
Berkshire, under new CEO Greg Abel, invests $16.8 billion in two days
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Food|Stock Markets

Coca-Cola explores listing of India bottling unit in 2027

Coca-Cola said on Monday it was exploring a potential initial public offering in India for Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings, the parent of its largest bottler in the country.

June 02, 2026
Coca-Cola explores listing of India bottling unit in 2027
Economy|Political|World

Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue

Lebanon announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel on Monday in what would amount to a limited de-

June 01, 2026
Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue
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Fitch Ratings to withdraw NZ's Fonterra ratings after it ends engagement

Fitch Ratings said on Tuesday it planned to withdraw its ratings on Fonterra Co-operative Group, days after the dairy producer announced it would cease its engagement with the

June 02, 2026
Fitch Ratings to withdraw NZ's Fonterra ratings after it ends engagement
Asia|Business|Economy|World

South Korea inflation hits two-year high, imminent rate hike in play

South Korea's consumer inflation quickened in May to a more than two-year high, exceeding market expectations on high oil prices triggered by the Middle East

June 02, 2026
South Korea inflation hits two-year high, imminent rate hike in play
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Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it

President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday

June 02, 2026
Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Chile's Kast launches legislative agenda as he seeks to restore popularity

Chile's far-right President Jose Antonio Kast, who took office in March, promised a legislative agenda that prioritizes fighting

June 02, 2026
Chile's Kast launches legislative agenda as he seeks to restore popularity
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Australia says its wheat output will be shrunk by Iran war costs, dry weather

Australia's upcoming wheat harvest will be the smallest in three years, as high fertiliser costs and dry conditions in some areas reduce planting and yields, the

June 02, 2026
Australia says its wheat output will be shrunk by Iran war costs, dry weather
Crime|Economy|Sports|World

Soccer-Toronto police seize $2.5 million worth of fake soccer gear ahead of World Cup

Less than two weeks before the World Cup kicks off, Toronto Police announced on Monday that they made the largest known seizure of counterfeit soccer jerseys in Canadian

June 02, 2026
Soccer-Toronto police seize $2.5 million worth of fake soccer gear ahead of World Cup
Economy|Travel|World

US Homeland Security chief sees no need to stop international flight processing at Newark Airport

U.S.

June 02, 2026
US Homeland Security chief sees no need to stop international flight processing at Newark Airport
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Duke Energy exploring tech partnerships to offset nuclear expansion risks

Duke Energy, one of the largest U.S. electric utilities, said on Monday it has talked to hyperscalers about the prospect of building new

June 02, 2026
Duke Energy exploring tech partnerships to offset nuclear expansion risks
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

US PJM proposes raising minimum capitalization to $2 million for market participants

U.S. grid operator PJM Interconnection on Monday said it has proposed raising its minimum capitalization threshold to $2 million for wholesale electricity market participants to

June 02, 2026
US PJM proposes raising minimum capitalization to $2 million for market participants
Arts|Business|Economy

The art fair that refused to cancel

Despite the shadow of regional conflict, Art Dubai tests whether Dubai’s art market can remain a global gathering point.

June 01, 2026
The art fair that refused to cancel
Business|Economy|Political|World

Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it has become a 'classified space'

The Defense Department has declared its press office a classified space, barring journalists from entry

June 02, 2026
Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it has become a 'classified space'
Business|Economy|World

The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military

A divided panel of federal appeal court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service

June 01, 2026
The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports

Baseball players' chief says union 'has never been broken' and will fight MLB's salary cap proposal

The head of the baseball players' association insists the union will fight management's salary cap proposal

June 02, 2026
Baseball players' chief says union 'has never been broken' and will fight MLB's salary cap proposal
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Iran war hands Syria windfall as airlines reroute over its airspace

Syria recorded nearly 12,000 aircraft transits in May as regional airlines rerouted

June 02, 2026
Iran war hands Syria windfall as airlines reroute over its airspace
Business|Economy|World

UAW calls for a midnight strike at GM pickup truck axle supplier

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on Sunday called for a strike at a Michigan factory that makes axles for General Motors pickup trucks, some of its

June 01, 2026
UAW calls for a midnight strike at GM pickup truck axle supplier
Economy|Political|World

Senegal's Sonko pulls his party from new government, raising risk to IMF deal

Senegal's recently ousted prime minister, Ousmane Sonko, announced on Monday that the political party he leads will not participate in the country's new

June 02, 2026
Senegal's Sonko pulls his party from new government, raising risk to IMF deal
Business|Economy|Technology

HPE fast forwards to 2028 goals on robust AI demand, shares surge 36%

Hewlett Packard Enterprise posted record second-quarter results on Monday, prompting it to accelerate its long-term financial goals by two years, as expansion of

June 02, 2026
HPE fast forwards to 2028 goals on robust AI demand, shares surge 36%
Business|Economy|Finance|World

BP tasks independent director Amanda Blanc to lead search for next chair

BP has asked senior independent director Amanda Blanc to lead the search for the next chair, the energy company's interim chair Ian Tyler said in a statement to Reuters on Monday.

June 02, 2026
BP tasks independent director Amanda Blanc to lead search for next chair
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Instant View: Anthropic IPO filing ratifies Wall Street's AI obsession

AI giant Anthropic said on Monday it has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, teeing up a watershed moment for Wall Street's AI frenzy.

June 02, 2026
Instant View: Anthropic IPO filing ratifies Wall Street's AI obsession
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trading Day: Talks + tech = boom!

Conflicting headlines on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire dominated world markets on Monday, with the big three U.S. stock indices eventually joining

June 02, 2026
Trading Day: Talks + tech = boom!
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

GE Vernova loses renewed bid to end work on New England wind farm

A Massachusetts judge on Monday declined to lift an order that forced turbine supplier GE Vernova to continue work on the largest offshore wind farm in New

June 02, 2026
GE Vernova loses renewed bid to end work on New England wind farm
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump's 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress

President Donald Trump's nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate ‌victims of alleged government “

June 02, 2026
Trump's 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

DriveNets secures $410 million in latest funding round, AMD joins as investor

DriveNets, an Israeli networking software firm, said it has raised $410 million in its latest funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Atreides Management, taking its

June 02, 2026
DriveNets secures $410 million in latest funding round, AMD joins as investor
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Berkshire Hathaway buys homebuilder Taylor Morrison and then invests $10B in Alphabet under new CEO

Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel started the week by inking a deal to acquire homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion, and he's followed that up on with a $10 billion investment in Google's parent company

June 01, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway buys homebuilder Taylor Morrison and then invests $10B in Alphabet under new CEO
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules

A divided panel of appeals court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service

June 01, 2026
Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules
Business|Economy|Political

Anxious GOP lawmakers seek specific promise that DOJ fund is dead before moving on Trump agenda

Anxious GOP lawmakers seek specific promise that DOJ fund is dead before moving on Trump agenda

June 02, 2026
Anxious GOP lawmakers seek specific promise that DOJ fund is dead before moving on Trump agenda
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks

June 01, 2026
Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science

Wyoming’s ‘Path of the Pronghorn’ is a signature away from protections sought for a quarter century

Wyoming is close to designating a migration corridor for pronghorn, a move conservation biologist Joel Berger has long supported

June 01, 2026
Wyoming’s ‘Path of the Pronghorn’ is a signature away from protections sought for a quarter century
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Anthropic races toward a Wall Street debut with a confidential SEC filing

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is moving toward going public on Wall Street, the latest chapter in its meteoric rise from a little-known research laboratory to one of the leading AI companies valued at $965 billion

June 01, 2026
Anthropic races toward a Wall Street debut with a confidential SEC filing
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Oil prices rise, but not by enough to keep Wall Street from more records

Oil prices rose following the latest fighting to threaten the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but Wall Street isn’t very worried, and U.S. stocks ticked to more records

June 01, 2026
Oil prices rise, but not by enough to keep Wall Street from more records
Business|Economy|Finance|World

GM supplier strike could impact truck production

Dozens of workers took to picket lines Monday morning at an axle plant in Michigan that supports production of General Motors trucks, some of the Detroit

June 02, 2026
GM supplier strike could impact truck production
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX sets aside 5% of IPO shares for selected buyers, waives lock-up

SpaceX has reserved 5% of the shares in its planned initial public offering for certain employees and individuals selected by its executive officers, exempting them from

June 02, 2026
SpaceX sets aside 5% of IPO shares for selected buyers, waives lock-up
Business|Economy|Technology

AI-driven labor displacement risks to remain low in near term, Bridgewater says

Risks of widespread job losses from AI are expected to remain limited this year, according to Bridgewater Associates, with constraints on computing capacity and a resilient economy

June 02, 2026
AI-driven labor displacement risks to remain low in near term, Bridgewater says
Business|Economy|Sports|World

Think you know who’s going to win the World Cup? So does Goldman Sachs

Think you know who’s going to win the World Cup? So does Goldman Sachs

June 01, 2026
Think you know who’s going to win the World Cup? So does Goldman Sachs
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Kīlauea eruption episode 48 begins early Monday morning

Kīlauea eruption episode 48 begins early Monday morning

June 02, 2026
Kīlauea eruption episode 48 begins early Monday morning
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Anthropic files to go public in a potentially trillion-dollar debut

Anthropic files to go public in a potentially trillion-dollar debut

June 01, 2026
Anthropic files to go public in a potentially trillion-dollar debut
Business|Economy|World

Tiny Guyana poised for big Iran oil gains and growth strains

(Corrects paragraph 8 to clarify that Guyana's share of oil will climb from 12.5% closer to 50% baseline, not that its share of profit oil will climb to 50%) By Sheila Dang and Kemol King HOUSTON/

May 30, 2026
Tiny Guyana poised for big Iran oil gains and growth strains
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Stocks steady at record highs as AI optimism trumps Iran tensions

Global stocks clung to record highs on Monday as strong corporate results, fueled in part by artificial intelligence optimism, outweighed investor

June 01, 2026
Stocks steady at record highs as AI optimism trumps Iran tensions
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|World

Still too risky to move seafarers out of Gulf, U.N. agency boss says

Despite the current ceasefire between the United States and Iran, it remains too risky to move the thousands of sailors stuck in the Gulf

June 01, 2026
Still too risky to move seafarers out of Gulf, U.N. agency boss says
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Mexico's Sheinbaum escalates rhetoric against U.S., blames far-right 'offensive'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that far-right sectors in the United States are coordinating with domestic groups to attack her

June 01, 2026
Mexico's Sheinbaum escalates rhetoric against U.S., blames far-right 'offensive'
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Tesla May registrations jump in several European markets as recovery continues

New registrations of Tesla cars rose across several European markets in May, continuing a recovery in the U.S. electric vehicle maker's

June 01, 2026
Tesla May registrations jump in several European markets as recovery continues
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Anthropic moves toward IPO, stepping up race with OpenAI

AI giant Anthropic has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, the company said on Monday, edging ahead of rival OpenAI in a closely

June 01, 2026
Anthropic moves toward IPO, stepping up race with OpenAI
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

OpenAI joins AI listing queue with Anthropic

OpenAI said on Monday it has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, joining rival Anthropic in a push toward the stock market as investors seek exposure to the

April 01, 2026
OpenAI joins AI listing queue with Anthropic
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Oil closes up more than 4% on halt in US-Iran talks, risk of blockades

Oil prices settled more than 4% higher on Monday after Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran had halted indirect negotiations with the U.S.

June 01, 2026
Oil closes up more than 4% on halt in US-Iran talks, risk of blockades
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|World

Lawyers, others plead not guilty to massive US insider trading scheme

Fifteen people, including a lawyer who worked at several major law firms, pleaded not guilty on Monday to U.S. charges that they participated in a decade-

June 01, 2026
Lawyers, others plead not guilty to massive US insider trading scheme
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US crude exports hit record high in May as Iran war tightens global oil supplies

U.S. crude exports climbed to a record 5.6 million barrels per day in May as the Middle East crisis pushed up demand for the

June 01, 2026
US crude exports hit record high in May as Iran war tightens global oil supplies
Business|Economy|Technology|World

From Saudi Aramco to Alibaba: World's biggest IPOs

Anthropic said on Monday it has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, as the Claude chatbot maker races with arch rival OpenAI to go public in what would be one

June 01, 2026
From Saudi Aramco to Alibaba: World's biggest IPOs
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Venezuela's oil exports rose to 1.25 million bpd in May, shipping data shows

Venezuela's oil exports rose slightly to 1.25 million barrels per day in May, its third consecutive month of increase, fueled by more cargoes

June 01, 2026
Venezuela's oil exports rose to 1.25 million bpd in May, shipping data shows
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel|World

McDonald's unveils new corporate strategy to make stores 'easier to run'

McDonald’s is set to announce a new corporate strategy at a worldwide gathering for franchisees and suppliers in Las Vegas, the company said in a statement on

June 02, 2026
McDonald's unveils new corporate strategy to make stores 'easier to run'
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Contests for California governor and LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders

California is heading toward an election with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty, while two outsider candidates are looking to crack open the state’s durable Democratic hierarchy

June 01, 2026
Contests for California governor and LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges

The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government

June 01, 2026
Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Canadian factory sector grows on likely war-linked stockpiling

Canada's manufacturing sector expanded for a second straight month in May as the potential for higher prices and product shortages due to the war in the

June 01, 2026
Canadian factory sector grows on likely war-linked stockpiling
Economy|Political|World

Iran is stopping message exchanges with U.S., may block Hormuz, Tasnim news agency says

Iran's Tasnim news agency said on Monday that Tehran's negotiating team is stopping exchanges of messages with the United States through mediators due to attacks on Lebanon,

June 01, 2026
Iran is stopping message exchanges with U.S., may block Hormuz, Tasnim news agency says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Activist Toms Capital presses insurance firm Voya to explore sale

Activist hedge fund Toms Capital Investment Management on Monday urged Voya Financial to explore strategic options, including a potential sale, arguing the insurance and investment

June 01, 2026
Activist Toms Capital presses insurance firm Voya to explore sale
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Barrick Mining weighs London listing as it negotiates Africa business sale, sources say

Barrick Mining, one of the world's leading gold miners, is weighing a possible London listing for its African business, with a potential

June 01, 2026
Barrick Mining weighs London listing as it negotiates Africa business sale, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US construction spending beats expectations in April

U.S. construction spending increased more than expected in April, boosted by single-family homebuilding, though rising mortgage rates amid the war with Iran continued to

June 01, 2026
US construction spending beats expectations in April
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Nvidia launches new chip to bring AI directly to personal computers

By Max A.

June 01, 2026
Nvidia launches new chip to bring AI directly to personal computers
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran eyes limited US deal to relieve economic strain and buy time

Iran is pushing for a limited interim agreement with the United States in a bid to ease mounting economic pressure and stabilise the situation at home, while

June 01, 2026
Iran eyes limited US deal to relieve economic strain and buy time
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Berkshire Hathaway to buy Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion in cash to expand in housing

Berkshire Hathaway agreed to buy Taylor Morrison Home Corp for $6.8 billion in cash, expanding the conglomerate's housing business in Greg

June 01, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway to buy Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion in cash to expand in housing
Business|Economy|Education

Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds

The rise of remote work since the pandemic has made businesses more reluctant to hire young, inexperienced workers and is the key driver of higher unemployment rates for recent college graduates, a study released Monday has found

June 01, 2026
Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Motorola Solutions targets rogue drones with $1.5 billion D-Fend deal

Motorola Solutions said on Monday it would buy Israeli startup D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion as governments and critical infrastructure operators worldwide rush to defend

June 01, 2026
Motorola Solutions targets rogue drones with $1.5 billion D-Fend deal
Business|Economy|Political|World

UN labour agency freezes US official's appointment over unpaid dues

The International Labour Organization has rescinded the appointment of a top U.S. official to be deputy head of the UN agency because of

June 01, 2026
UN labour agency freezes US official's appointment over unpaid dues
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Seagate reaches $175 million settlement of shareholder claims it concealed sales to China's Huawei

Seagate Technology reached a $175 million settlement of a lawsuit claiming it defrauded shareholders by concealing it violated U.S. export control laws by

June 01, 2026
Seagate reaches $175 million settlement of shareholder claims it concealed sales to China's Huawei
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

India, US near trade pact as tariff terms hinge on Section 301 relief, source says

India is likely to discuss Washington's Section 301 investigation and potential tariff measures with U.S. trade officials, as the two

June 01, 2026
India, US near trade pact as tariff terms hinge on Section 301 relief, source says
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Right-wing lawyer De La Espriella, leftist senator Cepeda set for heated Colombia runoff

Right-wing Colombian lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella and leftist senator Ivan Cepeda will head to a June

June 01, 2026
Right-wing lawyer De La Espriella, leftist senator Cepeda set for heated Colombia runoff
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall St ends higher, boosted by tech gains, US-Iran peace hopes

Wall Street stocks posted modest gains on Monday as investors watched developments in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations and cheered the

June 01, 2026
Wall St ends higher, boosted by tech gains, US-Iran peace hopes
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Supreme Court seeks Trump administration views on Robinhood IPO dispute

The U.S.

June 01, 2026
Supreme Court seeks Trump administration views on Robinhood IPO dispute
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Travel

Family wants to 'save Florida farmers' with coffee farming

Family wants to 'save Florida farmers' with coffee farming

June 01, 2026
Family wants to 'save Florida farmers' with coffee farming
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

What are AI PCs that Nvidia's Jensen Huang is betting on?

Nvidia has turned the spotlight on AI PCs after CEO Jensen Huang launched a new chip that would put artificial intelligence capabilities directly into laptops and desktop computers,

June 01, 2026
What are AI PCs that Nvidia's Jensen Huang is betting on?
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|World

Brazil to target betting, tobacco sectors in new anti-organized crime operations, source says

Brazil's government is in the final stages of preparations to launch operations targeting organized crime in the online betting and tobacco sectors, a

June 01, 2026
Brazil to target betting, tobacco sectors in new anti-organized crime operations, source says
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

Ship operators urge clear rules to return Hormuz to normal

Shipping executives meeting in Athens on Monday said that any peace deal worked out between the United States and Iran would need to

June 01, 2026
Ship operators urge clear rules to return Hormuz to normal
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bank of Canada says don't put much weight on GDP data showing technical recession

The Bank of Canada on Monday cautioned against putting too much weight on recent GDP data which showed two consecutive quarters of decline on an annualized basis.

June 01, 2026
Bank of Canada says don't put much weight on GDP data showing technical recession
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|US|World

Judge postpones civil trial over deadly collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge after late settlements

A federal judge has agreed to postpone a civil trial over the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge after a flurry of last-minute settlements resolved most of the remaining claims

June 01, 2026
Judge postpones civil trial over deadly collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge after late settlements
Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

Tulsa marks 105 years since the Race Massacre that destroyed Black Wall Street

Tulsa marks 105 years since the Race Massacre that destroyed Black Wall Street

June 01, 2026
Tulsa marks 105 years since the Race Massacre that destroyed Black Wall Street
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall St opens near record highs as AI optimism counters US-Iran war worries

Wall Street's main indexes opened near record highs on Monday as investors weighed Nvidia's latest artificial intelligence push against growing doubts over a deal to end the three-

June 01, 2026
Wall St opens near record highs as AI optimism counters US-Iran war worries
Africa|Business|Economy|World

Nigeria's Obi to run for president again after opposition split

Nigerian politician Peter Obi said he would run for president again in January after winning his party's nomination, setting up another contest between incumbent Bola Tinubu

June 01, 2026
Nigeria's Obi to run for president again after opposition split
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

India's 2025/26 fiscal deficit at 4.4%, in line with government estimates

India's fiscal deficit stood at 4.4% of the gross domestic product for the year ended March 31, 2026, data showed on Monday, in line with government's revised estimates.

June 01, 2026
India's 2025/26 fiscal deficit at 4.4%, in line with government estimates
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Drivers in Russian-controlled Crimea grapple with gasoline shortages

Drivers in Russian-controlled Crimea were grappling with gasoline rationing on Monday after Ukrainian drone attacks constricted road supplies across south-

June 01, 2026
Drivers in Russian-controlled Crimea grapple with gasoline shortages
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Bank of England is watching public-sector pay for inflation risk, governor says

The Bank of England is keeping a closer watch on public-sector pay as a potential source of inflation pressure, as it continues to run faster than in the private sector,

June 01, 2026
Bank of England is watching public-sector pay for inflation risk, governor says
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Swiss economy shows pickup in growth at start of 2026

The Swiss economy grew by 0.4% in the first three months of 2026, the government said on Monday, helped by a recovery in the manufacturing sector as the burden of U.S.

June 01, 2026
Swiss economy shows pickup in growth at start of 2026
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UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker

Britain has blocked Cenk Uygur, a left-wing Turkish-American media personality, and his nephew, Hasan Piker, a U.S. left-wing commentator and influencer, from entering the

June 01, 2026
UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Colombia right-wing lawyer De La Espriella, leftist senator Cepeda set for adversarial runoff

Right-wing Colombian lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella and leftist senator Ivan Cepeda

June 01, 2026
Colombia right-wing lawyer De La Espriella, leftist senator Cepeda set for adversarial runoff
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Factories face soaring costs as Iran war causes supply shocks

The economic shock from the Iran war hit European factories last month, suppressing demand for their

June 01, 2026
Factories face soaring costs as Iran war causes supply shocks
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

JetBlue flags higher fuel costs as Iran conflict drags on

U.S. carrier JetBlue raised its second-quarter fuel costs forecast on Monday as shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz entered a fourth month, driving up jet

June 01, 2026
JetBlue flags higher fuel costs as Iran conflict drags on
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Ethiopian election expected to give leader Abiy's party a landslide win

Voting took place in Ethiopia on Monday in parliamentary and regional elections expected to hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's ruling Prosperity Party an easy victory,

June 01, 2026
Ethiopian election expected to give leader Abiy's party a landslide win
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US manufacturing activity at four-year high, supply constraints growing

U.S. manufacturing activity increased more than expected in May, hitting the highest level in four years, likely driven by businesses front-loading

June 01, 2026
US manufacturing activity at four-year high, supply constraints growing
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Honeywell's Quantinuum eyes $14.3 billion valuation in upsized US IPO

Honeywell's Quantinuum is targeting a valuation of up to $14.3 billion in its upsized U.S. initial public offering, it said on Monday, underscoring robust investor appetite around

June 01, 2026
Honeywell's Quantinuum eyes $14.3 billion valuation in upsized US IPO
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India may reconsider easing Scotch whisky tariffs if UK imposes steel curbs, official says

India could reconsider tariff concessions offered to Britain on products such as Scotch whisky if London fails

June 01, 2026
India may reconsider easing Scotch whisky tariffs if UK imposes steel curbs, official says
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Dollar higher as markets parse fragile Middle East peace talks

The U.S. dollar was higher on Monday after a small weekly loss as investors digested fresh developments in Middle East peace talks after the U.S. and Iran

June 01, 2026
Dollar higher as markets parse fragile Middle East peace talks
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Nvidia bets on AI personal computers with new 'superchip' powering Windows laptops

Nvidia has unveiled powerful new chips to bring advanced artificial intelligence to Windows laptops and desktops

June 01, 2026
Nvidia bets on AI personal computers with new 'superchip' powering Windows laptops
Economy|Education|Political|World

India's viral 'Cockroach' youth group plans street protest in challenge to Modi

The founder of an online Indian youth group that has amassed millions of followers in days said on Monday he plans to take his movement on to the streets with a protest

June 01, 2026
India's viral 'Cockroach' youth group plans street protest in challenge to Modi
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

AI and 1984

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets A new month, but the same market obsessions.

June 01, 2026
AI and 1984
Business|Economy|Technology|World

AI debt sales reshape global corporate bond markets

From Europe to Japan and Switzerland, huge bond issues by Big Tech companies are proving that smaller markets, often overshadowed by the U.S., can punch

June 01, 2026
AI debt sales reshape global corporate bond markets
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Federal flood insurance carries 2 moral hazards – which you face depends largely on how wealthy you are

Subsidized insurance makes waterfront property seem safer than it is for wealthier buyers, while many low-income homeowners face repeat disasters with no help.

June 01, 2026
Federal flood insurance carries 2 moral hazards – which you face depends largely on how wealthy you are
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

BYD snaps longest streak of sales declines

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD snapped its longest streak of declining sales in May, despite weakening domestic demand and intensifying competition continuing to weigh

June 01, 2026
BYD snaps longest streak of sales declines
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Philippine senator Estrada detained in graft case

A Philippine senator who is the son of a former president was detained on Monday after surrendering to police in line with a court order on suspicion of taking kickbacks as

June 01, 2026
Philippine senator Estrada detained in graft case
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Britain will not have to pay Rwanda millions over asylum deal, court rules

Britain will not have to pay Rwanda tens of millions of pounds over the cancelled deal to deport asylum seekers to the East African nation, the

June 01, 2026
Britain will not have to pay Rwanda millions over asylum deal, court rules
Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

Maps are powerful political tools shaping a nation’s past, present and future – counter maps allow everyday people to reclaim the narrative

From who gets to vote to how people travel and where taxpayer dollars are funneled, politicians and urban planners wield maps to control public imagination.

June 01, 2026
Maps are powerful political tools shaping a nation’s past, present and future – counter maps allow everyday people to reclaim the narrative
Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Lifestyle

What happens to debt when someone dies?

Whether or not there’s a will, the results are the same.

June 01, 2026
What happens to debt when someone dies?
Economy|Education|Health

Getting disability benefits got harder after the Social Security Administration’s staff was slashed and program rules were changed by Trump

Researchers learned from dozens of interviews that the usual ways of resolving complex cases, escalating issues and holding the authorities accountable no longer work.

June 01, 2026
Getting disability benefits got harder after the Social Security Administration’s staff was slashed and program rules were changed by Trump
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Cognac is in a slump. Hennessy thinks it has a fix

Cognac is in a slump. Hennessy thinks it has a fix

June 01, 2026
Cognac is in a slump. Hennessy thinks it has a fix
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Italian manufacturing cost pressures continue to mount, PMI shows

Cost pressures in Italy's manufacturing sector rose for a fifth month running in May, fuelled by the conflict in the Middle East, a survey showed on Monday.

June 01, 2026
Italian manufacturing cost pressures continue to mount, PMI shows
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German factory activity stalls in May as demand weakens, PMI shows

Germany's manufacturing sector stalled in May as waning demand and soaring costs linked to the war in the Middle East weighed on activity, a business

June 01, 2026
German factory activity stalls in May as demand weakens, PMI shows
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French manufacturing contracts for first time since November, PMI shows

France's manufacturing sector contracted in May for the first time since November, as the spike in energy prices and transport disruptions resulting from

June 01, 2026
French manufacturing contracts for first time since November, PMI shows
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Euro zone consumers take benign view on inflation surge, ECB survey shows

Euro zone consumers kept steady or lowered their inflation expectations in April, a hopeful sign for policymakers that crucial medium-term price bets are not signalling

June 01, 2026
Euro zone consumers take benign view on inflation surge, ECB survey shows
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Euro zone factory growth slowed in May as input costs hit four-year high, PMI shows

Growth in euro zone manufacturing lost momentum in May as demand for goods stagnated and supply-chain disruptions linked to the Middle East war pushed input costs to their

June 01, 2026
Euro zone factory growth slowed in May as input costs hit four-year high, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Technology|World

UN labour agency starts final talks on employment standards for gig workers

The International Labour Organization begins its final round of talks on Monday on the first binding employment standards for platforms offering

June 01, 2026
UN labour agency starts final talks on employment standards for gig workers
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UK manufacturers raise prices at fastest pace in nearly 4 years, PMI shows

British manufacturers raised their prices at the fastest rate since June 2022 last month in response to a big increase in costs as the Iran war disrupts supply chains,

June 01, 2026
UK manufacturers raise prices at fastest pace in nearly 4 years, PMI shows
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South African manufacturing sentiment eases in May, Absa PMI shows

South Africa's factory sentiment eased in May as activity and demand slowed, though it remained in expansionary territory for a second consecutive month, a purchasing

June 01, 2026
South African manufacturing sentiment eases in May, Absa PMI shows
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

France intercepts another 'shadow fleet' tanker linked to Russian oil

France's navy has intercepted a sanctioned tanker linked to the Russian oil trade in the Atlantic Ocean and ordered the vessel to head for the French

June 01, 2026
France intercepts another 'shadow fleet' tanker linked to Russian oil
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Global subsidies rebound, especially in China, OECD says

Government subsidies to industry have reached their highest level since the global financial crisis, driven largely by China, a report from the Organisation for Economic

June 01, 2026
Global subsidies rebound, especially in China, OECD says
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Private credit lent $560 billion to US businesses since 2023, MFA report shows

Private credit funds provided nearly $560 billion in new loans to U.S. businesses over the last three years, helping create more than 6.5 million jobs, according to a Managed Funds

June 01, 2026
Private credit lent $560 billion to US businesses since 2023, MFA report shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Crypto exchange Binance rolls out trading in US stocks, ETFs

Crypto exchange Binance said on Monday it has launched stock and exchange-traded fund trading for customers on its platform, expanding beyond digital assets into traditional

June 01, 2026
Crypto exchange Binance rolls out trading in US stocks, ETFs
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America’s job market looks strong. So why is it so difficult to find work?

America’s job market looks strong. So why is it so difficult to find work?

June 01, 2026
America’s job market looks strong. So why is it so difficult to find work?
Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Dubai looks back to normal. Beneath the surface it’s a different story

Dubai looks back to normal. Beneath the surface it’s a different story

June 01, 2026
Dubai looks back to normal. Beneath the surface it’s a different story
Economy|Sports|World

It’s no longer just the Christian Pulisic Show for Team USA ahead of a home World Cup. But he’s still the leading man

It’s no longer just the Christian Pulisic Show for Team USA ahead of a home World Cup. But he’s still the leading man

June 01, 2026
It’s no longer just the Christian Pulisic Show for Team USA ahead of a home World Cup. But he’s still the leading man
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

UK monthly house prices fall for first time since start of Iran war, Nationwide says

British house prices fell by 0.6% in May, their first monthly drop since December and growth slowed in annual terms, as economic uncertainty stemming from the war in Iran

June 01, 2026
UK monthly house prices fall for first time since start of Iran war, Nationwide says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Goldman Sachs lifts 12-month STOXX 600 target on resilient earnings

Goldman Sachs has raised its 12-month target for STOXX 600 index to 660, the U.S. brokerage said, citing resilient corporate earnings growth despite the war in the Middle East.

June 01, 2026
Goldman Sachs lifts 12-month STOXX 600 target on resilient earnings
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

India GDP growth likely eased in January-March quarter on softer external demand: Reuters poll

India's economic growth likely eased to 7.2% in the first quarter of 2026, according to a Reuters poll of economists, as weakening external demand and

June 01, 2026
India GDP growth likely eased in January-March quarter on softer external demand: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Spain's manufacturing growth slows as supply delays intensify, PMI shows

Spain's manufacturing sector expanded modestly in May, at a slightly slower pace than in April, as disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict worsened supply delays,

June 01, 2026
Spain's manufacturing growth slows as supply delays intensify, PMI shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan risks return to stagnation without early rate hike, ex-BOJ policymaker says

Japan is on the verge of repeating the policy mishap that led to decades of economic stagnation as Iran war-induced inflation risks forcing the central bank

June 01, 2026
Japan risks return to stagnation without early rate hike, ex-BOJ policymaker says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Global smartphone market faces record annual decline as chip crunch worsens

The global smartphone

June 01, 2026
Global smartphone market faces record annual decline as chip crunch worsens
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China expands curbs on foreign deals, tech transfer after Meta-Manus block

China issued sweeping new rules on Monday tightening control of overseas deals that involve Chinese investors, technology, data and national security, a

June 01, 2026
China expands curbs on foreign deals, tech transfer after Meta-Manus block
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Judge says Trump can’t add his name to Kennedy Center and blocks planned closure

Judge says Trump can’t add his name to Kennedy Center and blocks planned closure

May 30, 2026
Judge says Trump can’t add his name to Kennedy Center and blocks planned closure
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Air New Zealand's bunk beds take flight

Air New Zealand is hoping to revolutionize sleep comfort on long-haul flights by introducing bunk beds to economy. CNN's Lilit Marcus reports.

May 30, 2026
Air New Zealand's bunk beds take flight
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US judge orders review of Trump's IRS lawsuit settlement

A U.S. judge in Florida said she will review a deal between the Justice

May 30, 2026
US judge orders review of Trump's IRS lawsuit settlement
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Amazon employee arrested, charged with stealing hundreds of items from Massachusetts warehouse

Amazon employee arrested, charged with stealing hundreds of items from Massachusetts warehouse

May 30, 2026
Amazon employee arrested, charged with stealing hundreds of items from Massachusetts warehouse
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US says it struck a commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran

The U.S. military says it stopped another commercial vessel trying to break through the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports

May 30, 2026
US says it struck a commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
Asia|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Laos cave rescue ends unexpectedly after villagers free themselves

Laos cave rescue ends unexpectedly after villagers free themselves

May 30, 2026
Laos cave rescue ends unexpectedly after villagers free themselves
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ousted Turkish opposition leader Ozel draws thousands in Ankara protest

Turkey's ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel showed he can still command strong support on Saturday, drawing a crowd of thousands in Ankara despite a court

May 30, 2026
Ousted Turkish opposition leader Ozel draws thousands in Ankara protest
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Investigators probe deadly Dallas blast as data shows natural gas leaks persist

Investigators probe deadly Dallas blast as data shows natural gas leaks persist

May 30, 2026
Investigators probe deadly Dallas blast as data shows natural gas leaks persist
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

First Windows PC powered by Nvidia chips to debut next week, Axios reports

AI chip firm Nvidia and Microsoft are expected next week to debut the first Windows PCs that use Nvidia's chips as the main processor, Axios reported on Saturday, citing sources.

May 30, 2026
First Windows PC powered by Nvidia chips to debut next week, Axios reports
Business|Economy|Technology|World

India says signed BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam

India has signed a deal with Vietnam under which it will supply BrahMos missiles which it has jointly developed with Russia, and is in "final stages" for a similar deal

May 30, 2026
India says signed BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam
Economy|Environment|Political|World

What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war

What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war

May 30, 2026
What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war
Americas|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine keeps up assault on Russian oil sites as Kyiv expects more strikes

Ukrainian drone strikes have caused fires at Russian oil facilities, according to Russian officials

May 30, 2026
Ukraine keeps up assault on Russian oil sites as Kyiv expects more strikes
Americas|Business|Economy|Lifestyle|World

Canada's broader citizenship rules draw strong American interest, data shows

While U.S.-Canadian relations have frayed under U.S.

May 30, 2026
Canada's broader citizenship rules draw strong American interest, data shows
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Inflation fight again putting central bank independence under strain, policymakers say

Central bank independence is again coming under pressure as policymakers push through unpopular measures to curb surging prices, prompting

May 30, 2026
Inflation fight again putting central bank independence under strain, policymakers say
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Travel|World

Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing

Rescue workers in Laos have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days

May 30, 2026
Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Russia recalls envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote

Russia said on Saturday it had recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations in protest at its rapprochement with the European Union as a June 7 election nears. 

May 30, 2026
Russia recalls envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote
Economy|Science|Technology|World

AUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles, delivery set for 2027

The United States, Britain and Australia are working together to develop unmanned undersea vehicles as part of their trilateral AUKUS defence pact, U.S.

May 30, 2026
AUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles, delivery set for 2027
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Rescuers pull four from flooded cave in Laos, two still missing

Rescuers pulled four people from a flooded cave in Laos on Saturday, Thai volunteer rescuers said, hours after another man was brought out late on Friday.

May 30, 2026
Rescuers pull four from flooded cave in Laos, two still missing
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel|US

Will Frontier learn from Spirit’s mistakes? Budget airlines face tough road ahead

Will Frontier learn from Spirit’s mistakes? Budget airlines face tough road ahead

May 30, 2026
Will Frontier learn from Spirit’s mistakes? Budget airlines face tough road ahead
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Better China ties can help regional peace, security, Vietnam's top leader says

Strong relations between Vietnam and its giant neighbour and territorial rival China would benefit regional peace and security, although ties with the U.S.

May 30, 2026
Better China ties can help regional peace, security, Vietnam's top leader says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US investigates Vietnam's intellectual property practices

The Trump administration on Friday opened an unfair trade practices investigation into Vietnam's intellectual property protection policies and enforcement that may lead to new

May 30, 2026
US investigates Vietnam's intellectual property practices
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Voting starts in Malta parliamentary elections, ruling party set to win

Voting in parliamentary elections opened in Malta on Saturday, with opinion polls showing the ruling Labour Party on course to win a record-breaking fourth term.

May 30, 2026
Voting starts in Malta parliamentary elections, ruling party set to win
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment

How a chemical tank disaster struck at the heart of a Washington state mill town

A chemical tank failure at a paper mill in Washington state this past week has struck at the heart of a historic mill town

May 30, 2026
How a chemical tank disaster struck at the heart of a Washington state mill town
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprint

China's central bank is making a broad push to increase the use of digital yuan at home and abroad, several industry sources said, setting Beijing on a different - and potentially

May 30, 2026
From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprint
Business|Economy|Political|World

Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend

U.S.

May 30, 2026
Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

US military leader held rare meeting with senior Cuban military officials near US base at Guantanamo Bay

US military leader held rare meeting with senior Cuban military officials near US base at Guantanamo Bay

May 30, 2026
US military leader held rare meeting with senior Cuban military officials near US base at Guantanamo Bay
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animals

For many in Congo and elsewhere in Central and West Africa, there is no shame in craving wild meat, a key part of the culture

May 30, 2026
As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animals
Crime|Economy|Education|World

Some of the world’s last Maoist rebels are in India. Their decades-long rebellion is in its death throes

Some of the world’s last Maoist rebels are in India. Their decades-long rebellion is in its death throes

May 30, 2026
Some of the world’s last Maoist rebels are in India. Their decades-long rebellion is in its death throes
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says he will soon decide on Iran deal, demands reopening of Hormuz Strait

U.S.

May 29, 2026
Trump says he will soon decide on Iran deal, demands reopening of Hormuz Strait
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend

U.S.

May 30, 2026
Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand aiming for steady rises in defence spending, minister says

New Zealand is aiming for "smooth and steady" rises in defence expenditure to meet its target of spending 2% of GDP on the military within 8 years, its new

May 29, 2026
New Zealand aiming for steady rises in defence spending, minister says
Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials say

Russian intelligence agencies have grown more aggressive in their efforts to steal Western technology and defense secrets as sanctions squeeze the country’s wartime economy

May 30, 2026
Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials say
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Court clears way for Texas to enforce migrant arrest law

A federal appeals court on Friday cleared the way for Texas authorities to enforce key parts of

May 30, 2026
Court clears way for Texas to enforce migrant arrest law
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Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is stalled, and some allies are urging him to scrap it entirely

Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is stalled, and some allies are urging him to scrap it entirely

May 30, 2026
Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is stalled, and some allies are urging him to scrap it entirely
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

California air regulators update a key climate program, sparking pushback from environmentalists

California air regulators have updated a key climate program Friday

May 30, 2026
California air regulators update a key climate program, sparking pushback from environmentalists
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay

The top U.S. general overseeing forces in Latin America held a rare meeting on Friday with senior Cuban military officials at the perimeter of U.S.

May 30, 2026
US general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

NJ state police set up protest zone outside contested immigration detention center as ICE leaves

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has sent state police to establish designated protest zones and vehicle checkpoints outside an immigration detention center in Newark

May 30, 2026
NJ state police set up protest zone outside contested immigration detention center as ICE leaves
Crime|Economy|World

Brazil minister says US terrorist designation of local gangs could impact economy

A U.S. decision to designate the two biggest Brazilian drug gangs as terrorist organizations could impact Latin America's largest economy on several fronts, including by

May 30, 2026
Brazil minister says US terrorist designation of local gangs could impact economy
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Flesh-eating screwworm found within 31 miles of US border, says USDA

A devastating parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could cause millions of dollars in economic damage to the U.S. economy has been

May 30, 2026
Flesh-eating screwworm found within 31 miles of US border, says USDA
Business|Economy|Political|World

US commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump pressures island nation

The top U.S. commander in Latin America has met with Cuban military leaders in a “brief exchange on operational security matters” near the U.S. Navy base in Guantanamo Bay

May 30, 2026
US commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump pressures island nation
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

BMO hires UBS banker to lead US M&A team, memo shows 

BMO Financial has hired David Descoteaux from UBS to head its U.S.

May 30, 2026
BMO hires UBS banker to lead US M&A team, memo shows 
Americas|Business|Economy|World

US, Mexico conclude first round of trade deal talks on autos, metals, security

The U.S. and Mexico trade negotiators on Friday concluded their first bilateral negotiating round to revise the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade, discussing

May 30, 2026
US, Mexico conclude first round of trade deal talks on autos, metals, security
Business|Economy|Finance|Food|World

Yum Brands in exclusive talks to sell Pizza Hut to LongRange Capital, source says

Yum Brands is in exclusive talks to sell its Pizza Hut chain to private-equity firm LongRange Capital, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday.

May 30, 2026
Yum Brands in exclusive talks to sell Pizza Hut to LongRange Capital, source says
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Lula rejects U.S. terrorist designation of Brazil criminal gangs

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday blasted a U.S. decision to designate two Brazilian drug gangs as terrorist

May 29, 2026
Lula rejects U.S. terrorist designation of Brazil criminal gangs
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is assessing damage to its Florida launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing

May 29, 2026
Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US stocks gain ground, adding to their records, as Dell soars

Stock indexes closed higher on Wall Street, adding to the all-time highs they set a day earlier

May 29, 2026
US stocks gain ground, adding to their records, as Dell soars
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SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk

In the latest action to undo Biden-era regulations on climate change, the Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed repealing a rule that requires some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and the risks they face from global warming

May 30, 2026
SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low

The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults dropped to another all-time low last year

May 30, 2026
US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low
Economy|Political|World

Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post that he would be meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday to make a final decision on a deal with Iran. 

May 29, 2026
Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration wants to raise North American auto content to 82%, with half from US

The Trump administration issued a sweeping demand to Mexico to raise the level of regional

May 29, 2026
Trump administration wants to raise North American auto content to 82%, with half from US
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street ends higher, crude prices ease on potential US-Iran truce extension

U.S. stocks followed world shares higher and crude prices retreated on Friday as investors neared the end of a holiday-shortened week with renewed hopes of

May 29, 2026
Wall Street ends higher, crude prices ease on potential US-Iran truce extension
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Canada might double exports to China, Chinese minister says during rare visit

China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi said on Friday that Canada could surpass its goal of increasing exports to China by 50% by 2030, during a

May 29, 2026
Canada might double exports to China, Chinese minister says during rare visit
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SpaceX wins $4.16 billion US Space Force contract for threat-detection satellites

The U.S. Space Force said on Friday it has awarded Elon Musk's IPO-bound SpaceX a $4.16 billion deal for a satellite program designed to track and target airborne threats.

May 30, 2026
SpaceX wins $4.16 billion US Space Force contract for threat-detection satellites
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IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies

The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organization warned on Friday that the war in the Middle East was straining

May 30, 2026
IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies
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Blackstone-backed Liftoff targets $3.7 billion valuation in US IPO

Liftoff Mobile, backed by Blackstone, said on Friday it is targeting a valuation of up to $3.66 billion in its U.S. initial public offering,

May 30, 2026
Blackstone-backed Liftoff targets $3.7 billion valuation in US IPO
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Wall Street hits new closing highs on tech strength, Middle East deal hopes

Wall Street's main indexes hit record closing highs on Friday and posted weekly and monthly gains as Dell results drove

May 29, 2026
Wall Street hits new closing highs on tech strength, Middle East deal hopes
Economy|Health|Science|World

What’s wrong with how US and Uganda plan to stop Ebola spreading

Geography may not provide meaningful protection once an outbreak is already underway.

May 30, 2026
What’s wrong with how US and Uganda plan to stop Ebola spreading
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Oil falls on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire agreement

Oil futures fell more than 2% on Friday, closing out their steepest weekly decline since early April as traders awaited word that the U.S., Israel and Iran

May 29, 2026
Oil falls on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire agreement
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More Fed policymakers eye possible rate hike as inflation risks rise

By Michael S.

May 29, 2026
More Fed policymakers eye possible rate hike as inflation risks rise
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White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants

The White House is moving to give political appointees more control over federal grants

May 29, 2026
White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants
Economy|Food|Political|World

Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture

In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, the president proclaimed “TRUMP’S MAKING FOOD AFFORDABLE,” and cited falling prices for a range of groceries, including avocados, fresh berries, and a variety of pantry staples

May 29, 2026
Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture
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Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index

May 29, 2026
Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Mexican senate approves amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference 

Mexico's Senate on Friday approved a constitutional amendment to include "foreign interference" as a reason to annul elections in the country.

May 29, 2026
Mexican senate approves amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference 
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Airlines and business groups warn of chaos if US restricts international flights

Major airline, travel and business groups warned that barring border processing at Newark or other major U.S. airports could lead to chaos, strand

May 29, 2026
Airlines and business groups warn of chaos if US restricts international flights
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Massachusetts sues UnitedHealth insurance unit for alleged Medicaid fraud

Massachusetts sued a UnitedHealth insurance unit on Friday, accusing it of defrauding the state's Medicaid program, MassHealth, out of more than $100 million by

May 29, 2026
Massachusetts sues UnitedHealth insurance unit for alleged Medicaid fraud
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Private credit roundup: paper losses deepen at lenders

A Reuters analysis of first-quarter regulatory filings by private credit lenders showed paper losses deepened, underscoring market concerns this year over the sector's

May 29, 2026
Private credit roundup: paper losses deepen at lenders
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Coinbase, Kalshi bring regulated perpetual crypto futures to US investors

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and prediction markets platform Kalshi said on Friday they are introducing perpetual crypto futures, marking the first time such instruments will be

May 29, 2026
Coinbase, Kalshi bring regulated perpetual crypto futures to US investors
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World

Dollar set for weekly loss amid US-Iran ceasefire deal

The dollar slipped against major currencies on Friday and was headed for a second straight weekly loss after reports that the United States and Iran had

May 29, 2026
Dollar set for weekly loss amid US-Iran ceasefire deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

US regulator moves to withdraw judgment against Winklevoss' crypto exchange

The U.S.

May 28, 2026
US regulator moves to withdraw judgment against Winklevoss' crypto exchange
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Gap, American Eagle fall as brand troubles weaken annual forecasts

By Akriti Shah and Neil J Kanatt May 29 - Shares of Gap and American Eagle Outfitters tumbled over 12% on Friday after both retailers issued weak forecasts, signaling deepening pressure on consumer

May 29, 2026
Gap, American Eagle fall as brand troubles weaken annual forecasts
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Dell shares soar 30% as AI server demand, price hikes power stellar quarter

Dell's shares surged 30% on Friday, as the PC maker's blockbuster results showed that its growing focus on AI servers was helping it

May 29, 2026
Dell shares soar 30% as AI server demand, price hikes power stellar quarter
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Wall St edges higher at open with Mideast deal updates in focus

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Friday, after closing at record highs the previous session, with markets awaiting details on reports that the U.S. and Iran had reached a

May 29, 2026
Wall St edges higher at open with Mideast deal updates in focus
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U.S. equity funds draw weekly inflows as tech rally lifts sentiment

U.S. equity funds drew inflows in the week to May 27 as a rally in AI-linked technology stocks lifted sentiment, though concerns surrounding the U.S.-Iran peace negotiations kept

May 29, 2026
U.S. equity funds draw weekly inflows as tech rally lifts sentiment
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

GM-LG battery company delays return of laid-off workers to Ohio plant

A battery plant partly owned by General Motors is delaying the return of hundreds of workers in northeast Ohio amid continued weak demand for electric cars.

May 29, 2026
GM-LG battery company delays return of laid-off workers to Ohio plant
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Unrealised losses at US private credit lenders deepen

Unrealised losses at U.S. private credit lenders deepened in the first quarter to their worst level since 2022, while the amount of interest income they

May 29, 2026
Unrealised losses at US private credit lenders deepen
Economy|Europe|Political|World

European Union unlocks billions in funding for Hungary after rapid reforms by new leader Magyar

Officials say the European Union will unlock 16.4 billion euros or around $19 billion in funds for Hungary after recently elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar enacted rapid reforms

May 29, 2026
European Union unlocks billions in funding for Hungary after rapid reforms by new leader Magyar
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

In China, AMD CEO Lisa Su is understated while Nvidia's Huang is more razzmatazz

When AMD CEO Lisa Su

May 29, 2026
In China, AMD CEO Lisa Su is understated while Nvidia's Huang is more razzmatazz
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Jobs report on tap for soaring US stocks as rate path, bond yields eyed as risks

Investors will turn to an important labor market update next week as they weigh whether simmering inflation and the potential for interest rate hikes

May 29, 2026
Jobs report on tap for soaring US stocks as rate path, bond yields eyed as risks
Economy|Political|World

Colombians head to the polls with peace efforts, economy on agenda

Colombians are set to vote on Sunday in what is likely the first round of a presidential election, amid deep polarization between those seeking

May 29, 2026
Colombians head to the polls with peace efforts, economy on agenda
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German inflation eases in May, even as core inflation rises

German inflation slowed in May due to lower energy prices, and while core inflation accelerated, analysts said that was likely not evidence that cost

May 29, 2026
German inflation eases in May, even as core inflation rises
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Top euro zone countries see Iran inflation fallout broaden in May

Inflation in the euro zone's four largest economies hovered above the European Central Bank's 2% target for a third straight month in May, preliminary data showed on

May 29, 2026
Top euro zone countries see Iran inflation fallout broaden in May
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TSX futures rise as US-Iran deal boosts sentiment ahead of GDP data release

Futures tracking Canada's blue-chip stocks rose on Friday as a deal to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire renewed hopes for an end to the Middle East conflict, while investors also

May 29, 2026
TSX futures rise as US-Iran deal boosts sentiment ahead of GDP data release
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US consulate builder in Milan hit by court action over abuse allegations

Prosecutors have placed the Italian branch of U.S. construction giant Caddell Construction under investigation over alleged worker exploitation at the site

May 29, 2026
US consulate builder in Milan hit by court action over abuse allegations
Business|Economy|Europe|World

European Commission vows tougher action on trade with China

The EU's trade and investment relationship with China is "not sustainable", the European Commission said on Friday, vowing a stronger response as

May 29, 2026
European Commission vows tougher action on trade with China
Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Record-breaking heat and dry spring leave parts of England without water

Thousands of households in southeast England were left without water or facing low pressure during a record-breaking heatwave

May 29, 2026
Record-breaking heat and dry spring leave parts of England without water
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Brazil's economy rebounds in early 2026, clouding rate cut outlook

Brazil's economy rebounded in the first three months of 2026, supported by household consumption and stronger investment, against a backdrop of a tight

May 29, 2026
Brazil's economy rebounds in early 2026, clouding rate cut outlook
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Rising exports lower US goods trade deficit in April

The U.S. trade deficit in goods contracted more than expected in April as a surge in exports blunted rising imports, but economists cautioned the trend

May 29, 2026
Rising exports lower US goods trade deficit in April
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Global equity funds draw weekly inflows as AI rally boosts sentiment

Global investors returned to equity funds in the week to May 27 after a week of outflows, as a rally in AI-linked stocks revived demand, though caution over U.S.-Iran peace

May 29, 2026
Global equity funds draw weekly inflows as AI rally boosts sentiment
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Colorado voted to end forced prison labor in 2018 – so why are incarcerated people in the state still working for less than $2 an hour?

Many jails and prisons are dependent on incarcerated labor to keep costs low.

May 29, 2026
Colorado voted to end forced prison labor in 2018 – so why are incarcerated people in the state still working for less than $2 an hour?
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Canada enters surprise technical recession amid tariff uncertainty

Canada's economy posted a surprise contraction in the first quarter versus the year before, making it two straight quarters of annualized decline - which

May 29, 2026
Canada enters surprise technical recession amid tariff uncertainty
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Bessent argues US was 'asleep' on economic security, Trump policies waking it up

U.S.

May 29, 2026
Bessent argues US was 'asleep' on economic security, Trump policies waking it up
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Fed's Bowman says extended energy shock could drive shift in policy outlook

By Michael S.

May 29, 2026
Fed's Bowman says extended energy shock could drive shift in policy outlook
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Vietnam's To Lam warns of three global crises, sets out solutions

The world is beset with multiple risks and uncertainty that countries must confront squarely, To

May 29, 2026
Vietnam's To Lam warns of three global crises, sets out solutions
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Pakistan foreign minister set to discuss Iran with Rubio in Washington

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Washington on Friday for talks with U.S.

May 29, 2026
Pakistan foreign minister set to discuss Iran with Rubio in Washington
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When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains

Contrary to the belief that an immigration crackdown would lead to more jobs for US-born workers, ICE enforcement hasn’t produced economic gains for Americans.

May 29, 2026
When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains
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A rare bipartisan housing victory faces a bigger problem – Americans still can’t afford housing

If signed into law, the legislation would be the first major housing bill to pass in decades.

May 29, 2026
A rare bipartisan housing victory faces a bigger problem – Americans still can’t afford housing
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Bessent: Nothing 'untoward' about Trump's face on a $250 bill

During a White House press briefing, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was pressed by CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on the Bureau of Engraving and Printing making plans to potentially print a commemorative $250 bill with an image of President Donald Trump. Bessent said they were preparing in case Congress passed legislation that calls for the Trump bill.

May 29, 2026
Bessent: Nothing 'untoward' about Trump's face on a $250 bill
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's PM says he will conclude political deal on EU funds with von der Leyen

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Friday he would conclude a political agreement on the release of frozen European Union funds at a meeting with European

May 29, 2026
Hungary's PM says he will conclude political deal on EU funds with von der Leyen
Business|Economy|Technology

Taiwan's MediaTek says it supports both TSMC and Intel's advanced packaging technologies

Taiwan chip designer MediaTek said on Friday it supports both TSMC's and Intel's advanced packaging technologies, allowing customers to choose between the two

May 29, 2026
Taiwan's MediaTek says it supports both TSMC and Intel's advanced packaging technologies
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Rule changes may only yield modest Fed balance sheet contraction

By Michael S.

May 29, 2026
Rule changes may only yield modest Fed balance sheet contraction
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European shares secure monthly gains on Middle East peace hopes

European shares edged higher on Friday, wrapping up the month with gains as investors clung to hopes that a proposed deal to extend a Middle

May 29, 2026
European shares secure monthly gains on Middle East peace hopes
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Nigeria's Tinubu says reforms stabilising economy despite hardship

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Friday his economic reforms stabilised the country and revived investor confidence, despite a steep cost-of-

May 29, 2026
Nigeria's Tinubu says reforms stabilising economy despite hardship
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan spent $73 billion in yen-buying intervention, ministry data shows

Japanese authorities spent 11.7 trillion yen ($73.5 billion) intervening in foreign exchange markets over the past month to support the yen, but with only

May 29, 2026
Japan spent $73 billion in yen-buying intervention, ministry data shows
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Nomura seeks US fund management acquisitions as part of global expansion

Japan's Nomura Holdings is looking for acquisition targets for its investment management business in the U.S. to build on last year's $1.8 billion buyout of

May 29, 2026
Nomura seeks US fund management acquisitions as part of global expansion
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Fed's Schmid warns against viewing oil shock as transitory

By Michael S.

May 29, 2026
Fed's Schmid warns against viewing oil shock as transitory
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Deal or no deal

Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!

May 29, 2026
Deal or no deal
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Bank of England's Bailey signals no need to move quickly to curb inflation jump

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Friday that allowing inflation to run above the central bank's 2% target is justified given the uncertainty about the impact of the

May 29, 2026
Bank of England's Bailey signals no need to move quickly to curb inflation jump
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italy first quarter growth revised up as exports shine

Italy's economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter from the previous three months, boosted by strong exports, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Friday, revising up a

May 29, 2026
Italy first quarter growth revised up as exports shine
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran promises ‘utter ruin’ if war restarts. Here’s what could happen if diplomacy fails

Iran promises ‘utter ruin’ if war restarts. Here’s what could happen if diplomacy fails

May 29, 2026
Iran promises ‘utter ruin’ if war restarts. Here’s what could happen if diplomacy fails
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

How do US arms sales to Taiwan work and why are they such a sore point for China?

How do US arms sales to Taiwan work and why are they such a sore point for China?

May 29, 2026
How do US arms sales to Taiwan work and why are they such a sore point for China?
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Mullin plan to punish sanctuary jurisdictions by targeting their airports faces fierce headwinds

Mullin plan to punish sanctuary jurisdictions by targeting their airports faces fierce headwinds

May 29, 2026
Mullin plan to punish sanctuary jurisdictions by targeting their airports faces fierce headwinds
Economy|Education|Political|Sports|World

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis

May 30, 2026
Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Global bonds take wild ride in May as Iran war shocks market

The Iran war rocked global bond markets again in May, sending yields to multi-decade highs as traders priced in central bank rate hikes

May 29, 2026
Global bonds take wild ride in May as Iran war shocks market
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI gives Japan banks access to latest model, Japan's finance minister says

OpenAI has given some Japanese financial institutions access to its GPT-5.5 model to help prevent cyberattacks, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama

May 29, 2026
OpenAI gives Japan banks access to latest model, Japan's finance minister says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB will act to head off persistent inflation, Panetta says

The European Central Bank will act in a "timely and measured manner" to prevent the current energy shock from turning into persistent inflation, governing council member Fabio

May 29, 2026
ECB will act to head off persistent inflation, Panetta says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

At Computex, Nvidia and Taiwan's expanding role in AI infrastructure set to take centre stage

At Taiwan's annual Computex trade show next week, the spotlight is likely to be dominated, as usual, by Nvidia and its products, but also by the island's

May 29, 2026
At Computex, Nvidia and Taiwan's expanding role in AI infrastructure set to take centre stage
Asia|Economy|World

Why Malaysia's Anwar is considering a snap election

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said he would consider calling for snap polls if tensions within his ruling alliance got worse. 

May 29, 2026
Why Malaysia's Anwar is considering a snap election
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Indonesia inflation seen picking up to 2.97% in May,  April trade surplus shrinking

Indonesia's annual inflation rate likely accelerated in May to 2.97%, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, closer to the upper end of the central bank's target range amid

May 29, 2026
Indonesia inflation seen picking up to 2.97% in May,  April trade surplus shrinking
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

German unemployment falls unexpectedly in May

The number of unemployed people in Germany fell unexpectedly in May, labour office figures showed on Friday, but the office warned

May 29, 2026
German unemployment falls unexpectedly in May
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine says Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged vessels

Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged merchant vessels late on Thursday and overnight as they sailed along Ukraine's maritime export corridor in the Black Sea, Deputy Prime

May 29, 2026
Ukraine says Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged vessels
Business|Economy|Health|Technology

Honda recalls nearly 99,000 US vehicles over airbag issues

Honda Motor is recalling 98,892 vehicles in the United States over a defect involving unintentional deployment of air bags, the U.S.

May 29, 2026
Honda recalls nearly 99,000 US vehicles over airbag issues
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Definitely, maybe

Stop-start efforts by Tehran and Washington to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz dominate the market outlook, while U.S. and euro zone data should shed more

May 29, 2026
Definitely, maybe
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italy April jobless rate edges down to 5.1%, 123,000 jobs created

Italy's unemployment rate fell slightly to 5.1% in April and a net 123,000 jobs were created during the month, national statistics bureau ISTAT reported on Friday.

May 29, 2026
Italy April jobless rate edges down to 5.1%, 123,000 jobs created
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Taiwan raises 2026 GDP growth outlook to 16-year high on strong AI demand

Taiwan's tech-driven economy is expected to grow at its fastest pace in 16 years in 2026, the government statistics agency said on Friday,

May 29, 2026
Taiwan raises 2026 GDP growth outlook to 16-year high on strong AI demand
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italy EU-harmonised CPI jumps to 3.3% y/y in May, slightly above forecast

Italian EU-harmonised consumer prices (HICP) rose by 0.4% in May from the month before, with the annual inflation rate surging to 3.3% from 2.8% in April amid increasing

May 29, 2026
Italy EU-harmonised CPI jumps to 3.3% y/y in May, slightly above forecast
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

French inflation at 27-month high of 2.8% in May, but below forecast

French inflation rose in May at the fastest pace in more than two years on surging energy prices, though slightly less than expected, preliminary data from statistics agency INSEE

May 29, 2026
French inflation at 27-month high of 2.8% in May, but below forecast
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

French economy shrank by 0.1% in first quarter

France's economy shrank slightly in the first quarter, final data from statistics office INSEE showed on Friday, missing the preliminary reading of 0.0% for the euro zone's second-

May 29, 2026
French economy shrank by 0.1% in first quarter
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|World

Iran war impact could 'doubly scar' euro zone consumers, ECB research finds

Euro zone consumers, already scarred by the Ukraine war, have changed their attitudes more quickly as a result of the upheaval of the Iran war, European Central Bank

May 29, 2026
Iran war impact could 'doubly scar' euro zone consumers, ECB research finds