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

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

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

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

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

What is FISA Section 702, the U.S. surveillance law set to expire June 12?
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ICE detention center in Texas flagged for missing records, medical failures and wasteful spending

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

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

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

A longstanding political stalemate in the U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Equities fall while oil slips amid uncertain Middle East outlook

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

Equities fall while oil slips amid uncertain Middle East outlook
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Rising fuel prices hit US farms as Iran war drags on

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

Rising fuel prices hit US farms as Iran war drags on
Science|Technology|World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pope Leo XIV is presiding over a youth rally in Barcelona

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Algeria national team making Lawrence home before first World Cup match

Algeria national team making Lawrence home before first World Cup match

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

US trade judge urges Trump administration to speed up tariff refunds

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

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

What is the sea drone that rescued US helicopter crew?

A U.S.

What is the sea drone that rescued US helicopter crew?
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump blames Iran for helicopter attack, says US must respond

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

Trump blames Iran for helicopter attack, says US must respond
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Protesters clash with police in Pakistani Kashmir as strike shutters cities

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

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

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

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

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

Tunisian court sentences prominent journalist Boukrim in absentia to four years

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

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

Five EU countries float safeguards for future EU members ​

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

Five EU countries float safeguards for future EU members ​
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

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.

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

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

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

Pope speaks Catalan in Barcelona, nodding to local identity on Spain tour
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Join the beaver hunt: Toronto neighborhood offers unique World Cup-themed scavenger hunt

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

Join the beaver hunt: Toronto neighborhood offers unique World Cup-themed scavenger hunt
Political|Sports|World

Crew members safe after Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter

Crew members safe after Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump formally nominates Blanche to be attorney general

U.S.

Trump formally nominates Blanche to be attorney general
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

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

JPMorgan keeping a watchful eye on consumer health, executive says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK says new law will crack down on hostile states' proxies from next month

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

UK says new law will crack down on hostile states' proxies from next month
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dollar edges lower amid shaky Middle East truce, US inflation data in view
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Meta ordered by EU to allow rival AI chatbots back on WhatsApp for free

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots

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

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots
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

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

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

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

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

Blue Owl fund facing redemptions raises $500 million in bond sale, Bloomberg News reports
Arts|Crime|Election|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

US judge orders Trump lawyers to explain missed deadline in $10 billion BBC defamation lawsuit

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

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

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

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

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

ICC prosecutor suspended pending wider vote on misconduct allegations

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

ICC prosecutor suspended pending wider vote on misconduct allegations
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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida
Political|Sports|Travel|World

Is this already the ‘World Cup of Chaos’?

Is this already the ‘World Cup of Chaos’?

Is this already the ‘World Cup of Chaos’?
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

Strike at GM axle supplier continues 
Africa|Health|World

Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response

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

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

Trump warned Netanyahu against renewed Iran war, Axios reports

U.S.

Trump warned Netanyahu against renewed Iran war, Axios reports
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

US wholesale inventories increase for third straight month in April
Arts|Business|Sports|US|World

Knicks coach on free throw disparity in Game 3: 'Never thought I’d see that in an NBA Finals game'

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

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

Australia consumer confidence slips in June as finances squeezed

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

Australia consumer confidence slips in June as finances squeezed
Arts|Sports|Travel|World

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

(Corrects name of agency to U.S.

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

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

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

Kenyan protester killed at demonstration against US Ebola facility, witnesses say
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Emirates upbeat on Boeing 777X, no progress in Airbus A350-1000 engine spat

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

Emirates upbeat on Boeing 777X, no progress in Airbus A350-1000 engine spat
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

Australia business conditions steady in May, mood still gloomy
Europe|Political|Technology|World

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

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

Ukraine, Latvia sign drone deal as Russia says Europe not ready to mediate peace talks
Business|Education|Political|Sports|World

Mexico City suspends classes, shifts to remote work for World Cup kickoff

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

Mexico City suspends classes, shifts to remote work for World Cup kickoff
Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea's cabinet approves decree on $350 billion US investment plan

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

South Korea's cabinet approves decree on $350 billion US investment plan
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

Vietnam orders airlines to accelerate U.S. deals as Washington trade probes mount
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran war

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

Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran war
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.

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

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

Bonds have failed to shield investors during the Iran war.

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

European shares close lower as investors weigh Middle East risks

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

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

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

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

Platner projected to win Maine Democratic nod in key US Senate race amid scrutiny of past
Africa|Crime|Health|World

Protester shot at demonstration against US Ebola facility in Kenya

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

Protester shot at demonstration against US Ebola facility in Kenya
Crime|Political|World

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

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

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

China rides AI wave as exports surge past forecast
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.

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

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

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

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

Euro zone bond yields steady as Middle East tensions ease, eyes on ECB
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Ukraine is ready to share drone technology with Nordic and Baltic countries, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Nordic and Baltic leaders at summit in Estonia amid tensions over Ukrainian drones straying into the region

Ukraine is ready to share drone technology with Nordic and Baltic countries, Zelenskyy says
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

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill three; Zelenskiy upbeat on talks with U.S. envoys
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan simulates destroying an invading Chinese force in coastal drill

Taiwan's military simulated destroying an invading Chinese force in a coastal exercise on Tuesday, firing off rockets and artillery to

Taiwan simulates destroying an invading Chinese force in coastal drill
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

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

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

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.

German exports rise unexpectedly in April
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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

The Bank of Japan will consider maintaining the current pace of bond purchases beyond next fiscal year, sources said, pausing a taper

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

China prepares $295 billion plan to fund nationwide AI buildout, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Health|Technology|World

UK reviewing Palantir's NHS contract amid pressure to use break clause

Britain is conducting a full review of its National Health Service contract with U.S. data analytics firm Palantir, amid growing political pressure for the government to use

UK reviewing Palantir's NHS contract amid pressure to use break clause
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

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

US small business sentiment falls in May as inflation worries mount

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

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

Party over purity: US voters unlikely to turn backs on troubled candidates, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange and Nolan D.

Party over purity: US voters unlikely to turn backs on troubled candidates, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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

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

China Unicom warns planned US crackdown could disrupt global communications
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Soccer-Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar

The World Cup kicks off on Thursday as a celebration of goals, drama and global fandom, but it is also expected to carry a climate cost more than

Soccer-Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar
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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

Record petroleum exports help to shrink US trade deficit in April
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US reports delay in freeing more Belarusian prisoners, opposition says

The Trump administration has told the exiled Belarus opposition of a delay in its efforts to get President Alexander Lukashenko to free more political

US reports delay in freeing more Belarusian prisoners, opposition says
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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

BASF to focus on creating value as No. 1 rank slips
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As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute

A federal judge has questioned a U.S. Customs and Border Protection official about the government’s process for refunding billions of dollars importers paid before the Supreme Court struck down some of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump

As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute
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Israel launched deadly strike on Lebanon's Tyre before warning

Israel struck the historic port city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on Tuesday killing at least eight people, the Lebanese health ministry said, and minutes later ordered the

Israel launched deadly strike on Lebanon's Tyre before warning
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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,

China's Xi hails deeper understanding at end of North Korea summit
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Police crack down on anti-hijab protests in western Afghanistan

Afghan security officials dispersed a women's rights protest in the western province of Herat on Tuesday that started after Taliban morality police

Police crack down on anti-hijab protests in western Afghanistan
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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,

Paramount Skydance seeks business counterpart to CBS News editor Bari Weiss, Axios reports 
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UN inquiry finds Israeli forces shield settlers during attacks on Palestinians

Israeli authorities are directly involved in settler attacks that have killed, injured and displaced Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, while

UN inquiry finds Israeli forces shield settlers during attacks on Palestinians
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Kremlin says no plans for Putin-Trump call, no dates for U.S. envoys' Russia visit

There are currently no plans for a telephone call between U.S.

Kremlin says no plans for Putin-Trump call, no dates for U.S. envoys' Russia visit
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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

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

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

Fuel price shock to widen product gap between US airlines