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Today: June 13, 2026
Today: June 13, 2026

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Bosch on track to meet 2026 targets but wary of Middle East risks, CEO says

The world's top automotive supplier, Robert Bosch GmbH, is on track to meet its financial targets this year despite new challenges emerging, including possible supply chain

Bosch on track to meet 2026 targets but wary of Middle East risks, CEO says
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Ukraine will face summer power shortages after Russian attacks, think tank says

Ukraine, whose energy system has been under constant Russian attack, will face power shortages and consumer outages in the summer months despite imports and strong output

Ukraine will face summer power shortages after Russian attacks, think tank says
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Wall St futures pare declines after May inflation data

U.S. stock index futures trimmed losses on Wednesday after May inflation data tempered some bets of further Federal Reserve's policy tightening.

Wall St futures pare declines after May inflation data
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Traders keep bets on Fed rate hike by October

Traders of short-term U.S. interest rates edged away from bets that the Federal Reserve rate will deliver a rate hike as soon as September, but continued to show strong conviction

Traders keep bets on Fed rate hike by October
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Trump Media and TAE Technologies will not spin off Truth Social

Trump Media and Technology and TAE Technologies said on Wednesday that they had decided against spinning off Truth Social and certain other TMTG media assets into a new publicly

Trump Media and TAE Technologies will not spin off Truth Social
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How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health

In a survey of more than 600 CDC workers, 99% said the Trump administration’s cuts to the agency have made it less able to protect the public’s health.

How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health
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Haiti at the World Cup is more than an underdog tale – it is the story of global migration

For the first time since 1974, the Haitian men’s team has qualified for the World Cup. This is their story.

Haiti at the World Cup is more than an underdog tale – it is the story of global migration
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Visa, Mastercard $38 billion swipe fee settlement wins US judge's approval

A U.S. judge granted preliminary approval to Visa's and Mastercard's revised $38 billion settlement with merchants who accused the card networks of

Visa, Mastercard $38 billion swipe fee settlement wins US judge's approval
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Global watchdog calls for tighter controls on agentic AI in finance

Global regulators said increasingly autonomous forms of AI could amplify risks for the financial system and called for new controls as adoption accelerates. 

Global watchdog calls for tighter controls on agentic AI in finance
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Ukraine strikes key logistics in Russian-occupied south

Ukrainian forces struck the Russian-occupied port of Mariupol, Kyiv said on Wednesday, the latest in a series of drone attacks on logistics across a critical

Ukraine strikes key logistics in Russian-occupied south
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North Korea, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remain

North Korea and China both walked away claiming major wins from Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit this week to the isolated state, which

North Korea, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remain
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The chips are blue

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The unnerving thing about Tuesday's relapse in U.S. tech stocks is

The chips are blue
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Russia praises Modi for lifting millions out of poverty during record rule

The Kremlin on Wednesday praised Narendra Modi for becoming India's longest-serving elected prime minister, saying that 250 million people had been pulled out of poverty

Russia praises Modi for lifting millions out of poverty during record rule
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Lilly stays ahead of the pack as rivals jump on obesity drug bandwagon

Eli Lilly has solidified its leading position in the booming market for obesity drugs ahead of a wave of possible new entrants to

Lilly stays ahead of the pack as rivals jump on obesity drug bandwagon
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Brazil's Lula widens lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of presidential vote, poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has widened his lead over opposition Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in the run-up to this year’s presidential race, recovering

Brazil's Lula widens lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of presidential vote, poll shows
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Ares Management raises $8.5 billion for new fund, FT reports

Alternative asset manager Ares Management has raised $8.5 billion from institutional investors for its latest specialty credit fund, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Ares Management raises $8.5 billion for new fund, FT reports
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LinkedIn launches new effort in push to capture business advertisers

LinkedIn is aiming to burnish its position as a go-to platform for business advertisers with a new team of marketing experts that it expects to generate an

LinkedIn launches new effort in push to capture business advertisers
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Only 11% of Europeans view US as ally, survey shows

Only 11% of Europeans across 15 countries view the United States as an ally, a historic low and down from 16% half a year ago and 22% in November 2024, according to a survey

Only 11% of Europeans view US as ally, survey shows
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Bank of Japan governor Ueda hospitalised, will miss June meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has been hospitalised for medical treatment and will miss the June 15 to 16 policy meeting, the central

Bank of Japan governor Ueda hospitalised, will miss June meeting
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Iran war ripple effects are increasing risks of acute hunger for millions, World Food Programme chief says

Iran war ripple effects are increasing risks of acute hunger for millions, World Food Programme chief says

Iran war ripple effects are increasing risks of acute hunger for millions, World Food Programme chief says
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Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in Russia

A series of long-range Ukrainian attacks hit targets deep inside Russia, part of Kyiv’s efforts to raise the costs of the war for the Kremlin by striking energy facilities and military industries

Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in Russia
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UK's FTSE 100 rises as energy and consumer staples gain

UK's FTSE 100 closed higher on Wednesday with energy and consumer staples stocks providing a lift, though the index remained stuck near three-week lows as investors monitored a

UK's FTSE 100 rises as energy and consumer staples gain
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Indonesia swallows 'bitter pill' to stem market rout as policy tide turns

Indonesian policy changes in the last 24 hours show authorities are finally making some tough decisions to try to halt a

Indonesia swallows 'bitter pill' to stem market rout as policy tide turns
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Global AI debt issuance to top $500 billion in 2026, Morgan Stanley says

Morgan Stanley forecasts AI-related global debt issuance to more than double to nearly $570 billion in 2026, pointing to rising bond supply and credit market activity as

Global AI debt issuance to top $500 billion in 2026, Morgan Stanley says
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Germany risks recession as Iran energy shock hits growth, DIW economists say

Germany's economy is likely to slip into a technical recession this year as an energy price shock triggered by the war in Iran derails a fragile recovery, the DIW economic

Germany risks recession as Iran energy shock hits growth, DIW economists say
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Italy PM Meloni hails industrial output rise, analysts remain cautious

Italian industrial output unexpectedly rose in April from the previous month, data showed on Wednesday, posting a 0.5% increase that marked the third

Italy PM Meloni hails industrial output rise, analysts remain cautious
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Gas generator maker ERock raises $600 million in US IPO

ERock raised $600 million in its U.S. initial public offering, the natural gas generator maker said late on Tuesday, becoming the latest company to debut amid a busy market for new

Gas generator maker ERock raises $600 million in US IPO
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Foreign outflows from Asian equities surge on Middle East risks, tech rout

Asian equities are witnessing a surge in foreign outflows in June as escalating Middle East hostilities and a pullback in AI-linked technology stocks following underwhelming

Foreign outflows from Asian equities surge on Middle East risks, tech rout
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Israel is tightening its grip on east Jerusalem with evictions and demolitions

For decades, Israel has worked to expand the Jewish presence in annexed east Jerusalem

Israel is tightening its grip on east Jerusalem with evictions and demolitions
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Fear of Ukrainian drones empties the guesthouses in Latvia's Land of Blue Lakes

At Birdwhistles Guesthouse, in a rustic two-storey wooden barn in the Latvian forest 50 km from the Russian border, all eight

Fear of Ukrainian drones empties the guesthouses in Latvia's Land of Blue Lakes
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India bond-tax moves to catalyse foreign debt inflows, bolster bid for global index inclusion

India's decision to exempt foreigners from taxes on government bonds and broaden access to the debt market is expected to make the

India bond-tax moves to catalyse foreign debt inflows, bolster bid for global index inclusion
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Retail investors hit borrowing limits at South Korean brokerages, think tank says

Leveraged stock investments by South Korean retail investors have reached their limits set at local brokerage firms as the country's world-beating stock market rally

Retail investors hit borrowing limits at South Korean brokerages, think tank says
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Macron to chair video call involving G7 and China over economic imbalances

French President Emmanuel Macron will chair a video conference on Thursday involving Group of Seven countries and China over how to address global economic imbalances, the

Macron to chair video call involving G7 and China over economic imbalances
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China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island

China and Taiwan sparred on Wednesday over the legality of Chinese coast guard patrols to the east of the island, after the government in Taipei said merchant ships

China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island
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Japan's Asics to spin off popular Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business

Japan's Asics on Wednesday said it will spin off its high-end Onitsuka Tiger business to speed up decision-making at a brand that has

Japan's Asics to spin off popular Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business
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South Korea's SK Hynix eyes US listing as soon as August, sources say

SK Hynix plans to list its shares in the U.S. as soon as August, said two sources familiar with the matter, as the South

South Korea's SK Hynix eyes US listing as soon as August, sources say
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Truckmaker Volvo says demand is good in Europe, strong in North America 

Truckmaker Volvo Group said on Wednesday customer demand and deliveries in Europe are stable at good levels across the business in the second quarter while in

Truckmaker Volvo says demand is good in Europe, strong in North America 
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India's Modi, Trump likely to meet at G7, discuss trade, visas, source says

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold bilateral talks with U.S.

India's Modi, Trump likely to meet at G7, discuss trade, visas, source says
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Cuba's revolutionary generation pushed to breaking point by US blockade

When Sagrado Armando Garcia, an 85-year-old former government bureaucrat, collapsed in his home, his son couldn't get him to the hospital

Cuba's revolutionary generation pushed to breaking point by US blockade
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Aftershocks complicate Philippine recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousands

Aftershocks are rocking the southern Philippines days after a powerful earthquake that left at least 45 people dead and 17 others missing

Aftershocks complicate Philippine recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousands
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Hong Kong charges 7 people and 2 firms over deadly fire that killed 168

Hong Kong authorities have charged seven people and two companies with offenses including manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud over the city's deadliest fire in decades last November

Hong Kong charges 7 people and 2 firms over deadly fire that killed 168
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Higher gasoline prices likely pushed up US consumer inflation again in May

U.S. consumer inflation likely increased at its fastest pace in three years in May as the Middle East conflict raised prices of energy products, which

Higher gasoline prices likely pushed up US consumer inflation again in May
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BOJ set to raise key rate to 1.0% in June, 1.25% by year-end: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan will raise its key interest rate this month and again in the fourth quarter, taking borrowing costs to 1.25% by year-end, as it grows

BOJ set to raise key rate to 1.0% in June, 1.25% by year-end: Reuters poll
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China Inc deploys 'quiet' layoffs as Beijing promotes AI adoption

Liu, a Hangzhou-based contractor at a large Chinese internet firm, says her employer began quietly firing contractors in March after it ordered staff to use

China Inc deploys 'quiet' layoffs as Beijing promotes AI adoption
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German retailers expect only modest boost from World Cup

German retailers expect the soccer World Cup starting on June 11 to provide a modest boost to sales, though the impact will likely be limited to specific sectors because

German retailers expect only modest boost from World Cup
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Pumice clogs island shores after Papua New Guinea eruption, stoking fears of food shortage

Thick rafts of volcanic

Pumice clogs island shores after Papua New Guinea eruption, stoking fears of food shortage
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South Korea has cleared SpaceX-IPO-linked dollar demand of around $1.5 billion, source says

The massive demand for foreign exchange conversions tied to SpaceX's IPO, which has weighed heavily on the South Korean won in recent weeks, has

South Korea has cleared SpaceX-IPO-linked dollar demand of around $1.5 billion, source says
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Nevada is set to have one of nation’s premier races for governor as Democrats seek to reclaim seat

Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo will face Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford in a battle to hold onto his seat in November

Nevada is set to have one of nation’s premier races for governor as Democrats seek to reclaim seat
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Starbucks mulls options for Japan business, including stake sale, Bloomberg News reports

Starbucks is considering options for its Japanese business, including a stake sale that might be valued at 400 billion yen ($2.5 billion) to 500 billion yen, Bloomberg News reported

Starbucks mulls options for Japan business, including stake sale, Bloomberg News reports
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Meta deepens partnership with Ambani's Reliance with AI data centre

Meta Platforms will lease an AI-ready data centre to be built by billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, the U.S. tech major said on Wednesday,

Meta deepens partnership with Ambani's Reliance with AI data centre
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RBNZ's inflation focus tested as rate hikes risk stoking jobs crisis

New Zealand's jobless ranks could swell as the central bank ratchets up interest rates, casting the government's inflation‑focused

RBNZ's inflation focus tested as rate hikes risk stoking jobs crisis
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Copper edges down as macro concerns weigh on tariff support

Copper edged lower on Wednesday morning, as volatility in the Middle East conflict and macroeconomic concerns offset continued price support from U.S. tariff

Copper edges down as macro concerns weigh on tariff support
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Nervous but not yet panicking

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Markets were nervous after the latest escalation in Middle East tensions but investors hope the new U.S. attacks on Iran

Nervous but not yet panicking
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Hollywood directors reach tentative 4-year deal with studios and streamers

Hollywood directors have reached a four-year tentative contract agreement with studios and streaming services

Hollywood directors reach tentative 4-year deal with studios and streamers
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Republican Steve Hilton will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in California governor’s race

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

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

Law firms cheated in filing claims with NFL's $1 billion concussion settlement fund, report says
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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

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

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

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

Japan wholesale inflation accelerates to fastest in 3 years as energy costs spike
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OpenAI weighs leasing Ohio data center with Nvidia backing, The Information reports

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

OpenAI weighs leasing Ohio data center with Nvidia backing, The Information reports
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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,

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

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

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

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

US launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downed
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US House Speaker Johnson says Trump close to appointing permanent intelligence chief

U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

Peru election remains on knife edge between Fujimori and Sanchez
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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

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

The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter
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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

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

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

Trump administration warns over 500 hospitals to provide more price information or face fines
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At Cuba's once bustling tourist sites, foreign visitors are increasingly scarce

Colombian Ramiro Escobar had long dreamed of visiting Cuba.

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

NYSE short interest rose 1.8 percent in late May
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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

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

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

US intelligence employees brace for cuts under new director
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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

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

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

Congress has backed Iran war powers resolutions. Now what?
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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"

House report says MN officials ignored fraud warnings as early as 2019; Walz's office calls oversight committee "a joke"
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Markets whipsaw as AI sell-off resumes

Markets whipsaw as AI sell-off resumes

Markets whipsaw as AI sell-off resumes
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SpaceX IPO demand is approaching four times oversubscribed, source says
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Former OB-GYN accused of artificially inseminating patients with his own sperm

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

Former OB-GYN accused of artificially inseminating patients with his own sperm
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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
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Principal uses $63K "Wheel of Fortune" as lesson for students

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

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

Social Security’s retirement trust fund faces a funding shortfall a year earlier than expected
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Rancher offers reward as Utah County deputies work to solve cattle theft

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

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

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

Activist Ancora builds stake in Ashland, pushes for sale​​
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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
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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
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Crawfish season winds down after unpredictable year in Louisiana

Crawfish season winds down after unpredictable year in Louisiana

Crawfish season winds down after unpredictable year in Louisiana
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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

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

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

MSCI confirms early index inclusion rules ahead of SpaceX IPO
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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
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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

OpenAI joins Anthropic in IPO push
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meta funds skilled trades jobs program for AI data center buildout
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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,

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

US judge scraps Trump policy restricting wind, solar tax breaks
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

US existing home sales increase more than expected in May
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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
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
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
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

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

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

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

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,

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

Samsung Elec considers building chip packaging plant, Korea Economic Daily says
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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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Short-sellers to tread carefully as Musk's SpaceX debuts

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

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?

Buy the chip
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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

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.

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

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

BP names heads for two main businesses after revamp
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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
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

Fuel price shock to widen product gap between US airlines
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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

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.

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

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

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

How Honda’s old guard tried, and failed, to oust its CEO
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Fed to hold rates this year, cut calls fade as war inflation persists, economists say: Reuters poll

The U.S.

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

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

Turkey opposition crisis deepens as rival CHP leaders hold duelling meetings
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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

Embraer sees revenue boost from electric aircraft subsidiary
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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

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.

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.

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

China's President Xi returns home after closely watched trip to North Korea
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What screwworm means for your beef prices

What screwworm means for your beef prices

What screwworm means for your beef prices
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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

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

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

Democratic group launches ad campaign to help flip control of Congress in midterm elections
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The Strait of Hormuz is ‘leaking’ oil

The Strait of Hormuz is ‘leaking’ oil

The Strait of Hormuz is ‘leaking’ oil
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Knicks fever sweeps New York for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs

Spike Lee wore a Pope Leo Knicks jersey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US carriers spent $6.5B on fuel in April; global profit forecast is cut nearly in half
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Apple bets on overdue Siri fix to close AI gap

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

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

Sam Bankman-Fried asks Trump for a pardon
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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

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

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

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

Intesa launches $35 billion Monte dei Paschi bid to redraw Italy's financial map
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Airline chiefs slam engine makers for delays at industry summit

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

Airline chiefs slam engine makers for delays at industry summit
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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

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

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

Ukrainian strikes set off fires at oil facilities in Russia and Crimea
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Veteran declared dead twice by government, losing disability benefits both times

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

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

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

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

IMF financial stability chief Adrian to step down August 31
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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

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

Dollar eases as Iran and Israel agree to halt strikes
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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

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

US derivatives regulator drops move to SEC offices; will remain in current HQ
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US public's inflation expectations largely unchanged in May, New York Fed survey shows

By Michael S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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,

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

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

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.

'They're betting our herd': Texas ranchers question USDA as screwworm returns
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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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Wizz Air to offer Starlink in-flight internet from 2027
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A Japanese mayor is making history — by taking maternity leave

A Japanese mayor is making history — by taking maternity leave

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,

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

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

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

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

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

Private jet market defies Iran war gloom as rich flock to Monaco GP, Cannes
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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

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.

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

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.

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,

China exports set for strong May on front-loaded orders, chip demand: Reuters poll
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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

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

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.

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

Blistering AI rally turns ugly
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FAA lifts brief ground stop at San Francisco International Airport

The U.S.

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

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

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.

Peru set for lengthy count as presidential race too close to call
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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%.

Tech stocks dive as Fed bets rattle AI rally
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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

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

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

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

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

(This June 7 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

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

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

China says 'illegal' outbound investment crackdown won't lead to forced liquidation
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

Iran rejects idea of using its assets to pay damages to US allies
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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

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

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

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

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

NASA to wear Prada as luxury group pushes into space industry
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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

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

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

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

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit to open SpaceX tokenized IPO access
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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

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

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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

Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war
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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

Taiwan coast guard 'expels' Chinese ships from restricted waters
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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

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

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

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

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-

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

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

From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending
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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

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

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

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

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

Etihad Airways orders widebody planes, sees return to pre-war capacity in June
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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.

Hollywood workers rally against Paramount-Skydance deal
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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

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

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

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

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,

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

A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire
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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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Deferring jet orders over Iran war would be costly for Middle Eastern carriers, IATA VP says
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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.

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

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

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-

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

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

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

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

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

Mock political party for India's young 'cockroaches' holds first street protest
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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

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

Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks
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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

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.

Russia's Sechin says US companies benefit from Strait of Hormuz closure
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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

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

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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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.

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

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

Musk's SpaceX IPO jolts life back into European retail investing
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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

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

US states preparing lawsuit to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros, sources say
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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

Saks Global wins court approval for bankruptcy restructuring
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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’

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

What to know about Pope Leo's trip to Spain, from political scandal to Barcelona's architectural gem
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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

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

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

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

Cuba to open hotel sector to management by Cubans at home and abroad after chains leave island
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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.

Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears grow
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Judge blocks Trump administration's attempt to link USDA funds to compliance with other policies

A judge on Friday blocked the U.S.

Judge blocks Trump administration's attempt to link USDA funds to compliance with other policies
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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

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-

Marvell to join S&P 500 after AI boom helps chipmaker pass profitability test
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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,

Boeing studying boost of 737 MAX plane production to highest-ever rate
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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

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

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

UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war
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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

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.

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.”

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

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

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

Hot jobs report, rising rates send Wall Street's tech favorites sprawling
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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

Limited interest in latest oil and gas lease sale for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
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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

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

Can't afford sky-high tickets to see the Knicks in person? Trump says 'watch it on television'
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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.

Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola, 71 new cases confirmed
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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

Texas ranchers on edge after screwworm parasite detected in calf
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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.

Stocks fall sharply as strong jobs data fuels rate hike bets; oil set for weekly gain
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Witkoff, Kushner meet nuclear experts at national lab in Tennessee, source says

U.S.

Witkoff, Kushner meet nuclear experts at national lab in Tennessee, source says
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'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

'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

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

US adds $38 million for Ebola as CDC warns outbreak could match 2014
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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

Nasdaq, S&P 500 suffer worst day of year as AI stocks tumble and Fed rate-hike odds rise
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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

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

Trump's deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from Congress
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USDA expects to contain screwworm case in Texas, Rollins says

U.S.

USDA expects to contain screwworm case in Texas, Rollins says
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FBI investigates cyberattack on Iowa’s Karl Auto Group

FBI investigates cyberattack on Iowa’s Karl Auto Group

FBI investigates cyberattack on Iowa’s Karl Auto Group
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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

The US job market is strong but many Americans are still frustrated by prospects and rising prices
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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

Zelenskiy's letter to Putin was intended for other ears
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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

New York passes bill banning prices based on personal data
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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

Wall Street ends sharply lower as chips slide, jobs data fuels rate hike fears
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How Costco sells such cheap gas

How Costco sells such cheap gas

How Costco sells such cheap gas
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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

Trump administration puts in writing to courts that the $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead
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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

FACT FOCUS: Is inflation a red state vs. blue state issue? It's increasing no matter how you cut it
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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

Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it