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Students in anti-Prabowo protests say Indonesia 'heading' for bankruptcy

Hundreds of Indonesian students rallied in Jakarta on Friday to protest the spending priorities of President Prabowo Subianto's

Students in anti-Prabowo protests say Indonesia 'heading' for bankruptcy
Crime|Political|World

Prosecutor Khan's suspension prolongs International Criminal Court's woes

This week's suspension of International Criminal Court lead prosecutor Karim Khan for alleged sexual misconduct sets the

Prosecutor Khan's suspension prolongs International Criminal Court's woes
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump's allies have another plan to pay 'weaponization' victims

While the Justice Department has said it has abandoned plans for President Donald Trump's proposed $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund, some of his

Trump's allies have another plan to pay 'weaponization' victims
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine's defence AI chief predicts 'new paradigm' of warfare

Warfare in Ukraine and beyond faces a paradigm shift in the coming years as artificial intelligence systems integrate into unified networks that speed up

Ukraine's defence AI chief predicts 'new paradigm' of warfare
Health|Science|World

'Blind spots' could hide full spread of Congo's Ebola outbreak, WHO suggests

There are many "blind spots" in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a World Health Organization expert said on Friday, suggesting the spread of the

'Blind spots' could hide full spread of Congo's Ebola outbreak, WHO suggests
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Pope Leo warns Europe’s migrant traffickers to repent or face hell

Pope Leo on Friday issued a stern warning to human traffickers and criminal groups who exploit desperate migrants trying to reach

Pope Leo warns Europe’s migrant traffickers to repent or face hell
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Chips and ships

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Chips and ships
Business|Science|Technology|World

Tech executives to attend G7 summit as leaders address AI, online safety

AI executives from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and Mistral AI are expected to attend next week's G7 summit, said officials from France, which is crafting an agenda aimed at

Tech executives to attend G7 summit as leaders address AI, online safety
Political|World

Hezbollah confident any US-Iran deal will include Lebanon, politician says

Hezbollah is confident that Iran will insist on Lebanon being included in a deal with the United States, a leading Hezbollah politician said on Friday, as hopes grew for an

Hezbollah confident any US-Iran deal will include Lebanon, politician says
Business|Economy|Political|World

Kazakhstan’s ruling party announces merger with pro-Tokayev upstart

Kazakhstan's ruling Amanat party said on Friday it is merging itself into a party created earlier this year by allies of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ahead of

Kazakhstan’s ruling party announces merger with pro-Tokayev upstart
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|World

Bank of England to hold interest rates this year but strong minority see a hike: Reuters poll

The Bank of England will leave its key interest rate unchanged at 3.75% on June 18, according to all 65 economists polled by Reuters, who remained

Bank of England to hold interest rates this year but strong minority see a hike: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China's new loans miss forecasts in May as property slump curbs demand

China's new bank lending rose less than expected in May after contracting the previous month, as a prolonged property downturn continued to weigh on household borrowing.

China's new loans miss forecasts in May as property slump curbs demand
Europe|World

EU overhaul to toughen migration rules takes effect, though doubts remain about impact

An overhaul of immigration and asylum policy enters into force across the European Union on Friday, a decade in the making, as EU countries have come

EU overhaul to toughen migration rules takes effect, though doubts remain about impact
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

U.S. equity funds record first weekly outflow in three weeks

Investors pulled money out of U.S. equity funds in the week to June 10 on caution over a market selloff and expectatons that the Federal Reserve would stay hawkish for longer, but

U.S. equity funds record first weekly outflow in three weeks
Business|Crime|Economy|World

Brazil refiners fueled scheme linked to U.S.-designated terrorist group, source and documents show

Brazilian refineries sold over 100 million liters of naphtha to a firm investigated in an alleged fraud scheme

Brazil refiners fueled scheme linked to U.S.-designated terrorist group, source and documents show
Business|Economy|Finance|World

India's inflation accelerates to 3.93% in May, remains a tad below RBI target

India's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May, driven by higher food and fuel costs, government data showed on Friday, while risks

India's inflation accelerates to 3.93% in May, remains a tad below RBI target
Health|Science|World

Ebola outbreak spreads to crowded displacement camp in Congo

The U.N. refugee agency confirmed the first Ebola-related deaths in a displacement camp in eastern Congo, as aid workers warned of a

Ebola outbreak spreads to crowded displacement camp in Congo
Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea's SK Hynix to opt for Nasdaq for planned US listing, sources say

South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix is looking to choose the Nasdaq for its planned U.S. listing, two sources familiar with

South Korea's SK Hynix to opt for Nasdaq for planned US listing, sources say
Travel|World

The underground tunnel village where Vietnamese people lived for years to hide from war

The underground tunnel village where Vietnamese people lived for years to hide from war

The underground tunnel village where Vietnamese people lived for years to hide from war
Political|Sports|US|World

Trump's grand sporting season begins with UFC fights on White House lawn

President Donald Trump's run of high-profile sporting events begins this week in Washington, with the U.S. leader eager to project an image of strength

Trump's grand sporting season begins with UFC fights on White House lawn
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war

President Donald Trump is anticipating a significant weekend for his presidency

Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Global equity funds draw third weekly inflow as investors buy the dip

Global equity funds drew inflows for a third straight week, as investors used a market selloff to add exposure to technology stocks on expectations the AI-driven rally will

Global equity funds draw third weekly inflow as investors buy the dip
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Be careful what you Warsh for

The Federal Reserve holds its first meeting with Kevin Warsh in charge, Donald Trump is due to meet other world leaders in France as the Iran war drags on, while a by-

Be careful what you Warsh for
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to request $20 billion to keep momentum against Russia, source says

Ukraine is seeking an additional $20 billion in military funding from its allies to cement what it sees as its current battlefield advantage over Russia, a Ukrainian defence

Ukraine to request $20 billion to keep momentum against Russia, source says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European shares rally as Middle East peace hopes drag oil prices lower

European shares surged on Friday, with major indexes jumping more than 1%, as renewed hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East

European shares rally as Middle East peace hopes drag oil prices lower
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Europe's top carmakers urge simple 'Made in Europe' rules

Automakers Volkswagen, Stellantis and Renault, which account for about 60% of Europe's car output, are urging the EU to adopt a simple "Made in Europe" rule and stronger

Europe's top carmakers urge simple 'Made in Europe' rules
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Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

About half of evangelical Christians - a core component of President Donald Trump's political base - believe his

Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Africa|Health|World

Kenyan killed at protest against US Ebola facility was a teenager, relative says

A person who was killed this week during a protest in central Kenya against a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to Ebola was a

Kenyan killed at protest against US Ebola facility was a teenager, relative says
Business|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Albania opposition leader Berisha says US lifts entry ban on him

Former Albanian leader Sali Berisha, now the head of the main opposition party, said on Friday that the United States has lifted a travel ban placed on him in 2021.

Albania opposition leader Berisha says US lifts entry ban on him
Technology|World

Pentagon lockdown and evacuation was due to a false alarm, two sources say

The Pentagon was locked down and partially evacuated on Thursday due to a false alarm by a hazardous materials sensor, two sources familiar told CNN.

Pentagon lockdown and evacuation was due to a false alarm, two sources say
Environment|Science|World

A mysterious ‘cold blob’ in the ocean has puzzled scientists. A new study says it’s an ominous sign

A mysterious ‘cold blob’ in the ocean has puzzled scientists. A new study says it’s an ominous sign

A mysterious ‘cold blob’ in the ocean has puzzled scientists. A new study says it’s an ominous sign
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies at 88

Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies at 88

Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies at 88
Business|Economy|Environment|World

The tanks in Cushing, Oklahoma, are hitting bottom. The oil market is about to hit a tipping point

The tanks in Cushing, Oklahoma, are hitting bottom. The oil market is about to hit a tipping point

The tanks in Cushing, Oklahoma, are hitting bottom. The oil market is about to hit a tipping point
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Kenya holds a memorial service for 16 victims of last month's girls school fire

Hundreds of mourners gathered in Kenya’s central town of Gilgil for a memorial service to honor the lives of 16 students who died in a school fire last month that police said was caused by arson

Kenya holds a memorial service for 16 victims of last month's girls school fire
Americas|Business|Europe|World

US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reports

The United States plans to significantly reduce the aircraft and warships it makes available for NATO operations in Europe, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing two senior

US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reports
Economy|Political|World

War-wary Hill Republicans question Trump’s Iran strategy with control of Congress at stake

War-wary Hill Republicans question Trump’s Iran strategy with control of Congress at stake

War-wary Hill Republicans question Trump’s Iran strategy with control of Congress at stake
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World

US scholar with history of activism in Myanmar arrested in China on suspicion of espionage

Chinese authorities have arrested an American scholar on suspicion of espionage

US scholar with history of activism in Myanmar arrested in China on suspicion of espionage
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Armenian opposition party files petition to annul June election results

A pro-Russian opposition alliance filed a request to Armenia's election commission on Friday to throw out the results of last Sunday's parliamentary election, won by Prime Minister

Armenian opposition party files petition to annul June election results
Economy|Europe|World

Germany sees slow economic recovery as energy prices weigh

Germany's economic recovery is likely to proceed in small steps at best, depending on the conflict in the Middle East, and energy and commodity prices, the economy ministry

Germany sees slow economic recovery as energy prices weigh
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BlackRock says oil, FX risks loom over India's bond inflow push

India's measures to improve the attractiveness of its debt are welcome, though concerns over oil prices and their impact on the rupee remain big hurdles in

BlackRock says oil, FX risks loom over India's bond inflow push
Business|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|World

Soccer-Empty seats at World Cup match renews concerns over ticket prices

FIFA reported an attendance of 44,985 for Thursday's World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in

Soccer-Empty seats at World Cup match renews concerns over ticket prices
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German government spending only thing preventing GDP fall, Bundesbank says

Heavy government spending on defence and infrastructure will stop Germany from slipping into recession this year, as the war in Iran takes its toll on Europe's biggest

German government spending only thing preventing GDP fall, Bundesbank says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK public inflation expectations surged after Iran war, BoE says

The British public's expectations for inflation in the long term rose to a record high last month after the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sent energy prices soaring, the Bank of

UK public inflation expectations surged after Iran war, BoE says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

SpaceX playbook set to fuel China's IPO ambitions but tech gap persists

SpaceX's record $75 billion IPO is poised to supercharge Chinese space startups racing to fund the same technologies that have

SpaceX playbook set to fuel China's IPO ambitions but tech gap persists
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Iranian woman among migrants deported from the US to the Central African Republic

Attorneys say an Iranian woman is among a group of people who have been deported to the Central African Republic from the United States

Iranian woman among migrants deported from the US to the Central African Republic
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Betting giant Flutter's London exit deals another blow to UK markets

FanDuel owner Flutter Entertainment said on Friday it would delist from the London Stock Exchange in August while retaining its primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange,

Betting giant Flutter's London exit deals another blow to UK markets
Europe|Political|World

NATO will gradually adjust strength of peace support mission in Kosovo over next year

NATO will gradually adjust the strength of its peace support mission in Kosovo, which has been in place since 1999, over the next year due to the steady security

NATO will gradually adjust strength of peace support mission in Kosovo over next year
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Once beset by power outages, Puerto Ricans also hit with severe water shortages

Thousands of Puerto Ricans are struggling with water shortages so severe that the governor of the U.S. territory has activated the National Guard and emergency responders are fielding calls every day

Once beset by power outages, Puerto Ricans also hit with severe water shortages
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia begins Vera CPU sales pitch to Chinese clients, sources say

Nvidia has told Chinese clients that its new "Vera" central processors for AI data centres could be available as soon as August and that they can begin placing orders, three

Nvidia begins Vera CPU sales pitch to Chinese clients, sources say
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Bangladesh, India to coordinate patrols on border, share intelligence amid migrant tensions

Bangladesh and India have agreed to deepen cooperation along their shared border with improved intelligence sharing and coordinated patrols, according to a joint statement

Bangladesh, India to coordinate patrols on border, share intelligence amid migrant tensions
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB policymakers keep July hike on table

European Central Bank policymakers kept a follow-up rate hike in July on the table on Friday given rapid inflation, but said it was far too early to say if a move would

ECB policymakers keep July hike on table
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Hope springs eternal, especially for markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Hope, as the saying goes, springs external.

Hope springs eternal, especially for markets
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UK economy began to feel fallout from Iran war in April, data shows

Britain's economy contracted by 0.1% in April, its first monthly drop since August as the Iran war's cancellation of Formula 1 Grand Prix

UK economy began to feel fallout from Iran war in April, data shows
Americas|Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine and Russia trade overnight drone strikes, officials say

Ukraine and Russia exchanged overnight drone strikes into early Friday, with Ukraine hitting oil refineries and a petrochemicals plant while Russia attacked railway stations and

Ukraine and Russia trade overnight drone strikes, officials say
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

French inflation rises to highest in over two years at 2.8% in May

Consumer prices in France rose 2.8% year-on-year in May, the highest level since February 2024, statistics office INSEE said on Friday, confirming a preliminary reading published

French inflation rises to highest in over two years at 2.8% in May
Education|Environment|Science|World

Disaster drills helped prevent more deaths when powerful quake hit the southern Philippines

Philippine officials say that years of disaster-preparedness drills helped prevent a larger casualty toll when one of the strongest earthquakes in 50 years struck the south

Disaster drills helped prevent more deaths when powerful quake hit the southern Philippines
Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Meet Mexico's World Cup super fan

Hector Chavez “Caramelo” has been a soccer fan for years and is famous for his festive charro hat. CNN's Valeria Leon reports from Mexico City.

Meet Mexico's World Cup super fan
Election|Political|World

How South Korea's ballot shortage spurred turnout of thousands to defend democracy

Arriving to cast her vote in South Korea's local elections, Yoomi Lee was

How South Korea's ballot shortage spurred turnout of thousands to defend democracy
Asia|Political|World

Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions

The Philippines defence chief will continue to do his duty in the face of China's "wickedness", he said on Friday, a day after Beijing sanctioned him for what

Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions
Environment|Travel|US|World

Tornadoes pummel communities outside Chicago, tearing up homes and toppling power poles

At least three tornadoes have battered communities outside Chicago, leveling homes and ripping down trees and power poles

Tornadoes pummel communities outside Chicago, tearing up homes and toppling power poles
Business|Science|Technology|World

Japan's struggling flagship H3 rocket returns to flight with the debut of a low-cost variant

Japan’s H3 rocket has returned to flight with the debut of its new low-cost variant

Japan's struggling flagship H3 rocket returns to flight with the debut of a low-cost variant
Asia|Sports|World

Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea’s 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup

Hwang In-beom has led South Korea to a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in the World Cup

Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea’s 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup
Asia|Crime|Health|Political|World

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who was known for her legal work, dies at 47

Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, a lawyer and the eldest of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s children, has died at age 47

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who was known for her legal work, dies at 47
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to 30-year jail term over drone incursion

A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison on Friday for charges linked to his ordering an incursion of military drones over North

South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to 30-year jail term over drone incursion
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan core inflation seen below BOJ target for fourth month in May: Reuters poll

Japan's core consumer inflation likely held steady in May at roughly the previous month's pace due to end of government fuel subsidies, leaving inflation below the Bank of

Japan core inflation seen below BOJ target for fourth month in May: Reuters poll
Environment|Science|World

China warns of risk of 'extreme floods' in desert regions

HONG KONG, June 12 - China warned communities in its northwestern Xinjiang and nearby regions on Friday to prepare for "extreme floods" this summer, driven by abnormally high temperatures, heavy

China warns of risk of 'extreme floods' in desert regions
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

India willing to let fiscal deficit widen to 4.8% of GDP, Bloomberg News reports

India is preparing for a wider-than-expected budget deficit this year, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing an official familiar with the matter, as the war in Iran raises

India willing to let fiscal deficit widen to 4.8% of GDP, Bloomberg News reports
Arts|Entertainment|Political|World

Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name by Friday deadline

President Donald Trump's board at the Kennedy Center is trying to keep his name on the building before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday

Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name by Friday deadline
World

Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang

South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister have been sentenced to 30 years in prison in a case alleging Yoon ordered drone flights over Pyongyang to heighten tensions with North Korea and and justify declaring martial law at home

Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US|Videos|World

Pushed to brink, Vegas may have lost William Karlsson for the Stanley Cup Final

The Vegas Golden Knights lost a very important part of their run to the Stanley Cup Final and are now on the verge of getting eliminated by Carolina

Pushed to brink, Vegas may have lost William Karlsson for the Stanley Cup Final
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Vale's top shareholder pushes for meeting on chairman's removal

Brazil's Vale, one of the world's largest iron ore producers, said on Thursday it

Vale's top shareholder pushes for meeting on chairman's removal
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Bank of Japan set to hike rates to 31-year high, drop hawkish signals

The Bank

Bank of Japan set to hike rates to 31-year high, drop hawkish signals
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Trump appeals court order to strip his name from Kennedy Center building

U.S.

Trump appeals court order to strip his name from Kennedy Center building
Australia|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Soccer-Former refugees look to ignite Australia's World Cup

Born in refugee camps to parents displaced by conflict in Africa, three players will show the changing face of Australian soccer at the World

Soccer-Former refugees look to ignite Australia's World Cup
Arts|Crime|Europe|US|World

Supreme Court blocks Alabama from executing inmate with method lower court found cruel and unusual

Supreme Court blocks Alabama from executing inmate with method lower court found cruel and unusual

Supreme Court blocks Alabama from executing inmate with method lower court found cruel and unusual
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump nominates US Attorney Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence

President Donald Trump is nominating Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and a former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, as director of national intelligence

Trump nominates US Attorney Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence
Crime|Sports|World

Families of Mexico's disappeared march in the capital as World Cup kicks off

Hundreds of relatives with loved ones among Mexico's near-135,000 missing people marched in Mexico City on Thursday, using the inauguration of the

Families of Mexico's disappeared march in the capital as World Cup kicks off
Asia|Health|World

Thai king's eldest daughter dies, aged 47, after long illness, Royal Palace says

Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the eldest child of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at 47, the royal palace said on Friday, after multiple

Thai king's eldest daughter dies, aged 47, after long illness, Royal Palace says
Americas|Crime|World

Two Guatemalans plead guilty in US migrant smuggling case after crash kills 55

Two Guatemalan nationals pleaded guilty in a Texas federal court on Thursday to human smuggling charges stemming from the December 2021 crash of a tractor-trailer

Two Guatemalans plead guilty in US migrant smuggling case after crash kills 55
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bank of Korea governor says interest rates to be raised 'on time'

South Korea's central bank governor said on Friday it was necessary to raise interest rates "on time" as inflation was expected to exceed the target for a considerable

Bank of Korea governor says interest rates to be raised 'on time'
Sports|World

3 red cards mar opening World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa

The World Cup's opening match saw three players sent off with red cards, a rarity in international soccer

3 red cards mar opening World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa
Sports|World

Japan captain Wataru Endo is out of the World Cup and retires from international duty

The Japan Football Association says captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the country’s World Cup squad due to a foot injury

Japan captain Wataru Endo is out of the World Cup and retires from international duty
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US summer driving season hits as gasoline supplies squeezed tight

U.S. vacationers are barreling into peak summer driving season just as the gasoline market faces a supply crunch, with resilient domestic demand and surging

US summer driving season hits as gasoline supplies squeezed tight
Economy|Political|US|World

Iran says no final decision made on deal that Trump hopes could be signed soon

President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States and Iran could sign a peace deal as soon as this weekend that would

Iran says no final decision made on deal that Trump hopes could be signed soon
Africa|Health|World

Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zones

Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to three new health zones, according to a government report published on Thursday that showed the number of confirmed cases had risen to

Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zones
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

US judge blocks Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue

A federal judge on Thursday blocked Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from continuing to pursue a lawsuit against the Democratic fundraising

US judge blocks Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue
Arts|Entertainment|World

Ariana Grande to White House: Don't use my music for 'heinous nonsense'

American pop star Ariana Grande told President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday to stop using her music to promote its policies.

Ariana Grande to White House: Don't use my music for 'heinous nonsense'
Business|Economy|World

New Zealand manufacturing slips into contraction amid weak demand, higher costs

New Zealand's manufacturing activity contracted slightly in May, slipping back into negative territory after seven months of expansion, as businesses remained concerned

New Zealand manufacturing slips into contraction amid weak demand, higher costs
Business|Political|US|World

Trump, allies working on plan to void his impeachments, WSJ reports

U.S.

Trump, allies working on plan to void his impeachments, WSJ reports
Crime|Political|US|World

US Justice Department sues Virginia over mask ban

The U.S.

US Justice Department sues Virginia over mask ban
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|World

Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City

The opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City was full of international stars

Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City
Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran after threatening escalation

President Donald Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran hours after threatening to escalate the 3-month-old war

The Latest: Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran after threatening escalation
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|World

US Catholic bishops consecrated nation to the Sacred Heart at gathering in Orlando

U.S. Catholic bishops have consecrated the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, marking the country's 250th anniversary

US Catholic bishops consecrated nation to the Sacred Heart at gathering in Orlando
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved 'issues'

The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River, which President Donald Trump had previously threatened to block, has been delayed due to unresolved issues

Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved 'issues'
Sports|US|World

Christian Pulisic is ready to shoulder the burden of US hopes in home World Cup opener vs Paraguay

Christian Pulisic is the most accomplished and most famous player on his national team at the exact time when his nation is hosting a World Cup

Christian Pulisic is ready to shoulder the burden of US hopes in home World Cup opener vs Paraguay
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Foreign workers say they were paid less than $2 an hour to build a new US Consulate in Milan

Foreign workers building a sprawling $350 million American Consulate in Milan say they were paid less than $2 an hour after being promised fair wages

Foreign workers say they were paid less than $2 an hour to build a new US Consulate in Milan
World

Iran says no final decision made on possible US agreement, IRNA says

Iran has not yet made a final decision on a possible agreement with the U.S. and will not compromise on its "red lines" in negotiations, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil

Iran says no final decision made on possible US agreement, IRNA says
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Elon Musk's SpaceX kicks off mega IPO wave with $75 billion haul

Elon Musk's SpaceX began trading on Nasdaq on Friday after the rocket and satellite maker raised $75 billion in its initial public offering, shattering records and eclipsing Saudi

Elon Musk's SpaceX kicks off mega IPO wave with $75 billion haul
Political|US|World

Trump says he believes Iran's supreme leader has approved deal with US

U.S.

Trump says he believes Iran's supreme leader has approved deal with US
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trading Day: Peace beckons ... again

Wall Street staged its biggest bounce in two months on Thursday, and oil and bond yields tumbled, after U.S.

Trading Day: Peace beckons ... again
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump picks top Manhattan federal prosecutor as next intelligence chief

President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Jay Clayton, the top U.S. attorney for Manhattan, to be the next U.S. spy chief, amid a

Trump picks top Manhattan federal prosecutor as next intelligence chief
Asia|Political|World

North Korea’s Kim voices full support for Russia, sends National Day message to Putin, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia’s National Day, voicing full support for Moscow’s domestic and

North Korea’s Kim voices full support for Russia, sends National Day message to Putin, KCNA says
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump nominates Jay Clayton to top intelligence post amid uproar over prior, interim pick

Trump nominates Jay Clayton to top intelligence post amid uproar over prior, interim pick

Trump nominates Jay Clayton to top intelligence post amid uproar over prior, interim pick
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the war

U.S. President Donald Trump has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war

Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the war
Entertainment|Sports|World

Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup’s opening match

Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup’s opening match

Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup’s opening match
Business|Entertainment|Europe|World

Virginia Evans and Lyse Doucet win Women's Prize book awards

American novelist Virginia Evans has won the Women’s Prize for Fiction with “The Correspondent,” a bestseller told in letters

Virginia Evans and Lyse Doucet win Women's Prize book awards
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Argentina's inflation slows to 8-month low in a boost for President Milei

Economic data has shown Argentina’s inflation slowing for the second straight month in May

Argentina's inflation slows to 8-month low in a boost for President Milei
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Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad

Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad

Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad
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Mexico gets off to roaring World Cup start with a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez helped Mexico make an exuberant start to the World Cup by scoring a goal each in a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match of the tournament

Mexico gets off to roaring World Cup start with a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match
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New Hampshire court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of 5-year-old Harmony Montgomery

New Hampshire court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of 5-year-old Harmony Montgomery

New Hampshire court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of 5-year-old Harmony Montgomery
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Honeywell targets $2 billion-$4 billion deals, eyes industrial automation M&A

Honeywell on Thursday said it is targeting deals valued at $2 billion to $4 billion and sees scope for acquisitions in its industrial automation business

Honeywell targets $2 billion-$4 billion deals, eyes industrial automation M&A
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Indian sailors, ship fined $6 million in Lagos cocaine case

A Nigerian court has convicted 11 Indian sailors and their vessel over the trafficking of cocaine into the country, imposing fines totaling $6 million, the National Drug Law

Indian sailors, ship fined $6 million in Lagos cocaine case
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Belfast's minority groups living in fear after 'racist thuggery'

After watching images of masked groups rampaging through the

Belfast's minority groups living in fear after 'racist thuggery'
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States challenge Nasdaq, FTSE Russell for fast-tracking SpaceX

Investment leaders from four large states pressed Nasdaq and FTSE Russell for

States challenge Nasdaq, FTSE Russell for fast-tracking SpaceX
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Argentina May inflation slows for second straight month to 2.1%, below forecasts

Argentina recorded slower inflation in May for the second month in a row, below analyst forecasts, even as the 12-month figure increased, data from national

Argentina May inflation slows for second straight month to 2.1%, below forecasts
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US appeals court extends block on ruling against Trump's 10% global tariff

A U.S. appeals court on Thursday extended its block on a lower court ruling against the Trump administration's 10% global tariff under Section 122 of

US appeals court extends block on ruling against Trump's 10% global tariff
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Soccer-Mexico to open World Cup amid passion, parties and protests

With Mariachi costumes, trumpets, and a sea of dark green support, Mexico City prepared to

Soccer-Mexico to open World Cup amid passion, parties and protests
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Wall Street indexes jump, Trump says strikes against Iran canceled

U.S. stocks ended sharply higher on Thursday, with indexes extending gains after U.S.

Wall Street indexes jump, Trump says strikes against Iran canceled
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Trump says 'great' Iran settlement will trigger opening of Strait of Hormuz

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Trump says 'great' Iran settlement will trigger opening of Strait of Hormuz
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Australia's central bank to pause on June 16; a minority still see Q3 rate hike: Reuters poll

The Reserve Bank of Australia will pause its tightening cycle on June 16, according to a Reuters poll of economists as a cooling economy gives

Australia's central bank to pause on June 16; a minority still see Q3 rate hike: Reuters poll
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Minnesota ATVers help rescue missing woman stuck in mud for 3 days: "It had to be God."

Minnesota ATVers help rescue missing woman stuck in mud for 3 days: "It had to be God."

Minnesota ATVers help rescue missing woman stuck in mud for 3 days: "It had to be God."
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FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act

A key surveillance tool that allows the United States to collect intelligence abroad appears certain to expire

FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act
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Vermont library holds ribbon cutting for new Canadian citizen entrance

Vermont library holds ribbon cutting for new Canadian citizen entrance

Vermont library holds ribbon cutting for new Canadian citizen entrance
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Arlington Museum of Art brings World Cup history to North Texas ahead of FIFA tournament

Arlington Museum of Art brings World Cup history to North Texas ahead of FIFA tournament

Arlington Museum of Art brings World Cup history to North Texas ahead of FIFA tournament