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With war likely over, Iranian rulers must face demands of angry, embittered population

Iran's theocratic rulers have seen off a U.S. military campaign but their real problems may be about to begin: managing the

With war likely over, Iranian rulers must face demands of angry, embittered population
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Stanley Woodward to run US DOJ's antitrust division, MLex reports

The U.S.

Stanley Woodward to run US DOJ's antitrust division, MLex reports
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Nvidia to raise $25 billion in first corporate bond sale in five years

Nvidia said on Monday it would raise $25 billion through a U.S. bond issuance, as it taps the debt market to increase liquidity

Nvidia to raise $25 billion in first corporate bond sale in five years
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US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to New York law allowing lawsuits against gun industry

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to New York law allowing lawsuits against gun industry
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Centene offers staff buyouts after Obamacare member losses

U.S. health insurer Centene said on Monday it will offer buyouts to employees following steep losses in its health plan membership over the past year

Centene offers staff buyouts after Obamacare member losses
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Trading Day: US-Iran war halted - now what?

U.S. stocks rallied on Monday and crude prices dropped after the U.S. and Iran announced they have reached a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of

Trading Day: US-Iran war halted - now what?
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Qualcomm in talks to buy Tenstorrent, The Information reports

Qualcomm is in talks to acquire AI chip startup Tenstorrent for $8 billion to $10 billion, The Information reported on Monday citing a person with knowledge of the deal.

Qualcomm in talks to buy Tenstorrent, The Information reports
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SpaceX raised $75B in record IPO – here’s why insiders like Elon Musk are much likelier than public stock buyers to get rocket-powered returns these days

In the old days, companies went public early to access cash to grow. These days, soon-to-be-public companies are already flush with cash from private finance.

SpaceX raised $75B in record IPO – here’s why insiders like Elon Musk are much likelier than public stock buyers to get rocket-powered returns these days
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Trump’s Iran accord offers exit from war — and fresh political risks

The Trump administration and Iran's leadership agreed on Sunday to terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a

Trump’s Iran accord offers exit from war — and fresh political risks
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Online portal used to send US deliveries to Cuba stops taking orders

A key platform that Cubans in the U.S. use to send money and goods to relatives in Cuba has stopped operations

Online portal used to send US deliveries to Cuba stops taking orders
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Trump’s agreement with Iran is the moment Netanyahu has been dreading

Trump’s agreement with Iran is the moment Netanyahu has been dreading

Trump’s agreement with Iran is the moment Netanyahu has been dreading
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Cuba quantifies impact of US oil blockade on children's health and daily life

Cuba says its healthcare system is struggling due to a U.S. energy blockade

Cuba quantifies impact of US oil blockade on children's health and daily life
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Stocks leap worldwide, and oil prices drop after the US and Iran reach a tentative deal on their war

Stock markets rallied worldwide, and oil prices eased after the United States and Iran reached a tentative deal to get the global flow of crude going again

Stocks leap worldwide, and oil prices drop after the US and Iran reach a tentative deal on their war
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Trump on Iran: text of Iran deal to be released after Friday

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday a deal with Iran has been agreed and the test of the deal will be released sometime after a formal signing on Friday.

Trump on Iran: text of Iran deal to be released after Friday
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Peru's Fujimori edges ahead as contested presidential votes trickle in

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori extended her marginal lead over leftist rival Roberto Sanchez in Peru's contested presidential race on Monday, as the

Peru's Fujimori edges ahead as contested presidential votes trickle in
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US paying almost $25,000 a month to store unusable contraceptives stuck in Belgium 

The United States is spending almost $25,000 every month to store contraceptives in Belgium that were originally bought for

US paying almost $25,000 a month to store unusable contraceptives stuck in Belgium 
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Wall Street rallies, Dow ends with record on US-Iran deal, oil price slide

Wall Street rallied on Monday, with the Nasdaq climbing 3% and the Dow marking a record-high close after the United States and Iran struck a

Wall Street rallies, Dow ends with record on US-Iran deal, oil price slide
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Citi cuts Brent forecasts as U.S.-Iran MoU points to Strait of Hormuz flow normalization

Citi on Monday cut its average Brent crude forecasts to $75 and $70 per barrel for the third and fourth quarters of 2026, respectively, citing expectations that the Strait of

Citi cuts Brent forecasts as U.S.-Iran MoU points to Strait of Hormuz flow normalization
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Trump's approval ticks up to 36% as price angst eases, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's approval rating ticked a percentage point higher in recent days to 36% as public dissatisfaction over the cost of living grew

Trump's approval ticks up to 36% as price angst eases, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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US connected-car rule prompts Ford, other automakers to seek licenses for China-built models​

Ford Motor and other automakers are scrambling to obtain U.S. government authorization to continue selling models that have been in U.S. showrooms for years

US connected-car rule prompts Ford, other automakers to seek licenses for China-built models​
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Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety law

Florida's attorney general sued TikTok on Monday over claims it is violating the state's law barring social media platforms from allowing children under age 14

Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety law
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Ackman teases four new stock bets in new fund

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman said on Monday that he has made four new investments that will be held by his investment funds, including his newest offering Pershing

Ackman teases four new stock bets in new fund
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US and Iran sign ceasefire agreement, details remain unclear

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US and Iran sign ceasefire agreement, details remain unclear
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Stocks of oil in US Strategic Petroleum Reserve falls to lowest since 1983

Stocks of crude oil in the U.S.

Stocks of oil in US Strategic Petroleum Reserve falls to lowest since 1983
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Fox strikes $22 billion deal for Roku to fuel streaming push

Fox Corp is buying Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $22 billion, marking a significant bet for

Fox strikes $22 billion deal for Roku to fuel streaming push
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US saw risk of Anthropic models being diverted to foreign military intelligence

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US saw risk of Anthropic models being diverted to foreign military intelligence
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Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran war

President Donald Trump has started his visit to the G7 summit by hailing an agreement aimed at ending the U.S. conflict with Iran

Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran war
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Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. But most ships are staying put

Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. But most ships are staying put

Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. But most ships are staying put
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Hungarian parliament rules out Orban return with eight-year limit for prime ministers

Hungary's parliament approved a constitutional amendment on Monday that allows prime ministers to serve for a maximum of eight years, effectively barring former premier

Hungarian parliament rules out Orban return with eight-year limit for prime ministers
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Russia slashes fuel quality rules to stave off shortages, Kommersant reports

Russia is allowing some oil refineries to produce fuel with lower environmental specifications for the domestic market, the Kommersant newspaper reported on Monday, as

Russia slashes fuel quality rules to stave off shortages, Kommersant reports
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Microsoft sued by shareholders over expenses, cloud business, AI

Microsoft has been sued by shareholders who accused the company of defrauding them and inflating its stock price by failing to disclose slowing growth in its

Microsoft sued by shareholders over expenses, cloud business, AI
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Stocks gain, oil slides as Trump says Iran deal signed

Major stock indexes and bond prices rallied while oil futures settled at a three-month low on Monday as U.S.

Stocks gain, oil slides as Trump says Iran deal signed
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U.S. officials say Iran pact signed, Hormuz traffic will rise significantly

The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to end a near four-month war, senior U.S. officials said on

U.S. officials say Iran pact signed, Hormuz traffic will rise significantly
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LatAm airline shares jump as US-Iran pact knocks oil lower, easing fuel-cost pressure

Shares of Latin American airlines rose on Monday after oil prices fell on news of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, easing concerns over fuel costs.

LatAm airline shares jump as US-Iran pact knocks oil lower, easing fuel-cost pressure
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Canadian envoy to US says discussions on USMCA have been productive

Canada's Ambassador to the United States, Mark D.

Canadian envoy to US says discussions on USMCA have been productive
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Key witness in US probe of Turkey's Halkbank to be sentenced 9 years after plea

A key cooperating witness in the U.S. government's criminal investigation into Turkish lender Halkbank's alleged role in helping Iran evade sanctions is due

Key witness in US probe of Turkey's Halkbank to be sentenced 9 years after plea
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After taking Iran deal to G7 summit, Trump eyes ending Ukraine war

U.S.

After taking Iran deal to G7 summit, Trump eyes ending Ukraine war
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Oil settles at three-month low after Trump says deal signed to end Iran war

Oil prices settled down $4 a barrel to a three-month low on Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran have signed a

Oil settles at three-month low after Trump says deal signed to end Iran war
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US emergency oil stockpile tumbles to lowest since the Reagan administration

US emergency oil stockpile tumbles to lowest since the Reagan administration

US emergency oil stockpile tumbles to lowest since the Reagan administration
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"It was heartbreaking": Homeowner faces long recovery after flash flooding

"It was heartbreaking": Homeowner faces long recovery after flash flooding

"It was heartbreaking": Homeowner faces long recovery after flash flooding
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Even with a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it could take weeks or months for oil to fully flow

The tentative agreement to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be good news for the global economy

Even with a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it could take weeks or months for oil to fully flow
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EU adds shadow fleet figures, judges, bishop to Russia sanctions list

The European Union targeted Russian shadow fleet figures accused of aiding Moscow's Ukraine war effort as well as individuals linked to opposition figure Alexei Navalny's

EU adds shadow fleet figures, judges, bishop to Russia sanctions list
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Trump says ships carrying oil are moving out of Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that many ships loaded with oil are starting to move out of the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says ships carrying oil are moving out of Strait of Hormuz
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Airbus CEO criticises Europe's regulatory costs as it opens new line

The CEO of Airbus on Monday urged France and the European Union to tackle high regulatory costs and weak competitiveness weighing on businesses as

Airbus CEO criticises Europe's regulatory costs as it opens new line
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US factory production flat in May; AI investment supporting manufacturing

U.S. factory production was unexpectedly unchanged in May after gains in the prior months, which some economists said were related to businesses

US factory production flat in May; AI investment supporting manufacturing
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AI-referred US shoppers browse longer, spend more per visit, data shows

U.S. shoppers who use large language models, including Google's Gemini or OpenAI's ChatGPT, for purchase recommendations are lingering more on

AI-referred US shoppers browse longer, spend more per visit, data shows
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Europe's STOXX 600 ends at record high as US-Iran deal lifts sentiment

Europe's STOXX 600 hit a record high on Monday, boosted by a relief rally across most sectors after the United States and Iran

Europe's STOXX 600 ends at record high as US-Iran deal lifts sentiment
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SpaceX IPO haul rises to $85.7 billion after underwriters exercise greenshoe

SpaceX said on Monday that its underwriters had exercised the "greenshoe" option to purchase additional shares, increasing the total proceeds from its initial public

SpaceX IPO haul rises to $85.7 billion after underwriters exercise greenshoe
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UN Security Council extends Afghan mission, calls for review

The United Nations Security Council on Monday voted to extend the mandate of the U.N.

UN Security Council extends Afghan mission, calls for review
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Peru's economy beats expectations, up 3.7% in April

Peru's economy expanded 3.73% in April from a year earlier, data from the government's INEI statistics agency showed on Monday, exceeding expectations as nearly all sectors

Peru's economy beats expectations, up 3.7% in April
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Mirae Asset apologises to investors over failure to get SpaceX IPO allocation

South Korea's Mirae Asset Securities apologised to investors on Monday for failing to secure an allocation of SpaceX shares in the U.S. company’s record-setting IPO, adding

Mirae Asset apologises to investors over failure to get SpaceX IPO allocation
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Global shippers cautious on Hormuz transit despite US-Iran deal

Shippers in Asia and Europe said confidence in resuming transit through the Strait of Hormuz could

Global shippers cautious on Hormuz transit despite US-Iran deal
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Woman's $2 bet during work break leads to $572K Kentucky Lottery jackpot win

Woman's $2 bet during work break leads to $572K Kentucky Lottery jackpot win

Woman's $2 bet during work break leads to $572K Kentucky Lottery jackpot win
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US Trade Representative Greer to visit India on June 23-24 for talks

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson ​Greer is scheduled to visit India on June 23-24, an Indian trade official said on Monday.

US Trade Representative Greer to visit India on June 23-24 for talks
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Canadian housing starts fall 6% in May

Canadian housing starts fell 6% in May from the previous month, which was a smaller decline than expected, data from the national housing agency showed on Monday.

Canadian housing starts fall 6% in May
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EU vote on US trade deal is set to bring tariff peace, but for how long?

The European Union is poised to implement the import duty cuts it agreed with U.S.

EU vote on US trade deal is set to bring tariff peace, but for how long?
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Vance says funds won't be transferred to Iran in exchange for signing deal to halt war

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Vance says funds won't be transferred to Iran in exchange for signing deal to halt war
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Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says minister

A surge in attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa is damaging the country's global image and fuelling a backlash against businesses and artists

Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says minister
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Spain receives 900,000 applications in migrant legalisation drive, double expected demand

Spain's government has received around 900,000 applications from undocumented migrants seeking legal status under a programme that initially expected half a million

Spain receives 900,000 applications in migrant legalisation drive, double expected demand
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Japan PM backs troubled Sicily bridge plan, highlighting Japanese investment

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday she hopes a long delayed project to build a bridge across Italy's Strait of Messina will get off the

Japan PM backs troubled Sicily bridge plan, highlighting Japanese investment
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Gulf recalibrates as Iran emerges intact from war

The U.S.-Iran deal may silence the guns, but it cannot alter the verdict of more than three months of war.

Gulf recalibrates as Iran emerges intact from war
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Global drugmakers invest billions to boost US presence

Global drugmakers are expanding their U.S. footprint, pledging billions of dollars to ramp up manufacturing capacity and research in the country.

Global drugmakers invest billions to boost US presence
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he offered to meet Putin at G7 or the U.S

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that he had offered to meet Vladimir Putin at a G7 summit in France this week or even in the United States for talks to

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he offered to meet Putin at G7 or the U.S
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US Supreme Court rejects Macy's challenge over compensating fired strikers

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rejects Macy's challenge over compensating fired strikers
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US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to New York law allowing lawsuits against gun industry

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to New York law allowing lawsuits against gun industry
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Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry

The Trump administration's push to boost critical minerals production by regulating prices is facing skeptical G7 allies

Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry
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Aerospace parts maker Doncasters targets $4.4 billion valuation in US IPO

Doncasters is targeting a valuation of up to $4.43 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, becoming the latest aerospace firm to test investor appetite

Aerospace parts maker Doncasters targets $4.4 billion valuation in US IPO
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Scouring the Strait of Hormuz for mines could take weeks

Ensuring the Strait of Hormuz is safe from mines could delay a return to normal shipping traffic by weeks following a deal to reopen the waterway, shipping

Scouring the Strait of Hormuz for mines could take weeks
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Salesforce deepens AI automation push with $3.6 billion Fin buyout

Salesforce on Monday said it will buy autonomous AI agent platform Fin for about $3.6 billion, bolstering its Agentforce offering as the business software provider deepens its

Salesforce deepens AI automation push with $3.6 billion Fin buyout
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Investors choosier about private markets after turbulence, say pension fund advisers

Institutional investors are looking more closely at private market investments after recent turbulence at firms such as Partners Group, Swiss pension fund

Investors choosier about private markets after turbulence, say pension fund advisers
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American Express to buy Tripadvisor's restaurant booking unit in $700 million deal

American Express will buy restaurant booking platform TheFork from Tripadvisor in an all-cash deal worth $700 million, the companies

American Express to buy Tripadvisor's restaurant booking unit in $700 million deal
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Wall St gains as markets welcome Iran deal

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday after Washington and Tehran reached a preliminary agreement to end the Middle East conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz,

Wall St gains as markets welcome Iran deal
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Canada's Nuvei to buy Payoneer for $2.75 billion in cross-border payments push

Nuvei will buy cross-border payments firm Payoneer for about $2.75 billion in cash, the companies said on Monday, as the Canadian fintech aims to expand its global business.

Canada's Nuvei to buy Payoneer for $2.75 billion in cross-border payments push
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US homebuilder sentiment falls in June amid rising costs

U.S. homebuilder sentiment fell in June, weighed down by higher mortgage rates and costs for construction materials, a ​survey showed on Monday.

US homebuilder sentiment falls in June amid rising costs
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Dollar falls to 10-day low on US-Iran war deal

The U.S. dollar fell on Monday and hit a 10-day low against the euro and sterling after an agreement to end the U.S.-Iran war

Dollar falls to 10-day low on US-Iran war deal
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Middle East oil and gas output will take months to fully recover

LONDON, June 15 - A framework agreement between the U.S. and Iran on terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices tumbling, as traders anticipated the return of flows.

Middle East oil and gas output will take months to fully recover
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US energy shares slump as Iran deal lowers Hormuz supply disruption risk

U.S. energy shares fell on Monday as crude prices dropped after Washington and Tehran agreed terms to end ​their months-long conflict and reopen

US energy shares slump as Iran deal lowers Hormuz supply disruption risk
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Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety

The White House says the changes it seeks would strengthen transparency, accountability and oversight. Critics say federal grantmaking would become too political.

Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety
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The ‘right to repair’ movement has a point, but consumers should read the warranty fine print first

Manufacturers would benefit from establishing a better, more efficient service network and offering more attractive warranty programs.

The ‘right to repair’ movement has a point, but consumers should read the warranty fine print first
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US immigration policies interfere with prenatal care and parenting choices, hurting people and communities

Limits on healthcare for undocumented women are reshaping pregnancy and family health.

US immigration policies interfere with prenatal care and parenting choices, hurting people and communities
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Three coconut rhinoceros beetles found dead in traps in Waikapu

Three coconut rhinoceros beetles found dead in traps in Waikapu

Three coconut rhinoceros beetles found dead in traps in Waikapu
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Retail investors face tighter limits than funds in SpaceX IPO flipping

Individual investors in the SpaceX IPO hoping to quickly sell their shares for a profit face stricter conditions than large funds over the

Retail investors face tighter limits than funds in SpaceX IPO flipping
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Brazil farm auctions explode as rural debt spirals in a changing climate

Auctions of farms seized by creditors are soaring across Brazil, according to data compiled for Reuters, as distressed rural credit has grown to almost

Brazil farm auctions explode as rural debt spirals in a changing climate
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'Let the oil flow'

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Global stocks surged and oil prices slid on Monday after

'Let the oil flow'
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SpaceX IPO adds a dash of volatility to index-investing recipe

Last week's stock market debut of Elon Musk's SpaceX is forcing providers of equity indexes to reconcile two often-

SpaceX IPO adds a dash of volatility to index-investing recipe
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Highly dangerous plutonium offers no quick fix to US nuclear fuel crunch

The

Highly dangerous plutonium offers no quick fix to US nuclear fuel crunch
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What the US and Iran say is in the memorandum to end the war

LONDON, June 15 - This is what the U.S. and Iran, along with mediator Pakistan, have said about what is in the preliminary deal they have announced to end the war. 

What the US and Iran say is in the memorandum to end the war
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What's next for SpaceX stock after IPO blastoff

The SpaceX IPO went off with a bang.

What's next for SpaceX stock after IPO blastoff
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Riksbank seen on hold but chances rising of hike later this year, Reuters poll shows

Sweden's central bank will keep its policy rate on hold later this week, but signal an increased chance of a hike later this year to keep a lid on price pressures

Riksbank seen on hold but chances rising of hike later this year, Reuters poll shows
Australia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

ASX admits to misleading on CHESS software upgrade, agrees to $14.5 million penalty

Australia's ASX admitted to making misleading statements regarding the progress of a troubled software upgrade on Monday, while

ASX admits to misleading on CHESS software upgrade, agrees to $14.5 million penalty
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'I’m not giving up': Couple loses home to Helene years after Katrina left them homeless

'I’m not giving up': Couple loses home to Helene years after Katrina left them homeless

'I’m not giving up': Couple loses home to Helene years after Katrina left them homeless
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Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion

Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion

Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion
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Pacifica business owners turn negative rating into a positive initiative

Pacifica business owners turn negative rating into a positive initiative

Pacifica business owners turn negative rating into a positive initiative
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Gordie Howe International Bridge will produce more business, expert says

Gordie Howe International Bridge will produce more business, expert says

Gordie Howe International Bridge will produce more business, expert says
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Foundations are emphasizing their community services to counter narratives of fraud and partisanship

A nationwide network of charitable foundations is encouraging its members to emphasize their positive contributions to American life

Foundations are emphasizing their community services to counter narratives of fraud and partisanship
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Commerzbank CEO 'taken aback' by UniCredit claims

Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp said on Monday that the bank was "taken aback" by UniCredit's allegation earlier in the day that it was misleading the public. 

Commerzbank CEO 'taken aback' by UniCredit claims
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ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran deal but inflation fears linger

ECB President Christine Lagarde on Monday welcomed news of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, saying it could help reopen the Strait of

ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran deal but inflation fears linger
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India's May trade gap narrows as exports rise; U.S. trade talks in focus

India's merchandise trade deficit narrowed marginally in May as higher exports offset part of the import bill, while firms navigated

India's May trade gap narrows as exports rise; U.S. trade talks in focus
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Warsh's debut Fed press conference may reveal his strategy for inflation, rates

New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has talked at length in recent years about the U.S. central bank's balance sheet, the need to say less

Warsh's debut Fed press conference may reveal his strategy for inflation, rates
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United Auto Workers' Fain seeks reelection, buoyed by strike wins

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is seeking a second four-year term as leader of the 400,000-member union, entering the race as the

United Auto Workers' Fain seeks reelection, buoyed by strike wins
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SpaceX set to extend rally after record Wall Street debut

Shares of SpaceX rose more than 6% in early trading on Monday, adding to gains after a blockbuster debut last week that pushed the company's valuation past $2 trillion and cemented

SpaceX set to extend rally after record Wall Street debut
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French wine exporters say Trump's latest tariff threat is bad news

French wine and spirits exporters said on Monday U.S.

French wine exporters say Trump's latest tariff threat is bad news
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US lenders brace for results of Trump regulator's probe of alleged politically driven account closures

Big U.S. lenders are bracing for further public scrutiny over whether they improperly closed customer accounts as a top

US lenders brace for results of Trump regulator's probe of alleged politically driven account closures
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America's RV industry feels the chill of war and high gas prices

Coley Brady in late March cut production from five days a week to four on most of the assembly lines at his sprawling complex of five recreational vehicle

America's RV industry feels the chill of war and high gas prices
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Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future
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The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at the White House

President Donald Trump has confirmed a deal to end the war with Iran and allow oil traffic to begin again through the Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at the White House
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SpaceX is coming to your 401(k) — maybe

SpaceX is coming to your 401(k) — maybe

SpaceX is coming to your 401(k) — maybe
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Oil prices hit three-month lows on US-Iran agreement

Oil prices hit three-month lows on US-Iran agreement

Oil prices hit three-month lows on US-Iran agreement
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ECB needs to do more to contain inflation pressures, Kazimir says

The European Central Bank has taken the first step to contain price pressures, but it is increasingly clear that more needs to be done, Slovak central bank chief and ECB

ECB needs to do more to contain inflation pressures, Kazimir says
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Why an Iran peace deal won't pull the yen back from the brink

War in the Middle East pushed the yen to the brink of multi-decade lows and prompted the government to prop it up -- a peace deal, however,

Why an Iran peace deal won't pull the yen back from the brink
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Tesla presented misleading ‘Full Self-Driving’ safety data to European regulators

In its efforts to secure European approval of its “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) system, Tesla has presented self-published safety statistics to

Tesla presented misleading ‘Full Self-Driving’ safety data to European regulators
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Older voters, cities led rejection of Swiss population cap, data show

Older voters and city dwellers were instrumental in defeating a right-wing proposal to cap Switzerland's population at 10 million, data from Sunday's

Older voters, cities led rejection of Swiss population cap, data show
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ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran deal but inflation fears linger

ECB President Christine Lagarde on Monday welcomed news of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, saying it could help reopen the Strait of

ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran deal but inflation fears linger
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Scandal-hit KPMG Australia will not bid for new federal work until end-September

KPMG Australia has agreed it will not bid for any new federal government work for three months, the Department of Finance said on Monday, following whistleblower

Scandal-hit KPMG Australia will not bid for new federal work until end-September
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Europe's STOXX 600 hits all-time high

Europe's STOXX 600 hit an all-time high on Monday after the United States and Iran reached a preliminary pact to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, surpassing

Europe's STOXX 600 hits all-time high
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Australia's richest person Rinehart takes $1 billion stake in SpaceX IPO, WSJ reports

Australia's wealthiest person, mining baron Gina Rinehart, has taken a stake of more than $1 billion in the record-setting $75 billion SpaceX IPO, the Wall Street

Australia's richest person Rinehart takes $1 billion stake in SpaceX IPO, WSJ reports
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India's May wholesale price inflation rises to 9.68% on Middle East war-driven fuel surge

India's wholesale price inflation rose to 9.68% year-on-year in May, government data released on Monday showed, as the energy shock stemming

India's May wholesale price inflation rises to 9.68% on Middle East war-driven fuel surge
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China bonds emerge as surprise haven as Iran war reshapes portfolios

Global asset managers have been adding Chinese government bonds to their portfolios since the Iran war broke out, drawn not

China bonds emerge as surprise haven as Iran war reshapes portfolios
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Bank of England to keep rates on hold after ECB hike

The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates at 3.75% on Thursday as Governor Andrew Bailey judges the central bank can take its time to assess if

Bank of England to keep rates on hold after ECB hike
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Musk says SpaceX could bring $1 trillion in revenue by 2030

Elon Musk said on Sunday that his rocket company, SpaceX, could bring in $1 trillion in revenue by 2030, making the statement two days after the company went public, valuing it at

Musk says SpaceX could bring $1 trillion in revenue by 2030
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Swiss crackdown on white-collar crime has a timing problem, prosecutor says

Swiss financial crime prosecutors are racing against time as outdated regulation in one of the world's top cross-border wealth management centres allows

Swiss crackdown on white-collar crime has a timing problem, prosecutor says
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Global leaders react to announcement of US-Iran peace agreement

U.S. and Iranian officials said on Sunday they have agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, possibly leading to

Global leaders react to announcement of US-Iran peace agreement
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Hong Kong leader uncertain on second term in office

Hong Kong's leader John Lee shrugged off a question on whether he would seek a second term in office, the South China Morning Post reported on Monday, and said he was

Hong Kong leader uncertain on second term in office
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Myanmar's former junta chief kicks off visit to China as civilian president

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing on Monday for a five-day visit at the invitation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, China's state media reported, marking his first

Myanmar's former junta chief kicks off visit to China as civilian president
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Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtain

In a quiet cafe popular for its free Wi-Fi and good coffee, a Russian interior designer logs onto a virtual private network so she can chat with friends

Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtain
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UFC brings its trademark mayhem to the White House as President Trump celebrates 80th birthday

Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House Lawn for his 80th birthday

UFC brings its trademark mayhem to the White House as President Trump celebrates 80th birthday
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Chinese regulator tells Walmart to stamp out food safety risks

China's market regulator has ordered strict measures by Walmart supermarket chain Sam's Club to eliminate food safety risks throughout its supply chain and safeguard

Chinese regulator tells Walmart to stamp out food safety risks
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What is the G7 and what's on the agenda at the Evian-les-Bains summit?

The Group of Seven wealthy nations will meet on Monday in the French lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains to discuss wars in Ukraine and Iran, global

What is the G7 and what's on the agenda at the Evian-les-Bains summit?
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Tata's iPhone parts factory contaminated farmland water, India pollution body alleges

An Indian pollution regulator has alleged wastewater discharged from a Tata components factory for Apple's iPhone has contaminated

Tata's iPhone parts factory contaminated farmland water, India pollution body alleges
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Markets celebrate MOU on SoH

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Markets had suspected President Trump wanted to wrap up the war for his birthday, and so it happened.

Markets celebrate MOU on SoH
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A tentative deal is reached to end the Iran war and Trump orders a stop to the US naval blockade

The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

A tentative deal is reached to end the Iran war and Trump orders a stop to the US naval blockade
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Iran peace deal won't change BOJ's rate-hike plans, ex-central bank economist says

A peace agreement between the United States and Iran likely won't change the Bank of Japan's expected move to deliver two interest rate hikes this year, the

Iran peace deal won't change BOJ's rate-hike plans, ex-central bank economist says
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Trump veers toward exit in Iran war but risks loom

With an agreement on a framework for a peace deal with Iran, U.S.

Trump veers toward exit in Iran war but risks loom
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Asia hedge funds notch triple-digit gains in AI-led rally

Some Asia hedge funds delivered returns exceeding 100% in the first five months of the year, riding on record highs in stock markets and wagers on AI

Asia hedge funds notch triple-digit gains in AI-led rally
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What to know about the G7 summit Trump is attending in France

U.S. President Donald Trump is in France this week for a G7 summit

What to know about the G7 summit Trump is attending in France
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Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say

Pakistan announced that the U.S. and Iran reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz

Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
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Markets cheer Iran deal, wait for oil to start flowing

Stocks and bonds rallied and the dollar fell in Asia trade on Monday after the U.S. and Iran agreed a peace deal to re-open the Strait of Hormuz and lift a U.S. blockade on Iran.

Markets cheer Iran deal, wait for oil to start flowing
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Britain’s banks see fraud cases spike after refund rules take effect

Britain’s banks recorded the sharpest increase in losses to certain types of fraud since the COVID-era boom in technology-enabled scams, renewing calls for

Britain’s banks see fraud cases spike after refund rules take effect
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Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering business

Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million as voters prioritised economic stability and

Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering business
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says US AI restrictions underscore risks of dependence

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says countries must learn the lesson of diversification after AI giant Anthropic said it has taken its latest artificial intelligence models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline to comply with a directive from the Trump administration to prevent their use by foreign nationals

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says US AI restrictions underscore risks of dependence
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Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march

Geneva police on Sunday fired teargas at protesters who set fire to a Tesla vehicle and smashed windows at a United Nations agency as they vented

Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march
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Lazard bids to replace Centerview as Venezuela financial adviser, source says

U.S. investment bank Lazard is making a bid of $25 million to try to replace Centerview Partners as Venezuela's financial adviser for one of the

Lazard bids to replace Centerview as Venezuela financial adviser, source says
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Trump says Israeli strike on Lebanon should not have happened, but Iran deal close

President Donald Trump criticised an Israeli strike on Lebanon that could complicate attempts to finalise a framework deal

Trump says Israeli strike on Lebanon should not have happened, but Iran deal close
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Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin each spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, marking Trump's 80th birthday and ahead of this week’s G7 summit

Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker
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Disabled oil tanker received dozens of warnings before US opened fire, AP source says

The tanker disabled by the American military while trying to run the U.S. blockade of Iran had dismissed nearly 60 verbal warnings as well as other shows of force before being fired upon

Disabled oil tanker received dozens of warnings before US opened fire, AP source says
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The healthcare sector emerges as a lifeline for struggling job seekers

The healthcare sector emerges as a lifeline for struggling job seekers

The healthcare sector emerges as a lifeline for struggling job seekers
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Canadian Prime Minister Carney visits grandparents' Irish village on eve of G7

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday met distant cousins in his grandparents' home village in the west of Ireland on a visit to

Canadian Prime Minister Carney visits grandparents' Irish village on eve of G7
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The world wants more high-protein products, but there's not enough whey to go around

Global consumers want more protein in every bite, but the dairy industry is struggling to give it to them

The world wants more high-protein products, but there's not enough whey to go around
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Swiss voters reject right-wing's bid to cap population at 10 million, early results show

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million

Swiss voters reject right-wing's bid to cap population at 10 million, early results show
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EU Commission looking at practical consequences of Anthropic decision, spokesperson says

The European Commission said on Sunday that it is assessing the practical implications of a U.S. export control directive impacting artificial intelligence company

EU Commission looking at practical consequences of Anthropic decision, spokesperson says
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Italian general launches far-right party, threatening Meloni's election hopes

General Roberto Vannacci launched his new far-right party on Sunday, posing a direct challenge to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's grip on power as he seeks

Italian general launches far-right party, threatening Meloni's election hopes
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Dissent grows against deal in Iran – but the regime is likely to have final say

Dissent grows against deal in Iran – but the regime is likely to have final say

Dissent grows against deal in Iran – but the regime is likely to have final say
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Russia’s overwhelming manpower advantage against Ukraine is starting to wane

Russia’s overwhelming manpower advantage against Ukraine is starting to wane

Russia’s overwhelming manpower advantage against Ukraine is starting to wane
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Health workers struggle to contain Ebola in Congo camps as distrust grows

After the Kpangba displacement camp became the first in this part of war-torn Congo to record deaths from

Health workers struggle to contain Ebola in Congo camps as distrust grows
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Iran says draft US deal includes oil sanctions waiver, nuclear limits and asset release

A senior Iranian official told Reuters a final draft of the memorandum of understanding with the U.S. covered a range of issues, from Tehran’s nuclear work

Iran says draft US deal includes oil sanctions waiver, nuclear limits and asset release
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UK intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker for first time

UK intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker for first time

UK intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker for first time
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Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia’s shadow fleet

Britain’s armed forces have boarded and detained a sanctioned tanker, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel

Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia’s shadow fleet
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When it may make sense to claim Social Security at 62

When it may make sense to claim Social Security at 62

When it may make sense to claim Social Security at 62
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Trump's support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Brian Rauch has felt the squeeze of higher gas prices on his 30-mile (50-km) drives from his home in rural Stevensville, Montana, to the

Trump's support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
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He overcame his criminal past to help stop violence on Baltimore’s streets. His arrest reveals the job’s fragile balance

He overcame his criminal past to help stop violence on Baltimore’s streets. His arrest reveals the job’s fragile balance

He overcame his criminal past to help stop violence on Baltimore’s streets. His arrest reveals the job’s fragile balance
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Romanian president nominates new candidate for prime minister

Romania's centrist President Nicusor Dan on Sunday designated Adrian Vestea, a member of the liberal party, as prime minister, after independent candidate Eugen Tomac

Romanian president nominates new candidate for prime minister
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Japan to send delegation to Greenland to evaluate rare earth extraction, Nikkei says

Japan is preparing to send a delegation to Greenland this summer to evaluate possible rare earth extraction, the Nikkei newswire reported on Sunday.

Japan to send delegation to Greenland to evaluate rare earth extraction, Nikkei says
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Why Trump and other G7 leaders meeting without China might be a mistake

China's absence from G7 summits seems increasingly odd given its global economic influence

Why Trump and other G7 leaders meeting without China might be a mistake
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Google announces $50M workforce initiative and $15M energy fund in Virginia

Google announces $50M workforce initiative and $15M energy fund in Virginia

Google announces $50M workforce initiative and $15M energy fund in Virginia
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OpenAI hit with multistate probe into possible user harm as its IPO looms

OpenAI received a subpoena from several states as part of a probe into the safety of customers using its chatbot as it prepares to offer stock to the public for the first time

OpenAI hit with multistate probe into possible user harm as its IPO looms
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How much of Musk’s wealth comes from government help? Virtually all of it

How much of Musk’s wealth comes from government help? Virtually all of it

How much of Musk’s wealth comes from government help? Virtually all of it
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What to know about opposition in Albania to a Trump family-linked resort development

A coastal development project in Albania linked to Jared Kushner is facing widespread resistance

What to know about opposition in Albania to a Trump family-linked resort development
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What to know about a possible deal to end the Iran war

The United States and Iran appear close to a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz

What to know about a possible deal to end the Iran war
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UK's Starmer, Trump discuss efforts to end Iran conflict

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed efforts to end the Iran conflict during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, Downing Street said on Saturday.

UK's Starmer, Trump discuss efforts to end Iran conflict
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Protesters tear down Albanian development site fences, amid anger over coastal projects

Some 200 protesters on Saturday tore down metal and razor wire fences surrounding a luxury development site on Albania's Adriatic coast, in another sign of growing

Protesters tear down Albanian development site fences, amid anger over coastal projects
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Motels, marshland and luxury rates: Welcome to the World Cup in New Jersey

Days before the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there was no

Motels, marshland and luxury rates: Welcome to the World Cup in New Jersey
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Trump to meet with Middle East leaders, attend Ukraine session at G7, US officials say

U.S.

Trump to meet with Middle East leaders, attend Ukraine session at G7, US officials say
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Starmer tells Rutte UK will publish defence plan before NATO July summit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Saturday he would publish the government's defence investment plan before the alliance's

Starmer tells Rutte UK will publish defence plan before NATO July summit
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Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU

Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU

Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU
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America In Focus: Inflation hits 3-year high, Wall Street rallies and Musk becomes a trillionaire

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years, new data showed this week, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near

America In Focus: Inflation hits 3-year high, Wall Street rallies and Musk becomes a trillionaire
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From rockets to brain implants, here's a look at Elon Musk's vast empire

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and now first-ever trillionaire, controls a lot of different businesses

From rockets to brain implants, here's a look at Elon Musk's vast empire
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China opposes US move to list top firms as military companies

China says it firmly opposes the U.S. adding several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of military-linked companies

China opposes US move to list top firms as military companies
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You can ignore AI giants like SpaceX, but your 401(k) won't

Think you can ignore all the hubbub around SpaceX, Elon Musk and IPOs

You can ignore AI giants like SpaceX, but your 401(k) won't
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Some people are making guns with 3D printers. A new law seeks to cancel their print jobs

Legislation in two of the nation's most populous states could force 3D printers to come equipped with technology blocking them from making guns

Some people are making guns with 3D printers. A new law seeks to cancel their print jobs
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Mag 7? MANGOS? SpaceX forces name rethink on Wall Street's tech-stock moniker

SpaceX roared into markets this past week with a valuation of more than $2 trillion, surpassing two members of Wall Street's "Magnificent Seven" and raising a

Mag 7? MANGOS? SpaceX forces name rethink on Wall Street's tech-stock moniker
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Apple’s big Siri update is here. Now the real challenge begins

Apple’s big Siri update is here. Now the real challenge begins

Apple’s big Siri update is here. Now the real challenge begins
Economy|World

What is the Swiss population cap proposal and what would it mean for Europe?

Switzerland will decide on Sunday on a proposal to cap the population at 10 million in a referendum some have likened to Britain's Brexit vote that could have far-reaching

What is the Swiss population cap proposal and what would it mean for Europe?
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Gold fever sends some vintage luxury watches to the melting furnace

Omega's Constellation watch has been flashed in campaigns, movies and at the Met Gala by stars like George Clooney and Nicole Kidman,

Gold fever sends some vintage luxury watches to the melting furnace
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1975 summit at French castle plants seed for future G7 club of wealthy nations

When U.S. President Gerald Ford and leaders of the five other leading democracies gathered at a 14th-century castle outside Paris on Nov. 15, 1975, they planted the seed for what subsequently became the Group of Seven nations

1975 summit at French castle plants seed for future G7 club of wealthy nations
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Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access

Anthropic said on Friday it will "abruptly disable" its most advanced AI models for all users after the U.S. government ordered it

Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access
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China 'strongly dissatisfied' with Pentagon move against top Chinese tech firms

China is "strongly dissatisfied" with a U.S. move to add several large Chinese companies to the Pentagon's list of firms it

China 'strongly dissatisfied' with Pentagon move against top Chinese tech firms
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Somaliland says it has a right to choose its relationships as it opens new Taiwan office

Somaliland has a right to choose its own relationships and pressure tactics from Beijing and Mogadishu have not succeeded in altering its friendship with

Somaliland says it has a right to choose its relationships as it opens new Taiwan office
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Retail investors build big dreams on small slices of SpaceX

Individual investors eager for a piece of SpaceX's mega

Retail investors build big dreams on small slices of SpaceX
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OpenAI under investigation by group of state attorneys general, source says

A coalition of U.S. state attorneys general has opened a sweeping investigation into OpenAI, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday.

OpenAI under investigation by group of state attorneys general, source says
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A coalition sues to block Kentucky’s new 14.25% prediction markets tax

A coalition including Kalshi, Crypto

A coalition sues to block Kentucky’s new 14.25% prediction markets tax
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With smooth SpaceX debut, Wall Street sets new template for mega IPOs  

A collective sigh of relief swept across Wall Street after trading for SpaceX’s landmark Nasdaq launch went smoothly,

With smooth SpaceX debut, Wall Street sets new template for mega IPOs  
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First Brands moves ahead with liquidation plan

A U.S. bankruptcy judge in Houston said on Friday bankrupt auto parts maker First Brands could move ahead with a liquidation plan that would fund lawsuits

First Brands moves ahead with liquidation plan
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US Justice Department clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros

The U.S.

US Justice Department clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros
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UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, four sources said, in a tactical shift

UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say
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Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won't harm competition, consumers, DOJ says

The U.S. Justice Department has determined that Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros

Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won't harm competition, consumers, DOJ says
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By the numbers: Here’s what you might have missed in SpaceX’s record market debut

By the numbers: Here’s what you might have missed in SpaceX’s record market debut

By the numbers: Here’s what you might have missed in SpaceX’s record market debut
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Díaz-Canel announces economic reforms to attract investment and involve Cubans abroad

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has announced economic reforms to attract investment and involve Cubans abroad in the economy

Díaz-Canel announces economic reforms to attract investment and involve Cubans abroad
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Treasury expands bank data-sharing rules tied to Trump immigration crackdown

The Treasury Department has moved to involve banks more deeply in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown

Treasury expands bank data-sharing rules tied to Trump immigration crackdown
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US EPA sends California emissions rules to Congress for potential reversal

The U.S.

US EPA sends California emissions rules to Congress for potential reversal
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SpaceX’s $2 trillion debut met with cheers, jeers and protest

On Friday, Elon Musk’s image loomed large over Times Square from the giant TV screen of the Nasdaq stock exchange, as tourists outside

SpaceX’s $2 trillion debut met with cheers, jeers and protest
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Japanese investors sought more than $6.2 billion worth of SpaceX shares at IPO, sources say

Japanese investors were willing to subscribe to more than 1 trillion yen ($6.2 billion) of shares in SpaceX's record-breaking IPO, two

Japanese investors sought more than $6.2 billion worth of SpaceX shares at IPO, sources say
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Dom Perignon, moon pies and fortunes flow as Wall Street feted SpaceX's historic IPO

The first day of SpaceX trading is over. Now, the parties begin.

Dom Perignon, moon pies and fortunes flow as Wall Street feted SpaceX's historic IPO
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U.S., Iran signal peace deal near as Tehran claims victory

The United States and Iran signalled on Friday that an agreement to end their war was close, with a senior

U.S., Iran signal peace deal near as Tehran claims victory
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SpaceX surges past $2 trillion in Nasdaq debut, closes in on Amazon

SpaceX shares jumped 19% in their Nasdaq debut on Friday, sending the company's value past $2 trillion to make it the sixth-biggest U.S.

SpaceX surges past $2 trillion in Nasdaq debut, closes in on Amazon
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Target investors reject proposal for independent board chair, support rises but stays below majority

Target on Friday said its shareholders rejected a proposal to separate the roles of board chair and executive leadership, with 38.1% votes in support — above the 29% level achieved

Target investors reject proposal for independent board chair, support rises but stays below majority
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Newly led Fed poses wildcard for rockier US indexes

A suddenly rocky U.S. stock market confronts a potential wildcard next week: A newly led Federal Reserve at a time investors are worried that interest

Newly led Fed poses wildcard for rockier US indexes
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Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance

The leader of Taiwan's main opposition party said on Friday that she had used a visit to the U.S.  to correct "many misunderstandings" about her pro

Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance
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Exxon Mobil set to place Alex Volkov as head of global trading, sources say

Exxon Mobil was poised to name Alex Volkov as head of global trading, two sources with knowledge of the matter said. 

Exxon Mobil set to place Alex Volkov as head of global trading, sources say
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Roku exploring strategic options, including sale of company, sources say

Roku Inc is exploring its strategic options, including a full sale of the company, according to six people familiar with the matter, 

Roku exploring strategic options, including sale of company, sources say
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US Democratic lawmakers pledge to help speed up disaster recovery in Puerto Rico

A group of U.S. Democratic lawmakers have promised Puerto Ricans that they would try to speed up the island’s sluggish recovery from destructive hurricanes and earthquakes, a process that relies heavily on federal funds

US Democratic lawmakers pledge to help speed up disaster recovery in Puerto Rico
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US stocks rise after oil prices ease and SpaceX soars in its debut on Wall Street

U.S. stocks rose after oil prices fell again, and SpaceX soared in its highly anticipated debut on Wall Street

US stocks rise after oil prices ease and SpaceX soars in its debut on Wall Street
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SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Shares of SpaceX soared 19% in their Wall Street debut, making the rocket maker’s founder and CEO Elon Musk the first-ever trillionaire

SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire
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Heavy trading expected when SpaceX options launch in coming days

Investors will soon get a new way to bet on SpaceX's trajectory: options on the stock are set to begin trading as soon as Tuesday,

Heavy trading expected when SpaceX options launch in coming days
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Iran deal very close, signing possible in coming days, US official says

Negotiators for the United States and Iran are close to the finish line of a deal aimed at ending their three-month war and it could

Iran deal very close, signing possible in coming days, US official says
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Wall Street ends higher as SpaceX's market debut dominates

U.S. stocks ended higher on Friday as investors held out hope for a peace deal between Iran and the United States and as SpaceX shares

Wall Street ends higher as SpaceX's market debut dominates
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Stocks rise as SpaceX makes market debut; oil slides on Gulf peace hopes

MSCI's global equities index rose on Friday with Wall Street ending modestly higher as shares of Elon Musk's SpaceX soared in their

Stocks rise as SpaceX makes market debut; oil slides on Gulf peace hopes
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NFL says no discipline for Stefon Diggs under its personal conduct policy

Stefon Diggs won’t face discipline from the NFL after a league review determined that there wasn’t enough evidence to punish him under its personal conduct policy

NFL says no discipline for Stefon Diggs under its personal conduct policy
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The website where crypto promoters pay people to tattoo ads on themselves

The website where crypto promoters pay people to tattoo ads on themselves

The website where crypto promoters pay people to tattoo ads on themselves
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As officials again say Iran war could soon end, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled

President Donald Trump says the U.S. is close to signing a deal with Iran to wind down the war, with a memorandum of understanding to be signed in Europe as soon as this weekend

As officials again say Iran war could soon end, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled
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What's happening with the contested ballots in Peru's election?

The initial count has finished in Peru's runoff presidential election, but now the lengthy process of reviewing contested ballots is under way by

What's happening with the contested ballots in Peru's election?
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EU countries agree to maintain compensation paid to passengers for flight delays

European Union countries agreed on Friday to maintain the current three-hour flight delay threshold for compensation in the EU's next set of airline passenger rights and

EU countries agree to maintain compensation paid to passengers for flight delays
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Bank of Italy trims Italy 2027 growth outlook, forecasts inflation jump

The Italian economy will grow by 0.6% this year and 0.4% in 2027, the country's central bank said on Friday, confirming its previous estimate for 2026 but trimming next

Bank of Italy trims Italy 2027 growth outlook, forecasts inflation jump
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Brazil unveils subsidized motorcycle credit program for app-based delivery drivers

Brazil's government on Friday launched a subsidized credit program for app-based delivery drivers to purchase motorcycles, in a fresh move to boost demand and support a

Brazil unveils subsidized motorcycle credit program for app-based delivery drivers
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Soccer-World Cup fans caught up in SpaceX IPO spectacle in New York

Soccer fans expecting little more than selfies and street noise in Times Square instead found themselves swept into another global spectacle on Friday, the

Soccer-World Cup fans caught up in SpaceX IPO spectacle in New York
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Space stocks slump as blistering rally cools after SpaceX market debut

U.S. space stocks tumbled on Friday as investors rushed to lock in gains on the day of SpaceX's market debut, snapping a months-long rally fueled by anticipation over the

Space stocks slump as blistering rally cools after SpaceX market debut
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SpaceX soars 28% after record-busting IPO

SpaceX soared 28% in its Nasdaq debut on Friday, a day after pricing its record $75 billion IPO.

SpaceX soars 28% after record-busting IPO
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Private credit roundup: Reflecting on funding stress in Berlin

Senior executives in the private markets sector pointed to weaker incomes and challenges raising money at the industry's largest annual conference in Berlin this week,

Private credit roundup: Reflecting on funding stress in Berlin
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Ahead of G7, Canada's Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to be more muted in his criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump at an upcoming summit in Europe

Ahead of G7, Canada's Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake
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What Elon Musk's trillion means in real terms

Catapulted by the market debut of his rocket company SpaceX, Elon Musk is now the world's first trillionaire

What Elon Musk's trillion means in real terms
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Jan. 6 debanking probe once floated as way to pad anti-weaponization fund

Jan. 6 debanking probe once floated as way to pad anti-weaponization fund

Jan. 6 debanking probe once floated as way to pad anti-weaponization fund
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Dollar steadies, set for weekly loss on US-Iran deal talks

The dollar steadied on Friday but remained on track for a weekly loss, as markets monitored negotiations over a deal that could end the Middle East

Dollar steadies, set for weekly loss on US-Iran deal talks
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Brent falls to lowest since March on expected peace deal

Brent crude prices fell to their lowest levels since early March as traders grew more confident about an imminent peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran.

Brent falls to lowest since March on expected peace deal
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US consumer sentiment pushes off record lows as gasoline prices ease

U.S. consumer sentiment bounced off record lows in early June as easing gasoline prices offered households some relief, though concerns about

US consumer sentiment pushes off record lows as gasoline prices ease
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Former star US bond manager Kenneth Leech pleads guilty to obstructing 'cherry-picking' probe

Kenneth Leech, a former star bond manager at Western Asset Management Co, pleaded guilty on Friday to obstructing a probe into alleged "cherry-picking

Former star US bond manager Kenneth Leech pleads guilty to obstructing 'cherry-picking' probe
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American Airlines to resume US flights to Haiti in November

American Airlines said Friday it will resume flights to Haiti on November 1 after major U.S. carriers suspended service to the Caribbean nation in

American Airlines to resume US flights to Haiti in November
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Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

A federal judge in Virginia has extended a court-ordered block on the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government

Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
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Iran war is straining African airlines, industry body warns

The war in Iran is driving up jet fuel prices, worsening supply strains for African airlines

Iran war is straining African airlines, industry body warns
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Gold's record rally falters as bulls run into Fed rate expectations, stronger dollar

Expectations for U.S. monetary tightening and a strong dollar have taken some wind out of the "perfect storm" powering an upswing in gold since 2023,

Gold's record rally falters as bulls run into Fed rate expectations, stronger dollar
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Lost Gulf oil exports far smaller than thought, traders and shippers say

Since the start of the Iran war and Tehran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz was "closed", the market has grappled to put a

Lost Gulf oil exports far smaller than thought, traders and shippers say
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Iranians endure war fatigue and soaring prices as conflict deepens domestic woes

Iranians are living between confusion and exhaustion as the country and its economy are squeezed between war and multiplying crises at home

Iranians endure war fatigue and soaring prices as conflict deepens domestic woes
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Tired of chaos, investors retreat from oil market at record pace

The extreme volatility of global oil prices has drained liquidity from the market this year at the fastest pace on record, as

Tired of chaos, investors retreat from oil market at record pace
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Tracy warehouse destroyed in fire that could take days to extinguish

Tracy warehouse destroyed in fire that could take days to extinguish

Tracy warehouse destroyed in fire that could take days to extinguish
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BP starts process to sell stakes in two Gulf of Mexico projects, sources say

British oil major BP has started a process to sell stakes in two of its Gulf of Mexico projects, four people with knowledge of the matter said, in what would be one of new

BP starts process to sell stakes in two Gulf of Mexico projects, sources say
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Defence resignation exposes spending bind for Starmer - and any challengers

Keir Starmer has a new defence minister, but the same problem: no spare money, competing political and financial demands and a party

Defence resignation exposes spending bind for Starmer - and any challengers
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Embraer's Eve vows to spend cautiously, eyes 2028 'flying car' certification

Embraer-controlled electric aircraft maker Eve vowed on Friday to spend money in a cautious manner as it eyes a 2028 certification

Embraer's Eve vows to spend cautiously, eyes 2028 'flying car' certification
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US to give Poland new $4 billion loan for arms purchases, PAP reports

The U.S. will give Poland a new $4 billion loan from the Foreign Military Financing programme, U.S.

US to give Poland new $4 billion loan for arms purchases, PAP reports
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Ukraine hikes military pay and seeks more foreign fighters, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine will hike military wages and seek to recruit more fighters abroad, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday, as the army faces a manpower

Ukraine hikes military pay and seeks more foreign fighters, Zelenskiy says
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BlackRock gets fresh chance to keep NYC pension assets despite climate concerns

BlackRock will have a chance to keep managing New York pension money as City Comptroller Mark Levine opened a rebidding process widely on Friday despite his

BlackRock gets fresh chance to keep NYC pension assets despite climate concerns
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SpaceX leveraged fund providers hit by day-one launch setback, sources say

Asset managers eager to roll out leveraged exchange-traded funds tied to SpaceX on its first trading day have been told to delay the

SpaceX leveraged fund providers hit by day-one launch setback, sources say
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UN labour organisation sets first global gig work standards

The International Labour Organization agreed on Friday to adopt the first binding employment standards for gig workers in sectors such as ride-hailing

UN labour organisation sets first global gig work standards
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US military helping move 7 million barrels of oil per day out of Persian Gulf, Wright says

Roughly 7 million barrels a day of oil are getting out of the Persian Gulf with U.S. military help, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said

US military helping move 7 million barrels of oil per day out of Persian Gulf, Wright says
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Venezuela says oil spill from Trinidad and Tobago could hurt fishing, environment

Venezuela's government said on Friday that an oil spill originating from Trinidad and Tobago is putting fishing as well as the

Venezuela says oil spill from Trinidad and Tobago could hurt fishing, environment
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SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire

Few business leaders have been as deeply embedded in popular culture as Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in

SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire
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Elon Musk just became the world’s first trillionaire. But how much money is $1 trillion?

Elon Musk just became the world’s first trillionaire. But how much money is $1 trillion?

Elon Musk just became the world’s first trillionaire. But how much money is $1 trillion?
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Consumer sentiment rises for the first time in three months

Consumer sentiment rises for the first time in three months

Consumer sentiment rises for the first time in three months
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Iran’s ‘accidental’ president has survived the war. Peace may be a tougher challenge

Iran’s ‘accidental’ president has survived the war. Peace may be a tougher challenge

Iran’s ‘accidental’ president has survived the war. Peace may be a tougher challenge
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Ukraine hits fuel supplies to Crimea, sparking a fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula

In a new blow to the Kremlin’s narrative that Moscow is winning the 4-year-old war in Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces have targeted fuel supplies to the Crimean Peninsula

Ukraine hits fuel supplies to Crimea, sparking a fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula
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UK shares clock weekly gains as Iran-US peace deal hopes push oil price lower

UK shares gained in a broad-based rally on Friday amid growing hoping of a peace agreement between Iran and the U.S., which sent crude

UK shares clock weekly gains as Iran-US peace deal hopes push oil price lower
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Spain opens new probe into ex-PM Zapatero over jewellery found in office

A Spanish High Court judge investigating former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero for suspected corruption has opened a separate probe over jewellery found during

Spain opens new probe into ex-PM Zapatero over jewellery found in office
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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 having just struck a framework peace deal

Be careful what you Warsh for
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Sam Bankman-Fried loses bid to overturn crypto fraud conviction

Sam Bankman-Fried on Friday lost his bid to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence over the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange he

Sam Bankman-Fried loses bid to overturn crypto fraud conviction
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How Musk's tactics left investors clamoring for SpaceX stock and ignoring risks

In recent years, Elon Musk has been picky about whom he allowed to buy in to SpaceX, the rocket ship company making its highly anticipated stock market debut

How Musk's tactics left investors clamoring for SpaceX stock and ignoring risks
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Brazil's inflation accelerates in May, tops target range ahead of rate decision

Brazil's consumer inflation accelerated more than expected in May, official data showed on Friday, breaching the top of the

Brazil's inflation accelerates in May, tops target range ahead of rate decision
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Shell pauses $3 billion share buyback ahead of ARC acquisition vote

Shell said on Friday it was pausing its $3 billion share buyback programme through July 14, citing securities law requirements linked to its pending $

Shell pauses $3 billion share buyback ahead of ARC acquisition vote
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S&P, Dow open higher on Mideast deal hopes; SpaceX debut in focus

The benchmark S&P 500 and the blue-chip Dow opened higher on Friday, underpinned by hopes for an imminent Middle East peace deal, while investors geared up for the market debut of

S&P, Dow open higher on Mideast deal hopes; SpaceX debut in focus
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Rolex raises gold watch prices again as super-rich buyers are undeterred

Rolex raised the global price of its gold watches by an average 5% this month, adding a rare second annual

Rolex raises gold watch prices again as super-rich buyers are undeterred
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Most Pittsburgh-area communities are losing residents – here’s why that might be OK

New census data shows population decline is spreading across America. Planning for growth may be actively making things worse.

Most Pittsburgh-area communities are losing residents – here’s why that might be OK
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Trump’s AI security order acknowledges risks but stops short of regulating industry

The executive order is voluntary for AI companies but aligns with AI safety experts on the potential for harm.

Trump’s AI security order acknowledges risks but stops short of regulating industry
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Italy working on new inflation-linker for institutional investors, debt chief says

Italy is working on a new bond aimed exclusively at institutional investors to tap growing demand for inflation-linked products among banks, funds and insurers

Italy working on new inflation-linker for institutional investors, debt chief says
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India's May retail inflation rises to 3.93% on year

India's retail inflation rose to 3.93% year-over-year in May from 3.48% in April, driven by higher food and fuel costs, government data showed on Friday, as the outlook continued

India's May retail inflation rises to 3.93% on year
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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
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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
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Hedge funds sold broader tech ahead of SpaceX IPO, JPMorgan data shows

Hedge funds sold out of the biggest U.S. tech stocks, and some even added bearish positions, according to data from a JPMorgan note late Thursday, just

Hedge funds sold broader tech ahead of SpaceX IPO, JPMorgan data shows
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Chips and ships

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Chips and ships
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause
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Sacramento hopes to make its pitch for expansion after the Athletics leave for Las Vegas

The Sacramento region strives to be more than just a way station for the Athletics before they complete their move from Oakland to Las Vegas

Sacramento hopes to make its pitch for expansion after the Athletics leave for Las Vegas
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Private credit dividends look less secure as cash coverage thins

Dividends at U.S.-listed private-credit lenders rest on thinner cash cushions than headline earnings suggest, a Reuters analysis of regulatory filings

Private credit dividends look less secure as cash coverage thins
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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
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Jane Fonda to host First Amendment celebration opposite Trump's UFC Freedom 250 event

As mixed martial arts fighters gather on Sunday on the South Lawn of the White House in a cage match to celebrate President Donald Trump’s 80th

Jane Fonda to host First Amendment celebration opposite Trump's UFC Freedom 250 event
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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U.S. bank regulators ramp up scrutiny of AI use at financial companies

U.S. banking regulators are stepping up scrutiny of how lenders deploy artificial intelligence as the developing technology sweeps through the industry,

U.S. bank regulators ramp up scrutiny of AI use at financial companies
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Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling

Independents have grown increasingly unhappy with President Donald Trump during his second term, particularly independents without a college degree

Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Ford to recall more than 255,400 US vehicles over engine issue

Ford is recalling 255,404 vehicles in the U.S. over an issue with the canister purge valve, which may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving, the U.S.

Ford to recall more than 255,400 US vehicles over engine issue
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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Musk's SpaceX raises $75 billion in largest IPO ever

Elon Musk's SpaceX raised the $75 billion it targeted in a hotly awaited IPO on Thursday, selling shares at a fixed price of $135 that valued the space, satellite and AI company at

Musk's SpaceX raises $75 billion in largest IPO ever
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The president’s Trump Accounts didn’t initially plan for foster kids — until the first lady’s office stepped in

The president’s Trump Accounts didn’t initially plan for foster kids — until the first lady’s office stepped in

The president’s Trump Accounts didn’t initially plan for foster kids — until the first lady’s office stepped in
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New Mexico judge dismisses a legal challenge to first-in-the-nation universal childcare program

A New Mexico judge has dismissed a challenge over the legality of the state's fledgling universal childcare program

New Mexico judge dismisses a legal challenge to first-in-the-nation universal childcare program
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Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas

The return of the screwworm parasite to the U.S. has some politicians trying to figure out who to blame

Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas
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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'
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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
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SpaceX by the numbers: Six charts map businesses behind the largest-ever IPO

SpaceX made its Nasdaq debut on Friday, capping the meteoric rise of a company that has reshaped the space business with reusable rockets and

SpaceX by the numbers: Six charts map businesses behind the largest-ever IPO
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Adobe CFO exit fans strategy worries despite outlook raise

Adobe on Thursday announced the exit of CFO Dan Durn, adding to concerns about the Photoshop maker's strategy to navigate the crowded design industry, though the

Adobe CFO exit fans strategy worries despite outlook raise
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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
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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
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Lennar sees third quarter deliveries below estimates as housing market stays sluggish

Lennar forecast third-quarter home deliveries below Wall Street estimates on Thursday amid a persistently weak U.S. housing market, sending its shares down 3.2% after the bell.

Lennar sees third quarter deliveries below estimates as housing market stays sluggish
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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
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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
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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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Crypto exchanges cash in on SpaceX frenzy with pre-IPO derivatives

Before SpaceX goes public, crypto exchanges are giving traders a way to make risky bets on the company's future share price.

Crypto exchanges cash in on SpaceX frenzy with pre-IPO derivatives
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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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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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Musk's SpaceX prices record $75 billion IPO at $135 a share

SpaceX on Thursday priced the biggest-ever U.S. initial public offering at $135 per share, making Elon Musk’s rocket and spacecraft manufacturer one of the

Musk's SpaceX prices record $75 billion IPO at $135 a share
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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

U.S.

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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US stocks jump to their best day in 2 months on hopes for a deal to get crude flowing globally again

U.S. stocks rallied to their best day in two months, and oil prices fell after President Donald Trump called off his threat to bomb Iran in the evening

US stocks jump to their best day in 2 months on hopes for a deal to get crude flowing globally again
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More than 30 lawsuits filed against aerospace company in California over damaged chemical tank

More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against GKN Aerospace after one of the company’s tanks containing a highly flammable chemical overheated and threatened a catastrophic explosion in California's Orange County

More than 30 lawsuits filed against aerospace company in California over damaged chemical tank
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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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El Niño has arrived - what is it and how it affects global weather

El Niño is officially here and may become one of the strongest on record, but what is this global weather influencing phenomenon? CNN Meteorologist Derek Van Dam shows what it is and how it might affect you.

El Niño has arrived - what is it and how it affects global weather
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Man accused of using magnet to steal diesel fuel across the Gulf Coast

Man accused of using magnet to steal diesel fuel across the Gulf Coast

Man accused of using magnet to steal diesel fuel across the Gulf Coast
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2 sentenced after pleading guilty for roles in viral downtown Cincinnati brawl

2 sentenced after pleading guilty for roles in viral downtown Cincinnati brawl

2 sentenced after pleading guilty for roles in viral downtown Cincinnati brawl
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Why corporate inclusion policies are moral decisions, not just business ones

Before asking whether inclusion is good for business, we should ask whether it is the right thing to do, two scholars argue.

Why corporate inclusion policies are moral decisions, not just business ones
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Citi hires Ryan Beaupré as MD in consumer and retail investment banking push

Citigroup has made another hire this week to strengthen its consumer and retail investment banking group, with Ryan Beaupré joining as a managing

Citi hires Ryan Beaupré as MD in consumer and retail investment banking push
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US producer inflation posts largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as energy prices surge

U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in May, leading to the largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as the Middle East conflict boosted the

US producer inflation posts largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as energy prices surge
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US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say

The Trump administration plans to deport a number of Iranians and other migrants to Central African Republic, a

US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say
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Italy's Meloni urges NATO rethink on defence spending as Rome lifts outlays

Italy will ramp up its official defence budget this year, but NATO allies should rethink military priorities as warfare is transformed by drones,

Italy's Meloni urges NATO rethink on defence spending as Rome lifts outlays
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John Delaney's Forbright valued at roughly $900 million in Nasdaq debut

Forbright, founded by former U.S.

John Delaney's Forbright valued at roughly $900 million in Nasdaq debut
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Anthropic pursues data center leases, seeks financial backing from Google, The Information reports

June 11 - AI firm Anthropic is planning to lease and manage its own data centers and is seeking financial backing from Alphabet's Google for the lease payments, The Information reported on Thursday.

Anthropic pursues data center leases, seeks financial backing from Google, The Information reports
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Oil drops as Trump cancels planned strikes against Iran

Oil prices fell on Thursday after U.S.

Oil drops as Trump cancels planned strikes against Iran
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UK defence minister quits, says Starmer not spending enough to keep country safe

British defence minister John Healey quit on Thursday over a months-long dispute over military spending, accusing Prime

UK defence minister quits, says Starmer not spending enough to keep country safe
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Equities rally, dollar dips with oil as Trump cancels Iran attacks

MSCI's global equities index rallied on Thursday while the dollar and bond yields fell, along with oil futures, on renewed hopes for

Equities rally, dollar dips with oil as Trump cancels Iran attacks
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Dollar falls after Trump halts US strikes on Iran

The dollar dropped sharply against major peers on Thursday after President Donald Trump called off plans for renewed U.S. military strikes on Iran at the

Dollar falls after Trump halts US strikes on Iran
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US Congress rejects short-term FISA extension as expiration looms

The U.S.

US Congress rejects short-term FISA extension as expiration looms
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Exxon's head of global trading is retiring, sources say

Exxon Mobil's head of global trading Tracey Gunnlaugsson is retiring, two sources with knowledge of the matter

Exxon's head of global trading is retiring, sources say
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Melania Trump unveils a spinoff of Trump Accounts for children in foster care

First lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have announced the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts, designed to help foster children

Melania Trump unveils a spinoff of Trump Accounts for children in foster care
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After a historically dry 2025 monsoon, local farm hoping for a bounce-back

After a historically dry 2025 monsoon, local farm hoping for a bounce-back

After a historically dry 2025 monsoon, local farm hoping for a bounce-back
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At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’
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Oracle shares slide as hefty AI spending, debt plans spook investors

Oracle shares tumbled 12% on Thursday as surging spending and a ballooning debt load fanned investor concerns about the cash burn in the

Oracle shares slide as hefty AI spending, debt plans spook investors
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Elliott mulls $2.67 billion takeover of UK's The Very Group, Sky News reports

U.S.-based investment firm Elliott Advisors has joined bidders considering a takeover of The Very Group in a deal that could value the British online retailer at £2 billion ($2.67

Elliott mulls $2.67 billion takeover of UK's The Very Group, Sky News reports
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Nike's World Cup play: take on Adidas and revitalize the brand

As the World Cup kicks off, Nike and Adidas are competing on and off the field. Nike needs a win.

Nike's World Cup play: take on Adidas and revitalize the brand
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Geneva steps up security for 50,000-strong G7 protest as France hosts summit

France plays host to a Group of Seven summit next week but it is shopkeepers in neighbouring Switzerland who have already boarded

Geneva steps up security for 50,000-strong G7 protest as France hosts summit
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USDA cuts U.S. winter wheat harvest outlook after Plains drought

The U.S.

USDA cuts U.S. winter wheat harvest outlook after Plains drought
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US midterm advertising bill to hit record $11.6 billion, fueled by Senate races, AdImpact says

The U.S. midterm elections in November are projected to cost $11.6 billion, a record for political advertising in any electoral cycle, fueled in part by surging spending in Senate

US midterm advertising bill to hit record $11.6 billion, fueled by Senate races, AdImpact says
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Wall Street regulator proposes to scrap 'order protection rule'

The U.S.

Wall Street regulator proposes to scrap 'order protection rule'
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Once an Arab oil embargo victim, US becomes world's top oil exporter

The United States has become the world's largest oil exporter, upending a decades-

Once an Arab oil embargo victim, US becomes world's top oil exporter
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IMF cuts 2026 euro zone growth forecast with higher inflation, warns  worse could come

The International Monetary Fund cut its growth forecast for the euro zone on Thursday and raised its expectation for inflation because of the U.S.-

IMF cuts 2026 euro zone growth forecast with higher inflation, warns  worse could come
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US and EU near deadline on $11.5 billion tariffs in long-running aircraft dispute

The United States and the European Union have yet to decide whether to continue suspending or to reimpose tariffs on $11.5 billion of goods in a

US and EU near deadline on $11.5 billion tariffs in long-running aircraft dispute
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Top cases on the US Supreme Court's docket

The U.S.

Top cases on the US Supreme Court's docket
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EU presidency proposes small cut to bloc's 2028-2034 budget to kick off negotiations

The European Union's budget for 2028-2034 should be 2% smaller than the 2 trillion euros proposed last year, the Cypriot EU presidency proposed on

EU presidency proposes small cut to bloc's 2028-2034 budget to kick off negotiations
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US lawmakers seek $750 million for Ukraine, rename Pentagon 'Department of War' in defense bill

The U.S.

US lawmakers seek $750 million for Ukraine, rename Pentagon 'Department of War' in defense bill
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US, Canada delay opening of new bridge after Trump raised objections

The U.S. and Canada have decided to delay the opening of a new $4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, that was set to open in

US, Canada delay opening of new bridge after Trump raised objections
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BlackRock seeks to buy at least $5 billion in SpaceX IPO shares, WSJ reports

Asset manager BlackRock sought to buy at least $5 billion worth of shares in the initial public offering of Elon Musk's SpaceX , the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday,

BlackRock seeks to buy at least $5 billion in SpaceX IPO shares, WSJ reports
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Being on US sanctions list not sufficient to refuse EU bank account, court rules

Inclusion on a United States sanctions list is not sufficient on its own for a refusal to open a bank account in the European Union, the Court of Justice of the European

Being on US sanctions list not sufficient to refuse EU bank account, court rules
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Grupo Mexico, U.S. partner eye Argentina grain freight network in Milei privatization push

Mexico's Grupo Mexico Transportes USA (GMXT) has struck a deal with U.S. rail technology company Wabtec to jointly bid for Argentina's state-run

Grupo Mexico, U.S. partner eye Argentina grain freight network in Milei privatization push
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Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.52%, just below its high for the year

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up this week to just below its high for the year, the latest sign that borrowing costs on home loans remain elevated relative to where they were before the war with Iran started

Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.52%, just below its high for the year
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Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations

Brazilian officials have announced a significant drop in deforestation rates

Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations
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Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry

Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry

Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry
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SpaceX IPO draws more than $70 billion in retail orders, Bloomberg News reports

Elon Musk's SpaceX has drawn more than $70 billion in orders from retail investors for its blockbuster initial public offering, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people

SpaceX IPO draws more than $70 billion in retail orders, Bloomberg News reports
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US Supreme Court rules against private suits brought under key securities law

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rules against private suits brought under key securities law
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Bangladesh unveils $77 billion budget, eyes 6.5% growth

Bangladesh unveiled a 9.38 trillion taka ($77 billion) national budget on Thursday, targeting 6.5% economic growth and 7.5% inflation as the government seeks to revive an

Bangladesh unveils $77 billion budget, eyes 6.5% growth
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El Nino conditions are present, US forecaster says

El Nino conditions are present and expected to strengthen into the Northern Hemisphere winter of 2026–27, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday.

El Nino conditions are present, US forecaster says
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Israel sends West Bank settlement funding plan to security cabinet

Israel's cabinet on Thursday referred a plan to allocate 1 billion shekels ($339.7 million) for the establishment of new settlements in the occupied West Bank to the

Israel sends West Bank settlement funding plan to security cabinet
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Oppenheimer launches Wall Street's first coverage of SpaceX with bullish outlook

Oppenheimer became the first global brokerage to start coverage of SpaceX, ahead of the rocket and AI company's highly anticipated $75 billion market debut on Friday.

Oppenheimer launches Wall Street's first coverage of SpaceX with bullish outlook
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Embraer hails growing jet backlog, sees main E2 engine issues solved

Brazilian planemaker Embraer said on Thursday its commercial aviation unit has a backlog of more than $15 billion and that the main

Embraer hails growing jet backlog, sees main E2 engine issues solved
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Four developed market central banks are now hiking rates

The developed market rate-hiking club is getting bigger, as the European Central Bank on Thursday joined counterparts in Australia,

Four developed market central banks are now hiking rates
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Taking Kharg Island would pose risks for US troops

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wants to take over Kharg Island, Iran's oil infrastructure hub.

Taking Kharg Island would pose risks for US troops
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ECB governors eye July pause after first hike, sources says

European Central Bank policymakers see keeping interest rates on hold at their next meeting in July as the more likely scenario, if energy prices stayed near their

ECB governors eye July pause after first hike, sources says
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Canada says bilateral deals with US will accompany USMCA review

The Canadian minister responsible for Canada-United States trade Dominic LeBlanc said on Thursday that there will be bilateral deals with the U.S. along with the review of

Canada says bilateral deals with US will accompany USMCA review
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Elon Musk's SpaceX is about to make its debut on Wall Street

Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX is set to make its debut on Wall Street Friday

Elon Musk's SpaceX is about to make its debut on Wall Street
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Here’s everything you can expect from World Cup kickoff day

Here’s everything you can expect from World Cup kickoff day

Here’s everything you can expect from World Cup kickoff day
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Trump again has a key Iranian oil hub in his sights. Here’s what we know about Kharg Island

Trump again has a key Iranian oil hub in his sights. Here’s what we know about Kharg Island

Trump again has a key Iranian oil hub in his sights. Here’s what we know about Kharg Island
Economy|Finance

Inflation is the worst in three years. Kevin Warsh says that’s not the full story

Inflation is the worst in three years. Kevin Warsh says that’s not the full story

Inflation is the worst in three years. Kevin Warsh says that’s not the full story
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Trump says US will hit Iran 'very hard,' take control of energy infrastructure

The United States will hit Iran "very hard tonight" and will soon take control of the Middle Eastern country's oil and gas infrastructure and markets, U.S.

Trump says US will hit Iran 'very hard,' take control of energy infrastructure
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Citing fallout from Iran war, World Bank cuts forecast for global economic growth

The economic fallout from the Iran war — higher energy prices and increased uncertainty — will drag down global growth this year, the World Bank said Thursday

Citing fallout from Iran war, World Bank cuts forecast for global economic growth
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On brink of IPO, Musk's SpaceX already a household name, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Even before going public, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has become a household name in America — more widely recognized than legacy Apollo-era

On brink of IPO, Musk's SpaceX already a household name, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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KKR launches $10 billion AI infrastructure company with Nvidia, Vistra

A KKR-led group on Thursday launched a new company with more than $10 billion in committed capital to finance the build-out of AI infrastructure, the latest effort by an

KKR launches $10 billion AI infrastructure company with Nvidia, Vistra
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

US screwworm cases test months of federal preparation

The U.S. government is fast-tracking drugs and accelerating grant funding in its multi-agency strategy to beat back the New World screwworm, a parasite

US screwworm cases test months of federal preparation
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Instant View: ECB raises interest rates, as widely expected

The European Central Bank raised interest rates on Thursday, in a aimed at curbing mounting inflationary pressures before a surge in energy costs triggered by the Iran war

Instant View: ECB raises interest rates, as widely expected
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EU curbs on Chinese inverters risk slowing solar rollout over security fears

The European Union's ban on public funding for Chinese-made solar inverters could affect more than a fifth of new

EU curbs on Chinese inverters risk slowing solar rollout over security fears
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Pakistan budget, hit by Iran war and IMF, to squeeze middle class

Pakistan's government will propose a budget on Friday that hits the middle class and registered businesses as it seeks to raise revenue and cut spending

Pakistan budget, hit by Iran war and IMF, to squeeze middle class
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Volkswagen to reduce workforce by 19,000 by end of year, CEO says

Volkswagen is pressing ahead with sweeping job cuts and cost reductions in Germany as planned, shrinking its workforce by 19,000 by the end of the year, CEO Oliver Blume is

Volkswagen to reduce workforce by 19,000 by end of year, CEO says
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US weekly jobless claims increase marginally amid labor market resilience

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased marginally last week, pointing to continued labor market resilience in early June.

US weekly jobless claims increase marginally amid labor market resilience
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High US mortgage rates to keep housing market subdued: Reuters poll

High mortgage rates will keep turnover in U.S. residential housing subdued this year and next with very modest price rises, according to property

High US mortgage rates to keep housing market subdued: Reuters poll
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China sanctions Philippine defence chief over 'erroneous remarks'

China's foreign ministry announced sanctions on Thursday against Philippine Defence Secretary ⁠Gilberto Teodoro and his close relatives, saying he had "repeatedly made

China sanctions Philippine defence chief over 'erroneous remarks'
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ECB raises interest rates in long-telegraphed move

The European Central Bank raised interest rates as expected on Thursday, hoping to prevent an Iran war-induced surge in energy prices from broadening out into higher

ECB raises interest rates in long-telegraphed move
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Developing world's 'complex' debt could raise costs, stall restructurings, Lazard says

Increasingly complex debt in the world's emerging markets could raise borrowing costs and delay debt restructurings, advisory firm Lazard said on

Developing world's 'complex' debt could raise costs, stall restructurings, Lazard says
Economy|Europe|World

Fuel stations in Crimea run dry after fresh night of Ukrainian drone strikes

Fuel stations on the Russian-held Crimean peninsula were out of petrol on Thursday, Reuters witnesses said, as a Ukrainian campaign against supply

Fuel stations in Crimea run dry after fresh night of Ukrainian drone strikes
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Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines

Hours before the World Cup kickoff, the boost to travel and tourism expected from this year’s biggest sporting event has yet to

Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines
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China urges economic cooperation on Macron-led video call ahead of G7 summit

China's vice premier urged economic cooperation and inclusive growth during a video call hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron on

China urges economic cooperation on Macron-led video call ahead of G7 summit
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ECB raises rates to nip war-driven inflation in the bud

The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years on Thursday in the hope of curbing

ECB raises rates to nip war-driven inflation in the bud
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World Bank cuts global growth outlook to 2.5%, warns of drop to 1.3% if war fallout spreads to markets

The World Bank on Thursday cut its global growth forecast for 2026 to 2.5% due to the war in the Middle East, and said growth could slow to just 1.3%

World Bank cuts global growth outlook to 2.5%, warns of drop to 1.3% if war fallout spreads to markets
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European shares snap four-day losing streak as investors weigh ECB rate hike

European shares closed higher on Thursday, snapping a four-day losing streak, as investors looked past escalating rhetoric from U.S.

European shares snap four-day losing streak as investors weigh ECB rate hike
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France floats revamp of EU diplomacy with 'reinforced' role for Kallas, paper shows

French officials have suggested an overhaul of the EU's diplomatic service that could include boosting the role for foreign policy

France floats revamp of EU diplomacy with 'reinforced' role for Kallas, paper shows
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Google in talks with Samsung to make part of next-gen chip, The Information reports

Alphabet's Google is in talks with Samsung Electronics to manufacture part of its next-generation artificial intelligence processor, The Information reported on Thursday, citing

Google in talks with Samsung to make part of next-gen chip, The Information reports
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Anthropic v. OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AI

If not for the intense rivalry between Anthropic and OpenAI, the generative AI boom might not have arrived so quickly.

Anthropic v. OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AI
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Wall St opens higher on tech rebound, Middle East in focus

U.S. stocks opened higher on Thursday, as investors sought bargains in beaten-down technology stocks and kept a close watch on developments around the Middle East conflict.

Wall St opens higher on tech rebound, Middle East in focus
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US wholesale inflation rose sharply last month as Iran oil shock continues to drive up business costs

US wholesale inflation rose sharply last month as Iran oil shock continues to drive up business costs

US wholesale inflation rose sharply last month as Iran oil shock continues to drive up business costs
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Drone use poised to soar as FAA homes in on rule change allowing pilots to fly them out of sight

Allowing people to fly drones beyond their line of sight could greatly expand commercial applications.

Drone use poised to soar as FAA homes in on rule change allowing pilots to fly them out of sight
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Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectively

Anthropic will donate $150 million to launch a fellowship program called Claude Corps that plans to help nonprofits effectively use artificial intelligence by embedding 1,000 trained fellows in various organizations for a year

Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectively
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El Nino is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires

U.S. meteorologists say an El Nino has formed

El Nino is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires
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The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts

Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates

The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts
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US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwinds

U.S. applications for jobless aid rose modestly last week, but remain at a historically low level despite economic headwinds brought on by the war in Iran

US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwinds
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How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities

China’s national government policies on energy and economic development are changing pastoral life on the Tibetan Plateau.

How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities
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How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers

Communities across the state are demanding to know how proposed data centers would affect their electric and water bills, landscapes and quality of life.

How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers
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340 school-based job cuts "off the table" as Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker seeks long-term funding

340 school-based job cuts "off the table" as Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker seeks long-term funding

340 school-based job cuts "off the table" as Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker seeks long-term funding
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Trump administration proposes new rules on prediction markets that would still allow most sports activity

Trump administration proposes new rules on prediction markets that would still allow most sports activity

Trump administration proposes new rules on prediction markets that would still allow most sports activity
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Europe's central bank raises rates to fight inflation from Iran war, the Fed to decide next week

The European Central Bank on Thursday became the first major central bank to raise interest rates in response to the Iran war

Europe's central bank raises rates to fight inflation from Iran war, the Fed to decide next week
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Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients

Blood cancer survivor DeAnna Brandon worries about new Medicaid work requirements affecting her health coverage

Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients
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Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Just one-in-three Americans approve of the fast pace of data-center construction that supports artificial intelligence and most

Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
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Pakistan economic survey projects real GDP growth at 3.7% in FY26

Pakistan's annual economic survey projected real GDP growth at 3.7% for the fiscal year ending June 2026, according to the report released on Thursday.

Pakistan economic survey projects real GDP growth at 3.7% in FY26
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Kremlin shrugs off planned new EU sanctions on Russian banks

The Kremlin on Thursday shrugged off the prospect of new European Union sanctions against its banks, saying they had already been operating under sanctions for a long time

Kremlin shrugs off planned new EU sanctions on Russian banks
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Learning to love the inflation

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Markets are getting hit on several fronts: war, inflation, interest

Learning to love the inflation
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Some US employers to drop coverage of GLP-1 obesity drugs in 2027 as use increases

Some employers are planning to drop coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss next year as more people take the medications, counteracting some savings from

Some US employers to drop coverage of GLP-1 obesity drugs in 2027 as use increases
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Wall St set to gain on tech rebound, Middle East in focus

U.S. stocks were set to open higher on Thursday, as investors sought bargains in beaten-down technology stocks and kept a close watch on

Wall St set to gain on tech rebound, Middle East in focus
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India demands end to US attacks on ships after three sailors killed

India urged the United States to halt strikes on shipping on Thursday after three U.S. attacks on Indian-crewed

India demands end to US attacks on ships after three sailors killed
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China cancels high-level meetings with EU, FT reports

China cancelled at short notice two diplomatic meetings planned with the European Union in Beijing this month, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with

China cancels high-level meetings with EU, FT reports
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Ryanair, Europe’s biggest airline, investigated for charging parents to sit with their children

Ryanair, Europe’s biggest airline, investigated for charging parents to sit with their children

Ryanair, Europe’s biggest airline, investigated for charging parents to sit with their children
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SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here's what to know before clicking 'buy'

When SpaceX makes its debut on the U.S. stock market, it wants smaller-pocketed, mom-and-pop investors to play a big role in what may be the biggest IPO ever

SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here's what to know before clicking 'buy'
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Wall Street buckles up for SpaceX liftoff, hoping for a glitch-free ride

As SpaceX prepares for its record-breaking $75 billion market debut with great fanfare, Wall Street traders

Wall Street buckles up for SpaceX liftoff, hoping for a glitch-free ride
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Ousted Turkish opposition leader's team resigns to trigger chairman vote

The team of the ousted leader of Turkey's main opposition, Ozgur Ozel, has resigned from the party's assembly, his office said on Thursday, adding that the move should

Ousted Turkish opposition leader's team resigns to trigger chairman vote
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BHP workers vote for strike action at Australian iron ore export hub

BHP workers at Port Hedland in Western Australia voted in favour of strike action, two unions said on Thursday, risking disruptions to iron ore shipments

BHP workers vote for strike action at Australian iron ore export hub
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US, Iran haggle over frozen funds as they inch toward interim deal, sources say

Efforts to reach an interim deal to end hostilities between Iran and the United States have intensified, Iranian and western sources told

US, Iran haggle over frozen funds as they inch toward interim deal, sources say
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Kenya sees risks to fiscal consolidation, oil output to power Uganda's growth

Finance ministers across East Africa presented their 2026/27 budgets on Thursday as investors focused

Kenya sees risks to fiscal consolidation, oil output to power Uganda's growth
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India monsoon slows; below-average rain seen over next two weeks

India is expected to receive below-average rainfall over the next two weeks, especially in central and northern regions, as "western disturbances" have

India monsoon slows; below-average rain seen over next two weeks
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Hugo Boss shares jump above offer price after Frasers' bid

Shares in Hugo Boss rose more than 11% on Thursday after its largest shareholder, Frasers Group, launched a $2.3 billion takeover bid for the

Hugo Boss shares jump above offer price after Frasers' bid
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Ford to recall more than 548,000 US vehicles over defective center console

Ford is recalling 548,463 vehicles in the United States over an issue with the center console, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday.

Ford to recall more than 548,000 US vehicles over defective center console
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BOJ's pivotal moment muddied by Ueda's absence

Heading into a defining week, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's absence leaves the central bank with a jarring optics problem just as it seeks to cement

BOJ's pivotal moment muddied by Ueda's absence
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Honda recalls over 1 million US vehicles due to defective tyre kit, NHTSA says

Honda Motor America is recalling 1,049,883 vehicles in the United States due to a defect in the tyre repair kit, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on

Honda recalls over 1 million US vehicles due to defective tyre kit, NHTSA says
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Kiel Institute cuts 2027 German growth forecast as energy shock weighs

Germany's economy is expected to recover more slowly than expected as higher energy prices linked to the Iran war weigh on households, companies and

Kiel Institute cuts 2027 German growth forecast as energy shock weighs
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Project Nashville: GSK boosts oncology rebuild with $11 billion Nuvalent deal

GSK's record $10.6 billion deal for U.S. company Nuvalent will accelerate the British drugmaker's rebuild of its cancer drug business as

Project Nashville: GSK boosts oncology rebuild with $11 billion Nuvalent deal
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Beijing's investment clampdown clouds outlook for Hong Kong banks, insurers

China's crackdown on cross-border investments is set to weigh on the lucrative businesses of banks, insurers and wealth managers in Hong Kong that tap into the riches of mainland

Beijing's investment clampdown clouds outlook for Hong Kong banks, insurers
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AirAsia X postpones Bahrain flight route due to regional conflict

Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia X said on Thursday it has postponed the launch of its planned service via Bahrain until at least August due to the conflict in the

AirAsia X postpones Bahrain flight route due to regional conflict
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Iran and Ukraine loom over G7 as France accommodates Trump

Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are set to dominate next week’s Group of Seven summit, as host France crafts an agenda aimed

Iran and Ukraine loom over G7 as France accommodates Trump
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World Bank says Indonesia's GDP to slow to 5% in 2026 as fiscal pressures rise

The World Bank said on Thursday that Indonesia's economic growth was expected to slow to 5% in 2026 as it comes under increasing fiscal strain from an ambitious spending

World Bank says Indonesia's GDP to slow to 5% in 2026 as fiscal pressures rise
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German construction sector says downturn not over, urges faster action

Germany's construction sector has not yet emerged from its downturn, with a tentative recovery being hit by a new geopolitical price shock, the head of its main industry

German construction sector says downturn not over, urges faster action
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Mexico City installed a chandelier in its metro for the World Cup. Then came the crush of memes

Chandelier and lamps reminiscent of “Harry Potter” or “Titanic” have been installed in Mexico City's busy Hidalgo metro station

Mexico City installed a chandelier in its metro for the World Cup. Then came the crush of memes
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Taiwan says it won't tolerate Chinese patrols, vows expulsions

Taiwan will not tolerate Chinese efforts to create a false impression of having jurisdiction over its waters, the island's coast guard said, vowing to "

Taiwan says it won't tolerate Chinese patrols, vows expulsions
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G7 summit at Swiss-French border brings tight security in case violent protests occur

French and Swiss authorities are imposing pandemic-like border restrictions as the G7 summit begins

G7 summit at Swiss-French border brings tight security in case violent protests occur
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China's Changchun unveils auto revamp plan, seeks BYD and Xiaomi to boost EV push

China's northeastern city of Changchun, home to the country's oldest automaker FAW Group, has released a draft plan through 2030 to revamp its decades-old auto sector,

China's Changchun unveils auto revamp plan, seeks BYD and Xiaomi to boost EV push
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Vietnam's Vingroup forges ahead with 'world's largest stadium' despite demand doubts

Vietnam's Vingroup is accelerating construction in Hanoi of what it says will be the world's largest stadium, betting that future demand will emerge

Vietnam's Vingroup forges ahead with 'world's largest stadium' despite demand doubts
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Tech and war jitters sap confidence

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Oil is back on the boil and equity markets are struggling to find a floor after this week's selloff triggered by fresh

Tech and war jitters sap confidence
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The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time

The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time

The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time
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US Department of Justice formally moves to drop Halkbank case

The U.S.

US Department of Justice formally moves to drop Halkbank case
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UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists

The number of people displaced worldwide by conflict and persecution fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade, but levels of refugees facing long-

UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists
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Trump lauds Armenia PM's 'decisive' election win in face of Russian pressure

U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Wednesday for his Civil Contract party's 'decisive victory' in weekend elections.

Trump lauds Armenia PM's 'decisive' election win in face of Russian pressure
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Target investors reject proposal for independent board chair, sources say

(Corrects last paragraph to note that Target's $2 billion investment was additional to a previous $4 billion investment) By Nicholas P.

Target investors reject proposal for independent board chair, sources say
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UAW reaches deal with Dauch Corp after 10-day strike

The United Auto Workers has reached a deal with axle supplier Dauch Corp after a 10-day strike against the company at its Three Rivers, Michigan, plant,

UAW reaches deal with Dauch Corp after 10-day strike
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China's control over indium phosphide exports threatens AI data centre rollout

Barely a week after Nvidia-backed chipmaker Coherent warned of a shortage of indium phosphide in an earnings call in early May, its CEO Jim

China's control over indium phosphide exports threatens AI data centre rollout
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Japan business mood sours in April-June as Middle East war hits

Japanese business sentiment soured in April-June for the first time in four quarters, a government survey showed on Thursday, a sign of growing economic pain from the Middle

Japan business mood sours in April-June as Middle East war hits
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Russian-held Sevastopol suspends fuel distribution as Zelenskiy praises attacks on energy assets

The governor of Sevastopol in Russian-held Crimea said on Wednesday that plans for distributing rationed petrol had been delayed because

Russian-held Sevastopol suspends fuel distribution as Zelenskiy praises attacks on energy assets
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OpenAI considers drastic price cuts, anticipating war for users with Anthropic, WSJ reports

OpenAI is considering drastically reducing the prices it charges users as it seeks to win customers from its competitor Anthropic, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday,

OpenAI considers drastic price cuts, anticipating war for users with Anthropic, WSJ reports
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Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans

A reactor at the world’s largest nuclear power plant in Japan has resumed operations

Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans
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Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take 'a little longer'

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new bridge across the Detroit River that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block may take longer to open than anticipated

Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take 'a little longer'
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Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort
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Prosecutor casts Palisades arson suspect as dejected loner, angry at society

A federal prosecutor told jurors on Wednesday that 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht - feeling lonely and dejected over a breakup, and angry at society

Prosecutor casts Palisades arson suspect as dejected loner, angry at society
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US judge denies request to temporarily halt Trump's abandoned 'weaponization' fund

A U.S. judge on Wednesday blocked a request to temporarily halt President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund, citing Justice

US judge denies request to temporarily halt Trump's abandoned 'weaponization' fund
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UK property market remains fragile and landlords curb rentals

Britain's housing market remained in the doldrums last month despite a hint that buyers might be recovering a bit of interest, a survey showed on Thursday.

UK property market remains fragile and landlords curb rentals
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Thai farm debt crisis deepens in early test for Anutin's government

Ahead of Thailand's February general election, politicians often came to court voters like 69-year-old rice farmer Chaon

Thai farm debt crisis deepens in early test for Anutin's government
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White House defends Cuba sanctions as UN warns of harm

The Trump administration defended its sanctions on Cuba on Wednesday after the United Nations' human rights chief warned U.S. actions were causing "

White House defends Cuba sanctions as UN warns of harm
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Venezuela deploys troops against illegal miners in key gold belt

Venezuela has deployed troops to target illegal groups controlling key gold deposits, according to local residents and human rights activists, as the government seeks to attract

Venezuela deploys troops against illegal miners in key gold belt
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US military says none of its warships struck in Strait of Hormuz

No U.S. warships have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, after Iran's state media said initial reports indicated U.S. ships near the strait

US military says none of its warships struck in Strait of Hormuz
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The Latest: US says it is striking targets in Iran again as tensions escalate

The U.S. has launched airstrikes against Iran, and President Donald Trump says more are coming, as Tehran fired back at countries in the region

The Latest: US says it is striking targets in Iran again as tensions escalate
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From cartels to street vendors: Here’s who stands to profit (or not) from World Cup tourism in Mexico

From cartels to street vendors: Here’s who stands to profit (or not) from World Cup tourism in Mexico

From cartels to street vendors: Here’s who stands to profit (or not) from World Cup tourism in Mexico
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Frasers Group launches €2 billion takeover offer for struggling Hugo Boss

Frasers Group, the retailer controlled by British billionaire Mike Ashley, launched a €2 billion ($2.31 billion) takeover offer for struggling

Frasers Group launches €2 billion takeover offer for struggling Hugo Boss
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States sue Trump administration over anti-DEI terms in federal contracts

Democratic state officials filed a lawsuit on Wednesday claiming federal agencies have flouted the law by hastily implementing President Donald Trump's executive

States sue Trump administration over anti-DEI terms in federal contracts
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Nazi arsenal seized from Argentine vendor's home

Buenos Aires provincial police on Wednesday announced the seizure of Nazi uniforms, weapons, ammunition and accessories from the home

Nazi arsenal seized from Argentine vendor's home
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Trading Day: Sizzling AI now fizzling

Another heavy selloff in tech dragged U.S. and global stocks lower on Wednesday, and wider investor sentiment was rocked and oil prices rose

Trading Day: Sizzling AI now fizzling
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Soccer-'Chill, Relax': Infantino defends FIFA over World Cup visa issues

"Chill, relax" was Gianni Infantino's message on Wednesday as the FIFA president sought to defuse concerns over visa issues

Soccer-'Chill, Relax': Infantino defends FIFA over World Cup visa issues
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Trump says US might not renew North America trade deal

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. might not renew its free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico and criticized trade deficits

Trump says US might not renew North America trade deal
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Short seller Jim Chanos doubts SpaceX valuation, says IPO fueled by 'hopes and dreams'

Prominent short seller Jim Chanos took aim at the highly anticipated IPO of SpaceX, warning the Elon Musk-led space company's offering is fueled by

Short seller Jim Chanos doubts SpaceX valuation, says IPO fueled by 'hopes and dreams'
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Microsoft's Xbox plans for major layoffs next month, Bloomberg News reports

Microsoft's Xbox division is planning major layoffs next month and significant cuts to marketing and other budgets, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.

Microsoft's Xbox plans for major layoffs next month, Bloomberg News reports
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Equities drop, oil rallies with Iran-US tensions and high inflation in focus

MSCI's global equities index fell 1.5% on Wednesday after

Equities drop, oil rallies with Iran-US tensions and high inflation in focus
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US lawmakers raise concern over Goldman's move to keep top lawyer as adviser despite Epstein ties

U.S.

US lawmakers raise concern over Goldman's move to keep top lawyer as adviser despite Epstein ties
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Oracle's AI spending blows past estimates, raising worries over growing debt

Oracle on Wednesday forecast capital spending plans for fiscal 2027 above Wall Street estimates, as the cloud computing company said it will also

Oracle's AI spending blows past estimates, raising worries over growing debt
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OpenAI says Chinese propaganda is being deployed to foment dissent over tariffs, data centers

Chinese propagandists have been trying to use OpenAI's flagship chat to gin up opposition to Donald Trump's tariffs and intervene in American debates over data centers

OpenAI says Chinese propaganda is being deployed to foment dissent over tariffs, data centers
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Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: 'I love the inflation'

President Donald Trump has a surprising take on a new report that shows inflation spiking to its highest level in three years

Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: 'I love the inflation'
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Celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico on the eve of the World Cup

Mexico City welcomes the world with the opening ceremonies of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday, but social tensions are rising

Celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico on the eve of the World Cup
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Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon ties

Saudi Arabia has ended its five-year ban on Lebanese imports, a significant move to rebuild relations between Lebanon and Gulf countries

Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon ties
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Anthropic pledges $200 million to research AI's economic impact as CEO suggests job loss solutions

Anthropic has joined calls for the AI industry to find ways to cushion people from AI's disruptions to the workforce

Anthropic pledges $200 million to research AI's economic impact as CEO suggests job loss solutions
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South Florida beachgoers annoyed by smelly "tsunami" of seaweed. Cities try to rake it, but it keeps coming back

South Florida beachgoers annoyed by smelly "tsunami" of seaweed. Cities try to rake it, but it keeps coming back

South Florida beachgoers annoyed by smelly "tsunami" of seaweed. Cities try to rake it, but it keeps coming back
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JPMorgan, Barclays, Fifth Third defeat lawsuit over missed 'red flags' at Tricolor

JPMorgan Chase, Barclays and Fifth Third won the dismissal of a lawsuit by investors who said the banks missed "giant red flags" at the now-bankrupt

JPMorgan, Barclays, Fifth Third defeat lawsuit over missed 'red flags' at Tricolor
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White House to meet defense firms to talk about ramping up production, sources say

The Trump administration plans to meet executives from the biggest U.S. defense contractors at the White House as soon as next week to discuss

White House to meet defense firms to talk about ramping up production, sources say
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Trump picks Capital One's Brian Johnson to head US consumer finance watchdog

President Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated former financial regulator Brian Johnson to lead the federal government's top watchdog for consumer financial protection,

Trump picks Capital One's Brian Johnson to head US consumer finance watchdog
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Anthropic urges US not to block state AI laws without setting federal standards

Anthropic called on the U.S.

Anthropic urges US not to block state AI laws without setting federal standards
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Another sell-off for AI stocks knocks Wall Street back to where it was 5 weeks ago

Another sell-off for artificial-intelligence stocks dragged the U.S. market sharply lower

Another sell-off for AI stocks knocks Wall Street back to where it was 5 weeks ago
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US Justice Department subpoenas major banks over alleged 'debanking,' source says

The U.S.

US Justice Department subpoenas major banks over alleged 'debanking,' source says
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US announces additional $20 million for Ebola response

The U.S.

US announces additional $20 million for Ebola response
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Wall Street indexes fall more than 1%, hit by tech, Iran war worries

The major U.S. stock indexes ended more than 1% lower on Wednesday, with chipmaker shares extending recent declines and with renewed tensions

Wall Street indexes fall more than 1%, hit by tech, Iran war worries
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US May budget deficit shrinks but customs collections turn negative due to tariff refunds

The U.S. budget deficit for May fell $23 billion or 7% to $293 billion due largely to prior-year calendar shifts in benefit payments as both outlays and

US May budget deficit shrinks but customs collections turn negative due to tariff refunds
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Shareholder challenge to Thomson Reuters over ICE contracts wins only slim support

A shareholder resolution calling on content and technology company Thomson Reuters to review the human rights implications of its work with U.S. immigration

Shareholder challenge to Thomson Reuters over ICE contracts wins only slim support
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Bank of Mexico says financial system remains solid, warns of geopolitical risk

Mexico's financial system remains solid and can handle adverse situations, the central bank said on Wednesday, while

Bank of Mexico says financial system remains solid, warns of geopolitical risk
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Navan lifts annual forecasts as corporate demand holds firm, shares rise

Navan raised its full-year forecasts for revenue and operating income on Wednesday, citing resilient business travel demand and growth in its enterprise customer base, sending

Navan lifts annual forecasts as corporate demand holds firm, shares rise
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FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations

Federal authorities served a search warrant on Wednesday at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated last month, forcing 50,000 residents to evacuate because authorities feared an explosion

FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations
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Collins isn’t Trump’s ‘best friend’ but he’s on her side in Maine Senate matchup with Platner

Maine's Susan Collins often boosts her popularity by keeping her distance from President Donald Trump

Collins isn’t Trump’s ‘best friend’ but he’s on her side in Maine Senate matchup with Platner
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Seat the rich! World Cup ticket inflation reflects widening gap between haves and have-nots

The wild swings of dynamic pricing, ongoing accusations of FIFA corruption and questions of host-nation probity have created a huge backlash.

Seat the rich! World Cup ticket inflation reflects widening gap between haves and have-nots
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Taiwan-listed Ennoconn offers to buy Austria's Kontron in $1.7 billion deal

Taiwan-listed technology firm Ennoconn Corp said on Wednesday it has launched a takeover bid for Austria-based Kontron, offering 23.50 euros per share to all its shareholders.

Taiwan-listed Ennoconn offers to buy Austria's Kontron in $1.7 billion deal
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'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices rise amid Iran war

President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to embrace data showing inflation has risen more than 4%, telling reporters that he "loved"

'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices rise amid Iran war
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AI boom sparks rally, frenzy and fear

An AI boom has driven stock markets to record highs, big tech firms are piling hundreds of billions of dollars into new tech,

AI boom sparks rally, frenzy and fear
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Insurers need private credit, regulation is welcome, Ares CEO says

Private credit helps insurance companies generate the money they need to make payments, and increased attention from regulators will ultimately help the

Insurers need private credit, regulation is welcome, Ares CEO says
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Most withdrawals from Ares private credit fund came from outside US, CEO says

Most of the requests to withdraw money from a private credit fund for the wealthy run by alternative asset manager Ares came from outside the United States

Most withdrawals from Ares private credit fund came from outside US, CEO says
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Trump says US will attack Iran 'very hard' and has taken oil through Hormuz

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Trump says US will attack Iran 'very hard' and has taken oil through Hormuz
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GM may ditch LFP batteries for future EVs

General Motors may scrap plans to use a lower-cost, iron-based battery chemistry that many automakers are using to cut electric-vehicle

GM may ditch LFP batteries for future EVs
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ERock valued at $5.5 billion as energy firm's shares fall in NYSE debut

Gas generator maker ERock's shares fell 6.5% in their New York Stock Exchange debut on Wednesday as investors remained selective toward new

ERock valued at $5.5 billion as energy firm's shares fall in NYSE debut
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Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT, letting AI agents shop and pay for users

Visa is embedding its payment network into ChatGPT, allowing the chatbot to shop and complete transactions for users

Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT, letting AI agents shop and pay for users
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More than 200 Iowa state IT workers laid off as Reynolds administration outsources technology operations

More than 200 Iowa state IT workers laid off as Reynolds administration outsources technology operations

More than 200 Iowa state IT workers laid off as Reynolds administration outsources technology operations
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New World Screwworm raises concern for cattle industry, consumer prices in New Mexico

New World Screwworm raises concern for cattle industry, consumer prices in New Mexico

New World Screwworm raises concern for cattle industry, consumer prices in New Mexico
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Nashville residents rally against data centers while Metro Council weighs a moratorium

Nashville residents rally against data centers while Metro Council weighs a moratorium

Nashville residents rally against data centers while Metro Council weighs a moratorium
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Climate change makes once-rare coastal floods more likely, study says

New research shows that extreme floods in coastal areas are becoming more common as climate change causes sea levels to rise

Climate change makes once-rare coastal floods more likely, study says
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Six men found dead after abduction in India's Manipur, police says

Six men from the Naga community in India's northeastern Manipur state have died after they were believed to have been taken hostage by an armed group nearly a

Six men found dead after abduction in India's Manipur, police says
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Count slows in Peru as presidency likely hinges on contested votes

The count to determine Peru's next president slowed and narrowed again as it entered its fourth day on Wednesday with the race still up

Count slows in Peru as presidency likely hinges on contested votes
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Oil prices jump after Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard'

Oil prices rose nearly $3 a barrel on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. is going to attack Iran "very hard" if no peace deal is

Oil prices jump after Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard'
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US households, businesses stung by higher energy prices that have pushed inflation above 4%

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near

US households, businesses stung by higher energy prices that have pushed inflation above 4%
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Wall Street indexes fall more than 1%, hit by tech, Iran war worries

The major U.S. stock indexes ended more than 1% lower on Wednesday, with chipmaker shares extending recent declines and with renewed tensions

Wall Street indexes fall more than 1%, hit by tech, Iran war worries
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Trump says he thinks AI companies will agree to 'giving back' to the public

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Trump says he thinks AI companies will agree to 'giving back' to the public
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US shortens cyber fix window to three days as AI threats rise

The U.S. cyber defense agency said on Wednesday that government officials now have three days to deal with the most serious categories of digital

US shortens cyber fix window to three days as AI threats rise
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Colombia leftist Cepeda will accept election result, does not rule out protests

Colombian leftist presidential hopeful Ivan Cepeda told Reuters he will recognize the results of a runoff vote this month even if

Colombia leftist Cepeda will accept election result, does not rule out protests
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EU and South Korea deepen ties with digital pact to bolster trade

The European Union and South Korea signed a digital trade agreement on Wednesday designed to make digital transactions easier and further cement

EU and South Korea deepen ties with digital pact to bolster trade
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US derivatives regulator maps out rules for soaring prediction market industry

The top U.S. derivatives regulator on Wednesday released new draft regulations governing the burgeoning prediction markets industry, seeking to cement federal

US derivatives regulator maps out rules for soaring prediction market industry
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Russian government wins right to change debt, spending plans with no public hearings

MOSCOW, June 10 - Russia's parliament on Wednesday voted in favour of a law that enables the government to increase spending and debt without the lengthy process of amending the budget law, which in

Russian government wins right to change debt, spending plans with no public hearings
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Qcells starts cell production at Georgia factory in milestone for US solar

Qcells, the U.S. solar arm of Korea's Hanwha, has started making solar cells at its Cartersville, Georgia factory, the company said on Tuesday, a milestone for the United States'

Qcells starts cell production at Georgia factory in milestone for US solar
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Senate Democrats say they have been snubbed on election security briefings

Democrats in the U.S.

Senate Democrats say they have been snubbed on election security briefings
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Italy fines Philip Morris €7 million over 'smoke-free' marketing claims

Italy's competition authority on Wednesday slapped a €7 million ($8.1 million) fine on Philip Morris' Italian unit over allegedly misleading marketing for non-combustion

Italy fines Philip Morris €7 million over 'smoke-free' marketing claims
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OpenAI expects to go public 'within the next year,' the Information reports

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told staff in a message earlier this week that he expected the AI startup to go public "within the next year," The Information reported on Wednesday.

OpenAI expects to go public 'within the next year,' the Information reports
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With surveillance program at risk, Trump tries to end standoff over spy chief

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With surveillance program at risk, Trump tries to end standoff over spy chief
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Putin signals key rate cuts as his central banker is on sick leave

Russian President Vladimir Putin told top officials on Wednesday that there are grounds to expect a cut in the central bank's key interest rate when it meets next week, and

Putin signals key rate cuts as his central banker is on sick leave
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BYD looking to take over existing factory for second European EV plant, executive says

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is looking to take over an existing factory in southern Europe for its second assembly plant on the continent, with

BYD looking to take over existing factory for second European EV plant, executive says
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European shares steady as investors weigh US-Iran flare-up

Europe's STOXX 600 ended a choppy session little changed on Wednesday, as investors weighed a renewed flare-up in tensions

European shares steady as investors weigh US-Iran flare-up
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ASML to cut fewer jobs after talks with Dutch unions

Chip-equipment maker ASML will cut fewer jobs than initially planned, Dutch unions said in a statement after talks with ASML.

ASML to cut fewer jobs after talks with Dutch unions
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US consumer inflation vaults above 4% as Iran war boosts energy prices

U.S. consumer inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in May, boosted by surging prices for energy products amid the Middle East

US consumer inflation vaults above 4% as Iran war boosts energy prices
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Musk's xAI accused of illegally firing engineer who raised safety concerns

A former engineer at Elon Musk's xAI who now heads a think tank focused on AI safety filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired from the SpaceX subsidiary for raising

Musk's xAI accused of illegally firing engineer who raised safety concerns
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US hits China- and Hong Kong-based entities with sanctions over Iran weapons

The U.S. government on Wednesday said it was imposing sanctions against 11 people and entities, including several based in China and Hong Kong, for supporting weapons

US hits China- and Hong Kong-based entities with sanctions over Iran weapons
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Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term

President Donald Trump's immigration and deportation agenda is getting a nearly $70 billion boost through the end of his term

Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term
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Cracker Barrel rallies on upbeat forecast as logo uproar subsides

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store shares rose nearly 30% on Wednesday after it reported a second straight quarter of surprise profit and lifted its annual targets, signaling that

Cracker Barrel rallies on upbeat forecast as logo uproar subsides
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Trump nominee to head Bureau of Labor Statistics does not believe data were faked

Brett Matsumoto, President Donald Trump's nominee to head the U.S.

Trump nominee to head Bureau of Labor Statistics does not believe data were faked
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Honda America recalls more than 880,000 vehicles over rear suspension components failure

Honda Motor America has recalled 880,514 vehicles in the United States over the failure of rear suspension components in the vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety

Honda America recalls more than 880,000 vehicles over rear suspension components failure
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German air show opens under shadow of Iran war, fighter project collapse

Germany's ILA air show, among Europe's premier aerospace showcases, opened on Wednesday under the twin shadows of the Iran war and

German air show opens under shadow of Iran war, fighter project collapse
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Pentagon’s Hegseth warns Cuba that arms procurement could invite confrontation

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Pentagon’s Hegseth warns Cuba that arms procurement could invite confrontation
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Bank of Canada holds rates, sees few signs energy prices broadly fueling inflation

The Bank of Canada on Wednesday left its key interest rate unchanged as expected and said it was seeing limited evidence that higher energy prices were

Bank of Canada holds rates, sees few signs energy prices broadly fueling inflation
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World markets walk a tightrope between AI stocks and oil shocks

Tumult on world markets in the past week shows the economic outlook is now on a knife edge, investors said, with equal odds of an AI boom lifting growth or

World markets walk a tightrope between AI stocks and oil shocks
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Wall St opens lower on tech losses, Middle East tensions

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Wednesday, as a selloff in technology stocks continued and renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran overshadowed a tame May inflation

Wall St opens lower on tech losses, Middle East tensions
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Amazon secures $17.5 billion loan facility amid AI-driven capex ramp

Amazon.com has secured a $17.5 billion loan from lenders including Citibank, the tech giant said, as it ramps up spending on AI infrastructure.

Amazon secures $17.5 billion loan facility amid AI-driven capex ramp
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Novelis restarts production at New York plant key to Ford trucks

Novelis said on Wednesday it had restarted production at its Oswego, New York facility, a plant key to Ford's F-150 pickup truck line, months after two fires halted operations.

Novelis restarts production at New York plant key to Ford trucks
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Why the blockbuster SpaceX IPO may spell more bad news for crypto

SpaceX's much-anticipated $75 billion initial public offering, set to be the largest ever, will likely keep cryptocurrency prices in the doldrums as retail investors

Why the blockbuster SpaceX IPO may spell more bad news for crypto
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Stocks weigh as foreign investors pull $27 billion out of emerging market portfolios in May

Foreign investors pulled nearly $27 billion net from emerging market portfolios in May, partially reversing a rebound in April as equity selling in Asia

Stocks weigh as foreign investors pull $27 billion out of emerging market portfolios in May
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OPEC oil output lowest since at least 2000 as US blockade squeezes Iran, Reuters survey shows

OPEC oil output in May hit its lowest in more than two decades, a Reuters survey found, as a U.S. naval blockade cut Iran's exports and Iran's effective

OPEC oil output lowest since at least 2000 as US blockade squeezes Iran, Reuters survey shows
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US business group says some critical minerals are 'nearly unobtainable' from China

U.S. access to critical minerals from China remains difficult due to export controls and licensing delays, a U.S. business lobby said on Wednesday,

US business group says some critical minerals are 'nearly unobtainable' from China
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Brazil Senate committee backs central bank autonomy despite Lula resistance

A Brazilian Senate committee on Wednesday advanced a bill to grant the central bank financial autonomy, boosting its independence in a move opposed by

Brazil Senate committee backs central bank autonomy despite Lula resistance
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Instant View: CPI rises at fastest rate in three years but meets market expectations

U.S. consumer inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in May as the Middle East conflict raised the price of gasoline and other energy products, giving

Instant View: CPI rises at fastest rate in three years but meets market expectations
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Dollar slips as US inflation data keeps rate hike at bay

The dollar slipped on Wednesday after data showed U.S. consumer inflation rose to its highest level in three years in May, though the reading was in

Dollar slips as US inflation data keeps rate hike at bay
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Franklin Templeton to participate in SpaceX IPO, CEO Johnson tells CNBC

Fund manager Franklin Resources, better known as Franklin Templeton, will participate in rocket maker SpaceX's blockbuster initial public offering this week, CEO Jenny Johnson told

Franklin Templeton to participate in SpaceX IPO, CEO Johnson tells CNBC
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US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years as oil prices jump

US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years as oil prices jump

US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years as oil prices jump
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California spends less than 0.5% of its state-controlled funds on homelessness

California’s leaders have repeatedly promised to tackle homelessness. But they don’t consistently make it a high priority for using state funds, researchers found.

California spends less than 0.5% of its state-controlled funds on homelessness
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As renovation costs rise, are fixer-upper homes still worth it? Tell us what you think

As renovation costs rise, are fixer-upper homes still worth it? Tell us what you think

As renovation costs rise, are fixer-upper homes still worth it? Tell us what you think
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EU assembly will back US deal, but US commitment uncertain, says EU lawmaker

The European Union is set to fulfil its side of the EU-U.S. trade deal through a vote in parliament next week, a senior lawmaker said on Wednesday, while expressing

EU assembly will back US deal, but US commitment uncertain, says EU lawmaker
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Life on the edge of Musk's Starbase brings fortunes and fractures

By David Jeans STARBASE, Texas, June 10 - The last time SpaceX launched a rocket in South Texas, charter boat captain Eddie Reyes was bobbing in a pontoon boat less than 2 miles from the pad with a

Life on the edge of Musk's Starbase brings fortunes and fractures
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Half of Americans fear AI could put someone in their household out of work, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Half of Americans fear that the rise of AI could put them or someone in their household out of work, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos

Half of Americans fear AI could put someone in their household out of work, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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Paramount, Warner Bros deal under EU subsidy scrutiny, decision due July 14

Paramount Skydance Corp's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, backed by Gulf sovereign wealth funds, is under European Union subsidy scrutiny,

Paramount, Warner Bros deal under EU subsidy scrutiny, decision due July 14
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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