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France to review 70,000 allegations of violence against minors after girl's death

French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Monday he had told public prosecutors to review 70,000 ongoing allegations of violence against minors, after an outcry over

France to review 70,000 allegations of violence against minors after girl's death
Education|Environment|Science|World

Japanese city suspends 94 schools after first-ever bear sighting

The Japanese city of Utsunomiya has suspended all 94 of the primary and middle schools that it operates on Monday after its first-ever bear sighting, a municipal official

Japanese city suspends 94 schools after first-ever bear sighting
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Moldova's president pushes for development of interceptor drones

Moldova's President Maia Sandu said the war in neighbouring Ukraine showed that her country badly needed high-technology interceptor drones and new

Moldova's president pushes for development of interceptor drones
Americas|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

At least 12 people shot at an Ohio festival and a search for suspects is still ongoing, police say

Authorities say a shooting near a busy street festival in Ohio has wounded at least 12 people

At least 12 people shot at an Ohio festival and a search for suspects is still ongoing, police say
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix names longtime director Jay Hoag as chairman, succeeding Reed Hastings

Netflix appointed lead independent director Jay Hoag as chairman of its board, succeeding Reed Hastings, who stepped down from the board of the streaming service he co-founded

Netflix names longtime director Jay Hoag as chairman, succeeding Reed Hastings
Crime|World

Delhi to crack down on fire safety violations after blaze that killed 21

The Delhi government will launch a crackdown on properties violating fire safety norms after a fire at a hotel in the capital city killed 21 people on Wednesday,

Delhi to crack down on fire safety violations after blaze that killed 21
Europe|Travel|World

Poland revives its ‘Highway to Hel’ 666 bus route

Poland revives its ‘Highway to Hel’ 666 bus route

Poland revives its ‘Highway to Hel’ 666 bus route
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to buy 20 new Gripen jets, Sweden to donate older jets sooner

Ukraine will buy 20 new Gripen fighter jets and Sweden will donate 16 of an older model next year, Ukraine's President Volodymyr

Ukraine to buy 20 new Gripen jets, Sweden to donate older jets sooner
Entertainment|Political|Sports

Trump says he has been invited to watch the Knicks play in the NBA Finals

President Donald Trump says he plans to take in an NBA Finals game in New York when the series comes to Madison Square Garden next month

Trump says he has been invited to watch the Knicks play in the NBA Finals
Europe|Political|World

U.N.'s Guterres 'deeply concerned' by Moscow plan for Kyiv strikes

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U.N.'s Guterres 'deeply concerned' by Moscow plan for Kyiv strikes
Crime|Political|US|World

Suspect dies after trading gunfire with officers near White House, Secret Service says

A gunman who fired at a White House ‌checkpoint was shot by officers and died after being taken to the hospital on Saturday evening, the Secret Service

Suspect dies after trading gunfire with officers near White House, Secret Service says
Health|Science|World

Red Cross mourns death of three volunteers from Ebola in Congo

The Red Cross on Saturday paid tribute to three volunteers who are believed to have died after contracting Ebola while handling bodies and are among

Red Cross mourns death of three volunteers from Ebola in Congo
Crime|Political|World

US judge dismisses Kilmar Abrego indictment, finding DOJ abused power

A U.S. judge dismissed an indictment against Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego on Friday, finding that the Trump administration abused its power by prosecuting

US judge dismisses Kilmar Abrego indictment, finding DOJ abused power
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration

Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration

Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration
Business|Economy|Education

Head of Harvard's $57 billion endowment, plans to retire, WSJ reports

The head of Harvard University's nearly $57 billion endowment, N.P.

Head of Harvard's $57 billion endowment, plans to retire, WSJ reports
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning, in latest DHS leadership change

The head of U.S. Border Patrol has announced his resignation

US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning, in latest DHS leadership change
Economy|Political|World

Japan is considering extra budget on rising fuel bills, sources say

Japan's government is looking at compiling a supplementary budget to reduce the burden on households from rising fuel

Japan is considering extra budget on rising fuel bills, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Ryan Cohen hits back at eBay, says his takeover proposal should not be dismissed

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen told eBay's board on Wednesday that they should not reject his $56 billion takeover proposal and the

Ryan Cohen hits back at eBay, says his takeover proposal should not be dismissed
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

UBS delays Fed rate cuts on inflation concerns, as jobs stay resilient

UBS Global Wealth Management joined a wave of brokerages in pushing back their U.S. monetary policy easing forecasts, citing persistent inflation and resilience in the labor market

UBS delays Fed rate cuts on inflation concerns, as jobs stay resilient
Education|Entertainment|Health|Sports

Teen athlete performs with band after season-ending injury

Teen athlete performs with band after season-ending injury

Teen athlete performs with band after season-ending injury
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St inches to higher close, AI fervor edges out Iran impasse

U.S. stocks closed slightly higher on Monday, with AI optimism fueling upward momentum even as the earnings-driven fervor of the recent

Wall St inches to higher close, AI fervor edges out Iran impasse
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US home sales edge up in April but affordability remains a challenge

U.S. existing home sales rebounded less than expected in April, and could struggle to gain altitude as mortgage rates remain elevated and rising

US home sales edge up in April but affordability remains a challenge
Business|Economy|World

China's factory inflation hits 45-month high on energy price shock

China's producer prices blew past expectations to rise to a 45-month high in April, while consumer inflation also accelerated as global energy

China's factory inflation hits 45-month high on energy price shock
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Fed's Hammack says rates likely on hold 'for quite some time' amid elevated inflation

By Michael S.

Fed's Hammack says rates likely on hold 'for quite some time' amid elevated inflation