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Shohei Ohtani hits leadoff homer, lowers ERA to 0.73 in another 2-way gem for victorious Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani returned to his full two-way form for the Los Angeles Dodgers in San Diego, and the results were formidable

Shohei Ohtani hits leadoff homer, lowers ERA to 0.73 in another 2-way gem for victorious Dodgers
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US|World

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar misses 4-2 loss to Vegas in opener of Western Conference Final

At times, especially early, the Colorado Avalanche looked disjointed on defense

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar misses 4-2 loss to Vegas in opener of Western Conference Final
Europe|Political|World

Montenegro at 20: After breaking with Serbia and joining NATO, EU is the next frontier

Montenegro marks 20 years of independence from a union with Serbia this week, celebrating a two-decade transformation that has already brought the Balkan country into NATO

Montenegro at 20: After breaking with Serbia and joining NATO, EU is the next frontier
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Video showing far-right Israeli minister taunting Gaza flotilla activists sparks global outcry

Video showing far-right Israeli minister taunting Gaza flotilla activists sparks global outcry

Video showing far-right Israeli minister taunting Gaza flotilla activists sparks global outcry
Business|Crime|Education|World

The teens who attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego were latest to cite prior atrocities

An attack at a California Islamic center is the latest violence where the perpetrators said they were inspired by past atrocities, such as the 2019 massacre in Christchurch, New Zealand

The teens who attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego were latest to cite prior atrocities
Election|Political|US|World

Trump's false claims about the 2020 election are casting a shadow over Georgia's GOP runoffs

President Donald Trump's repeated false claims about his 2020 election loss is almost certain to play a role in Georgia's four-week runoff campaign as Republican voters choose nominees for governor, secretary of state and the U.S. Senate

Trump's false claims about the 2020 election are casting a shadow over Georgia's GOP runoffs
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung shares soar as strike averted, but bonuses of $416,000 for some stoke concern

Samsung Electronics' shares surged on Thursday after it clinched an 11th-hour deal with its South Korean union to avert a

Samsung shares soar as strike averted, but bonuses of $416,000 for some stoke concern
Asia|Business|Political|World

South Korea, US held talks on revising management of fortified North Korea border

South Korea and the U.S. discussed potential changes in how parts of the heavily fortified border with North Korea are managed at recent defence talks in Washington, Seoul's

South Korea, US held talks on revising management of fortified North Korea border
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Australia's unemployment hits 4-1/2 year high, lessens risk of rate rise

Australian employment unexpectedly fell in April while the jobless rate jumped to the highest level since late 2021, a possible sign the labour market might be

Australia's unemployment hits 4-1/2 year high, lessens risk of rate rise
Asia|Health|World

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha's condition worsens after multiple infections, royal palace says

The medical condition of Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha has worsened as a result of multiple infections in several organs, with physicians unable to contain her irregular

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha's condition worsens after multiple infections, royal palace says
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te would be happy to speak with U.S.

Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump
Asia|Political|World

South Korea says nationals held by Israel released after Gaza aid vessel seizure

South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Thursday that some of its nationals who had been in held in Israeli custody had been released.

South Korea says nationals held by Israel released after Gaza aid vessel seizure
Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz pitches 'associate' EU membership for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed giving Ukraine a direct role in European Union structures as an interim step to EU membership that he said could help

Germany's Merz pitches 'associate' EU membership for Ukraine
Americas|Europe|Political|Travel|World

In many ways, Brits admire the US. But as America hits 250, they say one man defines it: Trump

Britons are cool on America and baffled by President Donald Trump as the former colonies celebrate their 250th year of independence

In many ways, Brits admire the US. But as America hits 250, they say one man defines it: Trump
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Australia's Ionic Rare Earths inks deal with US-based Nth Cycle to boost output outside China

Australia's Ionic Rare Earths said on Thursday it has agreed to work with U.S.-based critical mineral refining firm Nth Cycle to improve rare earths production outside China.

Australia's Ionic Rare Earths inks deal with US-based Nth Cycle to boost output outside China
Asia|Political|World

China's Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week, Yonhap reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit North Korea as early as next week and will try to act as a mediator between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S.

China's Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week, Yonhap reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan's factory activity expands at slower pace, cost pressures surge

Japan's manufacturing activity slowed slightly in May, while service sector growth ground to a halt for the first time in over a year, as surging costs linked to the Middle

Japan's factory activity expands at slower pace, cost pressures surge
MidEast|Political|World

Trump administration pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly vice presidency bid

President Donald Trump's administration threatened to revoke the visas of the Palestinian delegation to the United Nations if the Palestinian ambassador

Trump administration pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly vice presidency bid
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan exports rise for eighth month despite supply disruptions

Japanese exports rose for an eighth straight month in April, beating market expectations, bolstered by resilient global demand despite major supply

Japan exports rise for eighth month despite supply disruptions
Australia|Business|Crime|Technology|World

Australian judge fines X $465,000 for online safety breach after 3-year court battle

An Australian judge has fined X Corp. $465,000 for failing to provide information to an online safety watchdog about how it tackled child sexual exploitation content

Australian judge fines X $465,000 for online safety breach after 3-year court battle
Crime|Health|World

3 dead in New Mexico and first responders decontaminated after exposure to unknown substance

New Mexico authorities say three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders were assessed for possible exposure to an unidentified substance after being called to a rural home for a suspected drug overdose

3 dead in New Mexico and first responders decontaminated after exposure to unknown substance
Business|Economy|Election|Political|World

How Trump's revenge tour against Republicans could cost the party in November

Sixteen months into his second presidency, Donald Trump may be as unpopular as he's ever been among the American electorate – but his grip

How Trump's revenge tour against Republicans could cost the party in November
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters

U.S.

Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Bessent says high bond yields, energy prices are 'transient,' will ease as Iran war ends

The Iran war energy shock, growing inflation concerns and fading interest rate-cut hopes may have bond investors and central bankers on edge but U.S.

Bessent says high bond yields, energy prices are 'transient,' will ease as Iran war ends
Business|Economy|World

IMF wraps up talks with Pakistan authorities on reforms, budget

The International Monetary Fund mission concluded talks with Pakistani authorities on Wednesday, focusing on economic developments, fiscal plans for the next financial year, and

IMF wraps up talks with Pakistan authorities on reforms, budget
Business|Entertainment|Technology|World

Nexstar says it is losing millions as it seeks quick review of order halting Tegna merger

Nexstar Media Group asked a U.S. appeals court late on Wednesday to expedite a review of a lower-court order that has halted its merger with rival

Nexstar says it is losing millions as it seeks quick review of order halting Tegna merger
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Pentagon official's Beijing visit in doubt over $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan, FT reports

Beijing is holding up a proposed visit by the Pentagon's under-secretary of defence for policy, Elbridge Colby, as China pressures U.S.

Pentagon official's Beijing visit in doubt over $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan, FT reports
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan exports rise 14.8% year/year in April

Japanese exports rose 14.8% year-on-year in April, up for an eighth straight month, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Thursday.

Japan exports rise 14.8% year/year in April
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australian regulator flags rising global private credit risks, steps up oversight

Australia's financial regulator warned on Thursday that domestic private credit institutions are exposed to risks linked to global market developments and will require closer

Australian regulator flags rising global private credit risks, steps up oversight
Australia|Business|Finance|Technology|World

Elon Musk's X loses Australia child protection compliance lawsuit

An Australian court upheld a regulator's fine against Elon Musk's social media company X Corp after it admitted violating the law by failing to supply

Elon Musk's X loses Australia child protection compliance lawsuit
Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World

Iran war injects fresh urgency into Modi’s ‘Wed in India’ campaign

Iran war injects fresh urgency into Modi’s ‘Wed in India’ campaign

Iran war injects fresh urgency into Modi’s ‘Wed in India’ campaign
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World

Mother who drowned her 3 young children at Coney Island sentenced to 20 years to life in prison

Mother who drowned her 3 young children at Coney Island sentenced to 20 years to life in prison

Mother who drowned her 3 young children at Coney Island sentenced to 20 years to life in prison
Crime|Health|US|World

Attorneys for Tennessee inmate worry state could use expired drugs for lethal injection

Attorneys for a Tennessee death row inmate say they are concerned the state may be planning to use expired lethal injection drugs at a planned execution on Thursday

Attorneys for Tennessee inmate worry state could use expired drugs for lethal injection
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering

Elon Musk announced plans Wednesday for one of the biggest sales of stock to the public ever for his space company that is currently losing billions of dollars year

SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering
Health|Political|Science|US|World

RFK Jr. terminates heads of preventive services task force amid overhaul

RFK Jr. terminates heads of preventive services task force amid overhaul

RFK Jr. terminates heads of preventive services task force amid overhaul
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

SpaceX IPO filing lays bare losses and Musk control as it stakes future on AI

SpaceX took the wraps off its IPO filing on Wednesday, laying bare for investors just how much Elon Musk is losing on artificial intelligence while

SpaceX IPO filing lays bare losses and Musk control as it stakes future on AI
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

'I'm not greedy': January 6 rioters and Trump allies eye $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund

Since President Donald Trump's administration announced the creation of a $1.776 billion fund for Americans deemed to be victims of political "

'I'm not greedy': January 6 rioters and Trump allies eye $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Brazil's government close to finalizing proposal on farmers' debt renegotiation

Brazil's government is expected to finalize in the coming days a proposal for the renegotiation of debt in the agribusiness sector, Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on

Brazil's government close to finalizing proposal on farmers' debt renegotiation
Crime|Political|US|World

Former DOJ lawyer charged with theft of unreleased report on Trump documents case

A former U.S.

Former DOJ lawyer charged with theft of unreleased report on Trump documents case
Environment|Political|Science|World

UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted 141-8 to adopt a resolution backing a world court opinion that countries have a legal

UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose
Business|Education|Technology|World

TikTok, YouTube lag on UK child safety as rivals act, regulator says

TikTok and Alphabet's YouTube have failed to set out meaningful steps to protect British children from harmful online content, media regulator Ofcom said on

TikTok, YouTube lag on UK child safety as rivals act, regulator says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll

One-third of Japanese companies are already using or considering deploying AI-powered robots, with automakers and other transportation equipment

One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll
Crime|Political|Technology|US|World

US military surveillance blimp supporting CBP is lost at the southern border, wreckage found in Mexico

US military surveillance blimp supporting CBP is lost at the southern border, wreckage found in Mexico

US military surveillance blimp supporting CBP is lost at the southern border, wreckage found in Mexico
Crime|Political|US|World

US raises pressure on Cuba with indictment of former leader as island's president condemns charges

Federal prosecutors have announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles

US raises pressure on Cuba with indictment of former leader as island's president condemns charges
Crime|Political|World

What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been charged in a U.S. indictment with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft operated by Miami-based exiles in 1996 off the coast of the Caribbean island

What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro
World

Judge halts White House’s rollback of presidential records-retention policies

Judge halts White House’s rollback of presidential records-retention policies

Judge halts White House’s rollback of presidential records-retention policies
Europe|Sports|World

Aston Villa and Prince William celebrate Europa League triumph ending team's 30-year trophy drought

In front of the future king of England, Unai Emery reaffirmed his status as the king of the Europa League

Aston Villa and Prince William celebrate Europa League triumph ending team's 30-year trophy drought
Africa|Health|Science|World

Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type

Healthcare workers in eastern Congo say they are underprotected and undertrained as a rare Ebola virus spreads rapidly in one of the world’s most remote and vulnerable places

Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type
Health|Political|Science|World

RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings

The Trump administration has fired the two leaders of an influential health group that determines when insurance must provide free preventive care like mammograms for millions of Americans

RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

One GOP congressman is vowing to end Trump’s $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies

One GOP congressman is vowing to end Trump’s $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies

One GOP congressman is vowing to end Trump’s $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies
Health|Science|World

American Ebola patient evacuated from DRC to Germany is in stable condition, CDC says

A U.S. citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic ​of Congo, where an outbreak of a rare strain of the virus has

American Ebola patient evacuated from DRC to Germany is in stable condition, CDC says
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

White House briefs AI firms on plans for model review, the Information reports

The White House's Office of the National Cyber Director hosted a briefing for leading AI companies on a planned executive order that would empower intelligence and other government

White House briefs AI firms on plans for model review, the Information reports
Political|US|World

US Republican senator says Trump ballroom funding removed from spending bill

U.S.

US Republican senator says Trump ballroom funding removed from spending bill
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

US charges Raúl Castro with murder as Trump escalates pressure on Cuba

The United States announced murder charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro on Wednesday, a major escalation in

US charges Raúl Castro with murder as Trump escalates pressure on Cuba
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump nominee vows to press Seoul on its $350 billion pledge

President Donald Trump's nominee to be the U.S. ambassador to South Korea vowed on Wednesday to press South Korea to learn where

Trump nominee vows to press Seoul on its $350 billion pledge
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Fed proposes limited payment accounts for fintechs, others

The U.S.

Fed proposes limited payment accounts for fintechs, others
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine discussed sanctions on Russia with Britain

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Ukraine had been in contact with Britain on Wednesday, having sent signals on the "sensitive" issue of sanctions on Russia, with

Zelenskiy says Ukraine discussed sanctions on Russia with Britain
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: Lift off for stocks and bonds

Stocks rallied while oil and bond yields tumbled on Wednesday, on growing hopes that a U.S.-Iran peace deal could be imminent, and shares in

Trading Day: Lift off for stocks and bonds
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump says willing to wait for a few days to get 'right answer' on Iran peace deal

U.S.

Trump says willing to wait for a few days to get 'right answer' on Iran peace deal
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Bolivia plans cabinet shakeup amid protests, dismisses Colombian ambassador

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday said that he would reshuffle his cabinet in response to weeks of nationwide protests over austerity measures , while his

Bolivia plans cabinet shakeup amid protests, dismisses Colombian ambassador
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions list

The United States has removed Francesca ​Albanese, a U.N. expert on the ‌Palestinian territories, from its list of sanctioned individuals, according to the U.S.

US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions list
Travel|World

Airlines cancel flights in response to Middle East conflict

Middle Eastern carriers have ramped up capacity after severe disruption from the Iran war, while airlines outside the Gulf reroute flights between Europe and Asia away from major

Airlines cancel flights in response to Middle East conflict
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bond yields, oil fall amid hopes for Iran deal; stocks end up with chip shares 

U.S.

Bond yields, oil fall amid hopes for Iran deal; stocks end up with chip shares 
Crime|Political|US|World

Ex-prosecutor charged with sending to herself copy of Smith report on Trump classified files probe

A former federal prosecutor is facing federal charges over allegations that she sent a report detailing Jack Smith’s investigation into President Donald Trump’s hoarding of classified documents to her personal email account, despite a judge’s order to keep it secret

Ex-prosecutor charged with sending to herself copy of Smith report on Trump classified files probe
Environment|Political|World

UN votes to support strong action on climate change despite US efforts to thwart the effort

The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to support strong action to prevent climate change despite recent diplomatic efforts by the United States to have the measure withdrawn

UN votes to support strong action on climate change despite US efforts to thwart the effort
Arts|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Florida prosecutor charged with emailing herself the most sought-after documents from Jack Smith’s Trump investigation

Florida prosecutor charged with emailing herself the most sought-after documents from Jack Smith’s Trump investigation

Florida prosecutor charged with emailing herself the most sought-after documents from Jack Smith’s Trump investigation
Education|World

Harvard faculty votes to make it more difficult for undergrads to earn A's

Harvard University faculty have voted to limit the number of A grades awarded to undergraduates, approving one of the most sweeping efforts by a major university to curb grade inflation

Harvard faculty votes to make it more difficult for undergrads to earn A's
Business|Europe|Finance|Sports|World

Southampton loses appeal in spying case that cost it a chance at promotion to Premier League

Southampton’s appeal against its expulsion from the Championship playoff final because of spying offenses was dismissed

Southampton loses appeal in spying case that cost it a chance at promotion to Premier League
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

US stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market and oil prices fall

The U.S. stock market bounced back after pressure eased on Wall Street from the bond market and oil prices gave back some of their big gains

US stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market and oil prices fall
Crime|Health|Political|Sports|World

Atlanta launches anti-human trafficking campaign ahead of World Cup

Atlanta launches anti-human trafficking campaign ahead of World Cup

Atlanta launches anti-human trafficking campaign ahead of World Cup
Business|Crime|US|World

Arizona executes inmate who set a man on fire, killing him, in 2002 attack

An Arizona prisoner convicted of killing another man by throwing gasoline at him and lighting a match has been put to the death in the first of three executions planned this week around the U.S. Corrections officials say 63-year-old Leroy McGill received a lethal injection Wednesday for the 2002 killing of Charles Perez

Arizona executes inmate who set a man on fire, killing him, in 2002 attack
Americas|Economy|Political|World

US Democrats push to rein in Trump on Cuba as White House steps up pressure

A group of Democratic U.S. senators introduced a resolution to stop President Donald Trump from using the military against Cuba on Wednesday, as his

US Democrats push to rein in Trump on Cuba as White House steps up pressure
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Who is Raul Castro, the Cuban leader facing a US indictment?

Former Cuban President Raul Castro, the 94-year-old brother of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, has been indicted by the United States in connection with Cuba's deadly 1996

Who is Raul Castro, the Cuban leader facing a US indictment?
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion|World

At Cannes, Almodovar says artists have duty to speak out against 'monsters' like Trump

Oscar-winning Spanish director Pedro Almodovar urged artists to speak out about the crises facing society on Wednesday, describing it as their moral duty against "

At Cannes, Almodovar says artists have duty to speak out against 'monsters' like Trump
Business|Economy|Food|World

Brazil to export record coffee volume, El Nino in focus, trading firm says

Brazil will export a record volume of coffee in the new crop year that starts in July because of likely all-time-high coffee production, an

Brazil to export record coffee volume, El Nino in focus, trading firm says
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Business Insider CEO Barbara Peng to depart end June

Business Insider CEO Barbara Peng will leave the media company by the end of next month to pursue new opportunities created by technological change, she said on Wednesday.

Business Insider CEO Barbara Peng to depart end June
Business|Economy|Education|World

Harvard faculty take aim at grade inflation by capping 'A' grades for students

Harvard University faculty have imposed a limit on the number of "A" grades that can be given to undergraduate students in an effort to end a growing trend of grade inflation at the

Harvard faculty take aim at grade inflation by capping 'A' grades for students
Crime|Political|US|World

Police officers who guarded Capitol sue to block Trump's $1.8 billion 'slush fund'

Two police officers who defended the U.S.

Police officers who guarded Capitol sue to block Trump's $1.8 billion 'slush fund'
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Republicans mull dropping $1 billion security money request for the White House and Trump's ballroom

Republican senators are considering dropping a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House complex and President Donald Trump’s ballroom after it has failed to win enough party support on Capitol Hill

Republicans mull dropping $1 billion security money request for the White House and Trump's ballroom
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan tells Trump issues with Iran can be resolved, Ankara says

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told U.S.

Turkey's Erdogan tells Trump issues with Iran can be resolved, Ankara says
Health|Science|World

US Health Secretary Kennedy fires heads of key preventive health panel

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

US Health Secretary Kennedy fires heads of key preventive health panel
Crime|Europe|World

Austrian former domestic intelligence officer spied for Russia, court finds

An Austrian court found former intelligence officer Egisto Ott guilty of spying on Wednesday, for helping Russia hunt down opponents and selling it state

Austrian former domestic intelligence officer spied for Russia, court finds
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU Commission finds treatment of Gaza flotilla activists unacceptable

The European Commission found the treatment of the Gaza flotilla activists shown in a video released by Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is "completely

EU Commission finds treatment of Gaza flotilla activists unacceptable
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed minutes show more policymakers open to a rate hike

Federal Reserve officials' concerns about inflation being stoked by the Iran war intensified last month, with a growing number open to the possibility that

Fed minutes show more policymakers open to a rate hike
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade

The U.S. military says it boarded an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade

US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade
Health|Political|World

Colorado Supreme Court orders hospital to resume gender affirming care for transgender minors

Colorado Supreme Court orders hospital to resume gender affirming care for transgender minors

Colorado Supreme Court orders hospital to resume gender affirming care for transgender minors
Business|Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|World

When a president settles his own lawsuit to create a fund for allies, fundamental questions about justice arise

Donald Trump’s suit against the IRS and the settlement creating a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate his allies raise important moral and constitutional issues.

When a president settles his own lawsuit to create a fund for allies, fundamental questions about justice arise
Sports|World

North Korean soccer team beats South Korean hosts in rare match between divided countries

Drenched in rain, hundreds of South Koreans have cheered the North Korean visitors during a rare soccer match between the divided countries as Pyongyang-based Naegohyang Women’s FC defeated host Suwon 2-1 against the backdrop of political tensions

North Korean soccer team beats South Korean hosts in rare match between divided countries
Americas|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Brazil's Lula adds pressure on big techs by increasing their liability for illegal user content

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed two decrees on Wednesday to add pressure on big tech companies by making them liable for illegal content shared by its users and opening way for investigations through a government body on their response to such cases

Brazil's Lula adds pressure on big techs by increasing their liability for illegal user content
Education|Political|World

Trump tells Coast Guard graduates they will 'be tested' in their military careers

President Donald Trump has returned to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to give the commencement address at the Connecticut school

Trump tells Coast Guard graduates they will 'be tested' in their military careers
Crime|Political|US|World

Raúl Castro indicted in a prosecution that has been in the works for 3 decades

Raúl Castro indicted in a prosecution that has been in the works for 3 decades

Raúl Castro indicted in a prosecution that has been in the works for 3 decades
Crime|Political|World

Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for releasing videos taunting detained flotilla activists

Israel’s national security minister has drawn a sharp rebuke from his boss and triggered a backlash abroad after he released videos taunting detained activists from a flotilla that tried to reach Gaza

Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for releasing videos taunting detained flotilla activists
Health|Science|World

Should you worry about the Ebola outbreak? Here’s what the numbers tell us

Should you worry about the Ebola outbreak? Here’s what the numbers tell us

Should you worry about the Ebola outbreak? Here’s what the numbers tell us
Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Germany seeks to make defence procurement agency more agile

Germany is reorganizing its defence procurement agency to make the system more flexible and responsive, the defence ministry said on Wednesday as it moves ahead with the

Germany seeks to make defence procurement agency more agile
Crime|Political|US|World

Cuba's foreign minister calls critical White House statement "misinformed"

Cuba's foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez on Wednesday said a White House statement critical of the country's communist-run government was "superficial and misinformed."

Cuba's foreign minister calls critical White House statement "misinformed"
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike

The European Union struck a provisional agreement on Wednesday on legislation to remove import duties on U.S. goods, a key part of a trade deal

EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran seeking mechanism with Oman over Hormuz, foreign ministry spokesperson says

Iran is seeking to establish a mechanism with Oman to ensure sustainable security in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told state TV

Iran seeking mechanism with Oman over Hormuz, foreign ministry spokesperson says
Business|Economy|Political|World

USTR welcomes EU progress on trade deal, says Brussels must also address non-tariff barriers

The U.S.

USTR welcomes EU progress on trade deal, says Brussels must also address non-tariff barriers
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump: may have to hit Iran harder - or maybe not

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States may have to attack Iran even harder but will wait and see if a deal is reached, reprising

Trump: may have to hit Iran harder - or maybe not
Crime|Political|World

Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla members is 'abominable', Canada PM Carney says

Israel's treatment of detained Gaza flotilla activists is "abominable," Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday, using unusually harsh language to condemn a close

Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla members is 'abominable', Canada PM Carney says
Africa|Crime|Health|World

Kenyan court rules parts of law criminalising consensual sex between adolescents invalid

A Kenyan court ruled on Wednesday that sections of a law targeting sexual offences in the East African nation cannot apply to

Kenyan court rules parts of law criminalising consensual sex between adolescents invalid
Crime|Environment|World

Judge bars certain evidence from the trial of the man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire

A federal judge has ruled that attorneys for the man accused of sparking last year’s deadly Palisades Fire in and around Los Angeles can’t introduce evidence or arguments at his arson trial about alleged negligence by the fire department in responding to an earlier blaze

Judge bars certain evidence from the trial of the man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire
Crime|World

What to know about Brothers to the Rescue and Cuba’s 1996 shootdown of two planes

What to know about Brothers to the Rescue and Cuba’s 1996 shootdown of two planes

What to know about Brothers to the Rescue and Cuba’s 1996 shootdown of two planes
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot are suing to block anyone from receiving payouts from a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for people who claim to be victims of politically motivated prosecutions

Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Sherritt agrees to sell stake in Cuba mining business to company linked to former Trump adviser

Canadian miner Sherritt International Corp. has signed a non-binding agreement with Gillon Capital LLC

Sherritt agrees to sell stake in Cuba mining business to company linked to former Trump adviser
Asia|Economy|Europe|World

China’s Xi gives Putin a red-carpet welcome – and makes a veiled jab at the US

China’s Xi gives Putin a red-carpet welcome – and makes a veiled jab at the US

China’s Xi gives Putin a red-carpet welcome – and makes a veiled jab at the US
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Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies. He was 86

Barney Frank has died

Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies. He was 86
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This summer could be the worst on record for teen hiring. Tell us your experience

This summer could be the worst on record for teen hiring. Tell us your experience

This summer could be the worst on record for teen hiring. Tell us your experience
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Google rejects UK union recognition but offers talks via conciliation body

Google said it had rejected a request from two British unions for voluntary recognition but would negotiate with them via a state-backed conciliation service,

Google rejects UK union recognition but offers talks via conciliation body
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US offers new relationship to Cuba in Rubio message

U.S.

US offers new relationship to Cuba in Rubio message
Africa|Sports|World

Sorry, Arsenal fans, but a public holiday for you in Botswana is fake news

Arsenal fans in Botswana were briefly excited by the apparent announcement of a public holiday to celebrate their team's first Premier League title win in 22 years

Sorry, Arsenal fans, but a public holiday for you in Botswana is fake news
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ECB June rate hike case is nearly sealed but July is fully open, sources say

The case for a European Central Bank rate hike in June is nearly sealed but the bank is likely to be noncommittal about any further

ECB June rate hike case is nearly sealed but July is fully open, sources say
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Volkswagen is not in talks with Chinese, CEO says in bid to calm workers

Germany's Volkswagen is not currently in talks with Chinese manufacturers regarding overcapacity at its car plants in Europe, although the problem does have

Volkswagen is not in talks with Chinese, CEO says in bid to calm workers
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

France, Morocco prepare treaty to foster ties

Moroccan and French foreign ministers said on Wednesday the two countries are preparing to sign a treaty to strengthen ties during an upcoming state visit

France, Morocco prepare treaty to foster ties
Election|Finance|Political|World

Colombia's ELN rebels, FARC dissidents announce ceasefire for presidential election

Colombia's Central General Staff, the largest dissident branch of the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrilla group, and rebels from the National

Colombia's ELN rebels, FARC dissidents announce ceasefire for presidential election
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to beef up northern defences over Russian offensive plans

Ukraine will send reinforcements to its northern regions and step up diplomatic pressure on Belarus to counter what Kyiv believes are Russian plans to launch a new offensive

Ukraine to beef up northern defences over Russian offensive plans
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Wife of Northern Ireland's Jeffrey Donaldson unfit for trial, judge says

Eleanor Donaldson, the wife of former Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson, is unfit to stand trial alongside her husband on charges related to historical sex

Wife of Northern Ireland's Jeffrey Donaldson unfit for trial, judge says
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US Senator Durbin urges RFK Jr. to resist easing vape rules

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin urged Health Secretary Robert F.

US Senator Durbin urges RFK Jr. to resist easing vape rules
Health|Science|World

Congo's Ebola responders decry lack of medicine, masks, motorbikes

First responders fighting Democratic Republic of Congo's 17th Ebola outbreak say even basic supplies are scarce - from pain medicine, to

Congo's Ebola responders decry lack of medicine, masks, motorbikes
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Samsung union suspends planned strike after reaching tentative pay deal

Samsung Electronics' union said it would suspend a strike shortly before it was set to begin on Thursday after it

Samsung union suspends planned strike after reaching tentative pay deal
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Airbus informs some customers of further A350 delays, sources say

Airbus has informed some customers of further delays to A350 deliveries later this decade, raising fresh concerns over shipments from a U.S. parts factory

Airbus informs some customers of further A350 delays, sources say
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK parliamentary election, key to possible Burnham leadership bid, set for June 18

An election for a seat in Britain's parliament, set to be contested by possible Labour Party leadership candidate Andy Burnham, will take place on June 18, the local council

UK parliamentary election, key to possible Burnham leadership bid, set for June 18
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Lowe's sticks to forecasts amid muted US housing market, flags cost pressures

Lowe's on Wednesday joined larger rival Home Depot in signaling a squeeze from the subdued U.S. housing market, and said elevated oil prices were fueling

Lowe's sticks to forecasts amid muted US housing market, flags cost pressures
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar dips on hopes for Iran deal, yen near danger zone

The U.S. dollar retreated from a six-week high on Wednesday on rising hopes that the U.S. is nearing a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East.

Dollar dips on hopes for Iran deal, yen near danger zone
Europe|Political|World

Germany to invest in everyday shelters, shifting from Cold War bunkers

Germany's government approved a new Civil Defense Plan on Wednesday, shifting from Cold War bunkers to everyday sites such as underground parking garages, tunnels and subway

Germany to invest in everyday shelters, shifting from Cold War bunkers
Europe|Political|World

UK says surveillance plane dangerously intercepted by Russian jets last month

Two Russian jets last month intercepted a British Royal Air Force surveillance plane over the Black Sea, in what Britain's defence ministry said on Wednesday was a dangerous

UK says surveillance plane dangerously intercepted by Russian jets last month
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Irish PM urges full probe of death of Congolese man restrained outside store

Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin has called for a thorough investigation into the death of a Congolese-born man after he was

Irish PM urges full probe of death of Congolese man restrained outside store
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Meta CEO tells employees he does not expect more company-wide layoffs this year

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees in an internal memo on Wednesday that he does not expect more company-wide layoffs this year, according to a copy of

Meta CEO tells employees he does not expect more company-wide layoffs this year
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Trump to speak with Taiwan's president in a new challenge for US-China relations

U.S.

Trump to speak with Taiwan's president in a new challenge for US-China relations
Europe|Political|World

Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters

Lithuania's president and prime minister have been taken to safe locations after a suspected drone was detected near the country's border with Belarus

Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters
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Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years with customers buying into refreshed lineup

Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported the biggest increase for a widely watched measure of quarterly sales in four years

Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years with customers buying into refreshed lineup
Crime|US|World

Police officers who defended US Capitol on January 6 sue to stop Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Police officers who defended US Capitol on January 6 sue to stop Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Police officers who defended US Capitol on January 6 sue to stop Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
World

Timeline of recent US-Cuba relations amid heightened tensions in Trump's second term

The possibility that the Justice Department could indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro is pushing U.S. relations with the communist-run island to the foreground

Timeline of recent US-Cuba relations amid heightened tensions in Trump's second term
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Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran war

Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists that Britain’s support for Ukraine remains strong, despite the U.K. delaying some new sanctions on Russian oil

Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran war
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

US sanctions hit alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl network, including a Chihuahua restaurant

The U.S. is imposing sanctions on over a dozen individuals, a Mexican restaurant, and a security firm linked to the Sinaloa cartel's fentanyl trafficking

US sanctions hit alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl network, including a Chihuahua restaurant
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Intuit to cut 17% of global jobs to streamline operations, memo shows

Intuit is laying off about 17% of its workforce, or about 3,000 employees worldwide, to streamline operations and sharpen focus on its key bets

Intuit to cut 17% of global jobs to streamline operations, memo shows
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says Lithuanian minister's comments about attacking Russian exclave 'verge on insanity'

The Kremlin slammed remarks by Lithuania's top diplomat as "verging on insanity" on Wednesday after Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said that NATO had to show Moscow it was

Kremlin says Lithuanian minister's comments about attacking Russian exclave 'verge on insanity'
Business|Environment|Technology|World

Volvo Cars faces Thai legal threat after fresh EX30 fires

Two new battery-

Volvo Cars faces Thai legal threat after fresh EX30 fires
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UK shares rise as softer inflation tempers some rate hike bets

UK shares closed higher on Wednesday after a softer-than-expected April inflation reading tempered some interest-rate-hike bets, while a drop in crude oil prices and stabilizing

UK shares rise as softer inflation tempers some rate hike bets
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

South Carolina lawmakers advance US House map targeting powerful Democrat Clyburn

South Carolina’s Republican-controlled House of Representatives approved a new congressional map early on Wednesday aimed at ousting longtime Democratic U.S.

South Carolina lawmakers advance US House map targeting powerful Democrat Clyburn
Economy|Food|Health|Travel|World

Gazans barred from Hajj, animal sacrifice as major Muslim festival nears

In a tent in southern Gaza, Najia Abu Lehia mourns not only her husband but also their failure to make the pilgrimage to Mecca,

Gazans barred from Hajj, animal sacrifice as major Muslim festival nears
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Stellantis, JLR to explore jointly developing vehicles in US

Stellantis and Britain's Jaguar Land Rover will consider jointly developing vehicles in the U.S., the French-Italian automaker said on Wednesday.

Stellantis, JLR to explore jointly developing vehicles in US
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Colombian presidential candidate Valencia vows end to 'total peace' policy, will be tougher on security

Colombian presidential candidate Paloma Valencia said she would scrap the government's “total peace” policy and pursue a tougher security strategy

Colombian presidential candidate Valencia vows end to 'total peace' policy, will be tougher on security
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Xi and Putin unite to criticise US, but fail to clinch big gas deal

China and Russia condemned U.S.

Xi and Putin unite to criticise US, but fail to clinch big gas deal
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

Brazil's iFood sues Meituan-backed Keeta over alleged espionage

Brazilian food delivery app iFood, owned by Dutch investment group Prosus, is suing rival Keeta, controlled by Chinese group Meituan, for alleged

Brazil's iFood sues Meituan-backed Keeta over alleged espionage
Business|Technology|World

Samsung Elec's South Korean labour union to vote on tentative pay plan -union

Samsung Electronics and its South Korean labour union reached a preliminary pay deal on Wednesday, potentially averting a planned lengthy strike that threatened to disrupt

Samsung Elec's South Korean labour union to vote on tentative pay plan -union
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Israeli police force Gaza flotilla activists to kneel with hands bound, video shows

Israeli police on Wednesday forced activists who were aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to kneel on the ground in rows with their hands tied behind their

Israeli police force Gaza flotilla activists to kneel with hands bound, video shows
Sports|Travel|World

Wembanyama and Spurs to play regular-season games vs. Pelicans in Paris and Manchester next season

Victor Wembanyama is heading back to France next season with the San Antonio Spurs

Wembanyama and Spurs to play regular-season games vs. Pelicans in Paris and Manchester next season
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World

Seagull splatters King Charles III during Northern Ireland visit

A seagull has left a lasting impression on King Charles III during his visit to Northern Ireland

Seagull splatters King Charles III during Northern Ireland visit
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|World

'Minotaur,' about murder and corruption in Putin's Russia, jolts the Cannes Film Festival

Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev sent shock waves through the Cannes Film Festival with a soberly damning crime film about murder and corruption in Russia

'Minotaur,' about murder and corruption in Putin's Russia, jolts the Cannes Film Festival
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in Beijing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have hailed their strategic ties and energy trade during a meeting in Beijing

Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in Beijing
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The GOP's YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump's congressional agenda

A small but growing group of Republican lawmakers is showing independence from President Donald Trump

The GOP's YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump's congressional agenda
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump’s portrait hits New Delhi traffic as US Embassy rolls out 'Happy Birthday America!' rickshaws

In New Delhi, some auto-rickshaws are now displaying images of U_S_ President Donald Trump with the slogan “Happy Birthday America!”

Trump’s portrait hits New Delhi traffic as US Embassy rolls out 'Happy Birthday America!' rickshaws
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In Iran's capital, weapons demonstrations send a signal at home and abroad as threat of war remains

Weapons are now regularly brandished in Tehran in an increasing show of defiance

In Iran's capital, weapons demonstrations send a signal at home and abroad as threat of war remains
Asia|Environment|World

Chinese personnel swim, use boats to evacuate people in flood-hit areas

Rescue workers used boats or swam through floodwaters to evacuate people in waterlogged areas across central and southwest China on Wednesday after torrential rain killed

Chinese personnel swim, use boats to evacuate people in flood-hit areas
Election|Political|US|World

US Supreme Court's uneven approach to election-map rulings boosts Republicans

The conservative-majority U.S.

US Supreme Court's uneven approach to election-map rulings boosts Republicans
Business|Education|Entertainment|Technology|World

US watchdog urged to probe Roblox over child safety and marketing

Two children's advocacy groups asked the U.S.

US watchdog urged to probe Roblox over child safety and marketing
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US mortgage rates rise to 6.56%, MBA says

The rate on the most popular U.S. home loan rose last week to its highest in seven weeks, as concerns about inflation from higher oil prices and an uncertain outlook for the Iran

US mortgage rates rise to 6.56%, MBA says
Election|Finance|Political|World

Israel takes step toward snap election as Knesset votes to dissolve

Israel moved closer on Wednesday to a snap election after lawmakers gave an initial nod to dissolve parliament, with opinion polls showing Prime Minister Benjamin

Israel takes step toward snap election as Knesset votes to dissolve
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Nuclear energy, Taiwan and Trump's 'Golden Dome': key points from the Xi-Putin talks

China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hailed progress in their 'comprehensive partnership' and criticised U.S.

Nuclear energy, Taiwan and Trump's 'Golden Dome': key points from the Xi-Putin talks
Election|Political|World

Right-wing Fujimori holds narrow lead over Sanchez in Peru election poll

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori leads voter intentions in Peru's June 7 presidential runoff election against leftist Roberto Sanchez, a new Ipsos Peru poll

Right-wing Fujimori holds narrow lead over Sanchez in Peru election poll
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Don't fight AI, HSBC CEO tells staff as banks begin job cuts

HSBC appealed to staff not to fight AI on Wednesday, saying it would destroy jobs while creating new ones, as banking rival

Don't fight AI, HSBC CEO tells staff as banks begin job cuts
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Hormuz closure could trigger 'agrifood shock', price crisis within a year, FAO warns

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the beginning of a "systemic agrifood shock" that could trigger a severe global food price crisis within six to 12 months, the United

Hormuz closure could trigger 'agrifood shock', price crisis within a year, FAO warns
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Philip Morris names insider Massimo Andolina as CFO

Philip Morris International on Wednesday named insider Massimo Andolina as its chief financial officer, effective August 1, succeeding Emmanuel Babeau.

Philip Morris names insider Massimo Andolina as CFO
Business|Technology|World

Tesla launches Full Self-Driving in Lithuania

Tesla said on X on Wednesday that its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) driver assistance software was being rolled out in Lithuania, the second country in

Tesla launches Full Self-Driving in Lithuania
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

China still Germany's top trade partner in first quarter, US close behind

China remained Germany's biggest trading partner in the first quarter of 2026, but only narrowly ahead of the United States as German exports to China fell sharply,

China still Germany's top trade partner in first quarter, US close behind
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Morgan Stanley asks bankers to carry a separate phone for China trips, source says

Morgan Stanley has asked its Hong Kong-based bankers to carry new mobile devices issued exclusively for business travel to mainland China, as international

Morgan Stanley asks bankers to carry a separate phone for China trips, source says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Fugitive Polish minister flew to US from Italy, prosecutors say

Fugitive former Polish justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who faces charges stemming mainly from his alleged misuse of money for political gain, flew to the United States

Fugitive Polish minister flew to US from Italy, prosecutors say
Americas|Crime|Education|Environment|US|World

Slain security guard of California mosque engaged gunmen in shootout, hailed as hero

The security guard slain at the Islamic Center of San Diego was hailed on Tuesday as a fallen hero who

Slain security guard of California mosque engaged gunmen in shootout, hailed as hero
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bank of Israel seen resuming rate reductions next week with 25 bps cut - Reuters poll

The Bank of Israel is expected to resume interest rate cuts next week after a brief pause, due to stable inflation, a strong shekel and a ceasefire with Iran that has

Bank of Israel seen resuming rate reductions next week with 25 bps cut - Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|World

George Soros’ foundations pledge $300M for US democracy amid attacks on nonprofits

George Soros’ Open Society Foundations pledged $300 million Wednesday to initiatives it says will defend democratic rights and advance economic security in the U.S. over the next five years

George Soros’ foundations pledge $300M for US democracy amid attacks on nonprofits
Europe|Sports|World

British PM Starmer congratulates Arsenal as title celebrations go deep into the night

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken time out from dealing with his own sticky political situation to congratulate his favorite soccer team Arsenal on winning the Premier League

British PM Starmer congratulates Arsenal as title celebrations go deep into the night
Health|Science|World

WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak as Congo reports 134 dead

The World Health Organization director-general has expressed concern over the rapid spread of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo

WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak as Congo reports 134 dead
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Memorial Day sticker shock: Gas prices near all-time highs

Memorial Day sticker shock: Gas prices near all-time highs

Memorial Day sticker shock: Gas prices near all-time highs
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO summit in Ankara should reaffirm alliance's unity, Turkey to tell allies

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will tell NATO foreign ministers this week that the next NATO leaders' summit, set for Ankara in July, should reaffirm the alliance's

NATO summit in Ankara should reaffirm alliance's unity, Turkey to tell allies
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine senator dela Rosa to seek Supreme Court review of restraining order rejection

The legal counsel of Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa said on Wednesday they will ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to reject a request for a temporary

Philippine senator dela Rosa to seek Supreme Court review of restraining order rejection
Business|Economy|Technology|World

StanChart CEO seeks to reassure staff over 'lower value human capital' comment

Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters sought to assuage staff concerns on Wednesday, a day after saying that the bank will cut thousands of jobs over the next

StanChart CEO seeks to reassure staff over 'lower value human capital' comment
Europe|Political|World

US force adjustments in Europe will be gradual and structured, Rutte says

The gradual reduction of U.S. troops in Europe will happen "in a structured way", that won't impact NATO's defence plans, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on

US force adjustments in Europe will be gradual and structured, Rutte says
Africa|Europe|Health|World

US doctor in contact with Ebola patient heading to Czech hospital from Uganda

A U.S. doctor will be transferred from Uganda to a hospital in Prague on Wednesday after he came into contact with a patient infected with Ebola, Czech health officials said

US doctor in contact with Ebola patient heading to Czech hospital from Uganda
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia and China scold the United States over 'Golden Dome' plans

Russia and China said on Wednesday that U.S.

Russia and China scold the United States over 'Golden Dome' plans
World

Israel's parliament has voted to dissolve itself. What's next?

Israel's parliament approved a bill on Wednesday to dissolve itself, potentially bringing forward by a few weeks the next national election, which

Israel's parliament has voted to dissolve itself. What's next?
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine, Hungary kick off expert-level consultations

Kyiv and Budapest began expert-level consultations online on Wednesday, the countries' foreign ministers said.

Ukraine, Hungary kick off expert-level consultations
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

European shares end near two-week highs on defence, tech boost 

European shares finished near two-week highs on Wednesday, aided by defence and technology stocks, as investors awaited a critical earnings

European shares end near two-week highs on defence, tech boost 
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Macron ally cleared to run French central bank

Emmanuel Moulin, President Emmanuel Macron's former chief of staff, on Wednesday won lawmakers' approval to head the Bank of France after

Macron ally cleared to run French central bank
Economy|Political|World

Supreme Court rulings loom in four major Trump-related cases

President Donald Trump was incensed on February 20 when the U.S.

Supreme Court rulings loom in four major Trump-related cases
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's PM says he may meet Zelenskiy in June if minority rights talks successful

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar could meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in June if a deal on Hungarian minority rights

Hungary's PM says he may meet Zelenskiy in June if minority rights talks successful
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Germany will deploy Patriot air defence system to southeast Turkey, Ankara says

Turkey said on Wednesday that Germany would send it a Patriot missile defence system for a six-month deployment from June to replace a system deployed as part of NATO

Germany will deploy Patriot air defence system to southeast Turkey, Ankara says
Business|Economy|World

Indonesia unveils plan to centralise control of commodity exports

Indonesia unveiled a sweeping plan on Wednesday to centralise exports of key commodities such as palm oil and coal,

Indonesia unveils plan to centralise control of commodity exports
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung's union puts off strike after reaching last-minute wage deal with management

Samsung Electronics’ labor union says it’ll hold off a planned strike and put a tentative wage deal with management to a vote

Samsung's union puts off strike after reaching last-minute wage deal with management
Crime|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Five cave divers slipped beneath the waves in the Maldives. Why didn’t they resurface?

Five cave divers slipped beneath the waves in the Maldives. Why didn’t they resurface?

Five cave divers slipped beneath the waves in the Maldives. Why didn’t they resurface?
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Demand soars for Israel's battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct

Demand is soaring for Israel's battle-tested weapons and military technology, despite widespread condemnation by rights groups and the international community over the country's conduct in wars, particularly in Gaza

Demand soars for Israel's battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct
Business|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan's Lai says he'd tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from US, if given a chance

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says that if given the chance he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump he hopes to continue U.S. arms purchases that are essential for peace

Taiwan's Lai says he'd tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from US, if given a chance
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China confirms Boeing purchases and other trade terms from Trump’s visit

China confirms Boeing purchases and other trade terms from Trump’s visit

China confirms Boeing purchases and other trade terms from Trump’s visit
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Where Trump stands with Republicans nationally, according to the latest AP-NORC poll

A new poll finds that Republicans are unhappier with President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy than they were a few months ago, but they’re largely continuing to stand behind him as the war with Iran continues

Where Trump stands with Republicans nationally, according to the latest AP-NORC poll
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Finnish divers recover remaining 2 bodies of Italians from underwater cave in Maldives

Divers have recovered the last two bodies of four Italians who died deep inside an underwater cave in the Maldives

Finnish divers recover remaining 2 bodies of Italians from underwater cave in Maldives
Business|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says

The last two bodies of the Italian divers killed in the Maldives' deadliest-ever diving accident have been recovered, a

Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia says troops deliver nuclear warheads in major exercise

Russia on Wednesday showed what it said was footage of troops delivering nuclear warheads to mobile Iskander-M missile launch systems,

Russia says troops deliver nuclear warheads in major exercise
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

Hyundai to recall over 54,000 vehicles in US over fire risk, NHTSA says

Hyundai Motor is recalling 54, 337 vehicles in the U.S. over a fire risk linked to the overheating of hybrid power control unit, the U.S.

Hyundai to recall over 54,000 vehicles in US over fire risk, NHTSA says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Sberbank seeks Chinese chips to power Russia's GigaChat AI model

Russia hopes to power its flagship GigaChat AI model with Chinese-made chips, Sberbank's CEO said during President Vladimir Putin's visit to China, as Western sanctions

Sberbank seeks Chinese chips to power Russia's GigaChat AI model
Business|Economy|World

No major breakthroughs in Trump-Xi summit, UN chief says

A meeting between the leaders of the world's two biggest economies last week may have lowered tensions but achieved no breakthrough, the UN's Secretary-General said on

No major breakthroughs in Trump-Xi summit, UN chief says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China says rare earth controls lawful, will cooperate with US on 'reasonable' concerns

China will work with the U.S. on "reasonable" concerns regarding its rare earth export controls, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday, in a statement

China says rare earth controls lawful, will cooperate with US on 'reasonable' concerns
Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea weighs emergency step to blunt blow from Samsung strike

Samsung Electronics' labour union plans to embark on a massive 18-day strike on Thursday after bonus payment talks with management collapsed and attention is now

South Korea weighs emergency step to blunt blow from Samsung strike
Americas|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

US Homeland Security says it assisted Spain in probe of former PM Zapatero

The United States' Department of Homeland Security assisted Spanish police in a money-laundering probe that led to an investigation by Spain's High Court of

US Homeland Security says it assisted Spain in probe of former PM Zapatero
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Indonesia unveils ambitious targets, tightens commodities grip in pursuit of 'magnificent prosperity'

Indonesia's president unveiled ambitious economic targets for 2027 on Wednesday and a plan to boost revenue with state control of top

Indonesia unveils ambitious targets, tightens commodities grip in pursuit of 'magnificent prosperity'
Economy|Political|Travel|World

Bulgaria wants U.S. to allow visa-free travel for its nationals, says PM

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev on Wednesday said he spoke to U.S.

Bulgaria wants U.S. to allow visa-free travel for its nationals, says PM
Economy|Europe|Political|World

As Merz struggles, Germany's far-right AfD goes local to woo voters

As German Chancellor Friedrich Merz struggles to halt a relentless slide in approval ratings, Ulrich Siegmund,

As Merz struggles, Germany's far-right AfD goes local to woo voters
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Foreign selling in Asian equities rises as bond yields climb

Foreign selling in Asian equities has accelerated so far in May as investors turn cautious over the impact of war-driven inflation and higher borrowing costs on corporate margins

Foreign selling in Asian equities rises as bond yields climb
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Tech leaders favoured by hedge funds last month, Hazeltree says

Hedge funds stuck to their holdings in companies with strong fundamentals in April, particularly technology and semiconductor stocks, according to a report on Wednesday from

Tech leaders favoured by hedge funds last month, Hazeltree says
Europe|Political|World

Poland says US troop deployment delayed, not canceled

Poland's defence minister said no decisions have been made to reduce the number of American troops in the country and recent U.S. moves may only temporarily

Poland says US troop deployment delayed, not canceled
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Indonesia central bank delivers hefty interest rate rise as it looks to stem battered rupiah's fall

Indonesia's central bank raised its policy interest rates by a larger-than-expected 50 basis points at a policy review on Wednesday, as

Indonesia central bank delivers hefty interest rate rise as it looks to stem battered rupiah's fall
Arts|Sports|World

FRENCH OPEN '26: Coco Gauff has a new mindset for title defense and more confidence on her serve

Coco Gauff has a new approach for her second time around attempting to defend a Grand Slam title

FRENCH OPEN '26: Coco Gauff has a new mindset for title defense and more confidence on her serve
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Trump-IRS settlement 'forever' bars audits into tax claims for Trump and his family

The U.S.

Trump-IRS settlement 'forever' bars audits into tax claims for Trump and his family
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As stocks slump, cue Nvidia

(Corrects paragraph 10 to say BoE kept interest rates on hold at its last meeting) A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland As if markets haven't been volatile enough

As stocks slump, cue Nvidia
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Russian attacks kill two in Ukraine; Kyiv drones strike central Russia

Two people were killed and 19 injured in Russia attacks on Ukraine overnight, local officials said on Wednesday, while Ukraine sent drones to strike

Russian attacks kill two in Ukraine; Kyiv drones strike central Russia
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China's Chery hopes to enter US market at 'suitable' time

China's largest car exporter, Chery, is considering entering the U.S. market at a suitable time, an executive overseeing its international business said on Wednesday,

China's Chery hopes to enter US market at 'suitable' time
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Trump purges another Republican critic with Massie defeat in Kentucky

U.S.

Trump purges another Republican critic with Massie defeat in Kentucky
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China again flags tariff cuts for US agricultural trade after Trump-Xi meeting, but still no details

China and the U.S. have agreed to cut tariffs on agricultural trade as part of a broader trade deal, the Ministry of Commerce

China again flags tariff cuts for US agricultural trade after Trump-Xi meeting, but still no details
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South Korea’s Lee criticises Israel detentions, says actions ‘way out of line’

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday said Israel had arrested South Korean nationals in international waters, calling the action “way out of line”.

South Korea’s Lee criticises Israel detentions, says actions ‘way out of line’
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If they speak, Taiwan president would tell Trump China was undermining peace

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday said if he got the opportunity to speak to U.S.

If they speak, Taiwan president would tell Trump China was undermining peace
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UK inflation dips in only temporary relief from Iran war impact

British inflation cooled by more than expected in April but the slowdown did little to mask a tough outlook for households, with global costs

UK inflation dips in only temporary relief from Iran war impact
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Philippine Supreme Court rejects bid to block arrest of senator wanted by ICC

The Philippine Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a bid by Senator Ronald dela Rosa for a temporary restraining order to prevent his

Philippine Supreme Court rejects bid to block arrest of senator wanted by ICC
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Fed up with bad behavior, Thailand reduces visa-free length for over 90 countries, including the US

Fed up with bad behavior, Thailand reduces visa-free length for over 90 countries, including the US

Fed up with bad behavior, Thailand reduces visa-free length for over 90 countries, including the US
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China says it will buy 200 Boeing jets, seek extension of US trade truce

China on Wednesday said it will buy 200 Boeing jets and seek an extension of a trade truce struck with the U.S. that is set to expire this

China says it will buy 200 Boeing jets, seek extension of US trade truce
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Alibaba unveils new AI chip in push for domestic alternatives

Alibaba Group on Wednesday unveiled a new AI chip, the Zhenwu M890, as the Chinese technology giant intensifies efforts to build domestic alternatives to Nvidia

Alibaba unveils new AI chip in push for domestic alternatives
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Republicans Collins, Dooley advance to primary runoff in hopes of facing US Senator Ossoff in November

A hardline Republican congressman and a former college football coach who has never held elective office advanced to a runoff on Tuesday in Georgia's U.S.

Republicans Collins, Dooley advance to primary runoff in hopes of facing US Senator Ossoff in November
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Singapore urges financial firms to use AI to create better jobs

Singapore's banks and financial firms should use artificial intelligence to create better jobs and train workers for higher-value roles, not just cut

Singapore urges financial firms to use AI to create better jobs
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Chile's Kast names new security minister in cabinet shuffle

Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast on Tuesday replaced the people who held two key roles in his government, naming Martin Arrau as security minister and Claudio Alvarado

Chile's Kast names new security minister in cabinet shuffle
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Torrential rain and floods batter China, killing at least 12 and forcing mass evacuations

Torrential rain and floods have hit parts of China, killing at least 12 people and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate

Torrential rain and floods batter China, killing at least 12 and forcing mass evacuations
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Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries: Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump's power over the GOP

President Donald Trump has scored another win against a Republican rival, purging Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s primary and knocking out one of his most outspoken critics on Capitol Hill

Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries: Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump's power over the GOP
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HSBC CEO says AI will destroy and create new jobs, urges staff to embrace change

HSBC Chief Executive Georges Elhedery said on Wednesday AI would destroy and create certain jobs in the financial industry, and the bank was retraining its

HSBC CEO says AI will destroy and create new jobs, urges staff to embrace change
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Trump ousts Massie, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections

Trump ousts Massie, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections

Trump ousts Massie, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections
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San Diego mosque shooters met online and left writings expressing hate, FBI says

Authorities say the two teenagers who shot and killed three people in an attack on a California mosque had been radicalized online where they first met

San Diego mosque shooters met online and left writings expressing hate, FBI says
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Russia considers joint projects with US and China, media quote Putin's envoy

Russia is considering the possibility of joint projects with the United States and China, Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Russia's sovereign wealth fund

Russia considers joint projects with US and China, media quote Putin's envoy
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US pursuing second criminal investigation into Maduro, sources say

The U.S. is pursuing a second criminal investigation into ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, raising the possibility that he

US pursuing second criminal investigation into Maduro, sources say
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US charges three Malaysian state telecoms officials for multimillion-dollar fraud

The United States has charged three senior employees of Telekom Malaysia (TM) for allegedly misappropriating over $20 million from the Malaysian state

US charges three Malaysian state telecoms officials for multimillion-dollar fraud
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EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike

The European Union struck a provisional agreement on Wednesday on legislation to remove import duties on U.S. goods, a key part of the trade deal

EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike
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A guard, a teacher’s husband and an indispensable elder: Mosque mourns heroes who distracted shooters from children inside

A guard, a teacher’s husband and an indispensable elder: Mosque mourns heroes who distracted shooters from children inside

A guard, a teacher’s husband and an indispensable elder: Mosque mourns heroes who distracted shooters from children inside
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House Democrats condemn Texas candidate for antisemitism and accuse a PAC of boosting her

House Democrats condemn Texas candidate for antisemitism and accuse a PAC of boosting her

House Democrats condemn Texas candidate for antisemitism and accuse a PAC of boosting her
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American passenger on hantavirus-hit cruise feels ‘blindsided’ and ‘misled’ by new quarantine orders

American passenger on hantavirus-hit cruise feels ‘blindsided’ and ‘misled’ by new quarantine orders

American passenger on hantavirus-hit cruise feels ‘blindsided’ and ‘misled’ by new quarantine orders
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Non-citizens face more scrutiny on bank activities after Trump order

Non-citizens in the U.S. will face greater scrutiny on their banking activities following an executive order by President Donald Trump on Tuesday,

Non-citizens face more scrutiny on bank activities after Trump order
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San Diego mosque attackers shared video of shooting, writings citing racist ideology

San Diego mosque attackers shared video of shooting, writings citing racist ideology

San Diego mosque attackers shared video of shooting, writings citing racist ideology
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Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G7 leaders' meeting in France in June, a White House official said on Tuesday.

Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says
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Barr wins Republican primary for Kentucky Senate seat, US media projects

Republican voters in Kentucky nominated Andy Barr on Tuesday as their candidate in November's election for the U.S.

Barr wins Republican primary for Kentucky Senate seat, US media projects
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Community grieves the 3 men killed while defending San Diego mosque

Authorities say the three people killed by two teen shooters at a San Diego mosque died while saving roughly 140 children who were in the building at the time of the attack

Community grieves the 3 men killed while defending San Diego mosque
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Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support

The Senate has advanced legislation that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war

Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support
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Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil

Two humpback whales have made record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil

Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil
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Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say

The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press

Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say
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US nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia lacks strict guardrails, letter says

A proposed U.S. pact with Saudi Arabia on its development of nuclear power lacks the strictest guardrails that Democratic lawmakers had urged,

US nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia lacks strict guardrails, letter says
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Israeli forces fired shots at Gaza flotilla, all boats intercepted, group says

Israeli forces opened fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing towards Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and

Israeli forces fired shots at Gaza flotilla, all boats intercepted, group says