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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Crime|Economy|Health|Political

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 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
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

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

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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
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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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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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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