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Israel expects new air defence orders from Europe due to Russia concerns

Israel expects more orders for air and missile defence systems from European countries soon, with at least one contract expected within weeks, a senior

Israel expects new air defence orders from Europe due to Russia concerns
Business|Economy|World

Dollar near 10-day low as US, Iran reach peace deal

The U.S. dollar hovered near a 10-day low against other major currencies on Monday as a preliminary agreement to end the war

Dollar near 10-day low as US, Iran reach peace deal
Business|Political|World

UAE urges full implementation of US-Iran deal, stresses freedom of navigation in Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates called for full implementation of the U.S.-Iran preliminary deal to end their war, including an immediate halt to hostilities and ensuring freedom

UAE urges full implementation of US-Iran deal, stresses freedom of navigation in Hormuz
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US stock futures rise on Iran deal optimism; oil tumbles

U.S. stock futures rose on Monday after Washington and Tehran reached a preliminary agreement to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz,

US stock futures rise on Iran deal optimism; oil tumbles
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Stepson of Norway's crown prince given four years' prison for rape

The stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon was found guilty on Monday of rape and domestic violence and sentenced to four years in prison

Stepson of Norway's crown prince given four years' prison for rape
World

Turkey told Iran it hopes further U.S.-Iran talks will support deal

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi in a call on Monday that Turkey hoped further talks with the U.S. would yield positive outcomes after an

Turkey told Iran it hopes further U.S.-Iran talks will support deal
Crime|Europe|World

Historic Kyiv monastery damaged, 10 people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine

A 1,000-year-old monastery that symbolises Ukraine's spiritual and cultural heritage was badly damaged in the heaviest Russian aerial

Historic Kyiv monastery damaged, 10 people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Warsh's debut Fed press conference may reveal his strategy for inflation, rates

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

Warsh's debut Fed press conference may reveal his strategy for inflation, rates
Health|Science|Sports|World

Ebola risk for World Cup is 'extremely low', but US is ready, experts say

The risk that a traveler infected with Ebola could arrive in the United States during the 2026 World Cup tournament that kicked off last week is low

Ebola risk for World Cup is 'extremely low', but US is ready, experts say
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Energy shares fall as Iran deal lowers Hormuz disruption risk

U.S. energy shares fell in premarket trading on Monday as crude prices tumbled after Washington and Tehran reached an initial deal that could end the months-long

Energy shares fall as Iran deal lowers Hormuz disruption risk
Europe|Political|World

Russia's Lavrov says Moscow committed to U.S. proposals on peace, rejects Europe's ultimatums

Russia is committed to U.S.

Russia's Lavrov says Moscow committed to U.S. proposals on peace, rejects Europe's ultimatums
Arts|Education|Europe|World

What to know about historic Kyiv monastery damaged in Russian strike

The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a symbol of Ukrainian spiritual and cultural history whose golden domes have towered over the capital for almost a millennium, was set

What to know about historic Kyiv monastery damaged in Russian strike
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French wine exporters say Trump's latest tariff threat is bad news

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

French wine exporters say Trump's latest tariff threat is bad news
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Travel|World

America's RV industry feels the chill of war and high gas prices

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

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

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

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

‘An awkward family gathering’: Trump and G7 leaders convene in France amid geopolitical divergences

‘An awkward family gathering’: Trump and G7 leaders convene in France amid geopolitical divergences

‘An awkward family gathering’: Trump and G7 leaders convene in France amid geopolitical divergences
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The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at the White House

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

The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at the White House
MidEast|Political|World

Iran and US reach a tentative deal to end the war and open Strait of Hormuz but challenges remain

The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Iran and US reach a tentative deal to end the war and open Strait of Hormuz but challenges remain
Election|Political|US|World

The next mayor of DC will have to navigate its most famous resident: President Donald Trump

The next mayor of DC will have to navigate its most famous resident: President Donald Trump

The next mayor of DC will have to navigate its most famous resident: President Donald Trump
Asia|Sports|World

China didn’t qualify for the World Cup. But its fans still have a star: a card-wielding referee

China didn’t qualify for the World Cup. But its fans still have a star: a card-wielding referee

China didn’t qualify for the World Cup. But its fans still have a star: a card-wielding referee
Interview|Sports|World

Lamine Yamal ‘had what other kids didn’t,’ says his former Barcelona youth team coach

Lamine Yamal ‘had what other kids didn’t,’ says his former Barcelona youth team coach

Lamine Yamal ‘had what other kids didn’t,’ says his former Barcelona youth team coach
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Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after marketing row

Starbucks’ South Korean operation said Monday it will close all of its stores nationwide early on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training

Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after marketing row
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|World

Tentative deal on ending the Iran war sends stocks soaring, oil prices to lowest levels in months

Markets on Wall Street were poised to follow global markets sharply higher after a tentative deal was announced on ending the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while oil prices fell close to $5 a barrel

Tentative deal on ending the Iran war sends stocks soaring, oil prices to lowest levels in months
Business|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon fighting eases after US-Iran deal but displaced warned not to rush home

Fighting in southern Lebanon abated on Monday after the announcement of a U.S.-Iran deal to end the wider conflict, but local

Lebanon fighting eases after US-Iran deal but displaced warned not to rush home
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Oil hits 3-month low as US, Iran reach peace deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices slipped to a 3-month low on Monday after U.S.

Oil hits 3-month low as US, Iran reach peace deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
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SpaceX set to extend rally after record Wall Street debut

Shares of SpaceX rose more than 6% before the bell on Monday, and were set to extend gains after a blockbuster debut last week that pushed the company's valuation past $2 trillion

SpaceX set to extend rally after record Wall Street debut
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ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran deal, Nagel cautions on lasting inflation

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

ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran deal, Nagel cautions on lasting inflation
MidEast|Political|World

UN human rights chief welcomes US-Iran deal, urges restraint in the region

The United Nations' human rights chief on Monday welcomed the peace deal between the United States and Iran, urging maximum restraint on all sides so

UN human rights chief welcomes US-Iran deal, urges restraint in the region
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ECB needs to do more to contain inflation pressures, Kazimir says

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

ECB needs to do more to contain inflation pressures, Kazimir says
Economy|US|World

Iran, US agree to halt war and reopen Hormuz, sending oil prices tumbling

The U.S. and Iran said they had agreed terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, news that brought

Iran, US agree to halt war and reopen Hormuz, sending oil prices tumbling
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

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

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

Oil prices hit three-month lows on US-Iran agreement
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Tesla presented misleading ‘Full Self-Driving’ safety data to European regulators

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

Tesla presented misleading ‘Full Self-Driving’ safety data to European regulators
Crime|Europe|World

Stepson of Norway's crown prince convicted of rape, sentenced to 4 years

The stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon has been found guilty of two counts of rape and other crimes and is sentenced to four years in prison, an Oslo court ruled on

Stepson of Norway's crown prince convicted of rape, sentenced to 4 years
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Older voters, cities led rejection of Swiss population cap, data show

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

Older voters, cities led rejection of Swiss population cap, data show
Education|Health|Political|Technology|World

Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and live-

Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Renault, Thales unveil military vehicle partnership

Renault Group said on Monday it has teamed up with defence technology company Thales to develop a military vehicle, deepening the French carmaker's push into defence as

Renault, Thales unveil military vehicle partnership
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Why an Iran peace deal won't pull the yen back from the brink

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

Why an Iran peace deal won't pull the yen back from the brink
Arts|Food|World

Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine over tech tax as G7 meets, NY Post reports

President Donald Trump on Monday warned that the U.S. will “have no choice” but to apply 100% tariffs on French wine unless Paris eliminates its digital tax on American tech giants

Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine over tech tax as G7 meets, NY Post reports
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran ceasefire agreement as 'good news'

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Monday that the ceasefire agreement reached with Iran was "good news", especially as it could lead to a re-opening

ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran ceasefire agreement as 'good news'
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STOXX 600 hits record high after US-Iran preliminary peace deal

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

STOXX 600 hits record high after US-Iran preliminary peace deal
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Europe's STOXX 600 hits all-time high

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

Europe's STOXX 600 hits all-time high
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Australia's richest person Rinehart takes $1 billion stake in SpaceX IPO, WSJ reports

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

Australia's richest person Rinehart takes $1 billion stake in SpaceX IPO, WSJ reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

India's May wholesale price inflation rises to 9.68% on Middle East war-driven fuel surge

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

India's May wholesale price inflation rises to 9.68% on Middle East war-driven fuel surge
Europe|World

Russia says it did not strike Kyiv monastery, says a U.S.-made Patriot air defence missile did

Russia said on Monday that it did not strike the historic Pechersk Lavra monastery in Kyiv in an overnight attack on military factories in the Ukrainian capital and that a

Russia says it did not strike Kyiv monastery, says a U.S.-made Patriot air defence missile did
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China bonds emerge as surprise haven as Iran war reshapes portfolios

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

China bonds emerge as surprise haven as Iran war reshapes portfolios
Crime|Europe|World

Eldest son of Norway’s crown princess sentenced to 4 years in prison for rape

Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison

Eldest son of Norway’s crown princess sentenced to 4 years in prison for rape
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Prominent Cambodian opposition politician seeks Supreme Court reversal of incitement conviction

A prominent Cambodian opposition politician has appealed his conviction on incitement charges to the Supreme Court

Prominent Cambodian opposition politician seeks Supreme Court reversal of incitement conviction
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Bank of England to keep rates on hold after ECB hike

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

Bank of England to keep rates on hold after ECB hike
Australia|Crime|Environment|Health|World

Sydney reopens beach under heavy patrols after shark attack

Sydney's Coogee Beach reopened on Monday under the watchful eyes of lifeguards and jet ski patrols, after a shark attack over the

Sydney reopens beach under heavy patrols after shark attack