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China bonds emerge as surprise haven as Iran war reshapes portfolios

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

China bonds emerge as surprise haven as Iran war reshapes portfolios
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
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|World

Tentative deal on ending the Iran war sends stocks soaring while oil prices fall

Shares have soared in Europe and Asia after a tentative deal was announced on ending the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Tentative deal on ending the Iran war sends stocks soaring while oil prices fall
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump heads to G7 summit with wind at his back after announcing agreement aimed at ending Iran war

President Donald Trump is making his way to the French Alps on Monday for the Group of Seven summit after announcing an agreement to end the U.S. war with Iran

Trump heads to G7 summit with wind at his back after announcing agreement aimed at ending Iran war
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
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Economy|Europe|Political|World

G7 leaders meet in France with Trump tariff threat looming

The leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations are due to arrive at a French lakeside resort on

G7 leaders meet in France with Trump tariff threat looming
Business|Education|Entertainment|Food|World

Starbucks Korea to give staff history training after backlash over marketing campaign

Starbucks Korea will shut all stores in the country at 3 p.m. on June 22 for staff training on historical awareness and social sensitivity, the operator Shinsegae Group said

Starbucks Korea to give staff history training after backlash over marketing campaign
Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Swiss crackdown on white-collar crime has a timing problem, prosecutor says

Swiss financial crime prosecutors are racing against time as outdated regulation in one of the world's top cross-border wealth management centres allows

Swiss crackdown on white-collar crime has a timing problem, prosecutor says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Shares and bonds surge, oil slides on Iran deal

Share markets and bonds rallied hard on Monday and oil prices tumbled 5% as a framework peace deal between the United States and Iran

Shares and bonds surge, oil slides on Iran deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Global leaders react to announcement of US-Iran peace agreement

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

Global leaders react to announcement of US-Iran peace agreement
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Hong Kong leader uncertain on second term in office

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

Hong Kong leader uncertain on second term in office
Africa|Crime|World

African migrants with deep roots in South Africa flee xenophobic attacks

When 33-year-old Princess Adjei set up her hair salon in downtown Durban in November, she had lived in South Africa since moving from Ghana as a

African migrants with deep roots in South Africa flee xenophobic attacks
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry

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

Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Myanmar's former junta chief kicks off visit to China as civilian president

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

Myanmar's former junta chief kicks off visit to China as civilian president
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
Business|Economy|Health|World

Chinese regulator tells Walmart to stamp out food safety risks

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

Chinese regulator tells Walmart to stamp out food safety risks
Economy|Science|Technology|World

What is the G7 and what's on the agenda at the Evian-les-Bains summit?

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

What is the G7 and what's on the agenda at the Evian-les-Bains summit?
Business|Health|Political|Sports|Travel|World

What you should know about G7 host town Evian-Les-Bains

French President Emmanuel Macron has picked the lakeside town of Evian-les-Bains, nestled at the foot of the Alps on Lake Geneva to host this year's

What you should know about G7 host town Evian-Les-Bains
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Markets celebrate MOU on SoH

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

Markets celebrate MOU on SoH
Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House

President Donald Trump has celebrated turning 80 by announcing a preliminary agreement to end the war and a UFC cage-fighting event on the White House lawn

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House
Arts|Entertainment|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Iranian Americans plan protests and watch parties ahead of team's World Cup opener

Iranian Americans are torn over Iran’s participation in this year’s World Cup

Iranian Americans plan protests and watch parties ahead of team's World Cup opener
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Puerto Rican Day Parade marches through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors

New Yorkers who weren’t partied out after the Knicks championship found another excuse to celebrate as the National Puerto Rican Day Parade marched through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors

Puerto Rican Day Parade marches through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors
Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

UFC brings its trademark mayhem to the White House as President Trump celebrates 80th birthday

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

UFC brings its trademark mayhem to the White House as President Trump celebrates 80th birthday
Europe|Sports|World

Sweden gets 2 goals from Yasin Ayari and pounds Tunisia 5-1 to move atop World Cup Group F

Yasin Ayari scored twice and Sweden showed it belonged at the 2026 World Cup, pounding Tunisia 5-1 to move atop Group F

Sweden gets 2 goals from Yasin Ayari and pounds Tunisia 5-1 to move atop World Cup Group F
US|World

Most AAPI adults say the US is no longer a great country for immigrants, new poll finds

A new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds that most Asian American and Pacific Islander adults have experienced or witnessed some degree of upheaval because of the Trump administration’s heightened immigration policies

Most AAPI adults say the US is no longer a great country for immigrants, new poll finds
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Once a journeyman, Brandon Bussi backstops the Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup championship

Rod Brind'Amour praised Brandon Bussi before the Stanley Cup Final, relieved the Carolina Hurricanes hadn't needed their backup goalie

Once a journeyman, Brandon Bussi backstops the Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup championship
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

NHL-Hurricanes beat Golden Knights to win second Stanley Cup title, Staal named playoff MVP

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Sunday to win their second Stanley Cup championship and first since 2006.

NHL-Hurricanes beat Golden Knights to win second Stanley Cup title, Staal named playoff MVP
Entertainment|Sports|Travel|World

Soccer-Scotland's Tartan Army switches sports for a day in Boston

Thousands of Scotland supporters who have descended on Boston for the World Cup took time off from football on Sunday to switch their focus to a different sport - baseball.

Soccer-Scotland's Tartan Army switches sports for a day in Boston
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|World

China's strike capacity over Australia set to expand, think tank says

China's ability to militarily strike Australia will grow markedly over the next decade, though the most immediate threats will come through cyberattacks and the cutting of

China's strike capacity over Australia set to expand, think tank says
Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Sports|World

Amad Diallo scores in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast past Ecuador 1-0 in the World Cup

Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance in a dozen years

Amad Diallo scores in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast past Ecuador 1-0 in the World Cup
Business|Environment|Europe|World

Protesters in Geneva clash with police ahead of the G7 summit in nearby France

Riot police fired tear gas and water cannons in clashes with stone-throwing youths during a protest on Sunday in Geneva against the G7 group of wealthy nations

Protesters in Geneva clash with police ahead of the G7 summit in nearby France
Crime|US|World

12 killed after Missouri plane crashes in one of the deadliest US skydiving incidents in decades

12 killed after Missouri plane crashes in one of the deadliest US skydiving incidents in decades

12 killed after Missouri plane crashes in one of the deadliest US skydiving incidents in decades
Business|MidEast|Political|World

US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, signing set for Friday

U.S. and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and

US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, signing set for Friday
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

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
Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

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
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Meet the new kids on the World Cup block

Meet the new kids on the World Cup block

Meet the new kids on the World Cup block
Political|Sports|Travel|World

Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid the multifold disruptions caused by the tensions created by their nation’s war with the co-host U.S. The Iranians arrived in the Los Angeles area on Sunday from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico

Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut
Political|World

Trump and Iran reach agreement that includes opening Strait of Hormuz

Trump and Iran reach agreement that includes opening Strait of Hormuz

Trump and Iran reach agreement that includes opening Strait of Hormuz
Sports|Travel|World

Soccer-Uruguay's flight to Miami for World Cup match delayed due to airline error

Uruguay's flight from Mexico to Miami for their World Cup opener was delayed by several hours on Sunday due to an airline error, FIFA said.

Soccer-Uruguay's flight to Miami for World Cup match delayed due to airline error
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

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
Sports|Travel|World

Soccer-Iran team arrive in US for World Cup opener as the two nations reach peace deal

Iran's soccer team arrived in the United States for the first time at this World Cup on Sunday, landing at Los Angeles

Soccer-Iran team arrive in US for World Cup opener as the two nations reach peace deal
Business|Economy|World

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
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK, France, Germany and Italy ready to lift Iran sanctions after US-Iran deal

E4 nations including the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy said on Sunday the countries were prepared to lift sanctions on Iran in response to steps on its nuclear program 

UK, France, Germany and Italy ready to lift Iran sanctions after US-Iran deal
Sports|World

Daichi Kamada's late goal gives Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in World Cup opener for both

Daichi Kamada deflected a header by teammate Koki Ogawa into the Dutch goal in the 88th minute, sending the Samurai Blue fans into a frenzy and giving Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup opener

Daichi Kamada's late goal gives Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in World Cup opener for both
Health|Sports|World

Bud Cauley wins the Canadian Open to cap long comeback from 2018 car accident

Bud Cauley took the lead with a birdie chip on the par-4 12th and won the RBC Canadian Open in rain and wind Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, eight years after his career nearly ended in a car accident at the Memorial

Bud Cauley wins the Canadian Open to cap long comeback from 2018 car accident
Celebrity|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

Justin Trudeau skipped Canada World Cup opener because girlfriend Katy Perry performed at US game

Former Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the United States’ World Cup opener against Paraguay rather than his own nation’s game vs

Justin Trudeau skipped Canada World Cup opener because girlfriend Katy Perry performed at US game
Arts|Entertainment|Political|Travel|World

Kennedy Center exterior remains covered after Trump’s name is removed

Kennedy Center exterior remains covered after Trump’s name is removed

Kennedy Center exterior remains covered after Trump’s name is removed
Business|Crime|Travel|US|World

12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say

Authorities say a pilot and 11 others were killed when a plane taking people on a skydiving outing in Missouri crashed in a field and caught fire

12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan PM says US and Iran reach peace deal after talks

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said early on Monday that the United States and Iran have reached a peace deal. 

Pakistan PM says US and Iran reach peace deal after talks
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|World

Helicopter with singer Oliver Tree on passenger list collides with another in Brazil, killing 6

Two helicopters have collided over Rio de Janeiro, crashing in the city’s western zone and killing all six aboard

Helicopter with singer Oliver Tree on passenger list collides with another in Brazil, killing 6
Business|Crime|World

Twelve people killed in Missouri plane crash, skydiving company says

Eleven skydivers and a pilot died in the crash of a private plane on Sunday in Butler, Missouri, aircraft operator Skydive Kansas City said.

Twelve people killed in Missouri plane crash, skydiving company says
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|World

One Extraordinary Photo: Raphinha, Hakimi and their shadows

Matt Slocum, a staff photographer for The Associated Press in Philadelphia, has been with the AP for over 20 years

One Extraordinary Photo: Raphinha, Hakimi and their shadows
Africa|Health|Science|World

Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say

The Congolese Ministry of Health reports that confirmed Ebola cases in Congo have increased to 782, with 181 deaths

Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say
Africa|Health|World

Congo says 782 Ebola cases confirmed, two new health zones affected

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 782 after 72 new cases were documented in 24 hours, one of the biggest single-day

Congo says 782 Ebola cases confirmed, two new health zones affected
Entertainment|Sports|US|World

A night of raw emotion and chaos: 63 arrested as Knicks fans celebrate NBA championship

A night of raw emotion and chaos: 63 arrested as Knicks fans celebrate NBA championship

A night of raw emotion and chaos: 63 arrested as Knicks fans celebrate NBA championship
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump tells Putin he is ready to help end Ukraine conflict, Kremlin adviser says

U.S.

Trump tells Putin he is ready to help end Ukraine conflict, Kremlin adviser says
Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|World

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
Business|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic staff to meet White House officials next week, Axios reports

Senior Anthropic technical staff are in Washington to meet with White House officials to try resolving a dispute that has taken the company's most advanced AI models offline, Axios

Anthropic staff to meet White House officials next week, Axios reports
Political|US|World

Russia's Putin sends birthday greetings to 'bright, remarkable' Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended birthday greetings to U.S.

Russia's Putin sends birthday greetings to 'bright, remarkable' Trump
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump says FISA extension must include voting bill

U.S.

Trump says FISA extension must include voting bill
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Orange Suit Man brings Dutch soccer pride to North Texas

Orange Suit Man brings Dutch soccer pride to North Texas

Orange Suit Man brings Dutch soccer pride to North Texas
Environment|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Most World Cup stadiums have Rutgers turfgrass, which is tested for toughness at a research farm in New Jersey

Most World Cup stadiums have Rutgers turfgrass, which is tested for toughness at a research farm in New Jersey

Most World Cup stadiums have Rutgers turfgrass, which is tested for toughness at a research farm in New Jersey
Health|Political|US|World

Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little more information is known

Mitch McConnell is in the hospital

Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little more information is known
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Crime|Europe|World

Swiss police fire tear gas as anti-G7 protesters target UN site

Swiss police fired tear gas as protesters opposed to a G7 summit across the border in France targeted United Nations buildings in Geneva, a Reuters witness said.

Swiss police fire tear gas as anti-G7 protesters target UN site
Europe|US|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy discusses peace talks in call with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he had spoken to U.S.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy discusses peace talks in call with Trump
Business|Economy|Political|World

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