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New York City's 9/11 memorial fundraises to educate youth with $25 million match from Mike Bloomberg

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum has launched a $75 million fundraising campaign as the nonprofit tries to educate the millions of U.S. youth who don’t remember the terror attacks

New York City's 9/11 memorial fundraises to educate youth with $25 million match from Mike Bloomberg
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Two hostages are released, but standoff with man after bomb threat at California bank building stretches on

Two hostages are released, but standoff with man after bomb threat at California bank building stretches on

Two hostages are released, but standoff with man after bomb threat at California bank building stretches on
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Russia's Sberbank offers AI model to Global South states keen to bridge digital divide

(Amends dateline) By Gleb Bryanski and Elena Fabrichnaya ST.

Russia's Sberbank offers AI model to Global South states keen to bridge digital divide
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Indonesian parliamentary panel backs bill to expand role of central bank

JAKARTA, June 3 - The Indonesian parliament's financial commission and the government agreed at a hearing on Wednesday to reform the laws relating to the country's financial system and expand the

Indonesian parliamentary panel backs bill to expand role of central bank
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Quantum leap

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Oil prices and bond yields have pushed higher as hostilities in the

Quantum leap
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ECB June hike a done deal, another likely in September, economists say

The European Central Bank is set to raise its deposit rate to 2.25% on June 11, with another increase likely in September, as it

ECB June hike a done deal, another likely in September, economists say
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EU diplomatic arm proposes naval mission take 'primary role' in clearing Strait of Hormuz mines

The European Union has proposed that the bloc's Aspides naval mission take "the primary role" in clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz "when conditions

EU diplomatic arm proposes naval mission take 'primary role' in clearing Strait of Hormuz mines
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Oil extends gains as Middle East hostilities flare

Oil prices rose more than 1% on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session, as hostilities in the Middle East erupted anew and talks between

Oil extends gains as Middle East hostilities flare
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How Cubans keep going, despite US pressure and fuel blockade

Felicia de la Caridad Alvarez, a resident of Old Havana, knows a thing or two about survival.

How Cubans keep going, despite US pressure and fuel blockade
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S&P 500, Dow set to dip at open on Middle East stalemate

The S&P 500 and the Dow were poised to open lower on Wednesday, as a fresh Middle East flare-up pushed oil prices higher and cast doubt on a quick

S&P 500, Dow set to dip at open on Middle East stalemate
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Dollar bears cling to optimism as war-led inflation tests Fed path: Reuters poll

The U.S. dollar is expected to stay range-bound in the near term before weakening later this year, FX strategists said in a Reuters survey, on optimism

Dollar bears cling to optimism as war-led inflation tests Fed path: Reuters poll
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Trump indicates acting Attorney General Blanche will become permanent

U.S. President Donald Trump said he believed he would make acting Attorney General Todd Blanche permanent as the top U.S. law enforcement officer.

Trump indicates acting Attorney General Blanche will become permanent
Election|Political|US|World

Trump says Vance and Rubio teaming up for 2028 run would be unbeatable

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a podcast interview aired on Wednesday that Vice President JD Vance and U.S.

Trump says Vance and Rubio teaming up for 2028 run would be unbeatable
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At least 18 foreign nationals among 21 killed in Delhi hotel fire

At least 21 people, including 18 foreign nationals, were killed in a fire at a hotel in Delhi on Wednesday, police and broadcaster CNN-

At least 18 foreign nationals among 21 killed in Delhi hotel fire
Europe|Technology|World

EU Parliament to switch to French search engine from Google in tech sovereignty push

The European Parliament will switch to French search engine Qwant from Google, it said on Wednesday, underscoring Europe's push to reduce its reliance on

EU Parliament to switch to French search engine from Google in tech sovereignty push
Economy|World

Gulf tensions escalate as Iran hits Kuwait, US strikes near Hormuz

Gulf hostilities flared again on Wednesday as Iranian attacks on Kuwait damaged its airport and injured dozens while the U.S.

Gulf tensions escalate as Iran hits Kuwait, US strikes near Hormuz
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US cites forced labor concerns as grounds for new tariffs

The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies after determining they

US cites forced labor concerns as grounds for new tariffs
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Italy prosecutors clear contested presidential pardon after probe

Italian prosecutors on Wednesday cleared a presidential pardon granted to a former showgirl, who was close to late Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, saying fresh checks found

Italy prosecutors clear contested presidential pardon after probe
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Albanians protest over Kushner-linked luxury resort on pristine coastline

Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of Tirana on Tuesday night protesting against a development planned by a company linked with Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared

Albanians protest over Kushner-linked luxury resort on pristine coastline
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Switzerland rejects findings of U.S. forced labour investigation

The Swiss government on Wednesday rejected U.S. findings on how dozens of economies, including Switzerland, deal with goods produced by forced labour, a probe that prompted

Switzerland rejects findings of U.S. forced labour investigation
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EU could lose 1.3 million jobs due to energy price surge linked to Iran war, Commission says

European automotive, construction, metals, chemicals and transport sectors could lose up to 1.3 million jobs this year as a result of a surge in energy prices caused by

EU could lose 1.3 million jobs due to energy price surge linked to Iran war, Commission says
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A Hong Kong artist tries to mark the Tiananmen crackdown. He was quickly stopped by police

A performance artist in Hong Kong has tried to display a red thread to remember the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown

A Hong Kong artist tries to mark the Tiananmen crackdown. He was quickly stopped by police
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UK government condemns violence at protest over teen's stabbing death

Britain’s interior minister accused activists of hijacking a teenager's murder to stir up violence after police were attacked at a protest

UK government condemns violence at protest over teen's stabbing death
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Cuba’s doctors are its biggest soft power export. Several Latin American countries are cutting ties

Cuba’s doctors are its biggest soft power export. Several Latin American countries are cutting ties

Cuba’s doctors are its biggest soft power export. Several Latin American countries are cutting ties
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Rare albino buffalo named after Donald Trump for its golden locks draws crowds at Bangladesh zoo

A rare albino buffalo fondly named after Donald Trump for its distinctive blond tuft is drawing a huge crowd at the national zoo in Bangladesh’s capital

Rare albino buffalo named after Donald Trump for its golden locks draws crowds at Bangladesh zoo
Europe|Sports|World

After 60 years of hurt England turns to a German coach to end World Cup title drought

In a bid to end its decades-long wait to win a second World Cup, England has put its fate in the hands of a German

After 60 years of hurt England turns to a German coach to end World Cup title drought
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Stocks dip on new Iran attacks as oil prices rise

U.S. futures and European stocks fell slightly on Wednesday as oil prices rose for a third session as hostilities flared in

Stocks dip on new Iran attacks as oil prices rise
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UK services firms post first drop in activity since April 2025 as Iran war price pressure persists

British services firms suffered a small fall in activity in May as the strains of the Iran war pushed up their costs sharply and hit

UK services firms post first drop in activity since April 2025 as Iran war price pressure persists
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US, South Korea discuss nuclear cooperation in security talks

South Korea and the U.S. held inaugural talks this week to discuss nuclear cooperation under a joint fact sheet on security agreed by U.S.

US, South Korea discuss nuclear cooperation in security talks
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Spanish hotel chain Melia exits Cuba over economic and geopolitical strains

Spanish hotel group Melia said on Wednesday it would immediately stop managing, marketing and providing brand services for 15 hotels in Cuba, pointing to the island's

Spanish hotel chain Melia exits Cuba over economic and geopolitical strains
Political|World

Israel intercepts 'hostile aircraft' that crossed from Lebanon, military says

The Israeli military said it intercepted a "hostile aircraft" that crossed into northern Israel from Lebanon on Wednesday.

Israel intercepts 'hostile aircraft' that crossed from Lebanon, military says
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Some signs point to larger inflation risk than in 2022, ECB blog argues

It is not a given that the current inflation shock facing the euro zone will be more benign than the 2022 episode, as some initial conditions flag larger inflationary

Some signs point to larger inflation risk than in 2022, ECB blog argues
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Toronto home sales rise the most in 10 months, prices dip

Greater Toronto Area home sales posted their biggest monthly gain in 10 months in May, helped by improved affordability, while prices resumed their recent

Toronto home sales rise the most in 10 months, prices dip
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UK interior minister condemns violent reaction to handcuffed student's death

Britain's interior minister Shabana Mahmood condemned as "completely unacceptable" violent protests which broke out over the case of an 18-

UK interior minister condemns violent reaction to handcuffed student's death
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Russia accuses Ukraine of killing eight civilians in drone strike on a passenger bus

Russia on Wednesday accused Ukraine of killing eight civilians and of wounding 11 more in a drone attack on a passenger bus travelling in a Russian-controlled part of the

Russia accuses Ukraine of killing eight civilians in drone strike on a passenger bus
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ECB to ask banks for targeted measures to counter AI risk

The European Central Bank met commercial lenders last week to discuss the potential threat from the newest artificial intelligence models and will follow up with demands

ECB to ask banks for targeted measures to counter AI risk
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US retailers brace for bigger consumer stress test as war drags on

With the Iran war stretching into its fourth month, U.S. retail companies that have so far banked on a resilient consumer could

US retailers brace for bigger consumer stress test as war drags on
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Nippon Paint, Sherwin-Williams end takeover pursuit, AkzoNobel shares tumble

Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams have terminated efforts to jointly acquire rival paint maker AkzoNobel, they said on Wednesday, sending the Dulux

Nippon Paint, Sherwin-Williams end takeover pursuit, AkzoNobel shares tumble
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Ukrainian foreign minister calls for dialogue with Poland over army unit name

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on Wednesday for dialogue between Ukraine and Poland to help defuse tensions after Kyiv renamed an army unit after nationalist

Ukrainian foreign minister calls for dialogue with Poland over army unit name
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A 'new Keiko' tests old Fujimori name in Peru's presidential runoff

Conservative Keiko Fujimori will seek Peru's presidency on Sunday in a runoff vote, hoping that her tough-on-crime stance at a time of

A 'new Keiko' tests old Fujimori name in Peru's presidential runoff
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As US midterms near, Talarico tries to fend off culture war attacks in Texas

Even before all the votes had been counted in last week's Republican Senate primary in Texas, party members began rolling out attacks on the Democratic candidate,

As US midterms near, Talarico tries to fend off culture war attacks in Texas
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UK orders Google to allow publishers to opt out of AI scraping for search summaries

British competition regulators have mandated that Google must allow news sites to opt out of having their content scraped for AI overviews

UK orders Google to allow publishers to opt out of AI scraping for search summaries
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Trump confirms he called Netanyahu 'crazy,' as he says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran

President Donald Trump in an interview released Wednesday confirmed an earlier report that he criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “crazy” in a Monday phone call

Trump confirms he called Netanyahu 'crazy,' as he says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran
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The White House as a stage: Trump’s hosting streak meets America's 250th birthday and the World Cup

When musical acts pulled out of a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary, fearing it might be too closely tied to Donald Trump, the president decided to formally make himself the headlining act

The White House as a stage: Trump’s hosting streak meets America's 250th birthday and the World Cup
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Desmond and Marni von Wilpert projected to advance in California's 48th congressional district

Republican Jim Desmond, a county supervisor and Democrat Marni von Wilpert are projected to advance to the November general election after Tuesday's open primary for California's

Desmond and Marni von Wilpert projected to advance in California's 48th congressional district
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Australian judges weigh Indigenous activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide

Three Australian appeals court judges have reserved their decision on whether an activist can prosecute King Charles III for alleged genocide of Australia’s Indigenous people

Australian judges weigh Indigenous activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide
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Spanish service sector stabilises in May as sales return to growth, PMI shows

Spain's service sector activity stabilised in May as activity and sales returned to growth after April's decline, a business survey showed on Wednesday.

Spanish service sector stabilises in May as sales return to growth, PMI shows
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European stocks dip on Mideast tensions, private market jitters

European shares slipped on Wednesday as renewed Middle East hostilities and signs of strain in private markets spooked investors, while Zara

European stocks dip on Mideast tensions, private market jitters
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One killed in Iranian attack on Kuwait, airport terminal damaged

One person was killed in an Iranian attack targeting civilian facilities in Kuwait, including the international airport and diplomatic missions, the foreign

One killed in Iranian attack on Kuwait, airport terminal damaged