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A nationwide US flight ground stop, described as the longest since 9/11, was caused by a routine copper wire equipment upgrade according to the transportation secretary. Meanwhile, Ukraine claims to have knocked out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks, escalating the conflict's impact on Russian infrastructure. The White House has reportedly announced that Trump, Putin, and Xi plan a historic joint meeting in China next week, signaling potential diplomatic developments amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
US Debt Nears $40T as Rising Interest Costs Renew Fiscal Crisis Fears
The debate over America’s debt burden is back in focus after Wall Street Mav argued that the US is heading toward an inflation-driven debt reduction rather than an outright default.
Israeli strike on police post in north Gaza kills seven, officials say
A senior officer in the Hamas-run police force was among those killed in the strike, which Israel's military says…
Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets
Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.
U.S. CPI Cools, Rate-Cut Hopes Return to Focus
U.S. inflation came in cooler than expected, giving markets a fresh reason to rethink the rate-cut timeline.
Germany set to restrict its Freedom of Information Act
Germany's ruling coalition (CDU/CSU and SPD) plans to significantly restrict the Freedom of Information Act (IFG), which…
Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay $356,000 to ministers in defamation case
The ministers claimed the piece, which cited their luxury bungalow deals, had tarnished their reputation.
ECB picks 36 payment providers to test digital euro ahead of 2027 pilot
The European Central Bank will beta test a digital euro with 36 providers, including Revolut, after the project drew…
Yemen's Houthis launch missiles at Saudi Arabia after strikes on Sanaa airport
The Iran-backed Houthis blame Saudi Arabia for the attack in Yemen's capital and say they targeted Abha airport in…
'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".
EU bans gold imports from Sudan to curb money financing the war
The ban also restricts exports of mercury and cyanide to Sudan, chemicals widely used in gold mining.
Trump Tariff Refunds Hit $81 Billion After Supreme Court Ruling: Here’s What It Means
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How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower
Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.
Australia is offering free daytime electricity
From July 1, 2026, energy retailers in NSW, South Australia, and South-East Queensland must offer households at least…
Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 30 as police probe safety lapses
Survivors and first reporters reported doors being locked and the lack of signage marking emergency exits.
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Kalshi Takes Tribal Sovereignty Fight to Ninth Circuit Over Sports Markets
Three California tribes have asked the Ninth Circuit to revive their bid to block Kalshi’s sports event contracts on…
US burrito chain Chipotle opening first outlet in Mexico
Other US fast food brands have struggled to succeed in the countries their dishes originated.
Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder
Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.
Strategy Extends Dividend Coverage Beyond 20 Months With Larger Cash Buffer
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Colombian national killed by ICE agent during operation in Maine
It comes less than a week after an undocumented migrant was fatally shot in Houston by an immigration agent.
Identity of Sydney daycare worker facing 329 child abuse offences revealed
Hamish Tait is accused of abusing 136 children at five childcare facilities over a 16-year period.
CLARITY Act gains second law enforcement endorsement before Senate push
The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association expressed support for the CLARITY Act but urged changes to the…
Trump Torches Iran Ceasefire as Brent Crude Tops $83 and Bitcoin Sinks Below $62K
U.S. President Donald Trump declared a June ceasefire with Iran “over” this week after U.S.
An Englishwoman who sketched India before photography took hold
Emily Eden, an Englishwoman and gifted artist from an influential British political family, sketched people across India…
‘Asia's cleanest village’ bans tourists on Sundays
Mawlynnong, a village of 600 people in India's northeast that gained fame as "Asia's cleanest village," has begun…
US continues to shun Ebola-infected citizens; second American sent to Germany
The man is said to be doing well in a Frankfurt hospital.
Indian activist on hunger strike at 'cockroach' protest loses 8.2kg
The environmental activist has been sitting on a hunger strike for 16 days and is getting visibly weaker.
Ukrainian drone strikes forced Russia to stop shipping in vital sea corridor
Ukraine’s drone blitz halted Russia’s Sea of Azov shipping in under a week.
Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office
Tamás Sulyok was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power in April after 16 years.