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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.
Jio Platforms Files IPO Papers as India’s Largest Digital Firm Eyes Public Market Debut
Jio Platforms has taken a major step toward entering public markets after filing draft documents for an initial public offering that could become one of India’s largest listings.
Bernie Sanders Proposes Public Ownership Stake in AI Giants
Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed a plan that would give Americans a direct ownership stake in major artificial…
African and Caribbean nations call for formal apology for transatlantic slavery
The leaders have asked for apologies from the countries that benefited from the slave trade, as well as debt relief and…
How to Feed a Dictator
# Summary "How to Feed a Dictator," a new documentary premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival, features interviews with…
A record 242 US cities now have starter homes that cost $1M
A record 242 US cities now have starter homes valued at $1 million or more, nearly triple the 80 cities that had them in…
Iran requires insurance on ships using Strait of Hormuz, fees likely to follow
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority has imposed mandatory insurance requirements on all vessels transiting the Strait…
Americans express unease over SpaceX's influence on retirement savings
Following SpaceX's June 2026 IPO valuation at $1.77 trillion, millions of Americans are expressing concern that their…
Zelensky stripped of highest Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit
Ukraine has denounced the move, calling it a "strategic mistake" and "disrespectful".
Kalshi’s Messi-Fronted World Cup Push Meets a Nine-Nation European Warning
Nine European gambling regulators have pledged coordinated action against unlicensed prediction markets during the World…
House Republican Introduces Insider Trading Bill to Ban Lawmaker Prediction Market Bets
The bill is meant to curb potential insider trading, blocking lawmakers and family members from policy-related…
Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?
The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.
Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported
The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.
Republican lawmaker proposes prediction markets insider trading ban, not including White House officials
The bill did not specifically bar members of the US Congress from using the platforms or making sports bets, but…
Court Records Should Be Free
The Open Courts Act of 2026 would eliminate PACER fees that currently charge the public to access federal court records,…
US to end funding of South Africa's HIV programmes over claims of Afrikaner persecution
The US says South Africa is not doing enough to protect the white-minority Afrikaner community.
Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'
Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.
Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7
The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to…
Iran Waives Strait of Hormuz Transit Fees During 60-Day Negotiation Period
Iran Exempts Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 Days During Negotiations.
U.S. Margin Debt Reaches Record High as Borrowing Surges
Investor margin debt in U.S.
The US World Cup star who couldn't be an American under Trump's plan
Folarin Balogun scored two goals on his World Cup debut, but he is the type of person President Trump is trying to ban…
Goldman Sachs Trims Gold Forecast by $500 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Fade
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Oil Prices Retreat As Geopolitical Tensions Ease
Global financial markets hate geopolitical uncertainty, but they react with crucial speed as soon as a glimmer of…
Amjad Taha Blasts Trump’s Iran Deal, Warns Middle East May Lose Trust in US
Political commentator Amjad Taha castigated President Donald Trump’s Iran deal.
Ben-Gvir Calls for Escalation in Lebanon After Israeli Soldier Deaths
Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has sparked controversy by calling for a beefed up military…
The room the economy can't see
# Summary Third places—informal social spaces like cafés, clubs, and community rooms where people gather outside of…
Billionaire Ambani's Jio announces what could be India's biggest share sale
India's largest telecom operator is expected to raise around $4bn (£3.02bn), according to media reports.
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 as Israel says four soldiers killed by Hezbollah
It comes a day after the US and Iran signed a deal to end their conflict, including fighting in Lebanon.
Goldman Sachs cuts year-end gold target by $500, doubting rate cuts
Goldman Sachs revised its year-end forecast for gold to $4,900, indicating an increase from current levels, but less…
Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power
The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.