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Sat, 06 Jun 2026

Trump administration eyes US stakes in AI companies

Trump administration eyes US stakes in AI companiesU.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that the U.S. government will look into equity stakes or shares in artificial intelligence AI companies.Trump told reporters that his team is looking into the idea of AI companies giving the American... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

NASA astronauts resume operations after air leak triggers evacuation alert

NASA astronauts resume operations after air leak triggers evacuation alertIn an immediate evacuation, NASA instructed the astronauts' crew to return to the International Space Station on Friday.NASA lifted the order for four crew members of its SpaceX Crew-12 mission aboard the ISS, who were... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

US journalist pleads guilty for working as Chinese agent in legal crackdown

US journalist pleads guilty for working as Chinese agent in legal crackdownA US journalist named Thomas Weir Pauken II has pleaded guilty in a US court for working as a Chinese agent.Pauken who had been living and working in China for over a decade has pleaded guilty in a US court to working as an... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Trump revives oil drilling push in Alaska wildlife refuge

Trump revives oil drilling push in Alaska wildlife refugeThe Trump administration announced on Friday to push a new oil drilling lease sale in Alaska's wildlife refuge.The auction is the latest test of industry appetite for drilling in northern Alaska, a high-risk endeavor involving decades of... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Trump scores major win as Senate approves massive ICE funding package

The US Senate has passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement package after Republicans overcame weeks of internal divisions over a controversial Justice Department fund backed by President Donald Trump.The measure, approved early Friday by a 52-47 vote, will fund Immigration and Customs... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

ICE ends 30-day detainee death reporting rule amid custody concerns

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement will no longer report deaths of detainees after they are released from custody, the Department of Homeland Security has confirmed.The policy change ends a Biden-era requirement that ICE review and report deaths occurring up to 30 days after a person left... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Karen Read reveals why she sued Canton police and Massachusetts State Police

Karen Read says her newly filed lawsuit against Massachusetts law enforcement is aimed at exposing what she describes as “institutional corruption” following her acquittal in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe.Speaking on NBC’s TODAY on Friday,... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

UN says Iran war is driving millions into acute hunger worldwide

The United Nations World Food Programme has warned that the ongoing Iran war is pushing millions of vulnerable people towards acute hunger as rising oil prices continue to impact global food security.In a report released on Friday, the WFP said worsening economic conditions linked to the conflict... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Anthropic, White House mend ties as AI giant gears up for IPO

Anthropic, White House mend ties as AI giant gears up for IPOThe White House and Anthropic AI have moved forward to ease tensions after months-long dispute between Trump officials and the AI firm.Recent reports indicate that tensions between the Trump administration and AI company Anthropic are... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Marjane Satrapi, author 'Persepolis', dies at 56

French-Iranian author and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, best known for her acclaimed graphic memoir Persepolis, has died at the age of 56.Her death was announced on Thursday by the office of French President Emmanuel Macron. According to a family statement sent to AFP, Satrapi died of... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Florida realtor and two daughters killed in apparent murder-suicide in Doral

A Florida real estate agent and her two young daughters were killed in an apparent murder-suicide at a home in Doral, police said.The Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office said officers found Melanie Hyer, 46, Ryan Whiten, 42, and their daughters Savannah, 11, and Sienna, 8, dead inside the... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Mark Carney's grocery affordability payments roll out across Canada starting today

Millions of Canadians are expected to begin receiving new federal grocery benefit payments starting today as part of the Liberal government’s affordability measures.The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, first announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney in January, is being rolled out to... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Xi to hold rare talks with Kim cementing Beijing-Pyongyang ties in first overseas trip

Xi to hold rare talks with Kim cementing Beijing-Pyongyang ties in first overseas tripChina's news outlet informed on Friday that President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea following an invitation from Kim Jong Un.Xi Jinping's first overseas trip in the last 7 years would mark a two-day visit... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

UK enters 'most dangerous period I've known', says military chief

UK enters ‘most dangerous period I’ve known’, says military chief The head of the UK military, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, officially warns that the current risks and threats to the country are at their highest level since the Cold War, calling this “the... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Sheriff breaks silence on why 'sensitive' case is delayed

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Sheriff breaks silence on why ‘sensitive’ case is delayedThe investigation into Nancy Guthrie, 84, who disappeared from her home in Catalina Foothills on February 1 has taken a surprising twist as authorities treat the case as an abduction. While months... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Trump faces major senate setback as Republicans join Democrats to block SAVE America Act

Trump faces major senate setback as Republicans join Democrats to block SAVE America ActIn a significant move the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility America Act- a core legislative agenda for the Trump administration ahead of the 2026 midterm election faces a gridlocked battle in the Senate.... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Virginia woman sues Outback Steakhouse for $1.5mn after slipping on mashed potatoes

A Virginia woman has filed a $1.5 million lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse after allegedly slipping on mashed potatoes at one of the chain’s former restaurant locations in Sterling.According to court documents, Tracy J. Renshaw first filed the lawsuit in Loudoun County Circuit Court in... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

FIFA World Cup water bottle ban sparks backlash from Toronto mayor Olivia Chow

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has sharply criticised FIFA after the organisation banned fans from bringing reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums during the 2026 tournament.Speaking to CTV News on Thursday, Chow described the decision as “a pure money grab.”“It is a pure... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Donald Trump says he would meet Iran's new supreme leader if deal is reached

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would be open to meeting Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei if negotiations lead to a deal to end the ongoing conflict.Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said a meeting could happen if both sides reached an... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Pentagon removes 180 faiths from US military recognised religions list

The Pentagon has officially removed 180 faiths from the US military’s recognised religions list, dramatically reducing the number of approved religious affiliations for service members.According to Military.com, the Department of War now recognises just 31 faith codes, down from more than... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Zelensky calls for face-to-face talks with Putin to end Ukraine-Russia war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to end the war between the two countries.In an open letter published while Putin was speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Zelensky urged the Russian... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Northern lights could light up skies across Canada amid geomagnetic storm

A strong geomagnetic storm is expected to light up skies across much of Canada this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights in areas farther south than usual.The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has forecast G-3 level geomagnetic storms for Thursday and Friday... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

United Airlines plane hit light pole during Newark landing, NTSB finds

A United Airlines flight that struck a light pole while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport last month was flying just 19 feet above the New Jersey Turnpike moments before touchdown, according to a preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board.The incident... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Donald Trump approval rating drops to historic low after 500 days in office

US President Donald Trump has recorded his lowest approval ratings yet in the Economist/YouGov poll, as a growing number of Americans express dissatisfaction with his leadership.The poll, released on 2 June, found that 61 precent of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the presidency.... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Trump administration sanctions Cuba's President Díaz-Canel and allies

The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife and several senior figures linked to the island’s leadership, escalating pressure on Havana amid worsening relations between the two countries.The sanctions, announced on Thursday by the Trump... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Las Vegas earthquake: preliminary 4.1 quake shakes Nevada

A preliminary 4.1 magnitude earthquake was reported near Las Vegas on Thursday afternoon, according to early seismic data released by monitoring agencies.The quake struck around 1:47 PM local time and was centred roughly 14 miles west of Las Vegas. Officials said the event remains under review and... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Trump to launch $700 million coal aid package using emergency powers

Trump to launch $700 million coal aid package using emergency powersTrump eyes $700 million coal initiative using emergency powers. It comes as President Donald Trump intends to use Cold War-era national defense powers to send about $700 million to aid coal facilities. The announcement may come as... ...
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Nicolas Maduro hires Sean Diddy's former lawyer to defend accusations in next trial

Nicolas Maduro hires Sean Diddy's former lawyer to defend accusations in next trialVenezuela's ousted president, Nicolas Maduro, hires music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs in his defense.Maduro is due to appear in federal court in Manhattan on June 30 for a hearing at which his lawyers are expected to... ...
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Thu, 04 Jun 2026

Canada's new AI strategy targets 250,000 jobs by 2031

Canada’s new AI strategy targets 250,000 jobs by 2031Canada unveiled a new artificial intelligence strategy to boost its GDP in the latest technology push amid ...
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Thu, 04 Jun 2026

UK's FTSE 100 hits two-week low as banks and energy shares drop

UK's FTSE 100 hits two-week low as banks and energy shares dropUK's FTSE 100 hits a continued low in the stock market as banking and energy shares declined frequently.The London market's performance mirrored a wider global retreat, following overnight losses on Wall Street and in Asia-Pacific... ...
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