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Trump says decision on Fed chair will be out soon
President Donald Trump said on Friday that a decision on the next Federal Reserve chair will be coming out soon, adding that a good Fed…
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Election observers at the OAS voice serious concerns about Mexico's contentious judicial elections
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Electoral watchdogs at the Organization of American States expressed concern Friday over the low turnout in Mexico’s…
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New push in Europe to curb children’s social media use
From dangerous diet tips to disinformation, cyberbullying to hate speech, the glut of online content harmful to children grows every day.…
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New OCBC offer for Great Eastern more attractive but fate lies in hands of significant minority shareholders: analysts
OCBC’s latest exit offer for Great Eastern is more attractive than its initial privatisation bid, but it still remains to be seen if the…
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Israeli army says four soldiers killed in Gaza operation
Four soldiers were killed and five were injured during an operation in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army said on Friday. The incident…
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Widely shared video claims to show Ukrainian soldiers shooting deserters. Here's what we know
In early June 2025, a video circulated online claiming to show Ukrainian soldiers shooting deserters near the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk.…
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Crude climbs on US jobs report, China talks
Crude rose more than US$1 a barrel on Friday, posting its first weekly gain in three weeks after a favourable US jobs report and resumed…
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Europe: Equities gain for second week on jobs data and trade hopes
EUROPEAN shares rose for a second straight week, buoyed by robust US employment figures and diminishing concerns over trade friction that…
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US: Stocks rebound on jobs data relief, US-China talks
Wall Street stocks bounced on Friday as solid US employment data helped stave off concerns of an imminent downturn, while President Donald…
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DOGE employees can search Social Security records, Supreme Court says
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court cleared the way Friday for the DOGE team that had been led by Elon Musk to examine Social Security records…
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What We’re Reading This Summer: Mega-Reads
Unlike Peter Thiel and Giorgia Meloni, I did not grow up with “The Lord of the Rings” in my life, and, reading it now with my son, it’s…
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Iranian accused by Tehran of being Israeli spy confessed because regime threatened niece
Hossein Shanbehzadeh was tortured and had death threats issued against his niece during interrogations, an informed source said. Hossein…
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Appeals court rules Trump can boot Associated Press from the Oval Office
A federal appeals court said Friday that President Trump can exclude The Associated Press from the Oval Office, overturning at least part…
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Flights at Reagan National to be stopped for Army parade, fireworks show
Flights in and out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will be suspended on June 14 during the U.S. Army's 250th birthday…
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'Human caused' Manitoba wildfire data misused to downplay climate impact
Social media posts highlighting government statistics reporting most blazes in Manitoba province were "human caused" imply climate change…
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Trump to Ax Federal Funding for California as Revenge Tour Escalates
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man wrongfully deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador, is back in the United States to face…
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Trump Brings Kilmar Abrego-Garcia Back, Completely Caving
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man wrongfully deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador, is back in the United States to face…
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Russia Offers Elon Musk Asylum as Fight With Trump Intensifies
The group, composed of Enrique Tarrio, Zachary Rehl, Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, and Dominic Pezzola, refer to themselves in the filing…
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Trump Pardoned Proud Boy Leaders. Now They’re Suing the Government.
The group, composed of Enrique Tarrio, Zachary Rehl, Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, and Dominic Pezzola, refer to themselves in the filing…
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Here’s How Much the Government Spends Flattering Trump
Grandiose efforts to boost Donald Trump’s ego are costing America a fortune. Trump’s second term is still shy of the six-month mark, but…
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18 Wild and Wonderful Things You Can Only Do in Thailand
Thinking about a trip to Thailand? You’re in for stunning temples, incredible food, beautiful beaches, and some truly unforgettable…
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Russia’s Wagner mercenaries leaving Mali, Africa Corps to remain
Russia’s Wagner mercenary group says it will withdraw from Mali after more than three and a half years on the ground. The paramilitary…
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Learning Israel's enemies: Officer sheds light on IDF intel. gathering
'People like me in this position, we have hundreds of hours of facetime with the other side.' In December 2024, the IDF was fighting in…
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Trump’s bill is floundering in the Senate as Musk attacks intensify
WASHINGTON — The clamorous end to President Trump’s alliance with Elon Musk is increasing pressure on the White House over its signature…