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Russia 'relentlessly targeting' critical infrastructure and democracy, GCHQ says

The spy agency's head will set out threats facing the UK and the measures she believes need to be taken to confront them…

Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?

With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step…

India's communists once ruled millions. What happened to them?

The story of the rise and decline of India’s communists - from ruling states to struggling for relevance.

Trump Admin permits Volvo to keep selling connected cars in the U.S.

Volvo, which is majority owned by China's Geely Holdings, said it can now move forward with its expansion plans for its…

Three killed and dozens injured in Israeli strike on Gaza City, medics and witnesses say

Israel says it was targeting a Hamas commander whose predecessor was killed in a similar strike earlier in May.

Is Peter Thiel the target of Pope Leo's Gandalf quote? An investigation.

Parsing a papal proclamation.

Multiple people killed and others missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill

Ten people were injured and an unknown number are missing after a tank ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington.

Bouncy Castle Communism Is the Solution

The article argues that the modern left's lack of fun, community-building social events—like bouncy castles and…

Musk says US military suicide drones used Starlink in violation of SpaceX rules

Musk says drones used Starlink instead of Starshield, blames military contractor.

There are now more ETFs than stocks in the US

The number of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US now exceeds the number of publicly listed stocks, marking a…

Spain Blocks Prediction Markets Kalshi, Polymarket for Potential Gambling Law Violations

Spain is the latest country to clamp down on the rising use of prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.

South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment

Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report "misconceived" their mandate.

Internet starts coming back in Iran after months-long blackout

Internet access has been cut off in the country since the start of the war in late February.

Uber, Lyft drivers in Massachusetts form first US ride-share union

Dutch government blocks US company from acquisition, citing ‘risk to public interest’

The move to block the acquisition of the cloud company that hosts the Dutch digital ID service comes as Europe continues…

Strategy buys back $1.5B of debt at discount, cuts outstanding notes to $6.7B

Strategy reduced aggregate convertible notes outstanding to $6.7 billion after repurchasing 2029 notes for $1.38 billion…

China Imposes Travel Limits on AI Workers at Private Firms: Report

Beijing is reportedly making some private-sector AI workers seek travel approval, widening its control over tech talent.

Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan

The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.

Russia definitively turns the page on Visa and Mastercard

Since their withdrawal from the Russian market in 2022, Visa and Mastercard have been gradually losing ground.

Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire

The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.

Spain blocks prediction markets Polymarket, Kalshi over lack of gambling licence

Google Faces Major EU Antitrust Penalty Under DMA

The European Union is set to impose a high fine in the range of hundreds of millions of euros on Google as regulators…

Eleven killed in Lebanon village as Israel intensifies strikes

Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to…

Taiwan Overtakes India as World’s 5th Largest Stock Market

Taiwan has overtaken India in total stock market value, becoming the world’s fifth-largest equity market as the…

Morning Minute: Trump Hints That Iran Deal May Be Close, Markets Rebound

Markets bounced back on Trump's “largely negotiated” U.S.-Iran deal, but further airstrikes underscore the fragile…

Netherlands blocks US takeover of vital digital supplier

The Dutch government has blocked U.S.-based Kyndryl's acquisition of Solvinity, a key supplier of the country's DigiD…

Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president

As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.

US Launches “Self-Defense” Strikes in Iran as Qatar Peace Talks Begin

The United States military says it carried out fresh “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran.

Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium

Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.