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Geopolitics

Sierra Leone’s first lady refuses to condemn FGM without ‘reliable data’ on harms

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: health professionals, survivors and politicians voice concerns in open letter over comments by Fatima Maada Bio, who denies supporting the practiceT…

Geopolitics

Australian shock jock wins A$12m payout after radio station tore up contract

BBC News – World · Europe

Kyle Sandilands was sacked after an on-air spat with his co-host, who accused him of bullying.

Geopolitics

Malaysian tourists in China scorned for calling locals ‘smelly’

South China Morning Post – World · China

A group of Malaysian tourists is facing intense backlash for filming strangers and mocking locals in China as “smelly”, sparking debate on travel etiquette and…

Geopolitics

G7 vows new Russia sanctions amid optimism for Ukraine peace

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

G7 leaders, such as German Chancellor Merz, are sounding more upbeat about the push for peace in Ukraine. The G7 is looking to hit Russia with new energy sanct…

Geopolitics

Elon Musk's AI tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran, says U.S. government

The Hindu – World · India

At the end of February, the U.S. government terminated its contracts with Anthropic after it refused to allow its tools to be used for fully automated strikes …

Geopolitics

G7 Summit Day 2 LIVE: Leaders to discuss security risks posed by AI and social media

The Hindu – World · India

Sam Altman, the head of artificial intelligence giant OpenAI, Anthropic chief Dario Amodei and Arthur Mensch of their European rival Mistral AI will attend lun…

Geopolitics

Trump administration seeks to halt air pollution lawsuit against xAI

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US Department of Justice claims NAACP lawsuit threatens 'national, economic, and energy security'.

Geopolitics

Russian drone strikes residential building in Ukraine

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A suspected Russian drone attack on a residential building in Ukraine has injured at least seven people.

Geopolitics

Data leak fears after ransomware attack hits Hong Kong’s Kee Wah Bakery

South China Morning Post – World · China

A major bakery chain has been hit by a ransomware attack on its internal network, prompting Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog to seek details to assess the risk of …

Geopolitics

Late-night Delhi huddle: Eknath Shinde meets 6 Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs amid 'Operation Tiger' buzz

Times of India – World · India

Speculation of a Shiv Sena (UBT) split intensified after Eknath Shinde met with several MPs from Uddhav Thackeray's camp in Delhi. In response, Shiv Sena MP Ar…

Geopolitics

Haaland scores two goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on World Cup return

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Manchester City striker scored his first goals at a major international tournament as Norway powered past Iraq.

Geopolitics

IAF to indigenously produce Kamikaze drones with domestic partners

Times of India – World · India

The Indian Air Force is developing indigenous long-range kamikaze drones. This project aims for self-reliance in drone technology. The Air Force has invited bi…

Geopolitics

Bluey to be available in an Australian Indigenous language for the first time

The Guardian – World · Europe

Five episodes have been dubbed into Australian language Yolŋu Matha for Naidoc Week, with Bandit voiced by a founding member of rock band King StingrayIt’s alr…

Geopolitics

Smotrich says Israel taking control of Hebron

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Israel has transferred authority over Hebron to the army.

Geopolitics

UN reports decline in cross-border fire in southern Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UN reports decline in cross-border fire in southern Lebanon

Geopolitics

5 charged in plot to attack Trump's UFC event, DOJ says

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The alleged plan called for flying explosives-laden drones and shooting panicked crowd members as they fled the event on the White House lawn.

Geopolitics

How Herat defied the Taliban regime, chanting ‘women, work and freedom’

The Hindu – World · India

The protests in the Afghan city in the first week of June were triggered by the enforcement of a dress code, which requires women to wear burqa in public; many…

Geopolitics

Democrat calls for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother to get US visa

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Ana Candida Evora was unable to travel to watch her son star in a goalless draw with Spain due to the cost of a US visa.

Geopolitics

American flag blue? Algae turns Trump’s reflecting pool swamp green instead

South China Morning Post – World · China

One of President Donald Trump’s pet beauty projects for Washington was supposed to make the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool look blue, like part of the US fla…

Geopolitics

CBS reaches agreement over Stephen Colbert’s use of Peanuts music on The Late Show

The Guardian – World · Europe

On that last day of his hosting, Colbert played Linus and Lucy on air in final dig at the networkOn his last day hosting CBS’s The Late Show, Stephen Colbert p…

Geopolitics

Day after US, Iran agreed to tentative deal, Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Iran's top diplomat stated that a tentative deal to end the war with the US would require co…

Geopolitics

From Rs 4.8L at KBC to Commonwealth Gold and carrying India's hope at ENC: Guha on hot seat

Times of India – World · India

India's 72nd Grandmaster Mitrabha Guha, who once appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati and won Rs 4.8 lakh has secured India's final spot for the Esports Nations C…

Geopolitics

Kyle Sandilands settles with former radio station for $12m and a helping hand with new media venture

The Guardian – World · Europe

ARN Media settlement of dispute with sacked radio host includes $12.09m cash payment and $1.5m worth of advertisingFollow our Australia news live blog for late…

Geopolitics

Who Are the Leaders at the G7 Summit in France?

The New York Times – World · US

On a roll or against a wall, Group of 7 leaders bring sharply different agendas. The leaders of some other nations are also attending to press their own intere…

Tech & Startups

Anthropic’s latest feud with the Trump admin may actually help it, sales data suggests

TechCrunch · US

Anthropic's popularity with business users is growing so well that the latest beef with the government might actually boost it, data from Ramp suggests.

Geopolitics

Ghana’s Partey loses appeal to overturn Canadian visa refusal for World Cup

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Thomas Partey will not be able to enter Canada for Ghana's first World Cup match against Panama on Wednesday.

Geopolitics

South Korea World Cup squad at odds with media over Son Heung-min mockery

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

South Korean players reportedly refrain from speaking to national media outside official World Cup commitments.

Geopolitics

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says society needs ‘new social norms’ in the age of AI

South China Morning Post – World · China

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang – whose work helped enable artificial intelligence – stressed in an interview on Tuesday that society has no choice but to change in th…

Geopolitics

Iran, Ukraine dominate G7 summit

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Here’s what came out of the G7 summit in France.

Geopolitics

‘Hockey Night in Canada,’ a Saturday Night Ritual on the CBC, Is No More

The New York Times – World · US

The longtime over-the-air telecast will no longer be free after the national broadcaster, and Rogers Sportsnet, the N.H.L. rights-holder, could not agree on a …

Geopolitics

Africa’s chances at the World Cup

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

From Cape Verde’s debut to Ghana’s quarter-final legacy, six teams from sub-Saharan Africa to watch at the World Cup.

Geopolitics

TMC, Sena (UBT) flux: Bid to boost NDA numbers in Lok Sabha for women's bill?

Times of India – World · India

Here are four concise bullet points summarizing the news article: • The Indian party emphasizes that it's not about elected representatives (MPs and MLAs). • …

Geopolitics

Russian Navy Ship Accused of Firing Warning Shots at U.K. Yacht

The New York Times – World · US

Britain’s Defense Ministry said it was investigating a report that a Russian vessel fired warning shots near a U.K.-registered yacht in the English Channel on …

Geopolitics

Tughlaqabad fire toll rises to 4; man dies in Alipur car blaze

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The death toll from a building blaze in Delhi's Tughlaqabad Extension has risen to 4, with a…

Geopolitics

Luigi Mangione trial: Hearing rescheduled after prosecutors fail to notify jail to bring him to court

Times of India – World · India

Here are four concise bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI World Desk team consists of experienced journalists and writers who provide up-to-date …

Geopolitics

'MPs offered Rs 15 crore each to switch sides': Sanjay Raut's big claim amid Sena (UBT) split buzz

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Times of India (TOI) has a dedicated news desk team working 24/7. • The team's mission is to …

Geopolitics

China, Nepal FMs hold 'comprehensive' talks, discuss bilateral ties

The Hindu – World · India

At the meeting, Mr. Wang Yi said China has always placed its relations with Nepal in an important position in its neighbourhood diplomacy and pursues a friendl…

Geopolitics

Hundreds of cats stolen for food in Vietnam rescued by police, welfare group says

BBC News – World · Europe

Police have arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 cats destined for slaughter, with more than 40 reunited with their owners.

Geopolitics

From camel coats to guochao: Max Mara woos China’s luxury brand consumers

The Guardian – World · Europe

Fashion house pays tribute to Chinese style with its 75th anniversary catwalk show in Shanghai“New York may be the city that never sleeps, but Shanghai doesn’t…

General

Russian warship fired warning shots near a yacht in the English Channel

NBC News – World · US

The U.K. Defense Ministry was investigating reports that a Russian warship fired warning shots at a British yacht.

Geopolitics

To Tehran with love? Trump's Iran MoU meets MAGA mutiny

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • US President Donald Trump's Iran memorandum of understanding sparks criticism from both side…

Geopolitics

'Very important': India coach reveals how Rohit remains crucial to Gill

Times of India – World · India

Ahead of the second ODI against Afghanistan, India spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule backed Rohit Sharma, calling him a "champion cricketer" and highlighting …

Geopolitics

China’s Shein to be ousted from Paris department store after other brands flee

South China Morning Post – World · China

A department store in central Paris announced on Tuesday the end of its cooperation with Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein, which, French media reported, …

Tech & Startups

You Can Finally Buy Snap’s New AR Specs—for $2,195

Wired · Global

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel lays out the company’s vision for its augmented-reality smart glasses, arriving later this year.

Tech & Startups

Sixty percent of US consumers say ‘AI’ in brand messaging is a turnoff, survey finds

TechCrunch · US

WordPress VIP’s latest survey suggests consumers are wary of AI-generated answers even as companies increasingly view AI search as an important referral channe…

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