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When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains

Contrary to the belief that an immigration crackdown would lead to more jobs for US-born workers, ICE enforcement hasn’t produced economic gains for Americans.

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains
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I’m a doctor who helped rename PCOS to PMOS – a 10-year process of listening to 14,000 patients and health professionals speak on how to improve care

Polycystic ovary syndrome is an inaccurate name for a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Its new name can help address missed diagnoses and fragmented care.

I’m a doctor who helped rename PCOS to PMOS – a 10-year process of listening to 14,000 patients and health professionals speak on how to improve care
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‘One of a kind’ grandfather dies in Washington chemical tank rupture

Search crews are expected to navigate treacherous circumstances as they continue efforts to recover nine people, who are presumed dead, a day after a deadly chemical tank rupture at a paper plant in Washington state killed at least two people and injured others.

‘One of a kind’ grandfather dies in Washington chemical tank rupture
Health|Science|World

US setting up Ebola care facility in Kenya for Americans

The Trump administration says it's setting up a "state-of-the-art facility” in Kenya for Americans who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus but who do not have symptoms.

US setting up Ebola care facility in Kenya for Americans
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in Kenya

Authorities in Kenya say eight female students have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children and injuring dozens of others

Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in Kenya
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Stop worrying about Ebola: Protect yourself from contagious viruses you may actually encounter

Stop worrying about Ebola: Protect yourself from contagious viruses you may actually encounter

Stop worrying about Ebola: Protect yourself from contagious viruses you may actually encounter
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Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has cast Pope Leo XIV as a global ally on social justice, migration and reparations after meeting the Chicago-born pontiff at the Vatican

Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'

The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an Ebola outbreak

WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'
Health|Science|World

US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya suspended as opposition to containment center grows

US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya suspended as opposition to containment center grows

US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya suspended as opposition to containment center grows
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Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index

Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
Health|Science|World

906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, WHO says

The World Health Organization said on Friday that there are 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 223 suspected

906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, WHO says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's PM says he will conclude political deal on EU funds with von der Leyen

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Friday he would conclude a political agreement on the release of frozen European Union funds at a meeting with European

Hungary's PM says he will conclude political deal on EU funds with von der Leyen
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Rule changes may only yield modest Fed balance sheet contraction

By Michael S.

Rule changes may only yield modest Fed balance sheet contraction
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Specialist divers head to Laos to join 'extremely challenging' cave rescue

A team of specialist divers were headed to central Laos to help efforts to rescue seven people trapped in a cave after heavy rains triggered a landslide last week, a Thai volunteer

Specialist divers head to Laos to join 'extremely challenging' cave rescue
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European shares secure monthly gains on Middle East peace hopes

European shares edged higher on Friday, wrapping up the month with gains as investors clung to hopes that a proposed deal to extend a Middle

European shares secure monthly gains on Middle East peace hopes
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Nigeria's Tinubu says reforms stabilising economy despite hardship

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Friday his economic reforms stabilised the country and revived investor confidence, despite a steep cost-of-

Nigeria's Tinubu says reforms stabilising economy despite hardship
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The court cases plaguing Spain's ruling Socialist Party

Spain's ruling Socialist Workers' Party faces several court cases involving allegations of graft, influence-peddling and other crimes that have implicated members of Prime

The court cases plaguing Spain's ruling Socialist Party
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Oil tumbles, stocks gain on US-Iran deal hopes

World stocks edged higher on Friday while oil prices slid and headed for a weekly drop as traders awaited clarity on efforts to

Oil tumbles, stocks gain on US-Iran deal hopes
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan spent $73 billion in yen-buying intervention, ministry data shows

Japanese authorities spent 11.7 trillion yen ($73.5 billion) intervening in foreign exchange markets over the past month to support the yen, but with only

Japan spent $73 billion in yen-buying intervention, ministry data shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand aiming for steady rises in defence spending, minister says

New Zealand is aiming for "smooth and steady" rises in defence expenditure to meet its target of spending 2% of GDP on the military within 8 years, its new

New Zealand aiming for steady rises in defence spending, minister says
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European Commission vows tougher action on trade with China

The EU's trade and investment relationship with China is "not sustainable", the European Commission said on Friday, vowing a stronger response as

European Commission vows tougher action on trade with China
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Nomura seeks US fund management acquisitions as part of global expansion

Japan's Nomura Holdings is looking for acquisition targets for its investment management business in the U.S. to build on last year's $1.8 billion buyout of

Nomura seeks US fund management acquisitions as part of global expansion
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In California redistricting, pro-MAGA town likely to get a gay, liberal congressman

Huntington Beach, the right-leaning California city that banned the Pride flag from City Hall and elected a city council of MAGA

In California redistricting, pro-MAGA town likely to get a gay, liberal congressman
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Eleven children killed, injured every 24 hours in Lebanon, UN says

Eleven children have been killed or injured on average every 24 hours in Lebanon over the last week, the U.N.'s children's agency said on Friday, as

Eleven children killed, injured every 24 hours in Lebanon, UN says
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Fed's Schmid warns against viewing oil shock as transitory

By Michael S.

Fed's Schmid warns against viewing oil shock as transitory
Asia|World

China opposes any country using freedom of navigation to undermine its sovereignty

China said on Friday it firmly opposes any attempt by any country to undermine its sovereignty and security "under the pretext of freedom of navigation", in response to a

China opposes any country using freedom of navigation to undermine its sovereignty
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Pregnant woman and son from Ghana have been detained for more than a week at Dulles Airport, attorneys say

Pregnant woman and son from Ghana have been detained for more than a week at Dulles Airport, attorneys say

Pregnant woman and son from Ghana have been detained for more than a week at Dulles Airport, attorneys say
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Bank of England's Bailey signals no need to move quickly to curb inflation jump

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Friday that allowing inflation to run above the central bank's 2% target is justified given the uncertainty about the impact of the

Bank of England's Bailey signals no need to move quickly to curb inflation jump
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Kanye West to perform in the Netherlands despite bans elsewhere

U.S. rapper Kanye West, who has been barred from performing in several countries due to past antisemitic comments, is set to hold concerts in the Netherlands next month,

Kanye West to perform in the Netherlands despite bans elsewhere
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO reports 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola

The World Health Organization said on Friday that there were 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 223 suspected

WHO reports 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Travel|World

In Rio de Janeiro, the World Cup warm-ups are the real game

Before every match at this year's World Cup, viewers across the globe will watch as cameras linger on a familiar ritual: players

In Rio de Janeiro, the World Cup warm-ups are the real game
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italy first quarter growth revised up as exports shine

Italy's economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter from the previous three months, boosted by strong exports, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Friday, revising up a

Italy first quarter growth revised up as exports shine
Economy|Political|World

Colombians head to the polls with peace efforts, economy on agenda

Colombians are set to vote on Sunday in what is likely the first round of a presidential election, amid deep polarization between those seeking

Colombians head to the polls with peace efforts, economy on agenda
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran promises ‘utter ruin’ if war restarts. Here’s what could happen if diplomacy fails

Iran promises ‘utter ruin’ if war restarts. Here’s what could happen if diplomacy fails

Iran promises ‘utter ruin’ if war restarts. Here’s what could happen if diplomacy fails
Crime|Europe|Political|World

NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment building, wounding two

NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment building, wounding two

NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment building, wounding two
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

How do US arms sales to Taiwan work and why are they such a sore point for China?

How do US arms sales to Taiwan work and why are they such a sore point for China?

How do US arms sales to Taiwan work and why are they such a sore point for China?
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained

Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained

Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained
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Mullin plan to punish sanctuary jurisdictions by targeting their airports faces fierce headwinds

Mullin plan to punish sanctuary jurisdictions by targeting their airports faces fierce headwinds

Mullin plan to punish sanctuary jurisdictions by targeting their airports faces fierce headwinds
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Global bonds take wild ride in May as Iran war shocks market

The Iran war rocked global bond markets again in May, sending yields to multi-decade highs as traders priced in central bank rate hikes

Global bonds take wild ride in May as Iran war shocks market
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OpenAI gives Japan banks access to latest model, Japan's finance minister says

OpenAI has given some Japanese financial institutions access to its GPT-5.5 model to help prevent cyberattacks, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama

OpenAI gives Japan banks access to latest model, Japan's finance minister says
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ECB will act to head off persistent inflation, Panetta says

The European Central Bank will act in a "timely and measured manner" to prevent the current energy shock from turning into persistent inflation, governing council member Fabio

ECB will act to head off persistent inflation, Panetta says
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At Computex, Nvidia and Taiwan's expanding role in AI infrastructure set to take centre stage

At Taiwan's annual Computex trade show next week, the spotlight is likely to be dominated, as usual, by Nvidia and its products, but also by the island's

At Computex, Nvidia and Taiwan's expanding role in AI infrastructure set to take centre stage
Asia|Economy|World

Why Malaysia's Anwar is considering a snap election

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said he would consider calling for snap polls if tensions within his ruling alliance got worse. 

Why Malaysia's Anwar is considering a snap election
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Indonesia inflation seen picking up to 2.97% in May,  April trade surplus shrinking

Indonesia's annual inflation rate likely accelerated in May to 2.97%, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, closer to the upper end of the central bank's target range amid

Indonesia inflation seen picking up to 2.97% in May,  April trade surplus shrinking
Europe|Political|World

Reactions to drone incident in Romania

NATO member Romania said on Friday that a drone injured two people in a southeastern city during an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, an incident likely to increase

Reactions to drone incident in Romania
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German unemployment falls unexpectedly in May

The number of unemployed people in Germany fell unexpectedly in May, labour office figures showed on Friday, but the office warned

German unemployment falls unexpectedly in May
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Ukraine says Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged vessels

Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged merchant vessels late on Thursday and overnight as they sailed along Ukraine's maritime export corridor in the Black Sea, Deputy Prime

Ukraine says Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged vessels
Crime|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Imported voters, fake websites: Russia's covert efforts to stop Armenia's pivot West

Russia has intensified covert efforts to undermine the leader of Armenia’s bid for re-

Imported voters, fake websites: Russia's covert efforts to stop Armenia's pivot West
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist

The United Nations on Friday added Israel and Russia to a U.N. blacklist of countries suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict

UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist
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Georgia uncorks the value of Stalin's 40,000-bottle wine collection

Tangled cobwebs dangle from the ceiling in dim light and a pleasant, musky sweetness pervades the air in this repository of a precious wine collection,

Georgia uncorks the value of Stalin's 40,000-bottle wine collection
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Kenya arrests 8 students suspected of arson in deadly school fire

Kenyan authorities have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson over a fire at a girls' boarding school that killed 16 students, police said on

Kenya arrests 8 students suspected of arson in deadly school fire
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Bulgaria to cut US military aircraft stay over visa issue, PM Radev says

Bulgaria will allow U.S. military aircraft to stay in the NATO member country only until the end of June, after the United States failed to approve a visa-free system for

Bulgaria to cut US military aircraft stay over visa issue, PM Radev says
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Definitely, maybe

Stop-start efforts by Tehran and Washington to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz dominate the market outlook, while U.S. and euro zone data should shed more

Definitely, maybe
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Italy April jobless rate edges down to 5.1%, 123,000 jobs created

Italy's unemployment rate fell slightly to 5.1% in April and a net 123,000 jobs were created during the month, national statistics bureau ISTAT reported on Friday.

Italy April jobless rate edges down to 5.1%, 123,000 jobs created
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Taiwan raises 2026 GDP growth outlook to 16-year high on strong AI demand

Taiwan's tech-driven economy is expected to grow at its fastest pace in 16 years in 2026, the government statistics agency said on Friday,

Taiwan raises 2026 GDP growth outlook to 16-year high on strong AI demand
Asia|Political|World

China's low-key presence at Asia defence forum a lost opportunity, Australia says

China's decision to send only academics to Asia's biggest defence forum is a missed opportunity at a moment when countries need more "strategic

China's low-key presence at Asia defence forum a lost opportunity, Australia says
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Italy EU-harmonised CPI jumps to 3.3% y/y in May, slightly above forecast

Italian EU-harmonised consumer prices (HICP) rose by 0.4% in May from the month before, with the annual inflation rate surging to 3.3% from 2.8% in April amid increasing

Italy EU-harmonised CPI jumps to 3.3% y/y in May, slightly above forecast
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

Sudanese medical group accuses paramilitary force of killing 27 in attack targeting civilians

A Sudanese medical group says attacks in central Sudan have killed 27 people, including elderly individuals

Sudanese medical group accuses paramilitary force of killing 27 in attack targeting civilians
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2

Romanian authorities say a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania

Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Guatemala's president denies report of US deal on anti-drug trafficking strikes

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo denies an agreement with the U.S. for anti-drug trafficking operations in Guatemala

Guatemala's president denies report of US deal on anti-drug trafficking strikes
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French inflation at 27-month high of 2.8% in May, but below forecast

French inflation rose in May at the fastest pace in more than two years on surging energy prices, though slightly less than expected, preliminary data from statistics agency INSEE

French inflation at 27-month high of 2.8% in May, but below forecast
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French economy shrank by 0.1% in first quarter

France's economy shrank slightly in the first quarter, final data from statistics office INSEE showed on Friday, missing the preliminary reading of 0.0% for the euro zone's second-

French economy shrank by 0.1% in first quarter
Australia|Environment|Political|Sports|World

Olympics-Arrests made as police clear protest camp at 2032 stadium site

Police in Brisbane made five arrests on Friday as they cleared a protest camp from the city park where the main stadium for the 2032 Olympics will be built. 

Olympics-Arrests made as police clear protest camp at 2032 stadium site
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|World

Iran war impact could 'doubly scar' euro zone consumers, ECB research finds

Euro zone consumers, already scarred by the Ukraine war, have changed their attitudes more quickly as a result of the upheaval of the Iran war, European Central Bank

Iran war impact could 'doubly scar' euro zone consumers, ECB research finds
Europe|Political|World

France to demand explanation from Russian envoy over Romania drone incident

France will ask Russia's ambassador to explain what happened when he fulfills a summons after a drone struck an apartment building in Romania, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel

France to demand explanation from Russian envoy over Romania drone incident
Crime|Europe|World

France has asked prosecutor to investigate treatment of its nationals on activist flotilla

France has asked for the public prosecutor to investigate the treatment of French nationals who were part of a recent activist flotilla heading for Gaza, French Foreign

France has asked prosecutor to investigate treatment of its nationals on activist flotilla
Economy|Europe|World

Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation rises to 3.6% in May

Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate rose to 3.6% in May, from 3.5% in the period through April, preliminary data from the National Statistics Institute (INE)

Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation rises to 3.6% in May
Business|Economy|Finance|World

BOJ may heed calls to pause bond taper next year

Bond market volatility is boosting the case for Japan's central bank to pause the unwinding of its massive debt holdings next fiscal year, which would give

BOJ may heed calls to pause bond taper next year
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Yen back in danger zone as Tokyo officials keep investors on edge

As Japan's yen drifts back to levels that prompted official intervention a month ago, markets are sizing up Tokyo's remaining financial firepower and

Yen back in danger zone as Tokyo officials keep investors on edge
Africa|Health|Political|World

Kenyan court orders suspension of US plan for Ebola quarantine facility

A Kenyan court has ordered the temporary suspension of a plan for the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in the country after a lawsuit

Kenyan court orders suspension of US plan for Ebola quarantine facility
Australia|Economy|Election|Environment|Political|World

Australia's embattled Liberals tap former PM Abbott as party president, reinforcing rightward shift

Australia's struggling opposition Liberal Party installed former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, a pugnacious social conservative and campaigner against

Australia's embattled Liberals tap former PM Abbott as party president, reinforcing rightward shift
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China's factory activity likely remained flat in May: Reuters poll

China's factory activity likely remained flat in May after expanding for two months, indicating that weak domestic demand and cost pressures stemming from the U.S.-Israeli

China's factory activity likely remained flat in May: Reuters poll
Business|Technology|World

Stellantis to recall over 419,000 US vehicles over improper side air bag deployment

Chrysler-parent Stellantis is recalling 419,035 vehicles in the U.S. as a software error could delay the side air bags from deploying during a crash, the U.S.

Stellantis to recall over 419,000 US vehicles over improper side air bag deployment
Health|Technology|World

UN rights office says children need better protection online

The United Nations' Human Rights Office on Friday called for more robust regulation and oversight by governments to make online platforms safer for children.

UN rights office says children need better protection online