China Increases Military and Economic Pressure on Japan
Roblox (RBLX) closed up more than +14% after Arete Research Services LLP upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $95. The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Monday closed up +1.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closedUp +0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closedup +2.25%.
Oil prices set for steep monthly drop as Trump, Iran issue mixed messages on talks in Qatar
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The Wiholl Drawstring Wide Leg Pants from Amazon are nearly identical to Bündchen’s pick, but cost just $18. The wide-leg pants feature a flowy palazzo silhouette, an elastic drawstring waistband and — get this! — they’re available in sizes S through XXL.
The Wiholl Drawstring Wide Leg Pants from Amazon are nearly identical to Bündchen’s pick, but cost just $18. The wide-leg pants feature a flowy palazzo silhouette, an elastic drawstring waistband and — get this! — they’re available in sizes S through XXL.
Les Mills, Olympian Who Founded Fitness Chain, Dies at 91
Mills was born in Auckland in 1934 and competed in his first athletics event. He was inspired to open a gym after an athletics scholarship took him to the U.S. His son, Phillip Mills, later launched the Les Mills International brand of step aerobics and other group fitness classes.
Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C
Europe’s record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress. Public Health France said there were more than 1,200 deaths last Wednesday, when France registered its hottest-ever day. “We’re facing a really catastrophic situation,” he said.
Police units deployed across South Africa before anti-immigration marches
The state would act decisively against anyone seeking to exploit Tuesday’s demonstrations to commit acts of lawlessness, she said. “No one will be permitted to damage infrastructure, loot businesses, attack law enforcement officers or incite violence,” Mosikili said. Police would secure every lawful and peaceful demonstration.
Trump Renews Threat to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook After Supreme Court Ruling
Supreme Court says Fed’s Cook can keep her job for now. The justices allowed Fed governor Lisa Cook to stay in her job while she fights the Republican president's effort to fire her over allegations of mortgage fraud. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says the decision gives Trump a “permission slip to turn independent federal agencies into members-only clubs for his golf buddies and cronies”
Trump on Legislation to Address the Nation’s Housing Crisis: ‘It’s a Yawn’
A passenger jet reported striking a drone while approaching JFK International Airport on Monday. Hours later, a helicopter pilot alerted a close call with a remote-control airplane near the same airport. In April, the FAA was able to determine that a drone passed roughly 1,000 feet (305 meters) below a United Airlines plane as it came into San Diego.
Peru’s Keiko Fujimori wins presidential election, in latest victory for Latin American right
Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori wins Peru's presidential election. The victory is the latest in a series of victories for the right-wing in Latin America. The vote was held on June 7, with more than 50 percent of the vote counted. The winner is expected to be sworn in on July 1.
Supreme Court to Weigh if Arizona Can Demand Proof of Citizenship to Vote
The Supreme Court struck down part of a law that required proof of citizenship to register to vote. The ruling applies to state and local elections, not federal races. The court also struck down a Virginia law that aimed to keep non-citizens from voting. The Supreme Court is expected to issue another ruling in the coming weeks.
In Japan’s ‘Little Brazil,’ a World Cup Showdown Tests Loyalties
In Brazil, a World Cup clash pits homeland against home for vast Japanese community. Local bars were packed with fans wearing both Brazil and Japan jerseys. Most wore Brazil's iconic yellow jerseys, hoping for the country's sixth World Cup title. Most ate "pastel," a deep-fried pastry filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables.
Why are South Korean fans so angry at their football coach?
Fans banged drums, chanted ‘Hong Myung-bo out!’ & hurled curses/insults at the players. "Hong, you must quit," the crowd chanted, beating drums to amplify their protest. "South Korean football is dead," read one banner held aloft by fans.
Germany was a -700 favorite to advance to the Round of 16. Paraguay finished third in Group D and lost 4-1 to the United States to open the tournament. Germany had previously never lost a penalty shootout in World Cup history (4-0) Germany was ranked 10th in the world and Paraguay ranked 41st.
Shares in chipmakers underpinning AI boom rocket in first half of 2026
"The impact of AI investment trickles down from large-cap leaders to small-cap companies," says LPL Financial. As chipmakers and cloud providers ramp up spending on AI, suppliers of semiconductor equipment, components and connectivity solutions are seeing the gains trickle down. "The effect will be more amplified for small-sized companies, in terms of revenue and probability growth," LPL says.
Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves
Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves. Many areas of Venezuela devastated by last week's twin earthquakes have yet to receive significant government help. "You can't really do much with just a pickaxe," she told BBC Mundo. The US has announced more than $300m (£227m) to help Venezuela.
Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui sentenced to 30 years in US prison for fraud
Once known as one of the richest men in China, Guo gained a following in the U.S. for criticizing Beijing. Guo was convicted of defrauding thousands of his supporters in July 2024. Judge Analisa Torres said that Guo had enriched himself by preying on people who believed in democracy for China.
Monaco in shock after parcel bomb injures Ukrainian-born business leader
French and Ukrainian media reported that a Ukrainian magnate and his family were those injured. Vadym Yermolaiev, a Ukrainian-born businessman, built his fortune through the Alef Group. In December 2023, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy imposed sanctions on him.
Pakistani strikes kill at least 28 civilians in Afghanistan, UN says
Pakistan carried out airstrikes on Afghanistan's Paktia, Paktika and Kunar provinces. Pakistan says it targeted militant hideouts responsible for attacks inside Pakistan. Afghan authorities said the strikes killed dozens of civilians and violated the country's sovereignty. Afghanistan condemned the strikes as a “cowardly act of aggression’
6 Are Killed During a Rare Mass Shooting in Germany
Six people were killed in a shooting Monday at a youth welfare facility in the northern German town of Stade. Officials believe the shooting may have stemmed from a child custody dispute. The suspect has been arrested, police said. The shooting took place at a center for youth welfare in Stade, a town in northern Germany.
Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
Supreme Court lets Fed governor Lisa Cook continue in her job. President Trump had asked the court to remove her from her post. A lower court found that Trump had not validly removed her for cause. The Supreme Court will now decide whether to grant the president's request to remove Cook.
Australian man charged with murder after dead girl found in suitcase in Thailand
Simon Peter Carman is charged with raping a minor in Pattaya, Thailand. He was arrested at Bangkok airport before boarding a flight bound for Perth, Australia. Carman, who denied all charges, is in custody and has been provided an attorney. Security footage allegedly shows Carman holding hands with the girl.
Why $20 durians are now being sold at half price - or given away for free
Malaysia typically produces about 550,000 tonnes of durian a year. Over the last decade, Malaysia's durian exports, to China in particular, have soared. But while durian lovers feast, Malaysian farmers are chagrined. Many of the durians flooding the market at throwaway prices are "not qualified for export"
Do you really, really love your job? Then you're not alone, according to surprising results from this survey
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Rescuers keep up search for survivors at collapsed La Guaira building
Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez shared footage Monday of survivors being lifted out of the rubble to applause. A 21-year-old man was pulled from the rubble after a 43-hour search effort, he said. The cash-strapped government came to power in January after U.S. President Donald Trump seized former President Nicolás Maduro.
In Venezuela, a Community Comes Together to Search for Earthquake Survivors
Rescue teams from Venezuela and Colombia have arrived at the site of the earthquake. At least 1,700 people were killed in the twin quakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez has called the earthquakes the "most brutal natural catastrophe" in Venezuela's history.
Putin Faces Increased Pressure as Moscow Is Again Attacked by Drones
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Ukraine's drone campaign has led to a fuel shortage. Ukraine has intensified its campaign against Russia's oil industry in recent weeks. Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses to counter Ukraine's expanding use of mid- and long-range drones. The Washington-based Institute for the Study of War said Putin appeared to acknowledge the impact of Ukraine's campaign.
Shipping Traffic in Strait of Hormuz Picks Up Again
Iran wants to work out an agreement with Oman, which borders the southern side of the vital waterway. But Iran will move forward with its own plans “if for any reason Oman is not interested in doing so,” says Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi. Iran has not confirmed a fresh round of negotiations, though some senior officials are set to be in Qatar.
Kean Set to Speak at the Capitol After Mysterious Absence
Kean has said only that he is dealing with a “personal medical issue,’ and until recently offered no timeline on his return. House Speaker Mike Johnson said he had spoken with Kean by phone on April 24 and that he was "attending to a personal health matter and expects to be back to 100% very soon"
Europe Heat Wave: Forecasts, Warnings and How to Stay Cool
About 56 million Americans are under an extreme heat watch. Some of the worst conditions are expected by Thursday and Friday in the Ohio Valley, the Mid-Atlantic and into the Northeast. Extreme heat warnings are in effect for major cities in the central part of the U.S., including Nashville, St. Louis, Cincinnati and Kansas City.
Why the True Death Toll of Venezuela’s Quakes Is So Hard to Know
Officials in Venezuela have announced that the confirmed death toll following a pair of powerful earthquakes that struck the northwest of the country last week has increased to 1,719. With the window for finding survivors shrinking fast, Venezuelans combed Monday through more ruins of buildings toppled by last week’s powerful back-to-back earthquakes.
Iran Strikes Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Undermining Efforts to Restore Traffic
Gulf diplomats and experts have highlighted that they believed Iran would not simply let go of what it regards as its ultimate trump card. The thinking is that ‘we just have to reach our own understanding with Iran – it wouldn’t be surprising if Gulf countries actually cut their own deal’