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Gunman kills six family members, then himself, in USA
A preliminary investigation into the gun violence indicated the shootings "stemmed from a domestic-related dispute," the Muscatine Police Department said in a statement
2 June 2026, 10:10 AM
AI giant Anthropic confidentially files for IPO
A confidential filing lets a company submit its IPO paperwork to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for review without making its financials and business details public until much later in the process.
2 June 2026, 09:50 AM
Trump admin proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices
The tariffs would partially replace a 50% tariff on many Brazilian goods imposed by US President Donald Trump last year
2 June 2026, 09:46 AM
Trump signs proclamation amending tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports
US President Donald Trump on Monday signed a proclamation amending his Section 232 national security tariffs on some aluminum, steeland copper imports, the White House said.
2 June 2026, 09:40 AM
Happy birthday: Hollywood honors Marilyn Monroe, 100 years on
More than six decades after her tragically early death, the city was awash with references to the bottle-blonde icon on what would have been her 100th birthday.
2 June 2026, 08:51 AM
Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue
Lebanon says attacks will stop on Beirut and its suburbs
2 June 2026, 08:47 AM
Trump's 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress
Senate Republicans opposed fund, citing concerns over payouts to January 6 participants
2 June 2026, 08:32 AM
Trump says Iran truce talks moving at 'rapid pace' after Tehran threats
Weeks of indirect talks between the US and Iran marked by threats and several waves of air strikes have so far failed
2 June 2026, 01:37 AM
AI gains must benefit workers: UN
The gains generated by artificial intelligence must benefit workers and do so in a fair manner, the United Nations’ labour agency said yesterday.
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
‘Cockroach’ party founder plans street protest in India
The creator of India’s satirical “Cockroach People’s Party” yesterday vowed to lead a protest in New Delhi to take the viral social media campaign to the streets.
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Rescuers seek new route to two missing
Rescuers searching for two men missing in a partially flooded cave in Laos for about two weeks said they were scouring for a new entry point yesterday as heavy rain slowed divers’ efforts inside.
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Philippines, Vietnam renew defence ties
The Philippines and Vietnam yesterday agreed to strengthen defence ties to help bolster maritime security in the region and maintain peace in the disputed South China Sea.
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
France, UK, partners seize Russia-linked oil tanker
France said yesterday it had detained a Russia-linked oil tanker in the Atlantic, with the Kremlin comparing the latest seizure aimed at tackling Moscow’s sanctions-busting shadow fleet to “international piracy”.
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
‘Undemocratic practices’
More than 250 Turkish writers have signed a joint statement condemning what they described as “undemocratic practices” after a court overturned the main opposition party’s 2023 primary, removing its elected leader.
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
US campaign reveals air power limits
The US campaign against Iran has shown the boundaries of what air power alone can achieve, said Adam Clements, a former Pentagon official and US defence attaché in Jordan and Yemen.
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Philippine senator arrested in flood control scandal
Philippine police yesterday arrested a lawmaker yesterday over a multi-billion dollar graft scandal, making him the highest-ranking government official held in the case that caused mass protests in the country.
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Iran halts indirect talks with US
Iran is halting indirect negotiations with the US after Israel ordered troops to push deeper into Lebanon to battle Tehran-backed Hezbollah, the Iranian news agency Tasnim said yesterday, complicating diplomatic efforts to end three months of war.
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Iran halts indirect talks with US
Iran is halting indirect negotiations with the US after Israel ordered troops to push deeper into Lebanon to battle Tehran-backed Hezbollah, the Iranian news agency Tasnim said yesterday, complicating diplomatic efforts to end three months of war.
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Russian strikes kill one, injure two dozen in Ukraine
Russian drones killed one person and wounded two dozen others in cities across Ukraine, local authorities announced yesterday, as Kyiv and Moscow step up long-range strikes with peace talks stalling.
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Iran FM says no nuclear talks with US, accuses ceasefire violations
Iran says ending the war remains its immediate priority
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