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Carney Says Canada Faces a ‘Crisis of Antisemitism’

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-02T15:40:56+00:00

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s comments followed calls for action from Jewish organizations and after a government report found that antisemitism had surged in Canada in recent years.

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Millions vote in high-stakes US primaries including California governor, LA mayor and Iowa Senate – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-02T15:36:26+00:00

California voters must decide top two candidates to advance in governor’s race; Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, South Dakota and New Mexico also hold primariesSign up for the Breaking News US emailCalifornia elections: governor, LA mayor and Congress at stake In six months, Adam Hamawy has gone from a political nobody to, deemed by most measures, the frontrunner in a crowded race, endorsed by prominent progressive and Democratic figures including Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar and Tammy Duckworth.His work history has driven him to call for Medicare for All, advocating for sanc

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Watchdog investigates police over Bristol explosives homicide

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-02T15:36:14+00:00

Avon and Somerset police’s contact with Jo Shaw and ex-partner to be scrutinised after pair died in explosion on 3 MayThe death of a woman killed after her former partner forced his way into a house in Bristol with explosives is to be investigated by the police watchdog.Jo Shaw, 35, sustained fatal injuries in the blast in the Frenchay area of the city on 3 May. Her former partner, Ryan Kelly, 41, was also killed in the explosion. Continue reading...

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Au Pérou, l’ombre de l’ex-dictateur Alberto Fujimori plane sur le second tour de l’élection présidentielle

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-02T15:30:10+00:00

Alors que Keiko Fujimori, fille de l’ex-autocrate Alberto Fujimori (1990-2000) condamné pour crimes contre l’humanité, est en bonne position pour être élue dimanche 7 juin, les familles des victimes de la violence d’Etat craignent le retour d’un régime autoritaire et se mobilisent pour faire acte de mémoire.

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A war abroad, a burden at home

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-02T15:29:18+00:00
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Govt tightens import norms for silver grains, powder

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-02T15:27:27+00:00

Silver dore can be imported by refineries against a licence with actual user conditions.

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Alkem rolls out single-shot pre-filled syringes of semaglutide

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-02T15:24:58+00:00

Alkem Laboratories said the one shot pre-filled syringe format expands treatment options for patients and lowers entry barriers by making it affordable

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No 10 confirms Starmer’s WhatsApp messages automatically delete

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-02T15:22:41+00:00

Spokesperson says function is in line with official guidance as scrutiny of papers relating to Peter Mandelson continuesUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer’s WhatsApp messages automatically delete from his smartphone, Downing Street has confirmed, calling into question how full a picture emerged of his role in the appointment of Peter Mandelson from a recently released tranche of government documents.Asked at a briefing whether Starmer uses the function on his WhatsApp messages, the prime minister’s spokesperson said he “does use disappearing messages”, adding that this was in line w

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Trump ‘shouted and cursed Netanyahu over threat to resume Beirut bombing’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-02T15:20:11+00:00

Angry phone call took place after Iran said it would suspend talks with US over Israel’s Lebanon campaign, Axios reportsMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump angrily confronted Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s threats to resume airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, according to a report.“What the fuck are you doing?” the US president shouted at the Israeli prime minister during the phone call on Monday, according to Axios, a US website that has frequently published reports on high-level conversations between the two leaders. Continue reading...

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Middle East crisis live: Rubio says opening the strait of Hormuz is first condition in talks with Iran

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-02T15:11:34+00:00

The US secretary of state added that Iran must also commit to specific negotiations on the disposition of highly-engaged uranium.Israel’s weapons exports has reached an all-time high for a fifth year running, according to the country’s defence ministry.In a statement, it said: “Israel’s all-time defence export record has been broken for the fifth consecutive year, with $19.2bn in 2025 – a nearly 30% surge compared to the previous year, more than doubling in five years and quadrupling in a decade.” Continue reading...

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Remittances: A buffer, now under pressure

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-02T15:04:57+00:00

Worrying signs. For years remittances have bridged the trade gap. With the tightening labour markets and AI threat in the West, these flows may be impacted

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What will the MPC do this time?

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-02T15:04:55+00:00

In a business as usual scenario, the MPC will keep the status quo — unless it chooses to challenge ‘rational expectations’

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Female dolphins remember who is aggressive when choosing a mating partner, research shows

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-02T15:00:29+00:00

Researchers observed unavailable female dolphins – those that were older, or with calves – did not show the same avoidant behaviourGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFemale dolphins identify males by their unique calls and keep track of their past behaviour, choosing to avoid the most aggressive males during mating season, new research suggests.Bottlenose dolphin society is complex, and male and female dolphins often know each other for decades, said Prof Stephanie King, an expert in animal behaviour at the University of Bristol. Continue reading...

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Fake cigarettes and toys that are ‘essentially weapons’: Choice refers online retailers to regulator over unsafe products

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-02T15:00:28+00:00

Consumer group makes ‘super’ complaint to ACCC after investigation found dangerous items on platforms such as eBay, Amazon and AliExpressGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCigarette lighters that look like toys, gel blasters, flick knives and fake tongue studs are among the “frightening” number of unsafe and potentially banned products being sold to Australians on online marketplaces, a Choice investigation has found.After identifying the products, Choice on Wednesday formally asked the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to take action against the ret

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Santos could drill for new gas in Beetaloo basin within weeks as Murray Watt urged to ‘do his job’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-02T15:00:27+00:00

Environment Centre of the Northern Territory warns it could be ‘gateway to full-scale fracking in the territory’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSantos could begin new drilling for gas in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo basin within weeks after the Finocchiaro government granted approval for up to 12 wells.The decision, published late last month, has prompted calls from environment groups for the federal environment minister, Murray Watt, to use his powers to “call in” the development for an assessment of its potential effects on water and threatened species under n

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‘Gateway to full scale fracking’: Santos could drill for new gas in Northern Territory within weeks

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-02T15:00:27+00:00

Finocchiaro government grants approval for up to 12 wells in Beetaloo basinFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSantos could begin new drilling for gas in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo basin within weeks after the Finocchiaro government granted approval for up to 12 wells.The decision, published late last month, has prompted calls from environment groups for the federal environment minister, Murray Watt, to use his powers to “call in” the development for an assessment of its potential effects on water and threatene

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‘Gateway to full-scale fracking’: Santos could drill for new gas in Northern Territory within weeks

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-02T15:00:27+00:00

Finocchiaro government grants approval for up to 12 wells in Beetaloo basinFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSantos could begin new drilling for gas in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo basin within weeks after the Finocchiaro government granted approval for up to 12 wells.The decision, published late last month, has prompted calls from environment groups for the federal environment minister, Murray Watt, to use his powers to “call in” the development for an assessment of its potential effects on water and threatene

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NDIS overhaul will ‘harm’ Australians with disabilities, government’s own committee warns

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-02T15:00:27+00:00

Reform advisory committee says changes will undermine scheme’s original intentions and give unprecedented power to the health ministerFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe national disability insurance scheme’s proposed overhaul will cause “material harm” to Australians with disabilities, undermine its original intentions and hand unprecedented power to the health minister, the federal government’s own reform advisory committee warns. The Australian Human Rights Commission has also urged the government to slam the

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