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Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg on First Day of a Marquee Putin Event

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-03T09:16:24+00:00

As an annual economic conference was set to begin, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine had targeted a navy base and an oil terminal in the region that includes Russia’s second-largest city.

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Зеленського можуть позбавити найвищої нагороди Польщі: Дуда відреагував

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-03T09:13:00+00:00

Експрезидент Польщі заявив, що Зеленський отримував орден за інших обставин, але остаточне рішення щодо можливої втрати нагороди ухвалюватиме Кароль Навроцький.

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David Cameron offered Boris Johnson senior Cabinet role if he agreed not to push for Brexit

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-03T09:09:37+00:00

Johnson tells BBC documentary he played tennis in early 2016 with then prime minister to discuss EU referendumUK politics live – latest updatesDavid Cameron offered Boris Johnson a senior Cabinet position in return for campaigning for the UK to remain in the EU during the 2016 referendum, it has been revealedIn the event, and with four months to go before the vote, Johnson transformed the terms of the debate by announcing in February 2016 that “after a huge amount of heartache” he was throwing his weight behind the campaign to take Britain out of the EU. Continue reading...

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ACKO strengthens leadership team ahead of IPO plans

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-03T09:05:43+00:00

The insurer said the appointments are aimed at integrating product, business and customer experience functions under unified leadership to enable faster execution and improve customer outcomes

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Ukraine’s Daily Moment of Silence

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-03T09:01:39+00:00

Every day at 9a.m., Ukrainians observe a minute of silence to honor people killed during the Russia-Ukraine war. Our reporter, Maria Varenikova, who has covered the hostilities since 2014, takes us to her hometown to experience this moment.

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Far-right praise for shah’s secret police puts Reza Pahlavi on the spot

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-03T09:00:49+00:00

Son of deposed shah forced to distance himself from once-dreaded Savak as some of his ‘fascistic’ supporters glorify it For decades, the Savak was seen as the most hated symbol of repression that kept Iran’s last shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, in power – and a main driving force behind the revolutionary fervor that toppled him in 1979.Now the deposed monarch’s son, Reza Pahlavi, has been forced to distance himself from the once-dreaded security agency after some of his most vociferous supporters glorified it as the defining emblem in their drive to install him on the throne in a royal restoratio

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US primary voters choose midterm candidates as Democrats look to flip key seats

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-03T09:00:47+00:00

Democrats seek to oust Republicans in New Jersey and Iowa, while other major races remain up in the airVoters in Tuesday’s primary elections across the US chose candidates who could flip critical districts in the US House and Senate in November, setting up a series of high-stakes general election contests in a midterm year expected to favor Democrats.Among the most watched races are: a New Jersey Democrat who could oust a Republican incumbent absent with a mystery medical issue for months; several Iowa Democrats hoping to flip their red-leaning state; and California’s redrawn maps that have gi

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US ‘disables’ ship allegedly bound for Iranian port

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-06-03T08:56:28+00:00

US Central Command released video of it targeting a tanker that it says was en route to Iran’s Kharg Island in the Gulf.

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"Мертві душі", подвійна оплата, "відкати": Grant Watch Ukraine "Стоп-паразит" дослідив, як "освоюються" гранти

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-03T08:49:12+00:00

Громадська ініціатива "Стоп-паразит" (Grant Watch Ukraine) описала 10 найбільш поширених способів розкрадання міжнародної допомоги професійними "громадськими активістами". Про це написав ветеран російсько-української...

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Bengaluru based prop-tech startup Propsoch secures $2 million in seed funding

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-03T08:47:24+00:00

The funding will strengthen its core research and advisory capabilities, expand its internal teams across various business functions, and support its strategic expansion into new regional markets

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Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-03T08:47:07+00:00
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Bank lending in India hits two-year high as firms skip bonds

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-03T08:45:42+00:00

Rising benchmark yields have lifted corporate borrowing costs, dampening companies’ appetite for debt sales, even as the RBI is widely expected to keep its policy rate unchanged on Frida

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Royal Navy helicopter crashes into field in Devon

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-03T08:41:34+00:00

Emergency services at scene of incident at Sourton Down, near OkehamptonA Royal Navy helicopter has crashed into a field in Devon, police have confirmed.Emergency services are at the scene of the incident at Sourton Down, near Okehampton. Continue reading...

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Minister criticises police anti-racism guidance following riot over Henry Nowak death – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-03T08:36:09+00:00

Sarah Jones appeals for calm after rioting over the death of Nowak, who was handcuffed while dying from stab woundYesterday Gavin Stephens, chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, said that, althought the NPCC would listen to concerns about how the anti-racism commitment was worded (see 9.29am), the overall intent behind was sound and justified. He said:It is essential that we police without fear or favour in keeping the peace and enforcing the law. We must do so to earn the confidence of all communities.This historic and ongoing mistrust between the police and black communities risks, f

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Indian markets trim losses; Sensex down 499 pts, Nifty slips 139 pts

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-03T08:32:20+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Stock Price Live Updates: Indian equities traded lower despite strong global cues, though markets recovered from intraday lows. At 1:39 p.m., Sensex was down 498.80 points at 74,151.05 and Nifty 50 fell 138.75 points to 23,344.80, as investors awaited the RBI policy decision.

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Dubai-based Apparel Group said to explore IPO for India business

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-03T08:31:53+00:00

While the valuation and the IPO size are yet to be decided, banker appointments are expected soon, the people said. The offering could take place later this year or in early 2027

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OECD says Australia should increase EV and renewable energy take up amid fuel crisis – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-03T08:30:26+00:00

This blog is closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChaney said: AI companies should be able to unlock the majority of global content with a handful of individual deals – in the same way that every other industry licenses copyrighted content.Government could further work to facilitate this process for the remainder of the copyrighted content, either directly or through a centralised mechanism. Continue reading...

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Ebola : pourquoi le seul vaccin disponible n’est pas utilisé sur le terrain en RDC

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-03T08:30:07+00:00

L’épidémie qui sévit en République démocratique du Congo est liée à la souche Bundibugyo de la maladie, or le seul vaccin disponible est adapté à la souche Zaïre. Les spécialistes sont partagés sur l’utilité que ce produit pourrait néanmoins offrir.

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