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Coforge jumps 5% on launch of AI platform for global insurance market

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-02T05:34:32+00:00

The stock opened at ₹1,472.20, touched a high of ₹1,538.50 against a previous close of ₹1,461.20, reflecting strong market response to the announcement

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Australia politics live: Chalmers says Wilson ‘not the sharpest tool in the shed’ in question time; government spent $3.8m on personal protection for CFMEU administrator

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-02T05:33:37+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe foreign minister, Penny Wong, has announced new sanctions by the commonwealth over three Israeli individuals and four entities in response to “escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank”.The entities will receive targeted financial sanctions while the individuals will receive travel bans to Australia.For the first time, designated entities now include farming outposts that serve as hubs for settler violence.Settler violence is used to displace Palestinians and perpetuate the settlement

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How Cornish miners brought football to Mexico

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-06-02T05:28:25+00:00

As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots.

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‘Not the deal promised’: Labor’s Ed Husic questions Aukus pact that will deliver secondhand subs

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-02T05:14:07+00:00

Former frontbencher launches most significant internal criticism of $368bn Aukus deal since ALP national conference in 2023Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia needs a backup plan for the Aukus submarine agreement, Labor MP Ed Husic has warned, arguing sluggish American production and the “transactional nature” of the Trump administration have put the multi-billion-dollar defence deal at risk.The defence minister, Richard Marles, this week agreed to US requests for Australia to accept three second-hand Virgin

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Shrinking graduate premium sours views on value of a university education, UK poll shows

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-02T05:00:39+00:00

Worries over AI and loan debt mean 34% of people think degrees are usually not worth the time and moneyThere was a time when going to university seemed a no-brainer. Better qualifications opened doors to better jobs with greater earning potential.But with the graduate premium shrinking, mounting anger about spiralling student debt and growing fears about AI eating into the graduate jobs market, it is not surprising that attitudes are shifting. Continue reading...

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British Paralympian could be first astronaut with physical disability to live in orbit

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-02T05:00:39+00:00

John McFall prepares for mission to Haven-1 space station after UK Space Agency signs deal with US startup VastA British Paralympian and surgeon could become the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit after the government signed a deal with a US company that is building a small commercial space station.John McFall, a member of the European Space Agency (Esa) astronaut reserve, was cleared for activities in orbit last year and could take part in a mission to the Haven-1 space station soon after its proposed launch in 2027. Continue reading...

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Third of people no longer believe degree is worth the time or money, UK poll shows

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-02T05:00:39+00:00

Younger graduates, with experience of the fee system, are more disillusioned than those who did not pay fees, according to the surveyThere was a time when going to university seemed a no-brainer. Better qualifications opened doors to better jobs with greater earning potential.But with the graduate premium shrinking, mounting anger about spiralling student debt and growing fears about AI eating into the graduate jobs market, it is not surprising that attitudes are shifting. Continue reading...

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Ola Electric launches QIP at ₹37.74 floor price; May sales jump 23%

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-02T04:54:43+00:00

The company attributed the recovery to a retail restructuring at the front end and stronger execution, alongside rising petrol prices driving consumer interest toward EVs

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Israel and Iran Step Back From Threats After Day of Tension

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-02T04:53:06+00:00

President Trump wrote on social media that Israel and Hezbollah had “agreed” not to attack each other. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later distanced himself from talks of a cease-fire in Lebanon.

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Iowa shootings: gunman suspected of killing six relatives then himself

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-02T04:51:45+00:00

Police say four found dead in Muscatine home and two elsewhere in apparent ‘domestic-related dispute’ and suspect took own life while speaking to officersAuthorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people who they believe were killed by a relative who took his own life when confronted by police.Police were called Monday to a home in Muscatine, about 50 miles (80km) south-east of Cedar Rapids, where they found four people fatally shot, Muscatine police chief Anthony Kies said during a news conference. Continue reading...

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Australia politics live: Chalmers says Wilson ‘not the sharpest tool in the shed’ as he faces questions over tax bracket creep; Husic calls for Aukus rethink

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-02T04:51:33+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe foreign minister, Penny Wong, has announced new sanctions by the commonwealth over three Israeli individuals and four entities in response to “escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank”.The entities will receive targeted financial sanctions while the individuals will receive travel bans to Australia.For the first time, designated entities now include farming outposts that serve as hubs for settler violence.Settler violence is used to displace Palestinians and perpetuate the settlement

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AI now a driver of profits and GDP, says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-02T04:49:16+00:00

The Nvidia boss said that the massive demand for AI is driving the investment in compute infra and that AI tokens have become profitable units of revenue

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Diesel share falls 16% as CNG and EVs gain while strong hybrid demand slips

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-02T04:46:04+00:00

One in three cars sold in India now runs on CNG, electric or hybrid technology as rising fuel costs and operating economics reshape consumer buying behaviour in the passenger vehicle market

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ED searches against Vedanta Group in FEMA case

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-02T04:44:56+00:00

The searches are part of a Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violation investigation

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Australia politics live: Coalition targets Labor over tax in question time as Liberal MP booted; Husic calls for Aukus rethink

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-02T04:39:17+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe foreign minister, Penny Wong, has announced new sanctions by the commonwealth over three Israeli individuals and four entities in response to “escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank”.The entities will receive targeted financial sanctions while the individuals will receive travel bans to Australia.For the first time, designated entities now include farming outposts that serve as hubs for settler violence.Settler violence is used to displace Palestinians and perpetuate the settlement

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Rupee rises 16 paise to 95.03 against US dollar in early trade

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-02T04:34:37+00:00

In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.16 against the US dollar and reached 95.03, gaining 16 paise from its previous close

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : les affrontements se poursuivent entre le Hezbollah et Israël malgré les déclarations d’apaisement de Donald Trump

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-02T04:29:30+00:00

Le Hezbollah a revendiqué des attaques contre l’armée israélienne dans le sud du Liban, tandis que l’agence officielle libanaise y a signalé des frappes israéliennes sur plusieurs villages. Ces échanges de tirs se produisent alors que le président américain a assuré que le mouvement pro-iranien et l’Etat hébreu allaient cesser les hostilités.

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : nouveaux affrontements entre le Hezbollah et l’armée israélienne avant la reprise des négociations entre Libanais et Israéliens

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-02T04:29:26+00:00

Le Hezbollah a revendiqué des attaques contre dans le sud du Liban, tandis que l’agence de presse officielle libanaise y a signalé des frappes israéliennes sur plusieurs villages. Des échanges qui ont lieu peu après des déclarations de Donald Trump assurant que les deux camps avaient accepté la fin des hostilités.

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : nouveaux affrontements entre le Hezbollah et l’armée israélienne dans le sud du Liban

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-02T04:29:26+00:00

Le Hezbollah a revendiqué des attaques contre des cibles israéliennes dans la région, tandis que la presse libanaise y a signalé des attaques sur plusieurs villages. Ces échangesont lieu peu après des déclarations de Donald Trump assurant que les deux camps avaient pourtant accepté la fin des hostilités.

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HUL opens India's first Unilever Fragrance Hub at IIT Bombay

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-02T04:28:24+00:00

The Mumbai facility combines proprietary creation software, real-time evaluation data capture, and advanced compounding technologies, enabling end-to-end fragrance design, testing, and refinement

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Australia politics live: Coalition targets Labor over tax in question time as Liberal MP booted; One Nation MP sworn in

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-02T04:20:50+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe foreign minister, Penny Wong, has announced new sanctions by the commonwealth over three Israeli individuals and four entities in response to “escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank”.The entities will receive targeted financial sanctions while the individuals will receive travel bans to Australia.For the first time, designated entities now include farming outposts that serve as hubs for settler violence.Settler violence is used to displace Palestinians and perpetuate the settlement

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