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How Lebanon’s Best Chance to Disarm Hezbollah Failed

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-01T09:21:17+00:00

Lebanon’s government has long wanted the powerful militia to give up its weapons. Before the Iran war began, there were signs of progress toward that goal.

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Kane Parsons becomes youngest film-maker to open at No 1 in the US with Backrooms

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-01T09:19:04+00:00

Backrooms stunned industry observers by taking $81m in its first weekend, a record for studio A24Kane Parsons has become the youngest film-maker to open a film at number one at the North American box office for his directing debut Backrooms.Parsons, 20, is seven years younger than the previous record holder, Josh Trank, who was 27 when his debut Chronicle recorded a $22m opening in 2011. Backrooms stunned industry observers by taking $81m in its first weekend in North America – which was also a record for its studio, A24. Continue reading...

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Kyro Capital launches ₹100-crore pre-IPO private equity AIF

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-01T09:12:27+00:00

The fund will focus on sectors such as energy and power (including renewables and energy storage), advanced manufacturing (aerospace and defence supply chains), and consumer and FMCG

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Coal India's production declines by 12% in May

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-01T09:11:04+00:00

Coal production from April to May fell by 10.6% to 112.2 MT, down from 125.6 MT a year earlier

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : la Russie suspend ses exportations de kérosène « pour assurer la stabilité du marché intérieur », après des attaques sur ses raffineries

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-01T09:02:49+00:00

Les attaques de drones contre raffineries et autres infrastructures énergétiques avaient déjà obligé le Kremlin à réduire ou à interrompre leur production. La suspension restera en vigueur jusqu’au 30 novembre.

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La question des OQTF, au cœur de la visite du ministre de l’intérieur algérien à Paris

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-01T09:02:36+00:00

La reprise du dialogue entre Paris et Alger, amorcée depuis quelques mois, se concrétise par la visite de Saïd Sayoub à Paris, lundi 1ᵉʳ juin. Depuis février, des signes de redémarrage des délivrances de laissez-passer consulaires se sont fait sentir sur le terrain.

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An Industrial Gem in Venezuela Now Embodies the Country’s Decay

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-01T09:01:10+00:00

Cumaná was once an economic hub, producing Toyota Land Cruisers and exporting food across South America. Now it’s on the brink of disaster as public services collapse.

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What We Saw Driving Through Venezuela

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-01T09:00:42+00:00

Our reporter Simon Romero takes a roadtrip from Caracas to Cumaná in Venezuela, showing the multiple military checkpoints the regime has along the coast, a constant reminder of the state’s presence.

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Convocan a arquitectos y artistas a un concurso para fomentar el uso del adobe

Source: Clarin · Published: 2026-06-01T09:00:28+00:00

El certamen está organizado por el Instituto Francés de Argentina y otorga 9000 euros al equipo ganador.Deben presentarse duplas francoargentinas y proponer una instalación que desdibuje los límites entre arte y arquitectura El plazo para postularse vence el 25 de junio.

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Young Britons feel disconnected and locked out of creative arts, charity says

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-01T09:00:13+00:00

Research for Roundhouse in London shows 87% of 18- to 30-year-olds believe they have fewer artistic opportunities Rising costs, the disappearance of third spaces and reduced access to artistic opportunities are causing young people to feel “disconnected, isolated and locked out of creativity”, according to research commissioned by a youth arts charity.The Roundhouse, a multi-arts venue in north London that reopened in 2006 with a focus on running youth programmes, has released the findings to coincide with the publication of its 20-year impact report on Monday. Continue reading...

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US man named Loony Toon sentenced to 20 years for shooting at police officers

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-01T09:00:12+00:00

Oregon man with extensive criminal record fired at three officers while speeding away from a traffic stop in 2025A man with the unusual name Loony Toon and a lengthy rap sheet has been given 20 years in prison after admitting that he shot at police officers in Oregon, according to authorities.The 43-year-old whose name calls to mind the classic television cartoon franchise Looney Tunes – as well as a colloquial term some invoke when describing an eccentric or irrational person – fired a gun at three officers while speeding away from a 20 June 2025 traffic stop in the community of Milwaukie, lo

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Трамп може "дотиснути" Путіна в Балтиці та змусити його завершити війну, – Forbes

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-01T08:44:00+00:00

У результаті Трамп отримає надійний шлях до переговорів, законну альтернативу прямій ескалації та інструмент для посилення тиску на Москву.

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Natural gas futures is bullish

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-01T08:43:19+00:00

While the outlook is bullish at the moment, there is a chance for natural gas futures to see a corrective decline in price, possibly to ₹308-318 price band

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Що змінилося з 1 червня: нові правила броні, скринінг здоров'я та оцифрування трудових

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-01T08:39:48+00:00

У червні в українців можуть згоріти гроші за програмами "Національний кешбек" та "Скринінг 40+", а критичним підприємствам змінять правила бронювання.

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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Exchange New Attacks

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-01T08:38:58+00:00

U.S. Central Command said it conducted a round of “self-defense strikes” on military targets in southern Iran over the weekend. Iran’s military later said it had targeted a base in retaliation.

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Netanyahu orders Israeli bombing of southern Beirut

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-01T08:37:17+00:00

Thousands leave homes after Israeli military instructed to strike ‘terrorist targets’ in largest escalation of war since ceasefire Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the Israeli military to bomb the southern suburbs of Beirut, the most serious escalation of Israel’s war in Lebanon since a supposed ceasefire was announced on 17 April.The Israeli prime minister and his defence minister, Israel Katz, said on Monday they had given instructions to strike “terrorist targets” in the southern suburbs for what they called “repeated and ongoing violations of the ceasefire by Hezbollah”. Continue reading.

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