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Thu, Jun 4
24 briefs
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 4 days ago • DW - Europe • via dw.com
Kushner-backed Albania resort sparks protests, EU concerns
Trump's son-in-law is linked to a megaproject on Albania's protected coast that has triggered protests and EU scrutiny over risks to flamingos and endangered habitats.
G gulf-times.com
Markets
2 sources
Published 4 days ago • Gulf Times - Business • via gulf-times.com
Global economy risks slump on prolonged Iran conflict, says OECD
The fate of the global economy hinges on the conflict in the Middle East that has already stifled growth and could yet trigger recessions and significantly stronger inflation, the OECD said.Price pres... The fate of the global economy hinges on the conflict in the Middle East that has already stifled growth and could yet trigger recessions and significantly stronger inflation, the OECD said.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 4 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
German asylum benefits cuts violate EU law, top court rules
In a victory for rejected asylum-seekers, the European Court of Justice has ruled they must be given more than just the bare minimum to survive.
F france24.com
World
4 sources
Published 4 days ago • France24 English - Europe • via france24.com
What we know about Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort sparking outrage in Albania
A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, is facing mounting resistance from protesters in Albania, angered by its environmental impact and doubts about its legality. Trump's son-in-law is linked to a megaproject on Albania's protected coast that has triggered protests and EU scrutiny over risks to flamingos and endangered habitats.
T theguardian.com
World
2 sources
Published 4 days ago • The Guardian - US • via theguardian.com
US supreme court backs FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines
Justices uphold FCC authority to impose in-house penalties, rejecting AT&T and Verizon jury trial claimsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe US supreme court backed the Federal Communications Commission’s system for levying fines, ruling on Thursday against wireless carriers AT&T and Verizon in their challenge to the agency and handing a win to Donald Trump’s administration.The ruling was 8-1. AT&T and Verizon said they were deprived of their right to a jury trial when the agency penalized the companies for failing to protect consumer information.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 4 days ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com
EU seeking ways to speed up Western Balkans membership
European Council President Antonio Costa said new ways need to be found to speed up Western Balkans membership in the EU.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 4 days ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com
Why Yad Vashem is coming to Germany
"Remember" — every child in Israel knows the meaning of this Jewish commandment: Never forget the Holocaust.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 4 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
EU seeking ways to speed up Western Balkans membership
European Council President Antonio Costa said new ways need to be found to speed up Western Balkans membership in the EU.
B bbc.com
World
4 sources
Published 4 days ago • BBC News - World • via bbc.com
John Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified documents case, sources confirm
John Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified documents case, sources confirm13 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKayla EpsteinGetty ImagesJohn Bolton, a onetime national security advisor to Donald Trump who evolved into one of his most prominent critics, has reached a deal to plead guilty in his federal classified documents case, according to two people familiar with the matter.Federal prosecutors indicted Bolton last year on 18 counts related to improper handling of classified... 34||h=1&&(this.target=t[0]),t.length>=2&&(this.opts=t[1]);var n,r=this.opts||{},i=this.target;if("string"==typeof i?n=i:"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof y?n=i.url:window.URL&&"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof URL&&(n=i.href),o(this,n),"data"!==this.params.protocol){var s=(""+(i&&i instanceof y&&i.method||r.method||"GET")).toUpperCase();this.params.method=s,this.txSize=m(r.body)||0}}),u.on("fetch-done",function(t,e){if(this.endTime=a.now(),this.params||(this.params={}),"data"===this.params.protoco...
A aljazeera.com
World
5 sources
Published 4 days ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
Iran war live: Hezbollah rejects truce as Israel continues Lebanon strikes
Israel’s supreme court annuls a government ban on the International Committee of the Red Cross visiting Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto has the latest from Lebanon where a new diplomatic push has done little to quell violence.
C cointelegraph.com
Crypto
2 sources
Published 4 days ago • Cointelegraph - News • via cointelegraph.com
Apex, Archax join Goldman Sachs tokenized real estate fund project
Apex Group is providing fund services for a tokenized real estate fund using Goldman Sachs’ GS DAP platform. Investment bank Goldman Sachs has teamed up with fund servicing giant Apex Group and digital asset exchange Archax to tokenize real estate, the firms said on Thursday.
Crypto Markets
A abcnews.com
World
2 sources
Published 4 days ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com
Jalen Brunson, Knicks take Game 1 of NBA Finals over Spurs
The New York Knicks’ winning streak lives on, and they struck first in the NBA Finals Led by Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks steal a road win against San Antonio Spurs in game one of the NBA Finals.
A aljazeera.com
World
2 sources
Published 4 days ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
Man City threatens legal action against Real Madrid following Haaland claim
Enrique Riquelme held up a Real Madrid shirt bearing Erling Haaland's name, while campaigning for club presidency. After a candidate in Real Madrid's presidential election unveils an Erling Haaland shirt on live TV, Manchester City dismiss the suggestion their striker will move to Spain.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 4 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
Tiananmen dissident lambasts China on massacre anniversary
On the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, Wu'er Kaixi, who played a leading role during the 1989 protests, spoke to DW about his personal loss and nearly four decades in exile.
T theguardian.com
World
2 sources
Published 4 days ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com
California governor’s race remains unresolved as vote count continues – US politics live
State election officials continue to work through the uncounted primary ballots, a process that could take days or weeksSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump has said “four bad Republicans” joined forces with the Democrats to pass a “meaningless” resolution limited his war powers.The Republican-led US House of Representatives voted to block the president from continuing the war against Iran, reflecting growing concern among members of his party about the three-month-old conflict.Yes... State election officials continue to sift through uncounted primary ballots, which could take days or even weeksThe California governor’s race remained unsettled Thursday, as state election officials continued to sift through uncounted primary ballots – a process that could take days or even weeks as voters eagerly await the results.Polls indicated that British-born conservative pundit Steve Hilton was narrowly leading the race, followed by former US human services and health secretary Xavier Be...
A abcnews.com
World
7 sources
Published 4 days ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com
'Astonishing': Sherpa missing for 6 days on Mount Everest found alive
A Mount Everest sherpa, who had been missing for six days, was found alive. A Nepali Sherpa has been found alive on the slopes of Mount Everest after missing for six days without food or oxygen.
T theguardian.com
World
4 sources
Published 4 days ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com
Iran World Cup 2026 team guide
All eyes will be on Team Melli amid the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel, making their campaign one of the most unusual and unpredictable of recent timesThis article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. Test your football knowledge before the World Cup begins with this 10-question quiz.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 4 days ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com
Tiananmen dissident lambasts China on massacre anniversary
On the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, Wu'er Kaixi, who played a leading role during the 1989 protests, spoke to DW about his personal loss and nearly four decades in exile.
B bbc.com
World
2 sources
Published 4 days ago • BBC News - Middle East • via bbc.com
Israeli strikes kill 11 people in Gaza City, medics say
Women and children were among those killed when Israeli aircraft struck at least four residential buildings in several areas. Israeli strikes on residential buildings have killed nine Palestinians, setting homes ablaze and leaving destruction.
T theguardian.com
World
2 sources
Published 4 days ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com
Starmer accuses Musk of trying to ‘whip up division’ in UK over Henry Nowak murder
PM says Britons are ‘reasonable, tolerant people’ and backs MP’s legal action against Grok firm over fake sexualised imagesUK politics live – latest updatesElon Musk is “interfering in our politics” and attempting to create division, Keir Starmer has said in a significant toughening of government language about the X owner.It follows weeks of posts by Musk on his social media platform about the murder of Henry Nowak, many of which have used far-right themes and talking points. Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder22 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporterBBCSir Keir StarmerPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has accused tech billionaire Elon Musk of "trying to whip up division" over the murder of Henry Nowak.Recently released footage shows police handcuffing Nowak as he lay dying, despite the 18-year-old repeatedly telling officers he could not breathe.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 4 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
100 days of Iran war: Gulf states grapple with security and economic consequences
The US-Israel war with Iran has forced the Gulf states to reassess long-held assumptions about security, alliances and stability in their region.
W washingtonpost.com
World
3 sources
Published 4 days ago • Washington Post - National • via washingtonpost.com
Flesh-eating screwworm found in Texas, sparking fears for U.S. cattle
The parasite was found in a 3-week-old calf decades after it was largely eradicated in the U.S. The U.S.
A aljazeera.com
World
8 sources
Published 4 days ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
French-Iranian Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies of ‘sadness’
Satrapi’s autobiographical graphic novel was born from her experiences of the Islamic revolution and war with Iraq. Known for her graphic novel ‘Persepolis,’ Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 4 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
EU concerns grow over Albania's Trump-linked megaproject
A huge luxury resort on Albania's protected coast linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, is sparking protests, environmental concerns and scrutiny as the country advances toward EU membership.
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