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Thu, Jun 4

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A aljazeera.com

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.

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.

C cointelegraph.com

Published 4 days ago • Cointelegraph - News • via cointelegraph.com

Over $600M in Bitcoin longs liquidated as BTC dips toward $60K

Many traders expect Bitcoin to stage a short-term relief bounce toward $70,000, but the broader technical setup remains bearish for BTC. Analysts and market observers are saying bitcoin's crash is happening due to traders chasing momentum and rotating out of crypto and into high-flying IPOs and AI stocks.

T theguardian.com

Published 4 days ago • The Guardian - World • via theguardian.com

Two men charged after Southampton disorder over Henry Nowak murder

Matt Styler charged with assaulting officer and Daniel Frost with violent disorder and possession of offensive weaponTwo men have been charged in connection with the disorder that broke out in Southampton after the sentencing of a man for the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak.Eleven police officers were injured in the disturbance, which took place close to the home of the killer, Vickrum Digwa. Two charged after clashes at Henry Nowak protests18 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleIndy Almroth-WrightSouth of EnglandPA MediaPolice and protesters clashed during the protestTwo men have been charged after protesters clashed with police near the site of 18-year-old Henry Nowak's fatal stabbing.

Published 4 days ago • BBC News - Europe • via bbc.com

Fifa bans all water bottles from World Cup games

Fifa has been warned it is putting fans' health at risk by introducing a bottle ban at this summer's World Cup. Fans will not be allowed to take reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums due to safety concerns, Fifa says in a late policy change.

Published 4 days ago • BBC News - Science & Environment • via bbc.com

Can I buy shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX?

Can I buy shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX?26 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLucy HookerBusiness reporterMario Tama/Getty ImagesFrom next week you can buy shares in Musk's Texas-based SpaceX, a company that is planning to colonise Mars and put artificial intelligence (AI) data centres in space.It is set to be the largest ever public sale of shares and will make SpaceX one of the US's top ten largest listed firms.But if you do, what exactly will you be buying and what are the risks?Wha... Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?20 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLiv McMahon, Natalie Sherman, Dearbail Jordan & Osmond ChiaBusiness & technology reportersGetty ImagesThe Tesla boss became the first person ever to achieve a net worth of more than $500bnIt seems like not a day goes by without billionaire Elon Musk making headlines - and in the future, we may be calling him a trillionaire.The boss of Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter) is the world's richest person.H...

Published 4 days ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

India news: Delhi orders fire safety crackdown after deadly hotel fire

Hours after a fire at a New Delhi hotel killed 21 people, the establishment's owner has been arrested. A fire has ripped through a hotel in New Delhi, killing at least 21 people including 18 foreign nationals.

Published 4 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

Erin Brockovich: Environmentalist against the data center boom

Do you know where a data center is due to be constructed in your area?

Published 4 days ago • CoinDesk - All News • via coindesk.com

Polymarket says No for May, Yes for June after Strategy's recent bitcoin sale

UMA voters ruled that Strategy's June 1 disclosure counted for the June contract, even though the company said it sold bitcoin during the final week of May. A clash has erupted among Polymarket users over the timing and disclosure of a recent Bitcoin sale by Strategy, with more than $80 million traded on the disputed outcome.

Published 4 days ago • BBC News - Top Stories • via bbc.com

Knicks lead NBA Finals after late run beats Spurs

Knicks lead NBA Finals after late run beats SpursImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Towns, 30, was first overall pick in the 2015 draftByFlora SnelsonBBC Sport journalistPublished24 minutes agoThe New York Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit to snatch a 105-95 victory at the San Antonio Spurs in the opening game of the NBA Finals. 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...

Published 4 days ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

China bans 4 New Zealand lawmakers after their Taiwan trip

Beijing says it is barring a group of New Zealand lawmakers from entering China for having visited Taiwan in May. New Zealand’s foreign minister was “surprised” to hear about the one-year travel ban, a spokesperson said, given lawmakers have visited Taiwan for years without issues.

Published 4 days ago • France24 English - Middle East • via france24.com

Israel and Lebanon renew ceasefire on condition Hezbollah holds its fire

Israel and Lebanon on Wednesday agreed to renew a ceasefire that would be contingent on the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group holding back all fire, representatives said in a joint statement after talks in Washington, DC. The agreement comes as hostilities between Israel and Lebanese militants Hezbollah have intensified in recent weeks.

T theguardian.com

Published 4 days ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com

Who were the far-right agitators at the Henry Nowak protests in Southampton?

Protest over killing of Nowak and his treatment by police was attended by several far-right leaders, anti-immigrant influencers and known fascistsSome of those who attended a protest in Southampton on Tuesday night were ordinary members of the public, appalled at the killing of Henry Nowak and his treatment at the hands of the police – who handcuffed him after a false accusation of racism by his killer, Vickrum Digwa.But the protest, which turned violent, was also attended by several far-right l... UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused right-wing figures of exploiting the killing of Henry Nowak for political gain.

Published 4 days ago • The New York Times - US • via nytimes.com

Trump Says He Plans to Nominate Blanche for Attorney General

Todd Blanche has been serving as the acting attorney general. If confirmed by the Senate, Trump's former personal lawyer would become the administration's number one prosecutor.

Published 4 days ago • DW - Europe • 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.

Published 4 days ago • Financial Times - Technology • via ft.com

Anthropic’s relentless race to the top

Can the AI company hold on to its ethical founding principles as it strides to market with its most powerful and unnerving tool yet? OpenAI is expanding the functionality of its artificial intelligence coding agent for a number of professions beyond software engineering, a bid to compete with rivals such as Anthropic PBC in signing up more business customers.

Published 4 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

North Korea unveils nuclear weapons fuel production plant

Kim Jong Un called for North Korea's capacity to produce weapons-grade uranium to grow at an "exponential rate." North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility believed to produce fuel for nuclear weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un pledging to expand the country's nuclear forces “at an exponential rate.” State media said the plant uses advanced technology, while photos suggested it may be a uranium enrichment facility.

Published 4 days ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com

North Korea unveils nuclear weapons fuel production plant

PoliticsNorth KoreaNorth Korea unveils nuclear weapons fuel production plantMahima Kapoor with AP, AFP, Reuters06/04/2026June 4, 2026Kim Jong Un called for North Korea's capacity to produce weapons-grade uranium to grow at an "exponential rate."https://p.dw.com/p/5Ep0NNorth Korea has ramped up its nuclear weapons production significantly over the last several yearsImage: KCNA/KNS/dpa/picture allianceAdvertisementNorth Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility to produce weapons-grade uranium for...

Published 4 days ago • BBC News - US & Canada • via bbc.com

Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trump's new White House ballroom

Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trump's new White House ballroom27 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMax MatzaGetty ImagesConstruction at the White House, with the ballroom project seen on the rightThe US Senate has voted to advance a stalled immigration spending bill after Republicans removed $1bn (£745m) in funding for President Donald Trump's new White House ballroom.The $1bn was intended for US Secret Service security upgrades as part of the construction, a request following Apri... Fears that push for ballroom spending could jeopardize $70bn funding for immigration enforcementSenate Republicans on Wednesday formally dropped their attempt to spend $1bn on security improvements for Donald Trump’s White House ballroom, as it became clear the president’s demand for the money could jeopardize long-term funding for immigration enforcement.The Senate judiciary committee had last month included the spending on security for the new ballroom in a broader measure that would authorize...

T theguardian.com

Published 4 days ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com

Is the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire over before it began? - The Latest

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities as the US attempts to overcome one of the largest barriers to reaching a broader deal to end the war with Iran. Also in today’s newsletter, a one-time adviser to the UK’s former PM David Cameron leads California’s race for a new governor

Wed, Jun 3

4 briefs

A aljazeera.com

Published 5 days ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com

US House votes to end Trump’s Iran war: Does it matter?

Four Republicans join Democrats in rare rebuke of president. US Democrats are sending Trump a "loud" message to end the "deeply unpopular" Iran war.

Published 5 days ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com

Mullin says US would be 'happy to send' Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Costa Rica

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Tuesday that the DHS "will be happy to send" Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Costa Rica -- contradicting prior DHS statements made in court. Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia has long said he would willingly go to Costa Rica.

T theguardian.com

Published 5 days ago • The Guardian - US • via theguardian.com

Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as House passes war powers resolution | First Thing

Lebanese government agrees ceasefire but Israeli drone strikes continue. The floor of the US House of Representatives broke out in cheers after lawmakers voted to oblige Donald Trump to seek approval from Congress to continue the Iran war or withdraw troops.

Published 5 days ago • The New York Times - US • via nytimes.com

Trump Signs Executive Order Removing Job Protections From Federal Workers

The order is a response to resistance during the first Trump administration, when senior career government officials routinely pushed back against policies that appeared to exceed legal boundaries. Order strips job protections from workers earning up to about $200,000 a year and deemed to be ‘influencing’ policyDonald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday making it easier to fire 8,000 of some of the best-paid government workers, part of a broader effort to overhaul the federal workforce.The order, released by the White House and the office of personnel management (OPM), strips job protections from a mostly senior group of federal workers earning up to almost $200,000 a year and who...

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