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Fri, Jun 5
24 briefs
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World
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Published 2 days ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
Cobolli into final as virus-struck Arnaldi pulls out of French Open
Tenth seed Flavio Cobolli will ​take on German second seed Alexander Zverev in ⁠final after Matteo Arnaldi withdrawal. Cobolli through to final as Arnaldi withdraws with virusImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Matteo Arnaldi (left) and Flavio Cobolli have represented Italy together at the Davis CupByJonathan JurejkoBBC Sport tennis news reporter at Roland GarrosPublished5 June 2026, 17:49 BSTUpdated 8 minutes agoItaly's Matteo Arnaldi says withdrawing from his first Grand Slam semi-final through illness is an experience he would "not wish on anybody".Arnaldi, 25, was due to play his close friend Flavio Cob...
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World
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France opens ‘war crimes’ probe into Israel’s treatment of Gaza activists
French activists who took part in a Gaza-bound foreign aid flotilla accuse Israeli forces of abuse and torture. Activists who were detained with a flotilla trying to reach the Gaza Strip have said they were abused while in Israel’s custody.
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World
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Judge strikes down Trump bar on asylum, visa processing for 39 countries
Judge says restrictions put lives of immigrants in ‘indeterminate legal limbo’, motivated by ‘anti-immigrant sentiment’. The judge invalidated policies the Trump administration enacted last year that halted asylum grants, as well as the processing of immigration benefits for people from 39 countries.
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Technology
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Published 2 days ago • The New York Times - Technology • via nytimes.com
SpaceX Has $30 Billion Deal to Provide Google With A.I. Computing Power
Elon Musk’s rocket company said Google would pay it $920 million a month, as it prepared for its initial public offering. Bloomberg's Bailey Lipschultz breaks down a busy week in SpaceX news, as the aerospace company prepares for an IPO.
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Technology
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Published 2 days ago • TechCrunch - Main Feed • via techcrunch.com
Reid Hoffman is leaving Microsoft’s board to go ‘founder mode’ with startup Manus
After a very profitable decade on Microsoft’s board, Reid Hoffman is stepping down, the company announced Thursday. The LinkedIn co-founder was a key bridge to Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI, but he also came with some baggage.
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World
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Published 2 days ago • BBC News - Europe • via bbc.com
Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war
Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war35 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDan SalesReutersRussian President Vladimir Putin has said he does not see any point in meeting Volodymyr Zelensky after the Ukrainian leader requested face-to-face talks over ending the war between the two nations.Zelensky sent an open letter on Thursday calling for direct negotiations with Putin, writing that it was "wrong to simply wait" for the war, which began with Russia's... The Russian leader insisted military action would only stop after Moscow achieves its ‘goals’.
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World
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Published 3 days ago • The Guardian - US • via theguardian.com
Why US diplomats tweet from the hip in response to Henry Nowak murder
State department’s incendiary charge into UK politics comes from Trump who leaned into personal feud with London mayor, Sadiq Khan• Henry Nowak: controversy behind US intervention in a murder case that has rocked BritainIn the state department of past administrations, how to respond to an incendiary event such as the murder of the British student Henry Nowak would have required deliberations, memos and meetings. Guardian Opinion cartoonNigel FarageMartin Rowson on the political response to Henry Nowak’s murder – cartoonView image in fullscreen Illustration: Martin Rowson/The GuardianMartin RowsonFri 5 Jun 2026 12.21 EDTShareExplore more on these topicsNigel FarageGuardian Opinion cartoonKeir StarmerSouthampton
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Culture
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Published 3 days ago • BBC News - Entertainment & Arts • via bbc.com
Ex-Channel 4 News host Jon Snow reveals he has Alzheimer's
Ex-Channel 4 News host Jon Snow reveals he has Alzheimer's23 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKatie Razzall,Culture and Media EditorandIan Youngs,Culture reporterGetty ImagesJon Snow, the lead presenter of Channel 4 News for 32 years, has revealed he has Alzheimer's disease.The 78-year-old journalist and his wife Precious Lunga will be seen navigating his diagnosis in a film that will receive its premiere next week."At the beginning I wanted to hide it, there's so much prejudice," h... Long-serving presenter has been diagnosed with commonest form of dementia, says Alzheimer’s SocietyThe former Channel 4 News anchor Jon Snow has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, the Alzheimer’s Society has said.More details soon … Continue reading...
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World
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US Senate passes $70bn ICE funding bill: What comes next?
Republicans pass key Trump initiative after marathon vote-a-rama, avoid barring controversial 'anti-weaponisation' fund. Senate votes 52-47 to fund ICE and border patrol for next three years, sending legislation to the HouseThe US Senate passed legislation to fund Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies early Friday, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776bn settlement fund that threatened to derail the bill.Senators voted 52-47 to pass the $70bn legislation to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and border patrol for the next three years, through the end of Trump’s term...
D dw.com
World
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Published 3 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
DRC: How disinformation worsens Ebola epidemic
It is not only a deadly Ebola variant causing concern for health workers in DR Congo.
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World
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Published 3 days ago • BBC News - US & Canada • via bbc.com
Nasa tells ISS astronauts to shelter during air leak repair attempt
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard. NASA says four astronauts sheltering in transport capsule out of ‘abundance of caution’ as Roscosmos makes repairs.
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World
3 sources
Published 3 days ago • The New York Times - Arts • via nytimes.com
Anthony Head, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ Actor, Dies at 72
The British actor was a mainstay of influential television shows who first found fame as a Nescafe pitchman. 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...
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World
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Ireland imposes travel ban on Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich
Irish Taoiseach Martin says the ministers have shown 'a desire to see the elimination of Palestinians from Palestine'. Ireland issues travel bans for two Israeli ministers35 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEPAItamar Ben-Gvir is the Israeli national security minister and Bezalel Smotrich is the minister for financeTravel bans on Israeli government ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, are being introduced by the Irish justice minister, Jim O'Callaghan, the Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin has confirmed.Ben-Gvir is the Israeli national security minister and Smotrich is the mi...
D dw.com
World
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Published 3 days ago • DW - Africa • via dw.com
DRC: How disinformation worsens Ebola epidemic
It is not only a deadly Ebola variant causing concern for health workers in DR Congo.
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World
2 sources
Published 3 days ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com
Ethiopia: An election without real challenge?
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win despite security challenges, a divided opposition, and some regions not voting.
A aljazeera.com
World
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WFP: War on Iran pushing millions towards hunger
The US-Israeli war on Iran could tip up to 45 million people into acute hunger, the UN's WFP warns. Millions of people are struggling to meet basic food needs and, in some cases, being pushed into acute hunger due to the Iran war, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said today.
D dw.com
World
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Published 3 days ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com
Why businesses are offering 'quiet hours'
More peace and quiet, less stress — the Quiet Hour is an initiative for people with invisible disabilities.
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World
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Published 3 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
North Korea says nuclear program 'absolutely non-negotiable'
The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed the country's nuclear ambitions ahead of a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. With Washington's attention elsewhere, North Korea has slowly been building up its nuclear weapons program.
D dw.com
World
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Published 3 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
Iran at war: Stability masks deepening crises
One hundred days after the Iran war began, the Islamic Republic appears stable.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 3 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
US Senate passes $70 billion funding for ICE, Border Patrol
Senators voted 52-47 to approve funds set to finance the immigration forces for another three years, through the rest of Donald Trump's term.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 3 days ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com
North Korea quietly ramps up its nuclear program
With Washington's attention elsewhere, North Korea has slowly been building up its nuclear weapons program.
D dw.com
World
2 sources
Published 3 days ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com
Iran at war: Stability masks deepening crises
One hundred days after the Iran war began, the Islamic Republic appears stable.
A aljazeera.com
World
2 sources
Published 3 days ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
Nazi salutes, Sikhs abused: Tensions grip UK after Henry Nowak’s murder
Although the victim's father has warned against exploiting his family's tragedy, far-right groups are rallying. Backlash after killing of student fuels concern in Kent town with large Sikh community
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World
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Published 3 days ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com
Environment wins of the week
Good news about the state of the planet might seem to be in short supply, but it’s out there. Good news about the state of the planet might seem to be in short supply, but it's out there.
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