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Investors Say Time Is Now for Pemex to Tap Global Debt Markets

Investors say the time is right for state-owned Petroleos Mexicanos SA to sell global bonds for the first time in more than three years.

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Andy Burnham accuses Tony Blair of ignoring inequality as he hits back at ex-PM

The Labour mayor and by-election candidate rejects the former PM's call to embrace the "radical centre".

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AI Coding Startup Cognition Raises $1 Billion at $26 Billion Value

Cognition AI Inc. has raised more than $1 billion in a new funding round at a $26 billion valuation, the latest sign of strong demand for companies using artificial intelligence for software development.

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Copasa Shares Tumble After Bids for Stake Fall Below Minimum Price

The two bids presented for a 30% stake in the Brazilian water utility Copasa fell below the minimum price expected by the Minas Gerais state government, according to four people familiar with the matter.

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Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

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Mamdani Plan to Extend NYC Pension Payments Will Cost $5 Billion

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to extend the timetable to pay off the city’s pension debt will free up money in the near term to close a yawning budget deficit.

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Erdogan Seeks to Meet Trump Around Soccer World Cup to Discuss NATO

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is trying to arrange a meeting with President Donald Trump around the time of a Turkey-US World Cup soccer game in Los Angeles next month, people familiar with the matter said.

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Oil Barges Forced to Carry Less Fuel as Rhine Water Level Drops

Falling water levels on one of Europe’s most important rivers are restricting the amount of oil barges can carry, adding more pressure to the region’s fuel supply chains as the Iran war grinds on.

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Boeing Wins FAA Approval to Ramp Up 737 Max Production

Boeing Co. has successfully completed a so-called capstone review with the Federal Aviation Administration to further increase production of its workhorse 737 Max to 47-jet monthly output, a key step for the planemaker to improve profitability and generate ca…

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Resident doctors to strike in England for 16th time over pay

British Medical Association resident doctor members in England announce new strike for four days from 15 June.

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‘Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me’: 6 essential stops along Route 66

Route 66 has inspired white-line wanderlust in millions of travelers who have cruised all or part of the highway since its birth 100 years ago.

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EU Should Lead Peace Talks with Russia, Bulgarian Premier Says

The European Union should take the lead in talks with Russia to end its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Bulgaria’s newly-appointed prime minister said, as member states discuss whether to directly engage with the Kremlin.

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Zelenskyy Warns Trump of Ukraine’s Critical Air-Defense Shortage

Ukraine is running short on key US-made air-defense supplies that it needs to intercept Russia’s ballistic missiles, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a letter to Donald Trump and US Congress seen by .

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Bangladesh seeks IMF aid: How badly has Iran war hit its economy?

The International Monetary Fund warns that Iran war could trigger a spike in global debt levels.

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What is the Lobito Corridor, cited by US Africa envoy as model for ties?

Washington is set on a trade-focused shift in Africa, but critics say it facilitates further plundering of resources.

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EU Satellite Proposal Makes Limited Room for Musk’s Starlink

The European Union proposed new rules for satellite access that will allow non-European firms, like Elon Musk’s Starlink, to bid for the airwaves while preserving most spectrum licenses for local companies.

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Inside a Ukrainian long-range drone unit hitting Russia | CNN

Ukraine’s long-range drones are rapidly developing to attack Russian targets, CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh reports from eastern Ukraine where a unit prepares to launch a wave of drones.

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The robot army | CNN

Nine months ago, Ukraine was near collapse—short on troops and money and losing ground. A surge of robots, drones and tech has flipped the war, turning Ukraine into a frontline startup military that’s now challenging Russia’s larger force.

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DRC facing ‘catastrophic collision’ of Ebola and war, WHO chief warns

‘Stopping this Ebola transmission depends entirely on humanitarian access,’ said Tedros, the WHO chief.

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‘Eid does not enter tents’: Palestinians in Gaza face grim holiday

Rising costs and displacement erase Eid traditions, leaving Gaza residents struggling with sorrow and economic hardship.

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German ex-Red Army Faction militant Daniela Klette jailed for armed robberies after years on the run

Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 and put on trial last year.

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Water-safety warning after eight people die during heatwave

Public have been urged to take precautions after at least eight people drowned trying to stay cool.

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Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave

The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say.

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Dead sharks and fish found washed up on Welsh beaches

The dead fish, at Saundersfoot and Pembrey beaches, were probably part of a discarded catch.

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How Senegal became genuine World Cup 2026 contenders – at a cost

The West African nation’s success comes from smart diaspora recruitment, as well as controversial local academies.

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CNN Explains | CNN

CNN Explains delivers clear, visually rich and deeply reported videos that break down complex topics, spanning global events to everyday questions, so viewers can understand the world with confidence.

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Student loans inquiry finds many did not understand repayment terms

The Treasury inquiry is looking at student loan plans in England and whether repayment terms are "reasonable".

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Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer

The American Cancer Society is adding some new testing options to its screening guideline for colorectal cancers – and for the first time, that includes a blood test.

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US, Iran have launched multiple attacks during ceasefire: A timeline

Washington carried out new strikes on southern Iran, while Tehran downed a US drone and fired at a fighter jet.

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Sturgeon defends 'no comment' police interview after SNP funds arrest

The former SNP leader's solicitor says her response was "standard" and she later provided written answers to detectives' questions.

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The iconic Istanbul hotel which hosted spies, kings and Greta Garbo

Istanbul’s Pera Palace Hotel was the venue for Turkey’s first-ever Western-style New Year’s Eve party, when a historic calendar shift instantly moved an entire nation forward by six centuries.

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Rivers set free: Why countries are tearing down hundreds of dams

Europe removed a record 603 dams and barriers across 21 countries in 2025, reconnecting thousands of kilometers of rivers — and the species that live in them.

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Israel claims head of Hamas military wing killed in Gaza strike

There was no immediate response from the Palestinian group after Israel claimed Mohammed Odeh killed.

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‘Deep suspicion’ of US lingers as Iran ponders agreement to end war

Iranian officials said the latest US strikes only validated their scepticism and resolve to stand firm on demands.

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‘Naturally scared’: India’s Muslims denied public spaces for Eid prayers

Asked to pray ‘in shifts’ and avoid spillage of mosque congregations to streets – Muslims denied visible celebrations.

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Dissident escapes China by inflatable boat in fourth attempt to reunite with family

A Chinese dissident has made a daring 30-hour escape from China by sea to South Korea, his fourth attempt to try and flee authorities in his homeland and reunite with his family who have been granted asylum in Canada.

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‘Slush fund for crooks’: GOP lawmaker faces criticism over ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, Epstein files and Trump at town hall

GOP Rep. Mike Flood said President Donald Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund should not be used for rioters who were at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, during a town hall in his district Tuesday where he was repeatedly pressed on his support of the presiden…

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Iran war impact to hit household energy price cap and bills for the first time

A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity is forecast to pay about £200 more a year.

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Iran war live: Israel kills 31 in Lebanon; Tehran blasts US truce violation

Lebanon’s Health Ministry reports that Israeli attacks have killed 3,213 people and injured 9,737 since March 2.

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At least 1 dead and 9 missing after a chemical tank rupture at a paper plant in Washington state

At least one person has died, nine people were injured and nine employees remain unaccounted for after a large tank of chemical treatment product, including hazardous materials, ruptured at a paper and packaging facility in Washington state, fire officials sa…

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