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Lee Jae-myung is a heartbeat away from South Korea’s presidency as Kim Moon-soo concedes defeat in the Presidential elections. Here are more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fires have forced more than 27,000 Canadians in three provinces to flee their homes, and the smoke has even reached Europe. The smell of smoke hung over the Minneapolis-St. Paul area on Tuesday morning despite rain that obscured the full measure of the dirty air. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia on Tuesday said it was wrong to expect a quick breakthrough in Ukraine talks, a day after Moscow rejected Kyiv's call for an unconditional ceasefire at negotiations in Istanbul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sexual contact remains the predominant mode of transmission, with the bulk of cases since 2007 attributed to men having sex with men. HIV cases have been on the rise in the Philippines since 2021, with 252,800 people estimated to be living with HIV in the country by the end of this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iran has 'right' to peaceful nuclear program: Moscow... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UN human rights chief Volker Turk has called for a “prompt and impartial investigation” into deadly attacks on civilians around aid distribution sites in the Gaza Strip, AFP reports.“For a third day running, people were killed around an aid distribution site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. This morning, we have received information that dozens more people were killed and injured,” Turk said in a statement.“Palestinians have been presented the grimmest of choices: die from starvation or risk being killed while trying to access the meagre food that is being made available through Israel’s militarised humanitarian assistance mechanism.”The UN official added: “This militarised system endangers lives and violates international standards on aid distribution, as the United Nations has repeatedly warned.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The artificial blood is created by extracting hemoglobin — a protein containing iron that facilitates the transportation of oxygen in red blood cells — from expired donor blood. It is then encased in a protective shell to create stable, virus-free artificial red blood cells Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iran’s foreign minister said Tuesday that Tehran will respond to a recent US proposal on the Iranian nuclear program “in the coming days.”“The US proposal contains many ambiguities and questions,” Abbas Araghchi said during a book signing event in the Lebanese capital, Beirut.“Many issues in this proposal are unclear,” he added in statements carried by Iranian media.Araghchi, who leads Iran’s negotiating team in the Oman-mediated indirect talks with the US, reiterated that Tehran will not compromise on uranium enrichment within its territory.“Continuing enrichment on Iranian soil is our red line,” he said. “This is a reality that all countries have accepted. Enrichment has now become a matter of national pride and honor for Iranians.”On Saturday, the top Iranian diplomat said that Iran will respond to the US proposal “appropriately” and “in line with the principles, national interests, and rights of the people of Iran.”Iran and the US resumed nuclear diplomacy in April, with Oman acting as mediator. Since then, they have held five rounds in Muscat and Rome and are expected to meet for a sixth round, but its place remains unclear as of yet.Uranium enrichment has emerged as a key sticking point in the ongoing negotiations, with the US calling for its dismantling while Iran insisting the program will continue.Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei earlier said that he does not expect talks with the US to yield results and asserted that Iran “needs no one’s permission” to enrich uranium.US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Iran if a new nuclear agreement is not reached to replace the 2015 nuclear deal, from which Washington withdrew in 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the German car industry doomed? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who just left the Trump administration as an adviser involved in the Department of Government Efficiency, blasted the tax cuts and spending plans backed by the president that passed the House.“This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination,” Musk posted Tuesday on X. “Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukraine smuggled drones into Russia and launched them remotely off the back of trucks, security sources said. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. ramps up its military footprint in Australia as tensions with China rise... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he plans to double the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports—increasing the charge from 25% to 50%.The tariff escalation comes at a precarious time, as Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs are immersed in legal trouble at the court level and many U.S. businesses are struggling to contend with the back-and-forth nature of the levies.Trump’s announcement also coincides with the “blockbuster” agreement between U.S. Steel and Japanese steel company Nippon, a deal which he promised will include no layoffs and the steelmaker will be "controlled by the USA." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukraine drones strike bombers during major attack in Russia... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukraine did not give the Trump administration advance notice of its drone strikes deep in Russian territory Sunday that wiped out dozens of nuclear “doomsday” bombers and other aircraft, according to reports.The daring Ukrainian operation had been in the works for more than a year and entailed a covert operation to smuggle a slew of drones into Russia, but the White House was not given a heads-up that the planned attack was coming, CBS and Axios said, citing sources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI technology is driving a disruptive reshaping of business schools' development models, training systems, and teaching and research activities. In response to these challenges, major business schools around the world have already begun embracing AI as a vital component of management education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kamil Idris took oath on Saturday as the country’s first PM since 2021 military-led coup. On Sunday Idris pledged to to prioritise stability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes, Elon Musk has indeed stated that SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service is active on all seven continents, including Antarctica. This signifies that Starlink has achieved its goal of providing worldwide coverage.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Delegations from Ukraine and Russia are scheduled to meet on June 2 in Istanbul for the next round of peace talks, even as air assaults are ramped up in the military struggle back at home.Russian state media reported that the Kremlin’s negotiating team had arrived at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport late on June 1 in anticipation of talks to begin at 1 p.m. the next day in the Turkish city.Meanwhile, in a presidential decree, Kyiv said that Defense Minister Rustem Umerov will head Ukraine’s delegation, backed by at least a dozen other officials. The decree did not state if the team had already arrived in Turkey.The US State Department said Secretary of State Marco Rubio had spoken by phone with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on June 1 to discuss the upcoming talks.It said the call was made at Russia’s request and that Rubio had reiterated President Donald Trump’s call for continued direct talks to "achieve a lasting peace." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A mother accused of murdering her 3-year-old daughter has been found unresponsive in custody at Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre. Queensland Police say that detectives from correctives services are investigating "a medical emergency involving a 32-year-old woman" and that the mother has been transported to hospital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exit polls in Poland’s presidential runoff on Sunday showed the two candidates in a statistical tie with the race still too close to call in the deeply divided nation. The results could set the course for the nation’s political future and its relations with the European Union.A first exit poll showed liberal Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski with a slight lead over conservative historian Karol Nawrocki, but two hours later an updated “late poll” showed Nawrocki winning 50.7%, more than Trzaskowski with 49.3% Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk's X is launching XChat in beta with encryption, vanishing messages, and file sharing.XChat aims to enhance privacy on X, aligning with Musk's vision for an everything app.XChat's launch follows X's encrypted messaging feature for paid users introduced in May 2023.X, and earlier Twitter, has long been the platform of choice for users who revel in the public eye — a space to share unfiltered thoughts, "takes" of all kinds, and viral drama.But since Elon Musk bought the platform in 2022, he has aimed to attract a more private set of users as he works to make X integral to everyday life.His latest effort is a new feature called XChat. The "all new XChat is rolling out with encryption, vanishing messages, and the ability to send any kind of file. Also, audio/video calling," Musk said in a post on X on Sunday.Musk said the chat function would also have "(Bitcoin style) encryption," which is a "whole new architecture." He didn't elaborate on what that actually means. X did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for clarification. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have discussed prospects for settling the conflict in Ukraine and Russia-Ukraine talks set for Monday in Türkiye, Lavrov's ministry said."The situation linked to the Ukraine crisis was discussed," the ministry said in a statement on its website on Sunday."S.V. Lavrov and M. Rubio also exchanged views on various initiatives concerning a settlement of the Ukraine crisis, including plans to resume direct Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul on June 2." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and other activists will set sail for Gaza on a humanitarian ship aimed at protesting Israel’s war on the territory, a French-Palestinian lawmaker has said, AFP reports.The trip is organised by the Freedom Flotilla, a coalition of groups opposed to the blockade on humanitarian aid for Gaza that Israel imposed on March 2 and has only recently begun lifting.Rima Hassan, a European Parliament member also taking part in the trip, said the operation had “several aims: to condemn the humanitarian blockade and ongoing genocide, the impunity granted to the state of Israel and raise international awareness.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WhatsApp ending support for older iPhone and Android devices from June 1: Check full list... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saudi Arabia, a nation rich in oil and heritage, is beginning to reframe itself as a patron of architecture. In line with several monumental projects, the Kingdom is investing heavily in infrastructure, kickstarting economic diversification and global relevance.One such project is a symbol of ambition, a singular silhouette, emerging at the edge of the Red Sea. A megatall skyscraper in the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is a part of the larger Jeddah Economic City plan. Jeddah is the country’s most vital link to worldwide trade via sea channels, making it economically significant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CHAOS has erupted in Paris with riot police reportedly being forced to brandish batons and deploy tear gas to disperse football fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iran has further stepped up its production of highly enriched uranium, according to the UN nuclear watchdog, which set out "serious concern" at the development.In a confidential report seen by the BBC, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Iran now possesses over 400kg of uranium enriched to 60% purity - well above the level used for civilian purposes and close to weapons grade, and a near 50% increase in three months.It is enough for about 10 nuclear weapons if further refined, making Iran the only non nuclear-armed state producing uranium at this level.Iran has long said its programme is peaceful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The United States and India have a strategic partnership that extends beyond military cooperation, encompassing various fields like technology, economy, and global issues. This partnership is driven by shared interests in countering China, promoting democracy, and working towards a stable global order. The designation of India as a "Major Defense Partner" by the US reflects the depth of their security ties, providing India with certain privileges associated with being a treaty ally.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A passenger train has derailed in Russia’s Bryansk region bordering Ukraine after a bridge collapsed. The train came off its tracks in the Bryansk region, killing seven people and hospitalising 28.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ghana is set to become a major player in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies through a landmark partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The two countries have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the Ghana-UAE Innovations and Technology Hub—a transformative project aimed at accelerating digital transformation and positioning Ghana as a tech powerhouse on the continent.The ambitious initiative, spearheaded by the UAE’s Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), will see the development of a 25 square kilometre innovation district in Ningo-Prampram, serving as a regional base for AI engineering, business process outsourcing (BPO), knowledge process outsourcing (KPO), and machine learning tailored to Africa’s unique data needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth warned on Saturday that China was “credibly preparing” to use military force to upend the balance of power in Asia, vowing the United States was “here to stay” in the region.The Pentagon chief made the remarks at an annual security forum in Singapore as the administration of US President Donald Trump spars with Beijing on trade, technology, and influence over strategic corners of the globe.China’s embassy in Singapore blasted the speech, accusing Washington of escalating tensions in the region and “profiting from creating risks of war”.Trump has launched a trade war with China since taking office in January, has sought to curb its access to key AI technologies and deepened security ties with allies such as the Philippines, which is engaged in escalating territorial disputes with Beijing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An elderly man called emergency services to report the death of his wife. A coroner arrived and officially declared her dead, prompting the funeral service to be called. However, once the woman was placed in the coffin, she suddenly opened her eyes and began breathing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

French court to rule on suspects in Pierre Noizat crypto kidnapping attempts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Suspects In Crypto Kidnapping Plots To Face Judges In France... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four billion people, about half the world’s population, experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat due to human-caused climate change from May 2024 to May 2025, scientists say. The extreme heat caused illness, death, crop losses, and strained energy and healthcare systems, according to the analysis from World Weather Attribution, Climate Central and the Red Cross. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saudi Arabia will send its top diplomat to the West Bank this weekend, Palestinian officials said, in what would be the highest-level Saudi visit to the area since it was occupied by Israel in 1967.Hussein Al-Sheikh, vice president of the Palestinian Authority (PA), told CNN that an Arab ministerial delegation led by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan will arrive in the West Bank city of Ramallah on Sunday to meet PA President Mahmoud Abbas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor Swift buys back the rights to her first 6 albums. Taylor Swift announced on Friday via her website that she had acquired the rights to her master recordings, which include previously released music, music videos, concert films and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Donald Trump's administration can temporarily revoke the legal status of over 500,000 migrants living in the US, the US Supreme Court ruled on Friday.The ruling put on hold a previous federal judge's order stopping the administration from ending the "parole" immigration programme, established by former President Joe Biden. The programme protected immigrants fleeing economic and political turmoil in their home countries.The new order puts roughly 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela at risk of being deported. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The introduction of mandatory gender testing is aimed at competitive fairness and safety. It also focuses directly on Algerian Olympic champion Imane Khelif. World Boxing on Friday announced the introduction of mandatory gender tests for both male and female fighters who want to compete in sponsored competitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Donald Trump will host a news conference with Elon Musk in the Oval Office on Friday, following Musk's announcement that he is leaving his government role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China hits back after Trump claims it is 'violating' tariff truce... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia has proposed holding the next round of direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2 with a view to achieving a sustainable peace settlement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.There was no immediate reaction from Kyiv. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sol remembers her first kill for a Mexican cartel: a kidnapping she committed with a handful of other young recruits that twisted into torture and bled into murder. She was 12 years old.Sol had joined the drug cartel a few months earlier, recruited by someone she knew as she sold roses on the sidewalk outside a local bar. She started as a lookout, but rose fast... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Elon Musk launched into his government crusade with a chainsaw in hand at the Conservative Political Action Conference in February, few in Washington understood just how disruptive his tenure would become.But three months later, as the billionaire entrepreneur is set to step down from his role as the most visible face behind the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), he leaves behind a complicated legacy that includes thousands of layoffs, the evisceration of government agencies, and frequent clashes with top members of the Trump Administration. Musk also leaves Washington well short of his goal of reducing federal spending by $1 trillion, only having cut around $175 billion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Golden Dome system pressed ahead by the United States and its other actions to deploy space-based weapons will heighten the risk of triggering a space arms race, said a Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday.At a press conference, Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, criticized such acts for violating relevant principles of the Outer Space Treaty."The U.S. actions will once again open the Pandora's box," Zhang said. "This proves again that no country has done more than the United States in militarizing the space and making it a battlefield."China urges the U.S. side to stop expanding its military build-up in space and to take concrete actions to uphold global strategic stability, he said. ■ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In recent years, a series of groundbreaking archaeological discoveries in Guatemala have revealed extensive, previously unknown Maya cities and structures, including some that were 3,000 years old. These finds, many of which were enabled by innovative technologies like LiDAR, paint a more complex picture of Maya civilization than previously imagined.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov calls German Army Plans “very worrying”.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The United States will “aggressively revoke” the visas of Chinese students studying in the country, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced, as the administration of President Donald Trump continues its crackdown on foreign students enrolled at higher education institutions.Rubio announced the shock move in a post on X, as well as a State Department statement published late on Wednesday, titled “New Visa Policies Put America First, Not China”.China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticised the decision, saying it “seriously damaged” the rights of Chinese students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk’s startup xAI is paying Telegram $300 million to roll out its Grok chatbot.Telegram will also earn 50% of the revenue from xAI subscriptions that are sold on the platform.Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said he and Musk struck a yearlong partnership that “strengthens Telegram’s financial position.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.