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Brussels misreads Magyar
US China race hits 2027
Japan crisp packs to go colourless due to Iran war crunch
US-Iran deadlock pushes oil higher, Seoul falls on calls for AI social tax
Mosquitoes: bloodsuckers and flower lovers
Russia, Ukraine end US-brokered truce with fresh attacks
Politics
Over 370 Afghan civilians killed in Pakistan conflict in three months: UN
At least 372 Afghan civilians were killed in conflict between government forces and Pakistan in the first three months of the year, the United Nations reported on Tuesday, with more than half the deaths attributed to airstrikes on a drug rehab facility in Kabul.
Sports
Japan Olympic official sorry for 'utterly unacceptable' remarks
The head of Japanese bobsleigh apologised on Tuesday and admitted making "utterly unacceptable" remarks that reportedly included an anti-Korean slur.
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Karbon-X Expands Canadian Compliance Offering as Regulatory Deadlines Approach Across Federal and Provincial Carbon Markets
Company supports regulated facilities with structured compliance execution across Alberta TIER, Federal OBPS, and BC OBPS.
Technology
Datavault AI and AgSensor Solutions Announce Consulting Partnership to Tokenize High-Value Agricultural Data Assets
Collaboration to Identify and Monetize Soil, Carbon, and Regenerative Agriculture Data for Global Exchange
Economy
P&G and OMP Showcase the Path to Autonomous, Decision-Centric Planning at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2026
How decision velocity is closing the gap between insight and action across one of the world's most complex value chains
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Rancho BioSciences Formally Appoints Amar Thyagarajan, PhD, as Chief Commercial Officer
Formalizing commercial leadership as demand grows for AI-ready scientific data
Sports
Global Sports Brand U.S. Polo Assn. Unveils Field X Fashion, Issue 3
135th Anniversary Special Edition Celebrates a Landmark Year of Sport and Style
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Wellgistics Health and Kare PharmTech Execute Joint Venture Expanding Access to 200,000+ Patient Lives
Joint venture executed combining Wellgistics Hub and KareRx Hub technology and operationsIntegrated platform accelerates pharmaceutical access, fulfillment, and commercializationCombined ecosystem provides potential reach to an estimated 200,000+ patient lives across pharmaceutical and provider networks
Politics
'Bad news'? Vance comes up empty-handed on Iran and Hungary, for now
JD Vance had two jobs last week: get an Iran deal and keep Hungary's Viktor Orban in power. Neither happened for the US vice president.
Sports
Carrick labels Martinez red card as 'worst decision' ever
Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick blasted referee Paul Tierney for sending off Lisandro Martinez in Monday's 2-1 defeat against Leeds.
Sports
Farke hails Leeds' historic win at Man Utd
Daniel Farke hailed Leeds' historic 2-1 win against Manchester United on Monday as "big step forward" in their fight for Premier League survival.
Sports
Indian cricketers dominate Wisden honours
Indian cricketers, including men's Test captain Shubman Gill and women's star Deepti Sharma, dominated the Wisden cricket awards announced on Monday.
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Spanish PM's wife charged with corruption
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife, Begona Gomez, has been formally charged with corruption after a years-long criminal investigation, according to a court ruling published Monday.
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Brazil's fugitive ex-spy chief detained by US immigration
US immigration officers on Monday detained Brazil's former intelligence chief, who fled to the United States after being convicted for his role in a coup plot.
Politics
US stocks finish higher amid hopes for US-Iran deal as oil price gains moderate
Wall Street stocks shrugged off early weakness and pushed higher Monday as oil price gains moderated amid optimism that the United States and Iran would strike a peace agreement.
Sports
Okafor stars as Leeds end 45-year wait for league win at Man Utd
Noah Okafor fired Leeds to a long-awaited 2-1 win over 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford as the Premier League strugglers boosted their bid to avoid relegation on Monday.
Politics
Hormuz toll preferable to closure, TotalEnergies CEO says
The head of the French energy giant TotalEnergies said Monday that reopening the Strait of Hormuz -- even with a toll -- was critical for global markets.
Sports
Ghana turn to veteran Queiroz for World Cup
Veteran Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz has been appointed head coach of Ghana for the 2026 World Cup, the Ghanaian federation announced on Monday.
Pro-EU Magyar vows 'new era' in Hungary after ousting Orban
Within hours of becoming Hungary's prime minister-elect, Peter Magyar pledged on Monday to usher in a "new era" after defeating long-time nationalist leader Viktor Orban in an election seen as a blow to hard-right populism.
Sports
Hinge swings door open for Sunrisers as teen Sooryavanshi flops
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell for a golden duck in a rare IPL flop as his team Rajasthan Royals went down to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 57 runs as two debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain shined on Monday.
Technology
Trump allows LGBTQ pride flag to fly again at Stonewall
The Trump administration has given the green light for the LGBTQ rainbow flag to once again fly above New York's Stonewall, a US national monument to the struggle for gay equality, a rights group that sued for its return said Monday.
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CinemaCon starts with box office optimism
Movie theater owners huddled in Las Vegas on Monday for their annual meeting, buoyed by optimism over the year's strong start at the box office.
Sports
Teen Sooryavanshi flops as Hinge rattles Rajasthan
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell for a golden duck in a rare IPL flop as his team Rajasthan Royals went down to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 57 runs as two debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain shined on Monday.
Sports
Luis Enrique warns PSG to avoid Liverpool 'trap'
Luis Enrique has warned Paris Saint-Germain to avoid falling into a "trap" against Liverpool as the Champions League holders aim to reach the semi-finals on Tuesday.
Politics
Trump deletes Jesus post of himself after outcry
US President Donald Trump on Monday deleted a social media image apparently depicting him as Jesus after an outcry from religious leaders that he was being blasphemous.
Economy
Lufthansa pilots strike as cabin crew call further stoppage
Hundreds of Lufthansa flights were cancelled Monday as pilots kicked off a two-day strike over pay and pensions, with cabin crew announcing they were staging yet another stoppage later this week.
Economy
SCANDIC COIN — цифровая валюта в рамках закрытой экосистемы
SCANDIC COIN (SNC) — это новый международный блокчейн-проект, который реализуется Scandic Finance Group (SFG) в качестве брендовой экосистемы. Группа, штаб-квартира которой находится в Гонконге, создала цифровую валюту, объединяющую реальные компании с более чем 30-летним опытом в сферах финансов, недвижимости, мобильности, данных и лайфстайла. Официальный сайт определяет SCANDIC COIN (https://www.SCANDIC COIN.dev) как «транзакционное ядро» экосистемы.
Politics
Opposition candidate concedes defeat in Benin presidential election
Benin presidential election favourite Romuald Wadagni was on course for victory Monday as his opponent conceded defeat even as votes were still being counted.
Economy
SCANDIC COIN, a digital currency within a closed ecosystem
SCANDIC COIN (SNC) is a newly launched international blockchain project operated by the Scandic Finance Group (SFG) as a brand ecosystem. The Hong Kong-based group has created a digital currency that connects real-world companies with over 30 years’ experience in finance, property, mobility, data and lifestyle. The official website describes SCANDIC COIN (https://www.SCANDIC COIN.dev) as the “transactional heart” of an ecosystem.
Sports
'Beautiful' battle with Sinner extra motivation: Alcaraz
Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz said Monday his battle with new world number one Jannik Sinner was giving him extra inspiration ahead of the Barcelona Open.
Sports
Szoboszlai says sorry to Liverpool fans after Man City incident
Dominik Szoboszlai has apologised to Liverpool fans as the Reds midfielder claimed there was a "misunderstanding" over his body language after the recent FA Cup defeat at Manchester City.
Economy
Goldman Sachs eyes more corporate mergers despite war uncertainty
Goldman Sachs reported strong first-quarter earnings on Monday, pointing to continued client interest in dealmaking that so far has not been derailed by the Middle East War.
Sports
Star names inspiring Barca teen Yamal for Atletico comeback
Barcelona's teenage winger Lamine Yamal said Monday he was taking inspiration from basketball great LeBron James and Brazilian footballer Neymar to try and inspire a Champions League comeback against Atletico Madrid.
Economy
LVMH sales feel impact from war
Sales at the world's leading luxury group, LVMH, fell six percent in the first quarter of the year as the war in the Middle East depressed business in the region.
Culture
Satisfaction as Rolling Stones drop track under Cockroaches name
The Rolling Stones have mysteriously released a new limited edition single on vinyl only, under the band name The Cockroaches, further fueling speculation the British rockers are poised to drop a 25th studio album.
Sports
Serie A clubs endorse Milan-Cortina chief Malago as football federation president
Serie A clubs endorsed on Monday Giovanni Malago, who headed the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, for the presidency of Italy's football federation after the men's national team failed to qualify for a third straight World Cup.
Sports
Liverpool need 'very special' night to stun PSG, says Slot
Arne Slot admits Liverpool will need a "very special" performance to overturn their 2-0 deficit against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final second leg on Tuesday.
Politics
Russian, Belarusian swimmers free to compete under own flag
Athletes from Russia and Belarus are free to participate under their own flags in senior World Aquatics events after the global governing body on Monday lifted a ban on them competing.
Politics
Trump vows US will sink any Iran boats that challenge blockade
US President Donald Trump warned Monday that any Iranian attack boats that approach the naval blockade he has ordered around the country's ports will be destroyed, despite international calls for a ceasefire to be respected and negotiations to resume.
Politics
Right-wing candidates tipped for runoff in Peru presidential poll
Two Peruvian right-wing candidates looked set on Monday to advance to a presidential runoff, after an election marred by logistical foul-ups and deep voter anger.
Technology
Norwegian effectively cured of HIV after transplant from brother
A Norwegian man has been effectively cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant from his brother, doctors announced on Monday.