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Israel attorney general warns of country's democratic backsliding

News June 1, 2026

Israel’s attorney general warned on Monday of the country’s democratic backsliding under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, specifically regarding the judiciary’s independence and...

Expensive AI binge leaves companies balking at soaring bills

Technology May 31, 2026

Artificial intelligence is getting expensive β€” and companies are starting to rethink their embrace of the disruptive technology. Playing by a well-worn Silicon Valley playbook, AI companies charged ...

After the AI binge, companies balk at soaring bills

Technology May 31, 2026

Artificial intelligence is getting expensive β€” and companies are starting to rethink their embrace of the disruptive technology. Playing by a well-worn Silicon Valley playbook, AI companies charged ...

Meteor explodes over US with blast equivalent to 300 tonnes of TNT

News May 31, 2026

A meteor crashing toward Earth exploded over the northeastern United States on Saturday, Nasa said, setting off booms that echoed over the region with a blast equivalent to 300 tonnes of TNT. The fire...

Energy crunch fuels car pool growth in India

News May 31, 2026

Rising fuel prices triggered by the Middle East war are driving a sharp increase in carpooling, with a ride-sharing platform reporting a surge in new users seeking cheaper ways to travel. The world’...

Hundreds arrested as clashes erupt in Paris on PSG victory night

Business May 31, 2026

Police on Saturday detained more than 280 people in Paris after violent clashes erupted when thousands poured onto the streets during Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League final victory. Some 22,00...

Trump claims Iran agreed to no nuclear weapons amid reports of 'tougher' terms sent to Tehran

News May 31, 2026

United States President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran. Any twe...

PSG edge Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title

News May 30, 2026

Paris Saint-Germain claimed back-to-back Champions League triumphs with a 4-3 shootout win over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from th...

Pakistan outspins Australia in milestone ODI as Minhas makes history

News May 30, 2026

Pakistan out-spun Australia by five wickets in the first one-day international in Rawalpindi with spinner Arafat Minhas becoming the first home bowler to take five wickets on ODI debut on Saturday. Mi...

Sabalenka, Osaka set up French Open clash, Gauff eyes second week

News May 30, 2026

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka and four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka on Saturday set up a blockbuster last-16 meeting at the French Open, while defending champion Coco Gauff seeks to join them in the ...


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