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The US House of Representatives passed a war-powers resolution by 219-198 that would require President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for new strikes in the continuing military confrontation with Iran. Eighteen Republicans voted with Democrats in support of the measure.

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SoftBank's OpenAI bet and rising debt raise liquidity-crunch fears

Investors are voicing liquidity concerns about Masayoshi Son's SoftBank as it commits up to $30 billion to OpenAI and its borrowings climb sharply. SoftBank shares fell 10% in Tokyo trading and chip unit Arm shed more than $30 billion in market value in a few sessions.

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Lula thanks China for beef win and tells US after tariffs: I will sell to someone else

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said China has opened new purchase quotas for Brazilian beef and that Brazil is finding alternative markets in response to US tariffs. Lula said growth in the China market provides important compensation after additional US duties on Brazilian exports.

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South America

BlackRock's Atlas freezes $1 billion in Brazil renewables investments

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Container terminal at Santos port in Brazil

South America

Macquarie and IG4 to sell controlling stake in Brazil's CLI to AD Ports for $835 million

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South America

Violent protests erupt across Chile over government social programme cuts

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South America

Brazil rules out two suspected Ebola cases after laboratory tests return negative

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Europe

Three-quarters of UK workers off track for a 'moderate' retirement income

A new report published in the United Kingdom finds that almost three-quarters of workers are off course to secure a 'moderate' retirement income. The independent Pensions Review Commission is examining higher auto-enrolment contributions and a new framework for self-employed workers.

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Hungarian Parliament building by the Danube

Europe

Hungary signals first cluster of Ukraine's EU accession chapters could open

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Europe

EU prepares plan to reduce technology dependence on foreign suppliers

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Europe

Germany's Merz says Berlin fell short of its UN Security Council goals

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Europe

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage

Ghana's president sends anti-LGBTQ+ bill back for further review before approval

Ghana's President John Mahama said the anti-LGBTQ+ bill passed by parliament must undergo further review before he decides on approval. Mr Mahama said he would hold off pending opinions from the attorney general's office and from the Supreme Court.

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Africa

Four sentenced to death in Nigeria over Catholic church attack

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Landscape of the Congo River near Kinshasa

Africa

DR Congo health workers describe how they are treating Ebola and staying safe

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Africa

Egyptian court sentences activist Ahmed Douma to prison again

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Africa

South Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men

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Asia

Indonesian rupiah hits record low against US dollar as intervention prospect grows

The Indonesian rupiah fell to a record low of 16,640 per dollar on Wednesday. Bank Indonesia signalled it is publicly weighing direct intervention as the currency approaches the psychologically important 16,700 threshold.

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Asia

South Korea's Lee wins mandate for diplomatic continuity in local elections

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Asia

Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar

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Asia

At least 21 killed in Delhi hotel fire, including foreign nationals

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Asia

BOJ will 'discuss' rate hike despite uncertainties, Governor Ueda says

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New Zealand could face a 12.5% tariff in US crackdown on forced-labour imports

New Zealand's government has confirmed that some of the country's export categories could face a 12.5% additional tariff under Washington's new directive against forced-labour imports. Dairy, meat and wine sectors top the list of clearest exposures.

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Australia-Pacific

South Australia hands down 2026 budget with housing and health at the centre

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Australia-Pacific

Strait of Hormuz closure significant but not a massive blow to NZ economy, analysis finds

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Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline during daytime

Australia-Pacific

Australian PM says 'ideological disagreement' with US after anti-slavery tariff announced

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Canberra Parliament House building during daytime

Australia-Pacific

US-Australia talks on AUKUS changes have been underway for 18 months

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Middle East

Rubio distances himself from Netanyahu's Gaza plan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's post-conflict plan for Gaza does not have Washington's backing. Mr Rubio said the US would prioritise 'a two-state solution and the restructuring of the Palestinian Authority'.

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Middle East

US House passes Iran war powers resolution in rare rebuke to Trump

SoftBank's OpenAI bet and rising debt raise liquidity-crunch fears

SpaceX targets $1.75tn valuation as stock-market debut nears

Broadcom shares plunge as software sales lag, AI chip forecast steady

US private payrolls grew by 122,000 in May, stronger than expected, ADP reports

SpaceX plans to set IPO price at $135 per share, targeting $75 billion raise

Lula thanks China for beef win and tells US after tariffs: I will sell to someone else

BlackRock's Atlas freezes $1 billion in Brazil renewables investments

Macquarie and IG4 to sell controlling stake in Brazil's CLI to AD Ports for $835 million

Violent protests erupt across Chile over government social programme cuts

Brazil rules out two suspected Ebola cases after laboratory tests return negative

Three-quarters of UK workers off track for a 'moderate' retirement income

Hungary signals first cluster of Ukraine's EU accession chapters could open

EU prepares plan to reduce technology dependence on foreign suppliers

Germany's Merz says Berlin fell short of its UN Security Council goals

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage

Ghana's president sends anti-LGBTQ+ bill back for further review before approval

Four sentenced to death in Nigeria over Catholic church attack

DR Congo health workers describe how they are treating Ebola and staying safe

Egyptian court sentences activist Ahmed Douma to prison again

South Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men

Indonesian rupiah hits record low against US dollar as intervention prospect grows

South Korea's Lee wins mandate for diplomatic continuity in local elections

Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar

At least 21 killed in Delhi hotel fire, including foreign nationals

BOJ will 'discuss' rate hike despite uncertainties, Governor Ueda says

New Zealand could face a 12.5% tariff in US crackdown on forced-labour imports

South Australia hands down 2026 budget with housing and health at the centre

Strait of Hormuz closure significant but not a massive blow to NZ economy, analysis finds

Australian PM says 'ideological disagreement' with US after anti-slavery tariff announced

US-Australia talks on AUKUS changes have been underway for 18 months

Rubio distances himself from Netanyahu's Gaza plan

Trump seeks to split Lebanon talks from Iran war negotiations

Israel and Lebanon agree ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah halting attacks

Netanyahu downplays US-Israel rift after Trump confirms criticism