Russian drone hits nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, Ukraine says
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called it an “extremely vile” attack by Russia that did not lead to a spike in radiation.
Pope Leo tells 1.2 million crowd in Madrid that God stands with the poor
Leo said he hoped the visit would set an example to the world about respecting “every human being” and urged leaders to stop dividing electorates.
South Korea nominates Han as country’s first female prime minister in two decades
If approved by parliament, Han would become South Korea’s first female prime minister in 20 years.
Global week ahead: Soccer isn’t the only thing that’s kicking off
World Cup fever grips football fans worldwide ahead of the opening game on June 11th, but it’s not just soccer that’s kicking off next week.
100 days of the Iran war: How global markets and the economy have been affected, in charts
The conflict is about to reach its 100th day, with peace negotiations hanging in the balance.
Bouygues-led consortium signs $23.44 billion deal to buy SFR from Altice France
If approved by regulators, the Bouygues-led acquisition would rank among the biggest European telecoms deals in recent years.
U.S. eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies’ reconstruction, source says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has also directed a team to assess the costs of damage already inflicted on Gulf allies by Iran, Reuters reported.
Chinese EVs may hit U.S. within a few years, one way or another
Chinese electric vehicles are likely to be sold in the U.S. within years, despite tariffs, strict laws and opposition from the auto industry and politicians.
Bitcoin is cratering, but a new Wall Street crypto hype is on the rise
As bitcoin dropped to its lowest price since 2024, investors flock to a new type of crypto investment linked to the hyperliquid platforms, HYPE ETFs.
Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ punches back as the ‘crash up’ in chip stocks finally reverses
The monster rally in semiconductor stocks hit a wall on Friday, and the VIX at last caught up with other volatility metrics.
