Litauen har höjt sin beredskap mot ryska angrepp, och presidenten har bekräftat rapporter om att Ryssland kan testa Natos sammanhållning genom angrepp mot Baltikum och Polen. En FOI-analytiker menar att Rysslands politiska rationalitet är oklar.
Google has launched a new migration feature in Android 17, allowing iPhone users to wirelessly transfer more data types, including eSIMs and passwords, to Android devices without a separate app, aiming to simplify switching ecosystems.
Paramount Skydance's £80bn bid for Warner Brothers received conditional EU approval after commitments to end a film distribution joint venture. However, the deal faces significant challenges in the US, including a court-ordered pause and a preliminary injunction hearing, as well as potential intervention in the UK.
Glasgow prepares for the scaled-back Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony on Thursday. Organisers hope for a late surge in ticket sales, as demand has reportedly been slower than expected for the event, reduced in scale after Victoria's withdrawal.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-0 to eliminate a Biden-era rule that required Internet service providers (ISPs) to itemize all passthrough fees on broadband price labels. The new rule allows ISPs to display aggregate "up to" amounts and provide links, potentially making pricing less transparent for consumers.
Senate Republicans released the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, featuring ethics provisions that would temporarily bar all US federal officials, including President Trump, from issuing or sponsoring digital assets. The ban, expiring in 2029, would be enforced by the US Attorney General, but faces pushback from Democrats over enforcement and scope.
Summary of global news: Russia-Ukraine conflict escalations, US-Iran tensions, EU sanctions debates, and various international diplomatic and military developments.
The latest Clarity Act draft in the U.S. Senate includes a temporary ethics provision banning the president and their spouse from crypto business, but not their children. It also preserves safe harbor for non-custodial developers and limits stablecoin yield, facing objections ahead of an imminent vote.
Ukraine attacked four Wildberries warehouses in Russia, escalating its drone campaign against the country's top online retailer. The strikes, targeting a key economic driver, threaten disruption for businesses and millions of Russian consumers.
Bitcoin recovered to $66,347, holding 200 EMA support, despite a bearish 'death cross' and institutional caution reflected in the Coinbase Premium Index. Mixed signals from technicals and macro factors like upcoming tech earnings and the pending Clarity Act create market uncertainty.
Deux pilotes de la compagnie aérienne Swiss ont été écartés d'un vol au départ de Genève en mai 2026 après une nuit d'excès, attendant les résultats d'une enquête qui déterminera les suites à donner à cette affaire.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Manila to manage bilateral tensions ahead of a Trump-Xi summit. Discussions covered China's South China Sea conduct, US war against Iran, and US election meddling claims, with Rubio reiterating US defense treaty obligations to the Philippines after a recent maritime incident.
A US judge has set June 1, 2027, as the trial date for Venezuela's ousted president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in Brooklyn on drug trafficking charges. They pleaded not guilty and face potential life sentences if convicted.
Lucas Findley's property in North West Queensland successfully planted cotton after floods, showcasing the region's cropping potential. A $5.3 million government and industry investment aims to expand cotton, grain, and pulse production by 2035, diversifying traditional cattle country.
After China's 2023 crackdown on online scams in Southeast Asia, criminal syndicates shifted their primary targets from Chinese nationals to Americans, leading to significant financial losses for US victims and creating a global "whack-a-mole" challenge.
Ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision, prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are experiencing significant institutional growth. Firms and AI agents use event contracts for price discovery and trader evaluation, with monthly volumes reaching billions, despite challenges in execution and potential for concentrated edge.
US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iranian infrastructure, including bridges or power plants in or near Tehran, for any attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating US strikes on Iran and the strait's closure impacting global oil trade.
Friedrich Merz und Markus Söder haben Thorsten Frei offiziell als neuen Unionsfraktionsvorsitzenden vorgeschlagen. Die Wahl soll in der kommenden Woche stattfinden. Offen bleibt, wer Frei als Kanzleramtsminister nachfolgen wird.
A US judge set a June 1, 2027, trial date for ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on drug-trafficking charges in Manhattan federal court. Their defense lawyer plans to seek dismissal based on immunity as a head of state.
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Iran warns of 'eye for an eye' retaliation against US threats to target infrastructure, as MAGA support for Trump's Iran war drops to 37%. Regional tensions escalate with Houthi threats in the Red Sea and Israeli spy chief's visit to Washington.
Sachsens Ministerpräsident Michael Kretschmer (CDU) fordert im "Handelsblatt" Gespräche mit allen Parteien, auch angesichts der Mehrheitsverhältnisse im Osten. Er kritisiert die "Brandmauer" zur AfD als unzureichend und betont die Notwendigkeit, um Mehrheiten zu ringen, während CDU-Chef Merz eine Zusammenarbeit mit AfD und Linkspartei ausschließt.
OKX appointed former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo to its board, leveraging his regulatory expertise for its push into licensed financial services, including a joint venture with ICE. This move aims to secure broker-dealer status and institutional customers, occurring as Congress debates the CLARITY Act, which addresses the overlap between political power and crypto wealth.
Andy Burnham's new Labour government, with John Healey as Chancellor, faces significant fiscal challenges, balancing ambitious spending plans with market scrutiny. The administration draws parallels to the 1976 Labour government, aiming to roll back Thatcherism while navigating potential tax rises and bond market concerns.
