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Two arrested after incident at town west of Hamburg, with motive unknownFive people have been shot and killed at a youth welfare facility ⁠in a northern German town, police have said.The motive for ⁠the ​incident in Stade, close to the port city of Hamburg, on Monday was not immediately clear, a police ⁠spokesperson said. Two people, including the suspected ⁠shooter, had been arrested, he added. Continue reading...

• Global markets are monitoring geopolitical tensions as Iran seeks diplomatic talks to stabilize regional volatility. • The FTSE 100 experienced a session where stocks pared losses, coinciding with the unveiling of a new plan by Andy Burnham. • Investors are anticipating a new list of AI stock recommendations for July following a previous high-performing selection that yielded a +223% return.

• RBC economists predict that the mining and oil sectors will be the primary drivers of economic growth this week. • Other service-based industries, including real estate, wholesale trade, and retail, are expected to see more modest gains. • The report highlights a quiet period for the corporate earnings calendar, suggesting fewer major financial disclosures in the immediate term.

• The Indian stock market enters the week with the Sensex closing at 77,100.47 (up 0.39%) and the Nifty at 24,056 (up 0.18%). • A primary focus is the ongoing negotiation of a trade pact between India and the US, highlighted by a recent two-day visit to New Delhi by representative Greer. • The deal is critical for strengthening bilateral economic ties, though it faces hurdles as India seeks lower tariffs while the US demands greater market access for American products.

Research suggests 41,800 premature US deaths in 2024 were attributable to road pollutionRoughly five Americans die every hour due to exposure to toxic road vehicle pollution, a new study has found.It’s the latest warning showing fossil-fueled transit is a major driver of mortality. Continue reading...

• Dr. Noa Gafni has identified geopolitics as the second of her "New Five Forces" currently shaping the global business landscape. • The shift marks a transition from a globalization era focused on operational efficiency to one defined by rising nationalism and great-power competition. • This evolution matters because political considerations have now become vital strategic components for corporate success and risk management.

• The US Justice Department seized 400 domains used for illegal streaming of the 2026 World Cup, marking a massive escalation in anti-piracy efforts. • This operation is five times larger than "Operation Offsides," which targeted 78 domains during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. • Investigators traced the infrastructure to servers in Peru and Bulgaria, with additional takedowns occurring in Croatia, Romania, Poland, and Colombia.