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The late MP’s family, politicians and academics on the factors they believe have heightened division in the last 10 yearsHow the murder of my sister changed Britain – podcastTen years on from Jo Cox’s murder, Kim Leadbeater fears that the consensus around “kinder, gentler politics” in the wake of her sister’s death was short-lived.“Sadly and regrettably, over the last decade things are worse,” she says. Cox, the Labour MP for Batley and Spen and mother of two young children, was murdered outside a library in West Yorkshire in June 2016 by an English nationalist. Continue reading...

• BlackBerry (BB) has been identified as one of five stocks seeing a surge in investor interest according to Benzinga's "Stock Whisper" Index. • The company is implementing a share buyback program that could retire up to 4.58% of its public float to strengthen its financial position. • Investors are closely watching the company ahead of its first-quarter financial results report scheduled for June 23.

• Meta is separating from the Chinese AI startup Manus, terminating all internal access and data sharing following a divestiture order from Beijing based on national security grounds. • Manus co-founders are currently seeking approximately $1 billion from external investors to buy back the startup from Meta. • This strategic move aims to establish a Chinese joint venture and pave the way for a future public listing in Hong Kong, following a trend of AI IPOs from firms like MiniMax and Zhipu.

• The guide book "Austin’s Music Scene: Your Guide to the City’s Most Iconic Artists & Venues" won three independent book awards. • The publication received two gold awards and one silver at the 2026 Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) Book Awards held in May. • This recognition highlights the book's unique role as a first-of-its-kind resource documenting Austin's iconic music landscape and venues.

• French startup Mistral AI is negotiating a $3.5 billion funding round, which would increase its valuation to $23 billion. • This valuation represents nearly double the company's previous market value as it scales its operations. • The move is critical for Europe's goal of developing homegrown AI alternatives to compete with dominant US rivals.

Data analytics company loses on 22 out of 23 counts in lawsuit disputing how Swiss government rejected firm’s servicesThe US technology company Palantir has lost a legal challenge to force a Swiss independent magazine to publish its responses to articles about how the Swiss government rejected the firm’s services.The data analytics company lost on 22 out of 23 counts of the suit. In a ruling on Friday, Zurich’s commercial court dismissed the majority of counterstatement requests filed by the firm and its Swiss subsidiary finding that only a single passage in one article warranted a published response from the company. Continue reading...

• A new cast of actors has been unveiled for the seventh series of Steven Knight's award-winning drama, Peaky Blinders. • Production for the upcoming series is currently taking place in and around the Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham. • The announcement marks a significant step in the show's continuation, introducing fresh faces to the established ensemble.

• The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised interest rates by 0.25%, marking the first increase in three years. • President Christine Lagarde defended the decision, citing inflation pressures driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. • The move comes amid warnings of stagflation in the Eurozone, with critics arguing that higher rates could hinder critical investments in clean energy.

• South Korean defender Kim Taehyun (Kashiwa Reysol) has been sidelined due to a sudden ankle injury ahead of the national team's match against the Czech Republic. • Coach Hong Myung-bo may now start Lee Ki-hyuk (Kangwon FC), a surprise selection who had not been called up to the national team since the 2022 East Asian Cup. • Lee's inclusion is based on his standout domestic performances this season, offering a potential solution to the team's defensive crisis.

• Major equity indexes rebounded on Thursday, recovering from sharp losses experienced during the previous trading session. • The recovery was driven largely by gains in tech stocks and investor indifference toward President Donald Trump's warning that the U.S. "will be hitting Iran" tonight. • This bounce back suggests that market participants are currently downplaying geopolitical tensions and specific corporate concerns, such as Oracle's data-center spending.

• New Zealand has been ranked as the second-safest country in the world according to the latest Global Peace Index, which evaluates 163 independent states and territories. • This improvement in New Zealand's standing comes despite a broader global trend where world conflict has reached a historic high. • The ranking highlights New Zealand's stability and safety relative to other nations during a period of significant international volatility.

• Apple has indefinitely delayed the rollout of its new Siri AI features for iPhones and iPads in the European Union and China. • The restriction affects the upcoming iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 updates, preventing users in these regions from accessing the highly anticipated AI capabilities. • EU-based developers are also barred from testing or integrating these Siri AI features into their apps via the current beta versions.

• The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 surged on Monday, driven primarily by a rebound in chip and technology stocks. • Oil prices saw a decrease in gains following the cessation of military strikes between Israel and Iran. • Campbell's reported a 32% year-over-year drop in operating earnings for its Snacks segment, which includes the Goldfish brand, for the fiscal third quarter.

Wildlife department says drought conditions and water released from dam led to ‘major fish kill’ at San Carlos LakeArizona officials have indefinitely closed a popular lake to visitors after its entire population of fish died recently.The recreation and wildlife department that maintains San Carlos Lake said in a Facebook statement on Friday that drought conditions as well as water released from a dam there “resulted in a major fish kill affecting approximately 100% of the fish population”. Continue reading...

• Markets are anticipating a new Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading this week to gauge inflation trends. • Tech giants are making moves, with Apple expected to release a new iteration of Siri and Adobe preparing reports. • SpaceX has filed paperwork for a potential IPO that could raise $75 billion, potentially valuing the company at $1.75 trillion.

• U.S. stock indexes declined and Treasury yields rose on Friday following a surprisingly strong May jobs report. • The robust labor market data has dampened investor expectations for additional interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year. • This shift highlights the ongoing tension between strong economic growth and the central bank's efforts to curb inflation through higher rates.

• Major U.S. stock indexes declined on Friday, driven by a second consecutive day of losses in technology and AI-tied shares. • The downturn threatened the S&P 500's streak of 10 consecutive weekly gains as investors reacted to market volatility. • Treasury yields surged following a May employment report that showed stronger-than-expected job growth, signaling that the labor market remains tight.

• The European Union unveiled a comprehensive technology sovereignty package on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, aimed at reducing the region's reliance on U.S. Big Tech. • The initiative seeks to bolster domestic European tech firms and limit the market dominance of American giants, particularly within the AI sector. • While EU officials have celebrated the move as "Tech Liberation Day," industry experts caution that achieving true independence will require significant time and cross-border collaboration.

• The European Union has launched a technological sovereignty package aimed at accelerating independence in AI, semiconductors, and cloud infrastructure. • The strategy focuses on expanding European alternatives for cybersecurity tools, internet technologies, and semiconductor software to reduce reliance on foreign providers. • Key initiatives include funding for open-source start-ups, investments in digital skills, and the implementation of new procurement guidance to increase public sector adoption of EU-developed solutions.

• The stock market has reached record highs following stronger-than-expected Q1 financial results. • Analysts warn that Wall Street may be overlooking a growing earnings bubble despite the current rally. • A bank has advised investors to target specific sectors to capitalize on the upcoming World Cup, which is projected to be the most expensive in history.

• The stock market has reached record highs following stronger-than-expected Q1 financial results. • Analysts warn that Wall Street may be overlooking a growing earnings bubble despite the current rally. • Financial experts are advising investors to target specific sectors to capitalize on the "FIFA mania" surrounding the upcoming, most expensive World Cup in history.

• India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth slowed to 4.9% in April 2026, down from 5.8% recorded in April 2025. • The IIP serves as a critical macroeconomic indicator used to measure short-term fluctuations in the volume of industrial production across the economy. • This deceleration highlights a cooling trend in industrial output, which can signal broader shifts in economic momentum and manufacturing health.

• The European Commission has proposed the Cloud and AI Development Act, which introduces sovereignty tiers for cloud providers to reduce reliance on U.S. tech dominance. • Major U.S. firms, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, face potential hurdles in securing sensitive government data contracts due to conflicts with the U.S. Cloud Act. • The legislation aims to triple the EU's data center capacity and prioritize the use of EU-developed hardware and software within strategic sectors.

• On June 3, 2026, the three major U.S. stock indexes declined, ending a five-session streak of closing records. • The S&P 500 specifically snapped a nine-session winning streak as investors pulled back from recent highs. • In contrast to the equity markets, Treasury yields and oil prices both experienced gains during Wednesday's trading.

• India's latest Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data indicates that the nation's industrial fundamentals have remained relatively resilient. • The government has announced plans to transition toward a chain-linked framework for calculating the index. • This new system will feature more frequent updates to sectoral weights, allowing official statistics to better reflect structural changes within the economy.

• The HinduBusinessLine reports that a new Index of Industrial Production (IIP) was unveiled on Monday alongside the release of April's factory output figures. • This update represents a significant watershed in data reforms, utilizing a more granular and contemporary database to capture industrial activity. • The revamp is critical because it provides a more accurate reflection of current economic trends, serving as a superior guide for policymakers.

• Eurostat released an update to the EXT_TEC03 trade dataset on June 1, 2026, detailing trade performance for the EU and its member states. • Total EU trade decreased from 284.63 billion euros in 2023 to 270.04 billion euros in 2024. • Major economies, specifically Germany and France, were among the member states that experienced declines in trade volume.

• A new European Central Bank (ECB) report reveals that the euro's international use has seen a moderate increase, reaching approximately 20% in 2025. • The currency has achieved record levels of euro-denominated debt issuance and maintains a leading position within the global green bond market. • Despite these gains, the ECB warns of growing risks regarding monetary system fragmentation and an increase in gold hoarding by central banks.