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• Nvidia (NVDA) stock rose 1.1% following strong Q1 earnings that beat expectations with $81.62 billion in revenue and the announcement of an $80 billion buyback. • The company is expanding its European AI footprint through a partnership with French startup Mistral, which recently secured $830 million in debt financing. • Mistral plans to deploy 200 megawatts of AI computing infrastructure across Europe by 2027, while both firms collaborate on a 1.4 gigawatt data center complex near Paris.

• BTS is expected to perform at the halftime show for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, held at MetLife Stadium. • Fans are generating significant social media hype, predicting the performance will be a career-defining moment for the group. • The event is viewed as a strategic opportunity for BTS to expand their global reach and introduce their music to an even wider international audience.

One Nation leader uses the platform to rail against multiculturalism, the climate change “hoax” and the mediaA nationally televised address to the National Press Club was perhaps the clearest proof yet of Pauline Hanson’s arrival in the mainstream of Australian politics.The One Nation leader used the platform to rail against multiculturalism, the climate change “hoax” and the media in a speech that was interrupted by a protest highlighting her opposition to wage rises for the lowest-paid workers. Continue reading...

• Caesars Entertainment has opened The Vanderpump Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, marking a strategic expansion into celebrity-branded hospitality. • The new venture aims to attract luxury travelers, food enthusiasts, and entertainment seekers by integrating high-end dining and nightlife experiences. • This move follows a growing global trend of celebrity-branded hotels already seen in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and the United Arab Emirates.

• Indian startups across deeptech, space, AI, healthtech, and consumer brands experienced a surge in funding and strategic partnerships. • Bengaluru-based Biodimension secured ₹8 crore in a funding round led by the IAN Angel Fund to advance healthcare and life sciences. • New developments in the space sector aim to strengthen India's launch vehicle ecosystem and reduce strategic reliance on imported propulsion technologies.

• Indian startups are increasing their focus on AI, deeptech, healthcare, and enterprise technology as funding momentum recovers across the ecosystem. • Bengaluru-based Exponent Energy secured ₹200 crore in fresh funding to boost India's electric mobility infrastructure, co-led by 360 ONE Asset and TDK Ventures. • This trend highlights a strategic shift toward building critical technology infrastructure domestically to support accelerating AI adoption and enterprise digitalization.

Hundreds of Labour activists and MPs have ‘made the pilgrimage’ to the seat, where they are pounding the streetsFor a few short weeks, the centre of political gravity in Britain has shifted from the Palace of Westminster to the bar of a former Labour club in Wigan.In London, even as Keir Starmer insists he will fight to stay in No 10, the walls seem to be crumbling around him, especially with Thursday’s resignation of the defence secretary, John Healey. Continue reading...

Daniel Crago says he feels ‘extremely lucky’ after encounter with bear at Glacier national park last monthAs the large roaring grizzly bear charged down at him from across a snow field in Montana and mauled him, hiker Daniel Crago had just enough time to put his arm up and think: “This is it.”But two weeks after that perilous, exceedingly rare encounter in Glacier national park, Crago, 32, is still alive, recovering after three surgeries and feeling “extremely lucky”, he said on Monday in an interview with ABC News. Continue reading...

• The United States, Mexico, and Canada will co-host the upcoming World Cup, featuring 48 teams competing in 104 matches. • The tournament has been granted a high-level federal security designation, placing it on par with the Super Bowl and just below presidential inaugurations. • This security coordination is critical as the event coincides with major celebrations for the 250th anniversary of America's founding.

• The upcoming World Cup is set to begin next week, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. • Security officials, including FBI Special Agent in Charge Amit Kachhia-Patel, are coordinating efforts through the agency's Joint Operations Center to manage the event. • The tournament presents an unprecedented security challenge due to its massive scale, involving more participating countries and a larger geographic footprint than any previous World Cup.

• The upcoming World Cup will feature an expanded format with 48 teams and 104 matches hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. • The event faces unprecedented security challenges due to its scale and the current climate of global tensions and rising political violence. • To manage risks, the tournament has been granted a high-level federal security designation, similar to the Super Bowl, to ensure seamless coordination between federal, state, and local agencies.

• Europe is struggling to maintain a competitive edge in the AI era due to a strategic focus on regulation rather than technological development. • The region faces a systemic failure in scaling innovation, where breakthroughs from European laboratories are often funded and owned by foreign entities. • Critical talent loss and a lack of available growth capital are forcing startups to sell prematurely and researchers to seek higher-paying roles abroad.

• Streaming platforms are shifting their primary business strategy from aggressive subscriber acquisition to monetization through ad-supported tiers, premium content, and live sports. • Fox Corporation, FuboTV, and CuriosityStream are highlighted as top stocks to watch as they leverage bundles and international originals to attract both advertisers and cost-conscious users. • This transition is critical as PwC projects global entertainment and media revenues to reach $3.5 trillion by 2029, with advertising spending expected to outpace consumer spending.

• Air Force’s 24-16 Bluebonnet Bowl victory over Texas was named the 41st most memorable sports moment in Colorado history in a June 2 feature from Air Force Athletics. • The Falcons finished that season 12-1, which the school described as its best record in program history, and the win marked Air Force’s fourth straight bowl victory. • The recognition matters because it spotlights a classic college football result with lasting historical significance for both the program and Colorado sports lore.

• Europe's AI ecosystem is rapidly maturing, with significant developments in May. • Mistral's acquisition of Emmi AI is a landmark moment, marking a major milestone for the continent's AI ambitions. • Other notable developments include Tide reaching 2 million global members and new funding rounds for companies in fintech, climate, and AI.

• ChronoScale Corporation shares surged over 15% on Tuesday, driven by investor optimism regarding the company's focus on AI compute infrastructure. • The stock rally follows a strategic spin-off and recent leadership changes designed to position the company for growth in the specialized AI sector. • This price jump reflects a broader market trend where investors are aggressively betting on specialized infrastructure plays to support AI development.

Community leaders express disgust at Vickrum Digwa over murder of Henry Nowak amid fears of rise in racial tensionsAmandeep Singh, an educator with the charity Basics of Sikhi, is proud of his community’s deeply-rooted place in British society.“We’re a community that has probably been celebrated as one that is very successfully integrated into the British value system,” he said. “We’ve worn kirpans for hundreds of years and since we’ve been invited to settle in this country,” he said. Continue reading...

Attorney general Keith Ellison says gesture at convention was an ‘act of profound cruelty’ to George Floyd’s familyThe Minnesota Republican party’s decision to hold a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, has angered the state’s attorney general – who was the lead prosecutor in the case.Keith Ellison, a Democrat, said Saturday’s gesture at the state Republicans’ annual convention in Duluth was “an act of profound cruelty” to Floyd’s family and “disrespectful” to Minnesota’s law enforcement personnel. Continue reading...

• SoftBank Group has pledged an initial 3.1GW of data center capacity in France's northern Hauts-de-France region, with sites planned for Dunkirk, Bosquel, and Bouchain. • CEO Masayoshi Son stated that France's industrial capabilities and talent base make it an ideal hub for European AI infrastructure, with goals to eventually reach 5GW of total capacity. • The announcement was timed to coincide with the annual Choose France summit, following similar infrastructure investment trends seen with the UAE fund MGX.

Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir accuses opponents of fearmongering amid warnings over misinformation and AIIceland’s foreign minister has said she fears her country faces a “Brexit moment” in its looming EU referendum amid warnings over misinformation, foreign interference and AI.With just over three months to go until Iceland votes on whether or not to continue accession talks with the EU, developments are being closely watched by Washington, Moscow and Brussels. Continue reading...

• Diplomacy between Tehran and Washington has accelerated after weeks of escalation, with regional mediators helping drive a new round of Iran-U.S. talks. • The reporting says the confrontation follows more than six weeks of disruption tied to Iran’s pressure on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and a U.S.-enforced naval blockade. • The article frames the talks as a shift from confrontation to negotiation, with economic strain and oil pressure pushing both sides toward a new phase.

• Real Madrid and Olympiacos Piraeus faced off in a highly competitive 2026 EuroLeague final described as an "instant classic." • The game ended in controversy as several crucial officiating calls during the fourth quarter sparked significant outrage from the Spanish side. • Spanish media and Real Madrid players have heavily criticized the referees, claiming the decisions unfairly impacted the outcome of the decisive moments.

Australia now the world’s third-biggest nation for utility-scale batteries behind China and the US. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia has become a top-three global player in batteries, and renewable energy met nearly half of the nation’s power in 2025, but the Clean Energy Council has warned that progress could stall as investment in new wind and solar plummeted.The industry’s annual snapshot found renewable energy supplied 43% of Australia’s power throughout 2025, up from 39% in 2024. The year ended on a high, with clean energy generating more than 50% of power in the national grid in the final quarter.The next five years matter most. Our sector’s highest priority in 2026 must be to remove the barriers slowing investment in new large-scale wind and solar projects that will ultimately replace unreliable coal generators that threaten the security of our energy system. Continue reading...

Laura Clery says she was able to call 911 and have the fridge lifted off her by firefighters after she was pinned under it US comedian Laura Clery has described how she almost died when her 600lb fridge fell on her while she was at home with her two young children and found herself pinned under the massive appliance and struggling to breathe.In an Instagram post on Thursday, Clery said the experience was the “most terrifying night of my life as a single mom”. Continue reading...

Resolution backed by 141 states hailed as ‘new chapter’ that could improve climate diplomacy and litigation effortsWhen the UN general assembly voted overwhelmingly in favour of a landmark climate crisis ruling on Wednesday, the Pacific island of Vanuatu’s prime minister hailed the result as the start of “a new chapter” in climate action.“The task before all of us now is to translate legal clarity into meaningful action, stronger cooperation, and greater protection for present and future generations,” said Jotham Napat. Continue reading...

Top House Democrat calls out SEC schools for silenceCampaign comes as states move to redraw voter mapsHakeem Jeffries, the top US House Democrat, has amplified calls for Black athletes to boycott public universities in states that have moved to limit voting rights, saying an “unprecedented moment, featuring an unprecedented attack on Black political representation” requires an “unprecedented response”.Jeffries’s comments came Tuesday as the NAACP launched its “Out of Bounds” campaign. The campaign targets universities in eight states – Tennessee, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas and Georgia – whose athletic programs generate more than $100m in revenue. Those eight states have moved to draw new voter maps after the supreme court’s Louisiana v Callais decision severely weakened the Voting Rights Act. Continue reading...

As Keir Starmer’s leadership totters, investors warn a Labour leadership contest ignoring public finances and market realpolitik could be disastrousA rise in borrowing costs and warnings to avoid a “Liz Truss moment”. As Keir Starmer faces a potential leadership challenge, the spectre of the bond market looms large.Amid febrile conditions in Westminster, the prospect of Britain switching prime ministers for a sixth time in seven years has fuelled a sharp sell-off in the market for UK government debt. Continue reading...

• The Los Angeles Times attended Netflix's is a Joke comedy festival in 2026, covering the funniest performances and highlights from the extensive multi-day event. • The publication curated a selection of the best comedy acts and moments witnessed across the festival's programming. • Netflix is a Joke continues to be one of the largest comedy festivals in the United States, showcasing diverse comedic talent and entertainment.