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‘Bury me with them’: animal-lovers want same cemetery plots as their pets

Hong Kong’s pet funeral service providers have urged the government to allow animal ashes to be placed alongside those of their owners, citing a growing demand for such arrangements amid a rapidly expanding afterlife market for furry friends. Petmento, part of local group Sage laGreen Funeral Services, said it had been asking the government to relax regulations by allowing animal ashes to be placed in niches hosting the remains of their late owners. “Now, many shopping centres are open to pets,.

United Kingdom: Showdown this weekend? Britain is facing a change of power

The mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham, returns to parliament and wants to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister. The chances are good that he will soon succeed.

Bob Iger reflects on 10 years of Shanghai Disneyland as it defies the Chinese pullback

Shanghai Disneyland hit 100 million cumulative visitors in 2025, according to the company. It's a relatively new but important foothold in Disney's history.

EIA Raises USA Oil Production Forecast for 2026, 2027

The U.S. Energy Information Administration raised its U.S. crude oil production forecast for 2026 and 2027 in its latest short term energy outlook.

Warsh’s task forces give the Fed wiggle room to put off changing rates until December

During his first press conference as Fed chair Wednesday, Kevin Warsh repeated one refrain in his answers to many reporters’ questions: A task force is looking into it.

India's largest telecom and digital service Jio Platforms files for IPO

India's largest wireless operator and digital service provider, Jio Platforms files for IPO

Musk's SpaceX stake is worth over $1 trillion. Here are the other billionaire shareholders

SpaceX shares were up 37% after its historic debut last week, which offered shares at a set price of $135.

Digital security on the go: Go on vacation - and don't fall into a cyber trap

Vacation mode on, alertness off? Criminals take advantage of holiday moods and inattention to commit fraud or data theft. But protection is possible if the preparation is right.

Iran War: Peace talks between the USA and Iran in Switzerland canceled for the time being

The meeting between representatives from Washington and Tehran planned for Friday has been canceled. However, US Vice President Vance said he still expected negotiations “to begin sometime this weekend.”

Ukraine war: dispute over Russia's course at the EU summit

The EU has extended its sanctions on Russia by twelve months. However, Bulgaria threatened to veto the new sanctions package. In addition, numerous summit participants criticized Council President Costa for his attempts to contact Russia.

Trade: USA launches investigation into German drug prices

According to US Trade Representative Greer, Washington wants to examine whether Germany is paying too little for innovative medicines and whether this is inappropriate or discriminatory. He is particularly concerned about the planned health care reform, explained Greer.

USA: With Merkel, without Trump: Obama opens his presidential center in Chicago

In the city where his political career began, a cultural and educational center now commemorates Barack Obama's presidency. At the opening ceremony, he emphasized that the center should be a lively meeting place, not a monument.

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Monetary policy: Russian central bank cuts interest rates after pressure from Putin

The Russian central bank chief Nabiullina is expected to emerge from obscurity today - and justify Putin's desired interest rate cut. But the economic outlook remains weak.

EU summit: Costa receives support for Russia initiative

Germany and France are putting the brakes on the EU Council President's Russia initiative. But he also has supporters.

Frank Elderson: Fireside chat

India Orders Major Strategic Oil Reserve Expansion After Supply Crisis

India’s government has asked state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) to build and fill a new site for strategic petroleum reserves, with an estimated investment of $1.6 billion, local outlet the Economic Times reported on Friday, quoting sources with knowledge of the plans. The government is looking to boost India’s energy security in the wake of the Iran war and the following oil supply crisis that India felt firsthand, with a soaring energy import bill and rising prices of fuels. Currently

Artificial intelligence: AI company Cohere benefits from Anthropic ban: “The phone keeps ringing”

After Anthropic's AI models were blocked, companies and governments are looking into alternative AI providers. Cohere reports a sharp increase in demand - Mistral is also likely to feel this.

+++ Football World Cup 2026 +++: “Incompatible with principles”: Iran wants to complain to Fifa about travel restrictions

Horror after false report about Messi's father +++ Canada after Kanter victory between celebration and shock +++ ARD/ZDF with night lull and top ratings in the evening +++ The World Cup news blog.

Chinese embassy in UK denounces jailing of 2 Hongkongers for spying

The Chinese embassy in the UK has called on the British government to “stop its acts of slander and suppression” after a court jailed two men linked to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London for up to 10 years for spying on activists. Bill Yuen Chung-biu, a manager at the office, was sentenced on Thursday to eight years behind bars for assisting a foreign intelligence service, while co-defendant Peter Wai Chi-leung, a security firm operator and former part-time UK Border Force...

Latin America: China as a role model: Cuba decides to say goodbye to the planned economy, but not to socialism

In view of the deep crisis in the country, the communist government adopts the most comprehensive reforms since the 1959 revolution: the economy is to be liberalized with 176 measures.

Piero Cipollone: The foundations of national sovereignty: the role of central bank money

Deadly Philippines quake permanently alters Mindanao coastline

Arsenio Butil Jnr fell to his knees and began to pray when last week’s deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake began shaking his home on the coast of the southern Philippines. When he opened his eyes, he saw a once-familiar shoreline changing in real time, with swathes of previously submerged coral suddenly pushing above the waterline. The June 8 quake, driven by a shifting of the nearby Cotabato Trench, toppled buildings, triggered landslides and killed at least 76 people on the southern island of...

Italy rejects aid scheme that buys US weapons for Ukraine’s defense

NATO has said the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) mechanism has helped fund the purchase of air-defense systems, in particular.

Philippines taps ‘smarter, cheaper’ Australian drones to deter China

Australia has supplied the Philippine coastguard with a new batch of aerial and underwater drones that could significantly enhance Manila’s capability to monitor activities in the disputed South China Sea. The systems would help the coastguard gather evidence and enhance deterrence across the contested waters, including areas within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, where Manila has faced repeated confrontations with Chinese vessels, according to analysts. Based on images released by the

China showcases portable laser weapons for a single soldier to shoot down drones

A defence fair in Beijing has shown portable laser weapons that can be carried by a single soldier to shoot down drones, realising a vision that was once the domain of science fiction. The Lijian series, meaning “sharp swords”, developed by Chinese defence supplier Harbin Xinguang Optic-Electronics Technology, was displayed at the Defence Information Equipment & Technology Exhibition 2026, a three-day event that started in Beijing on Tuesday. The Lijian series uses high-energy lasers to shoot...

Chinese man marries woman 3 days after blind date video call, regrets 9 days later

A Chinese man whose dating of a woman consisted of a five-minute video call before marrying her within three days regretted what he had done just nine days later. The 32-year-old man, surnamed Gu, who is from the eastern province of Zhejiang and is a single child, blamed parental pressure for his rash decision. He spent 200 yuan (US$30) to register with a local matchmaking centre, which introduced him to three local women. They were not interested in him. The matchmaker suggested women from...

Worlds apart? London mayor’s Singapore visit triggers clash over city reputations

A social media post by London Mayor Sadiq Khan calling his city and Singapore global powerhouses has ignited scrutiny of both places, with critics arguing that they are worlds apart. Khan, who was in Singapore this week, posted a picture of himself standing in front of the Marina Bay skyline on Sunday with the caption: “This is what it looks like when two global powerhouses unite. Delighted to be here to bang the drum for London and supercharge the strong ties between our countries.” Social...

Buying Bitcoin for Kids: Bitcoin for the Next Generation: A Guide for Parents

When it comes to saving for children, ETFs are increasingly replacing savings accounts. But some parents also rely on Bitcoin. How it works – and what you should pay attention to.

Investment: Which stocks benefit from peace in the Gulf according to experts

An end to the fighting in Iran and free passage for oil tankers: Experts explain why oil and defense stocks will remain in demand and how a stable peace will affect the AI ​​boom.