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VW chief warns carmaker's situation 'more than critical'

Volkswagen's CEO warned Sunday the company was in a "more than critical" state ahead of meetings with the car giant's staff where he will defend the company's savings plans.

Thousands expected at Sweden climate demo as election looms

Around 10,000 people are expected to turn out for a climate demonstration in Stockholm on Sunday, according to Swedish police and organisers, just weeks ahead of a general election where the issue is among voters' top concerns.

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Maduro ouster put Venezuela on 'the right path': interim leader

The US capture of Nicolas Maduro put Venezuela on "the right path," interim leader Delcy Rodriguez said Monday.

IMF director says Iran war fallout creating 'difficult moment' for Africa

The International Monetary Fund's Africa director on Monday warned that the economic fallout of the Iran war was creating a "difficult moment" for the region, and that it would take months for Gulf energy production to ramp back up.

Alan Greenspan: longtime Fed chief with a divided legacy

Alan Greenspan, the longtime US Federal Reserve chief who presided over an unprecedented period of American economic expansion but was later faulted for failing to rein in markets ahead of the 2008 global financial crisis, has died.

France, Germany reach deal on arms maker KNDS, paving way for IPO

France and Germany announced Monday a deal for the joint governance of arms maker KNDS, paving the way for a blockbuster share offering as they seek to reinvigorate faltering European defence cooperation.

MEXC Lists Arcium (ARX) with 70,000 USDT in Airdrop+ Rewards

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, will list Arcium (ARX) in the Innovation Zone, opening trading for ARX/USDT and ARX/USDC pairs on June 22, 2026, at 12:00 and 12:20 (UTC). To celebrate the listing, MEXC has launched an Airdrop+ event, offering users the opportunity to share 70,000 USDT in rewards.

EasyJet rejects £5 bn takeover offer from US equity firm

British no-frills airline EasyJet has rejected three informal takeover proposals from a US private equity firm, the latest totalling nearly £5 billion ($6.6 billion), the two sides revealed Monday.

Crude prices drop after 'positive' US-Iran talks

Oil prices fell on Monday on optimism over US-Iran talks, with mediators flagging a "roadmap" to a final agreement, while equities were mixed.

Crude prices drop, most stocks rise on 'positive' US-Iran talks

Oil prices fell Monday on optimism over US-Iran peace talks, with mediators flagging a "roadmap" to a final agreement, while most equities rose thanks to another healthy start for tech firms.

Stagwell's Code and Theory Launches Content Operating System for Sports

New solution gives sports teams and leagues a single system to ensure content is on-brand, rights-cleared and informed by performance at every step

OIC, IA, CNC, Penalty Abatement - Clear Start Tax Explains Which IRS Program Fits Which Taxpayer

The IRS offers four core resolution programs, each tailored to a different financial profile - and choosing the wrong one can mean months of delay or an outright rejection.

SMX: The Age of Parity Is Permanent - And Certified Recycled Plastic Has Emerged as Its Economic Outcome

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 22, 2026 / The Age of Parity is permanent, and certified recycled plastic has emerged as one of its most important economic solutions. As war, oil volatility, tariffs, trade fragmentation and supply-chain nationalism permanently alter the global economy, the ability to manufacture with certified recycled plastic is no longer an environmental preference. It is a cost-efficient industrial strategy, an affordability tool, a national-security issue and a direct answer to a world where virgin oil-derived materials are increasingly exposed to price shocks, scarcity and geopolitical risk.

Trump say repairs to begin 'immediately' for Washington pool renovation

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday work would begin "immediately" on fixing his beleaguered renovation project of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, which as been blighted with algae and peeling paint.

Bolivia removes roadblocks after emergency decree

Bolivian police driving bulldozers cleared highways Sunday and fuel trucks rolled into La Paz after the president declared a state of emergency to remove anti-government roadblocks that had paralyzed the Andean nation.

Britain's King Charles to reveal personal tax bill: Palace

King Charles III will reveal his personal tax bill in a bid to improve transparency, Buckingham Palace confirmed to AFP on Sunday, as royal finances come under increasing public scrutiny in Britain.

Pakistan's mango exports shrink as Middle East war impacts linger

Beneath the scorching sun in Pakistan's southern mango belt, labourers balance on tree branches, working at a swift pace to throw the freshly picked fruit into sacks held ready by farmhands waiting below.

Man charged over suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh

Scottish authorities said on Saturday they charged a man in connection with attacks in Edinburgh that wounded five people with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying the suspect "appears to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred".

Spider Labs Issues Fraud Warning as Fake World Cup Streaming Sites Surge

Cybersecurity company urges brands to audit placements as fraudulent sites monetize through misdirected ad budgets

Bolivia declares state of emergency, deploys military to quell protests

Bolivia's president on Saturday declared a state of emergency and deployed soldiers and bulldozers to raze anti-government roadblocks that have paralyzed the Andean nation.

Driver killed, 28 in hospital as UK train collision probed

UK accident investigators were on Saturday probing the cause of a train collision north of London which killed a driver and injured scores of passengers, nine critically.

Hormuz ship traffic climbs after war deal: trackers

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rose to its busiest in two months after a deal to halt the US-Iran war, maritime trackers said on Friday.

Oil edges back up, shares steady after US-Iran talks postponed

Oil prices edged back up and stock markets stabilised Friday after postponement of US-Iran peace deal talks.

Russia signals slower rate cuts amid high Ukraine war spending

Russia's central bank on Friday cut its benchmark interest rate to 14.25 percent from 14.5 percent, less than analysts expected, and signalled a more cautious approach to further monetary policy easing as the Ukraine war takes a growing toll on Moscow's finances.

Online threats, insults fuel S.Africa's anti-foreigner hate

Inflammatory social media posts -- including of men brandishing a machete or calling foreigners "leeches" -- are stoking emotions around an unofficial demand for illegal immigrants to leave South Africa by the end of the month, fuelling a volatile situation, analysts say.

Gaza ceasefire a 'deadly illusion': UNICEF

The ceasefire declared in Gaza more than eight months ago is a "deadly illusion", the UN charged on Friday, with 265 children killed there since the fighting was supposed to have stopped.

European robotics start-ups go up against Chinese heavyweights

Humanoid robots able to perform tasks from grape harvesting to welcoming visitors were front and centre at France's Vivatech trade fair this week, with European firms looking to fill niches beyond what dominant Chinese giants can offer.

'Alter-Ego': An Italian hospital's little robot carer

A robot with expressive eyebrows that is designed to perform basic tasks to free up healthcare workers is being given a trial run by a hospital in Milan.

No vaccine, conflict, mistrust: Ebola's return to DR Congo

Ebola is spreading again in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where conflict, mistrust and the lack of a vaccine have made the outbreak hard to contain.

AI museum brings sights, sounds and smells of the rainforest

The squawks of macaws, the smell of wet earth after rain and a swirl of colors will transport visitors from a Los Angeles museum to the heart of the Amazon rainforest -- or rather, an AI version of it.

New Zealand minister defends fishers after two orcas killed in net

A New Zealand minister has defended fishers involved in the deaths of two orcas in commercial fishing incidents and said "these things happen", while conservationists condemned the "devastating" loss.

IRS Automated Collection System Resumes Paused Notices - Clear Start Tax Warns Taxpayers to Open Their Mail

After years of slowed collection activity, the IRS Automated Collection System is generating notices, liens, and levies again - and many taxpayers will receive letters about balances they had assumed were dormant.

Stagwell (STGW) Launches The Media Machine, Full Lifecycle Agentic Media Operating System

An AI-native operating system for media developed by GALE - where 20+ intelligent agents plan, buy, optimize, and report across every major platform, with humans in control at every decision gate

US stocks resume upward climb as dollar advances again after Fed outlook

Wall Street stocks bounced Thursday, pivoting back to buying mode after the pullback in the prior session prompted by a Federal Reserve policy outlook that signaled possible rate hikes ahead.

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