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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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Deadline looms for UniCredit's hostile bid for Commerzbank

Tuesday marks the final day for UniCredit's hostile and highly political takeover offer for Commerzbank, as Italy's second-largest bank has its sights on an ambitious pan-European banking merger.

Bank of Japan hikes rate to 31-year high

The Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to a 31-year high Tuesday as it battles inflation caused by the Middle East war, even after Washington and Tehran agreed a peace deal.

India eyes biofertilisers after Mideast war stoked supply fears

Under a shed in north India, women scoop cow dung, lumps of unrefined sugar and flour to produce biofertiliser -- part of a growing effort to tackle anxieties over the supply of chemical fertilisers.

Most stocks rise, oil flat following peace deal-fuelled rally

Equities mostly rose Tuesday and oil prices held losses following the previous day's euphoric rally sparked by the US-Iran peace deal that will reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

Toxic 'time bomb' threatens Mekong river basin

Thai fisherman Somdet Singthong steered his metal skiff across the brown waters of the Mekong river, resigned to the pollution that has put his health and lifelong source of livelihood at risk.

EU nears finish line on US tariff deal

The European Parliament is set on Tuesday to give a final sign off to implement a tariff deal with the United States as it seeks to close a volatile chapter of transatlantic trade relations.

Social networks, online video outweigh traditional media in 2026

News consumers around the world are now turning more to social media and video platforms than traditional outlets for information, a respected report said Tuesday, warning that old-style business models are under threat.

New River Electrical Opens Richmond Office To Better Serve Central Virginia Customers

RICHMOND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / June 16, 2026 / New River Electrical Corporation (NRE), one of the nation's leading 100% employee-owned electrical contractors with a growing national footprint, today announced the grand opening of its Richmond, Virginia office. This expansion strengthens NRE's ability to deliver critical infrastructure projects safely, efficiently, and reliably while deepening relationships with customers, expanding its Central Virginia presence, and creating new career opportunities in the region.

Sport Beach, Sue Bird And Megan Rapinoe Launch "The Hang" At Cannes Lions 2026

Fueled by Gatorade, "The Hang" brings together sports icons including Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe, Candace Parker, Hilary Knight and more for a week of conversations and networking.

Nearly 9 Out of 10 Customers Recommend Patriot Software

Based on an NPS promoted score recorded over the past 12 months, nearly 9 out of 10 customers would recommend Patriot's accounting and payroll products to friends, family, or colleagues.

Mausner Group Injury Lawyers Expands to Fort Lauderdale and Welcomes Seasoned Trial Attorney Adam Santana as Of Counsel

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 16, 2026 / Mausner Group Injury Lawyers, a Florida personal injury litigation firm known for its trial-first approach to serious and catastrophic injury cases, announces the addition of Adam Santana, Esq. as Of Counsel and the firm's expansion into Fort Lauderdale, Broward County. With this growth, Mausner Group now offers direct attorney access to clients and referral partners across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.

Trump says Hormuz to reopen Friday under US-Iran deal

US President Donald Trump said Monday that ships were again moving through the Strait of Hormuz and the vital oil route would be "completely open" by Friday, after Washington and Tehran announced a deal to end the Middle East war.

Trump says Hormuz to 'completely open' after US-Iran peace deal

US President Donald Trump said on Monday the Strait of Hormuz would be fully open later in the week, after Washington and Tehran announced a deal to end the Middle East war.

Trump says Hormuz to 'completely open' Friday after US-Iran peace deal

US President Donald Trump said on Monday the Strait of Hormuz would be fully open later in the week, after Washington and Tehran announced a deal to end the Middle East war.

Timeline of Trump-linked resort project in Albania

Protests have swept Albania for more than two weeks over plans for a luxury hotel project linked to US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.

IMF chief warns energy recovery to take time after US-Iran ceasefire

The International Monetary Fund chief on Monday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, but warned it would take time for energy and other supply disruptions to dissipate.

Launch 3 Telecom Secures New Lakeland Facility

Launch 3 Telecom (“Launch 3”) today announced it has secured a new facility in Lakeland, Florida, significantly expanding its capacity to support customers with advanced logistics and distribution services.

'Start your engines'? Shipping groups wary on Hormuz reopening

Shipping groups warned Monday that it was too soon to start sailing through the Strait of Hormuz following US and Iranian promises that the trade route would reopen under their agreement to end the war.

Oil plunges, stocks jump on US-Iran peace deal

Oil prices tumbled towards $80 a barrel and stocks climbed Monday after the United States and Iran reached a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sending a wave of relief through global markets.

US-Iran deal met with hope, scepticism in Mideast

The deal between the United States and Iran to end their war, negotiated in secret and still not revealed in detail, was greeted with scepticism but a measure of relief among ordinary people across the Middle East.

German working-age population to shrink dramatically: study

Germany's working-age population will shrink by 4.3 million by 2036 as people retire, the birth rate drops and tougher migration policies deter foreign workers, a study warned Monday.

UK PM announces ban on social media for under-16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced a forthcoming total ban on social media for children under 16, saying that such platforms are "making children unhappy".

US and Iran reach deal to end war, reopen Hormuz

The United States and Iran said they reached a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, but offered little indication on the thorny question of Tehran's nuclear programme.

'For sure': Macron to preach stronger Europe vision at G7 swansong

Emmanuel Macron this week hosts world leaders in his last G7 summit as French president, feeling that Donald Trump's second mandate has vindicated his dream of a stronger Europe but with that vision far from being fulfilled.

Crude prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran peace deal

Oil prices tumbled and stocks soared Monday after the United States and Iran said they had reached a deal to end their war that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sending a wave of relief through global markets.

Starbucks Korea to shutter outlets for history lessons after 'Tank Day' fiasco

Starbucks stores across South Korea will shutter for half a day next week for staff to attend a history lesson following a promotional campaign gone awry, the coffee giant said Monday.

Business Insider's CMO Insider Breakfast Returns To Sport Beach For Cannes 2026

The event will bring together 120 industry-leading CMOs to discuss the theme of "The Risk of Playing it Safe."

Join Exyn Technologies' Exclusive Live Investor Webinar and Q&A Session on June 30

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 15, 2026 / RedChip Companies will host an investor webinar on June 30, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. ET with Exyn Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:EXYN).

AmeriLife Earns 2026 Great Place to Work Certification(TM) for Second Consecutive Year

Leading U.S. health and wealth distribution company again recognized for outstanding employee experience and workplace culture

New 1099-NEC Threshold Jumps From $600 to $2,000 in 2026 - Clear Start Tax Explains What Contractors and Small Businesses Need to Know

Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Signed in July 2025, the Long-Standing $600 Reporting Threshold for Form 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC Rises to $2,000 – But Underlying Income Tax Obligations Don’t Change

Instawork Posts Fifth Straight Month of Double-Digit Shift Growth; Platform Wages Up 6%

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 15, 2026 / Demand for flexible labor kept climbing in May. Businesses on the Instawork platform posted shifts at a double-digit pace for the fifth consecutive month. Active partners also grew at a double-digit rate year over year, and platform wages rose 6% - outpacing BLS national earnings growth of 3.4% and signaling an accelerating flexible labor market.

In crisis-hit Cuba, World Cup offers brief respite

"You need to be happy," reads graffiti spray-painted on a ruined building swamped in trash in Cuba's capital Havana.

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