Russia's President Vladimir Putin has claimed that almost 40% of the country's trade is now transacted in Russian rubles.
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Virgin Galactic's Second 2024 Spaceflight Triumphs with International Tourists
Virgin Galactic completed its second spaceflight of the year, ferrying four tourists to the edge of space and back.
Walmart Opposes New York's Panic Button Law for Retail Worker Safety
Walmart opposes a new New York law requiring panic buttons for retail worker safety, citing concerns over potential false alarms, despite the legislation being passed by the state Senate and Assembly and awaiting the governor's signature.
Colombia Freezes Coal Exports to Israel Over Gaza Conflict, Announces Petro
Colombian President Gustavo Petro made an announcement on Saturday (June 8) regarding the suspension of coal exports to Israel due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Oregon Authorities Expand Shellfish Harvesting Closures Statewide Due High Level Toxins
Oregon authorities have expanded shellfish harvesting closures statewide due to rising toxin levels, including razor clams and bay clams, following a paralytic shellfish poisoning outbreak.
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Mexico clarifies that the first reported human death from H5N2 bird flu was actually caused by a chronic disease, not the virus.
One death prompted a recall of over 1.2 million Good Earth Lighting rechargeable lights in the US and Canada.
A Samsung Electronics union in South Korea protested over pay and working conditions on Friday when it staged its first-ever walkout.
A high EU court sided with Irish fast-food competitor Supermac's over McDonald's in a "Big Mac" trademark dispute.
Germany said that the European Commission has agreed to compensate power company LEAG with up to$1.90 billion for deciding to move away from coal by 2038.
China has accused the UK's MI6 of recruiting two Chinese government employees as spies, exploiting one man's financial desires, amid ongoing espionage allegations between Beijing and the West.
Microsoft President Brad Smith said that only a few AI deepfakes target EU elections. But this shouldn't be celebrated as a victory yet.
Morena Party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected as the first female president in Mexico’s 200-year history.
The Spanish Data Protection Agency has suspended Meta's election tools due to privacy concerns, blocking their rollout ahead of the European Parliament elections.
