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Japan, China lead foreign government retreat from U.S. Treasurys as Iran war fallout stokes currency fears
The sell-off came as the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran conflict and resulting surge in crude oil prices sent the yen and other Asian currencies tumbling.
Pandemic preparedness is slipping, global watchdog warns
The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board says funding cuts, eroding trust and unequal access to medical tools are leaving countries exposed before the next major outbreak
Chinese courts signal worker protections as A.I. advances
A reported series of precedent-setting rulings points to a legal effort to protect employees from displacement by artificial intelligence while China promotes the technology
Halifax mammogram waits stretch into 2027, alarming patients
IWK Health Centre says a shortage of medical radiation technologists is the biggest factor behind long waits for routine breast screening appointments
Second batch of Mandelson papers delayed until after recess
Darren Jones told MPs the documents will be released after Parliament returns, amid questions over withheld files and new redaction grounds
Civil liberties group sues Illinois over FOID gun-card law
The New Civil Liberties Alliance says Illinois’ firearm identification requirement unlawfully conditions gun possession on state permission
NextEra to buy Dominion in $67 billion all-stock utility deal
The companies say the merger would create the world’s largest regulated electric utility as data centers and AI drive electricity demand higher
OpenAI Clears Musk Lawsuit Hurdle, With More Challenges Ahead
A jury rejected Elon Musk’s $150 billion lawsuit against the ChatGPT maker, removing one major threat while leaving other pressures unresolved
Rhun ap Iorwerth says he raised Welsh independence with Starmer
Wales’ new first minister told the Senedd he wants a national conversation on independence while also pressing for more powers, funding and action on public services
Ronaldo set for sixth World Cup as Portugal names squad
Roberto Martinez selected the 41-year-old forward for Portugal’s 2026 campaign and added a symbolic place for the late Diogo Jota