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Russian couple arrested after climbing Empire State Building
Two Russian climbers scaled New York’s Empire State Building on Wednesday as part of a death-defying marriage proposal.
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From: Counting the Cost
Can governments fix the global housing crisis?
From city skyscrapers to sprawling slums, a roof over your head has never been harder to afford.
Published On 29 Jun 2026
US Supreme Court backs Trump’s firings; Fed’s Cook reserved as exception
Justices rule in favour of expanded executive power, preserving Lisa Cook’s Fed position amid Trump’s dismissal attempt.
US petrol prices ease despite ongoing uncertainties with Iran
US–Iran peace talks ease market volatility, but uncertainty keeps oil prices hovering, complicating recovery efforts.
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Sudan says China has waived $50m loan: What’s in it for Khartoum, Beijing?
China and Sudan signed off on a waiver of $50m as Sudan’s military-led government seeks support amid Western sanctions.
China slaps export controls on dozens of Japanese entities
China’s Ministry of Commerce says measures are a response to Tokyo’s ‘new militarism’.
South Korea announces more than $1 trillion AI, chip investment drive
South Korean president frames the push as a race against time to secure the country’s domination in AI boom.
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If USMCA is not renewed, analysts expect uncertainty for businesses
US President Donald Trump has warned he would ‘rather not have’ the free trade agreement ahead of its July 1 review.
With water cuts looming in Arizona in US, locals fight data centres
Arizona residents have campaigned against state’s data centres as they seek a share of the shrinking water supply.
US federal judge questions DOJ decision to drop Adani charges
Judge says DOJ’s reasoning for dropping Adani charges lacks clarity; orders detailed explanation from prosecutors.
New York City freezes rents for one million regulated apartments
New York City’s rent freeze fulfillls a key campaign promise from Mayor Zohran Mamdani
