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Ford to move Lincoln production from China to the US by 2030Economy

Ford plans to move production of some Lincoln vehicles from China to the United States starting in 2030, as the automaker faces a 52.5% tariff on its China-built Nautilus under the Trump administration’s trade policy.

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'Coyote vs. Acme' finally blasts into cinemasCulture

The completed comedy film “Coyote vs. Acme” was canceled, prompting an outcry. Three years later, the Looney Tunes cartoon-and-live-action hybrid is reaching theaters through independent distributor Ketchup Entertainment.

TThe Associated Press
Where Could Singapore Build a Nuclear Plant, and Is Nuclear Power Safe?Science

Singapore has begun discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency about the possibility of developing nuclear power, prompting further debate over its feasibility and safety. No decision has been made on adoption. Experts explain how small modular reactors are becoming smaller and safer, and where Singapore might build one.

LLianhe Zaobao
Palestinian families besieged by Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank villageWorld5:12

Three Palestinian families in Qusra, in the occupied West Bank, have been besieged by Israeli settlers. Israeli forces are trying to evacuate the settlers after months of attacks and intimidation traumatised residents, including children. Similar incidents have driven Palestinians from their homes, which settlers sometimes take over.

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Gaza cancer patients face rising death rate amid Israeli curbsHealth

A 33-year-old Gazan mother with ovarian cancer has gone without treatment for three months, while the disease has spread to her bones and lungs. Since Israel attacked the enclave, cancer patients like her have been dying at twice their previous rate.

RReuters
Gimmick or game changer? Honor launches ‘robot phone’Tech

Chinese smart device maker Honor has launched a smartphone with a motorised robotic camera, using artificial intelligence to differentiate itself in a fiercely competitive market. The company calls it the world’s first “robot phone”, with prices starting at 9,999 yuan (US$1,480).

CCNA
Paris Saint-Germain retain Super Cup title by beating Aston VillaSports

Reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Premier League side Aston Villa in Salzburg. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué scored for Luis Enrique's team.

FFrance 24 English
Should we be rewarded for doing what's good for us? | Deep DiveSociety

Singaporeans are increasingly offered incentives for actions that benefit themselves and society, from earning Healthpoints for donating blood to being paid to read. The discussion examines whether good behaviour will continue once rewards end, and whether such schemes could make society more transactional.

CCNA
Helicopters battle wildfires in western CanadaWorld

Helicopters were deployed Wednesday to fight the Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, western Canada. The blaze has forced more than 20,000 people to leave their homes.

TThe Associated Press
Fed Rate Hike Bets Ease After US CPIEconomy

A subdued US inflation report eased concerns about an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike. Global stocks moved toward a record while bonds extended gains, with investors also focused on a $42 billion auction.

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Malawi FA chief backs Infantino, credits him for World Cup debutSports

Malawi’s football association president said the country’s qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup resulted from FIFA’s investment in African football under President Gianni Infantino, adding that this would likely earn Infantino the continent’s support.

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Zambians vote as election puts economic reforms to the testPolitics

Zambians are voting in a general election viewed as a test of whether years of economic reforms have raised living standards. Inflation has dropped from 24 percent in 2021 to 6.8 percent in April, but expensive food, fuel and electricity continue to burden households. President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term against 14 challengers, while opposition parties accuse his government of curbing political freedoms during the campaign.

AAl Jazeera English
More women and babies died in Nepal after US aid cutsHealth

An Associated Press investigation found that the United States’ decision to sharply reduce foreign aid last year was followed by more pregnancy complications and deaths in Nepal. Health workers, officials, aid workers and families linked the rise to cuts in programs providing nutrition and prenatal care to poor, uneducated pregnant women, while the State Department says some Nepal programs remain supported.

TThe Associated Press
LIVE: Exams Results DaySociety

Schools across the UK are opening students’ exam results. BBC News is providing live coverage from 0800am and answering viewers’ questions.

BBBC News
Oil Supply Risks Rise as Hormuz Talks StallWorld

Global markets advanced after softer US inflation reduced expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike, while investors continued to monitor the US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. Talks appeared deadlocked, though Pakistan said the sides might be moving toward an agreement. Iran said traffic remained below prewar levels and demanded action on environmental damage, while President Trump claimed the US had “total control” of the strategic waterway.

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