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Hamas-Israel fighting abates as truce calls mount

Middle East · 10:14 AM UTC

Cross-border fighting between Israel and Hamas appeared to abate slightly early on Tuesday, with no fatalities logged in Gaza for the first time since hostilities erupted on May 10, and fewer long-range Palestinian rocket attacks.

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United StatesAnalysis: Supreme Court jumps into U.S. culture wars with abortion, gun cases
United StatesBiden to pitch his $174 bln electric vehicle plan in Michigan
IndiaIndia's COVID tally passes 25 mln; cyclone complicates efforts in Modi's state
EuropeUK jobless rate falls again, hiring up as lockdown eases
Aerospace & DefenseEXCLUSIVE Airbus turns up heat on suppliers over production and quality
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Europe

Europe'Flattered' Russian spy chief denies SolarWinds attack - BBC
EuropeUK ministers considering contingency plans for local lockdowns -the Times
EuropeBolt undercuts rivals in nine-city German e-scooter rollout
EuropeThe show is back on: London theatres reopen to live audiences

Business

BusinessAsian shares push higher, dollar eases
BusinessAT&T set to end media voyage with $43 bln Discovery deal
BusinessU.S. gas stations still shut, prices at 7-yr high in slow recovery from cyberattack
BusinessEXCLUSIVE Airbus turns up heat on suppliers over production and quality

Americas

Americas Havana dons giant rainbow flags in key year for Cuban LGBT+ rights
Americas Gold diggers: Illegal mining near Colombian town hits Zijin output
Americas Chile's women shine in constitution vote as more men need leg-up to stay even
Americas Peru presidential candidate outlines new taxes, royalties for miners

U.S.

U.S.Analysis: Supreme Court jumps into U.S. culture wars with abortion, gun cases
U.S.Biden to pitch his $174 bln electric vehicle plan in Michigan
U.S.U.S. House Democrats seek approval of commission probing Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Legislation creating a 9/11-style commission to investigate the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by former President Donald Trump's supporters will take center stage in the House of Representatives this week as Democrats seek quick passage.

U.S.Strippers are back on the job but COVID rules are hurting their pay

Americas

AmericasHavana dons giant rainbow flags in key year for Cuban LGBT+ rights
AmericasGold diggers: Illegal mining near Colombian town hits Zijin output
AmericasChile's women shine in constitution vote as more men need leg-up to stay even
AmericasPeru presidential candidate outlines new taxes, royalties for miners

Media & Telecom

Media & TelecomAT&T set to end media voyage with $43 bln Discovery deal
Media & TelecomAnalysis: AT&T, Discovery deal highlights media’s thirst to be like Netflix
Media & TelecomTencent Music says facing increased China scrutiny, is committed to laws
Media & TelecomThrill of the silver screen returns to England as lockdown eases

Energy

EnergyU.S. gas stations still shut, prices at 7-yr high in slow recovery from cyberattack
EnergyDitch new fossil fuel spending to reach net zero emissions - IEA
EnergyOil hits $70, two-month high, as Europe, U.S. reopen economies
EnergyInvestors increase Exxon holdings as activists' pressure push shares higher

Environment

EnvironmentCyclone kills 19 in India, heavy rains lash parts of Gujarat state
EnvironmentDitch new fossil fuel spending to reach net zero emissions - IEA
EnvironmentRussia, U.S. tout cooperation ahead of Arctic Council meeting
EnvironmentMelting of Greenland ice may accelerate as glaciers get shorter - study

Asia-Pacific

Asia-PacificAustralian PM spurns industry pleas to reopen border before 2022
Asia-PacificHK leader says freezing media tycoon Lai's assets will hopefully reinforce financial hub status
Asia-PacificAboriginal group seeks to strengthen ties with Rio a year after cave destruction
Asia-PacificNew HK bishop says will pray for Tiananmen victims, follow the law

India

IndiaIndia's COVID tally passes 25 mln; cyclone complicates efforts in Modi's state
IndiaEXCLUSIVE India unlikely to resume sizable COVID-19 vaccine exports until October -sources
IndiaCyclone kills 19 in India, heavy rains lash parts of Gujarat state
IndiaIndia’s Nifty hits 2-month high as COVID-19 cases stay below 300,000 mark

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessSustainable finance scramble reaches currency derivatives market
Sustainable BusinessRussia, U.S. tout cooperation ahead of Arctic Council meeting
Sustainable BusinessInvestors increase Exxon holdings as activists' pressure push shares higher
Sustainable BusinessWhite House announces efforts to curb emissions in buildings