WorldJune 3, 2026
Bessent says US inflation jump will be ‘short-term blip’
Treasury secretary defends Donald Trump’s economic record amid mounting frustration over Iran war
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WorldJune 3, 2026
MP sues Musk’s xAI in UK test case over fake sexual images
Legal claim by Jess Asato challenges whether AI model-makers are liable for what their systems produce
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WorldJune 3, 2026
One killed and dozens hurt in Iranian strike on Kuwait airport
Ceasefire between Iran and US comes under strain
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WorldJune 3, 2026
Gulf states in talks for oil pipelines to bypass Hormuz
Oil exporters seek alternative ways to export, as crucial waterway has been disrupted for over three months
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WorldJune 3, 2026
Employers step in to fill the AI education gap
School and university curricula aren’t nimble enough to keep up with rapid tech transformation
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WorldJune 3, 2026
UK government adviser urges clarity on Palantir access to NHS patient data
Move by Nicola Byrne comes after FT reported that health service had agreed new ‘admin’ role for some external staff
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WorldJune 3, 2026
Keir Starmer pushes ‘bucket list’ policies as fatalistic mood descends on Downing Street
UK prime minister could be ousted within weeks if Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election
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WorldJune 3, 2026
Google upsizes historic equity raise to $85bn to back AI spending spree
Tech giant’s first stock offering in more than two decades gets strong demand as investors shrug off huge investment plans
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WorldJune 3, 2026
Elon Musk shifts social media focus from SpaceX to UK far-right politics
Tech billionaire writes 110 posts, retweets and replies about British affairs in space of week
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WorldJune 3, 2026
Barclays hopes to boost UK economy with enlightened self-interest
Bank wants the government to make changes that encourage more foreign companies to manage their cash from the UK
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WorldJune 3, 2026
UK government urges companies to share data about AI effects on workforce
Move comes amid concerns that AI will exacerbate youth unemployment
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WorldJune 3, 2026
Europe’s tightrope walk on tech sovereignty
EU should be wary of curbing access to US providers as it tries to nurture its own
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