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Scientists bake bread with yeast from 5,300-year-old mummy

Researchers in Italy say making beer with the revived microorganisms could be next Scientists have baked sourdough bread using ancient...


Slovenian FM invites Jaishankar to visit, expresses confidence in deeper India-Slovenia ties

Ljubljana [Slovenia], June 6 (ANI): Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia, Tone Kajzer on Saturday thanked External...


David Beckham backs Japan as World Cup dark horse, relives England glory ahead of 2026 showpiece

London [UK], June 6 (ANI): Legendary English footballer David Beckham has tipped Japan as a potential surprise package at the 2026...


Paraguay's Julio Enciso injured before WC opener vs. U.S.

(Photo credit: Daniel Jefferson-Imagn Images) Paraguay star Julio Enciso was stretchered off the field in tears on Friday, just one...


More than 25 years separate youngest and oldest players at FIFA World Cup 2026

Washington DC [US], June 6 (ANI): The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to showcase one of the widest generational divides in the tournament's...


"He sells one standing next to him": Iranian FM spox slams Lebanese President over "bargaining chip" allegation

Tehran [Iran], June 6 (ANI): The Iranian Foreign Ministry has sharply hit back at Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, utilising a social...


Protesters boo new Hungarian PM over EU migration pact

Demonstrators claim Peter Magyar secretly agreed to Brussels asylum framework in exchange for the release of frozen funds Protesters...


"Save Lebanon from real foe": Iran hits back at President Aoun's "bargaining chip" accusation

Tehran [Iran], June 6 (ANI): Amidst escalating diplomatic frictions in West Asia, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has fiercely...


Xinhua Headlines: A World Cup like never before

(260606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A vendor displays World Cup-themed merchandise at the Yiwu International Trade Market...


Iranian official claims "first" victory over US, says "ball in Trump's court" to release USD 24 billion of assets for breaking deadlock

Tehran [US], June 6 (ANI): In a major development in West Asia, a senior Iranian official has claimed Tehran's 'first' military victory...


Christian Scott, Mets stifle scuffling Padres

(Photo credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images) Jared Young and Luis Torrens homered while Christian Scott sailed through 5 2/3 strong innings...


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Dublin GP found guilty over anti-vaccine posts

Dublin GP found guilty over anti-vaccine posts

DUBLIN, Ireland: A general practitioner and former member of the Medical Council has been found guilty of professional misconduct because...

Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak

Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak

GENEVA, Switzerland: Global health organization CEPI has committed roughly $60 million to accelerate the development of vaccines against...

Hungary's PM warns of legal action if president does not resign

Hungary's PM warns of legal action if president does not resign

BUDAPEST, Hungary: Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on June 1, after meeting President Tamas Sulyok, that if the president...

Czech castle's collection of precious wine goes on display

Czech castle's collection of precious wine goes on display

BECOV NAD TEPLOU, Czech Republic: A collection of wine from the late 19th century, which had been hidden for many years under the floor...

Crude prices surge on Hormuz blockade concerns and tensions

Crude prices surge on Hormuz blockade concerns and tensions

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Oil prices surged by about $5 a barrel on June 1 as fears of further disruptions to global energy supplies...

Ireland set to push ahead with bill to send defense forces abroad

Ireland set to push ahead with bill to send defense forces abroad

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Government plans to move ahead with proposals to remove the triple lock system that controls overseas deployment...

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Honeywell-backed Quantinuum jumps in strong market debut

Honeywell-backed Quantinuum jumps in strong market debut

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Quantinuum, the quantum computing company backed by Honeywell, saw its shares rise sharply in its Nasdaq debut...

Loonie slides as traders await next week's rate decision

TORONTO, Ontario: The Canadian dollar traded near an eight-week low against the U.S. dollar on Friday as investors looked ahead to...

Techs take huge hit on Wall Street Friday

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stock markets suffered a brutal beating on Friday, with the tech-heavy NASDAQ leading a dramatic sell-off...

Google parent expands equity raise amid AI spending boom

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California: Alphabet has increased the size of its planned equity offerings to US$84.75 billion, underscoring strong...

Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs of 10 percent or more on imports from dozens of major U.S. trading...

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After evacuation warning to villages, Israel strikes southern Lebanon
After evacuation warning to villages, Israel strikes southern Lebanon

DIBBINE, Lebanon: Israel's air force carried out strikes in several areas of southern Lebanon on June 5, and the military told people...


North Korea unveils new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons
North Korea unveils new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea, on June 4, revealed a new facility for producing fuel used in nuclear weapons, with leader Kim Jong...


Dublin GP found guilty over anti-vaccine posts
Dublin GP found guilty over anti-vaccine posts

DUBLIN, Ireland: A general practitioner and former member of the Medical Council has been found guilty of professional misconduct because...


China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary
China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary

BEIJING/TAIPEI: China, on June 4, strongly criticized comments made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the deadly crackdown...


Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal
Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal

DUBAI/BEIRUT: The Iran-backed Hezbollah group rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on June 4, while Israel said it would not pull its...


Criminals in Ireland grooming children to work in drug trade
Criminals in Ireland grooming children to work in drug trade

DUBLIN, Ireland: Children as young as seven are being targeted by criminal gangs in parts of Ireland and trained to carry drugs and...


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