WORLDUK far-right accused of exploiting killing of Henry NowakUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused right-wing figures of exploiting the killing of Henry Nowak for political gain.Al Jazeera·June 4, 2026
WORLDElon Musk’s SpaceX eyes $1.77tn valuation ahead of blockbuster IPOTexas-based rocket company announces plans to sell shares at $135 apiece, aiming to raise approximately $75bn.Al Jazeera·June 4, 2026
WORLDFlesh-eating screwworm is confirmed in the U.S., officials sayFlesh-eating screwworm is confirmed in the U.S., officials sayCNBC·June 4, 2026
WORLDRubio distances himself from Netanyahu’s Gaza planHouse Democrats question US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the lack of progress on Trump’s 20 point Gaza plan.Al Jazeera·June 4, 2026
WORLDHoneywell's Quantinuum raises $1.68 billion in U.S. IPO as quantum computing heats up, Reuters reportsHoneywell's Quantinuum said on Wednesday it had raised $1.68 billion in its U.S. initial public offering after pricing shares at $60 apiece.CNBC·June 4, 2026
WORLD'Strong as an ox': The lore around Texas' Katie St...The Longhorns slugger has always been uncommonly strong. She was uncommonly clutch Sunday.ESPN·June 4, 2026
WORLDGermany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bidJohann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.BBC News·June 4, 2026
WORLDHouse Advances New Sanctions on Russia and Aid to UkraineAfter G.O.P. leaders blocked additional aid to Ukraine, six Republicans and an independent joined Democrats to force the measure to the floor against the wishes of the speaker.NY Times·June 4, 2026
WORLDJapan sees shortage of plastic bags, trays and gloves, as Iran war-induced naphtha shortage worsens<p>The Middle East is Japan’s main source of crude oil, from which naphtha is extracted and used to make items including printing ink and plastics</p><p>Takeaways, supermarkets, and bakeries in Japan are running out of plastic bags, trays and food service gloves amid widening shortages of the key plThe Guardian·June 4, 2026
WORLDJapan sees shortage of plastic bags, trays and gloves, as Iran war-induced naphtha shortage worsens<p>The Middle East is Japan’s main source of crude oil, from which naphtha is extracted and used to make items including printing ink and plastics</p><p>Takeaways, supermarkets, and bakeries in Japan are running out of plastic bags, trays and food service gloves amid widening shortages of the key plThe Guardian·June 4, 2026
WORLDNintendo confirms it will sell a new Switch 2 with replaceable battery in the EUNintendo is planning to launch versions of Switch 2 hardware in the EU that will let users easily replace the battery. To meet its obligations from a new EU regulation that's set to go into effect on February 18th, 2027, Nintendo says on its website that it is "implementing measures to comply with tThe Verge·June 4, 2026
WORLDLondon activists try to erect statue of jailed Palestinian leaderActivists have tried to erect a statue of Marwan Barghouti in London’s Parliament Square, but police intervened.Al Jazeera·June 3, 2026
