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Image for World Cup could cost employers as workers tune into matches, survey finds
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World Cup could cost employers as workers tune into matches, survey finds

June 2 (Reuters) - As the soccer World Cup is set to take over water cooler chats, employers may hav...

2nd June, 2026

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Trading Day: New high? Still a buy

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, June 2 (Reuters) - World stocks rose to fresh peaks again on Tue...

2nd June, 2026

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Prosus gets until Oct. 11 for Delivery Hero sale after Uber bid, Bloomberg News reports

June 2 (Reuters) - The European Commission is planning to extend a deadline for Dutch technology inv...

2nd June, 2026

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Exclusive-Meta scales back AI mouse clicks tool, citing employee concerns

By Katie Paul NEW YORK, June 2 (Reuters) - Meta is dialing back elements of its plan to collect empl...

2nd June, 2026

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Opening of JR's installation on Paris Pont Neuf bridge delayed after damage

PARIS, June 2 (Reuters) - The opening of the temporary installation by French artist JR "La Caverne...

2nd June, 2026

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Microsoft reveals new quantum chip made with AI, says it will have systems by 2029

By Stephen Nellis SAN FRANCISCO, June 2 (Reuters) - Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled a new quantum comp...

2nd June, 2026

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Zelenskiy says new massive Russian attack possible this evening

June 2 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russian forces could again launch a...

2nd June, 2026

Image for BP held talks to sell North Sea assets to Ithaca for £2 billion, FT reports
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BP held talks to sell North Sea assets to Ithaca for £2 billion, FT reports

June 2 (Reuters) - BP held advanced talks to sell its UK North Sea assets to Ithaca Energy in a deal...

2nd June, 2026

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Gunvor's Geneva office searched by Swiss prosecutor in corruption investigation

LONDON, June 2 ((Reuters)) - Global commodity trading house Gunvor's office in Geneva was searched b...

2nd June, 2026

Image for Mastercard appoints insider Ling Hai CFO in leadership reshuffle
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Mastercard appoints insider Ling Hai CFO in leadership reshuffle

June 2 (Reuters) - Mastercard named Ling Hai as chief financial officer on Tuesday to succeed Sachin...

2nd June, 2026

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Future presence of US troops in Lithuania is 'under review,' says minister

By Andrius Sytas VILNIUS, June 2 (Reuters) - The future presence of U.S. troops in Lithuania is "und...

2nd June, 2026

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Paramount seeks EU approval for Warner Bros acquisition

BRUSSELS, June 2 (Reuters) - Paramount Skydance Corp sought EU antitrust approval on Tuesday to buy...

2nd June, 2026