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Some Russians wish ‘Granny Liz’ well amid queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Date: June 2, 2022
LONDON (Reuters) – Russia may be deeply at odds with Britain over the invasion of Ukraine but that didn’t stop some Russians in Moscow praising Queen Elizabeth as her Platinum Jubilee celebrations began on Thursday, wishing her good health and lauding her stylish choice of hats. “She has the image of a cute granny, pretty...
U.S. insurance safety group says 2022 Jeep Wrangler tipped over in crash test
Date: June 2, 2022
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) said on Thursday a 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4-door model tipped over in a crash test, an issue that could pose safety risks to users. The industry-funded group prods automakers to make safer vehicles by issuing ratings after tests that are used by...
France’s Macron defends choice of Black minister amid ‘woke’ debate
Date: June 2, 2022
MARSEILLE (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday defended his choice of education minister, a Black academic whose appointment has triggered debate over “wokeism” and racism in France. A specialist in African-American history and minority rights, Pap Ndiaye, the son of a Senegalese father and French mother, is only the second Black person to...
Yemen warring parties agree to extend truce for two months -U.N
Date: June 2, 2022
By Aziz El Yaakoubi RIYADH (Reuters) -Yemen’s warring parties agreed to extend a U.N.-brokered truce for two months under the same terms as the original deal that was due to expire on Thursday, the U.N. envoy to Yemen said. Delegations from the Saudi-backed government and the movement are expected to return to the Jordanian capital...
Jewellers’ gold sourcing more challenging in times of war
Date: June 2, 2022
By Silke Koltrowitz ZURICH (Reuters) – With Russian gold and diamonds off-limits due to the war in Ukraine, makers of luxury jewellery and watches are finding it more difficult to secure raw materials and address human rights issues in supply chains. Russia is the world’s biggest producer of natural diamonds, according to the World Diamond...
Microsoft warns of forex hit, cuts forecast
Date: June 2, 2022
(Reuters) -Microsoft Corp on Thursday cut its fourth-quarter forecast for profit and revenue, making it the latest U.S. company to warn of a hit from a stronger greenback and sending its shares down 3%. A hawkish Federal Reserve and heightened geopolitical tensions have driven a 14% gain in the dollar against a basket of currencies...