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Trump ends pre-sentencing interview after less than 30 mins of questioning
The former president was quizzed by a New York City probation officer for a report that will be compiled and presented to trial judge Juan M. Merchan prior to Trump's July 11 sentencing
 "Trump ends pre-sentencing interview after less than 30 mins of questioning")
Houthis claim to break up US-Israel spy network after arresting UN staffers
The United Nations on Friday announced the arrests of 11 Yemeni staffers. Six worked for the UN's human rights agency
 "Houthis claim to break up US-Israel spy network after arresting UN staffers")
Baltimore Port's key transit channel reopens following bridge collapse
Army Corps of Engineers said a survey on Monday certified the riverbed as safe for transit
 "Baltimore Port's key transit channel reopens following bridge collapse")
US FDA grants accelerated approval to Genfit, Ipsen's liver disease drug
Ipsen added that standard approval for Iqirvo may be contingent on confirmatory trials
 "US FDA grants accelerated approval to Genfit, Ipsen's liver disease drug")
Taiwan slams China and Pakistan on misinterpretation of UN resolution 2758
According to Focus Taiwan, MOFA issued a press release Monday stating that resolution 2758 only addresses the issue of China's representation in the United Nations and does not mention Taiwan at all
 "Taiwan slams China and Pakistan on misinterpretation of UN resolution 2758")
Dozens of CVS drug recalls expose link to tainted factories in China, India
The drugs were among those sold by CVS Health Corp., the largest US pharmacy, under its store-brand label before being recalled
 "Dozens of CVS drug recalls expose link to tainted factories in China, India")
In latest setback, Tesla must face autopilot false ad claims by DMV
Monday's ruling comes less than a month after a federal judge in San Francisco ruled that Tesla must face a proposed class-action lawsuit by consumers making similar claims
 "In latest setback, Tesla must face autopilot false ad claims by DMV")
Meta to train AI model on European data as it faces privacy concerns
The company, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, said that in order to better reflect the languages, geography and cultural references" of its users in Europe, it needs to use public data
 "Meta to train AI model on European data as it faces privacy concerns")
Singapore authorities ramp up scrutiny of family offices, hedge funds
The government's push to tighten various investment regimes has accelerated since March, with agencies setting out additional requirements that must be met in the coming months
 "Singapore authorities ramp up scrutiny of family offices, hedge funds")
Russia may have been behind recent failed arson attack in Prague: Czech PM
A 26-year-old suspect was arrested Saturday and charged with terrorism in connection with Thursday's failed arson attack
 "Russia may have been behind recent failed arson attack in Prague: Czech PM")
UNSC approves US-drafted proposal supporting ceasefire in Gaza war
The resolution was notably adopted with 14 votes in favor, zero against, and one abstention by Russia, as the country chose not to exercise its veto power
 "UNSC approves US-drafted proposal supporting ceasefire in Gaza war")
Mauritius seeks 2% climate levy on co profits as pristine beaches wash out
The nation of 1.26 million people is experiencing more climate change-related events and needs to mobilize 300 billion rupees to meet adaptation and mitigation goals
 "Mauritius seeks 2% climate levy on co profits as pristine beaches wash out")
Japan should let married women keep their surname, says business lobby
Japan is the only country that still enforces such a rule, according to Keidanren's research, and it has failed to budge despite multiple calls from a UN panel on discrimination against women
 "Japan should let married women keep their surname, says business lobby")
Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark makes world's first 'immersive' phone call
Nokia made the call using a regular smartphone over a public 5G network
 "Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark makes world's first 'immersive' phone call")
From trade to climate, five takeaways from the European Union election
The EU assembly will also need to approve the next president of the European Commission - most likely incumbent Ursula von der Leyen for a second term - and their 26 other commissioners
 "From trade to climate, five takeaways from the European Union election")
After EU jolt, Macron's decision to snap parliamentary polls shock markets
The euro fell by as much as 0.6 per cent to a one-month low of $1.0733 and hit a 21-month trough against sterling of 84.49 pence
 "After EU jolt, Macron's decision to snap parliamentary polls shock markets")
Don't say 'elite': Corporate firms' new pitch is going to be meritocracy
McKinsey, Accenture, and other big firms want to recruit with a wider net, focusing more on skills than on pedigree
 "Don't say 'elite': Corporate firms' new pitch is going to be meritocracy")
Italy's PM Meloni comes out on top in EU vote, strengthens her position
Projected forecasts based on the early count said Brothers of Italy had won 28.3 per cent, more than four times what it took in the last EU election in 2019
 "Italy's PM Meloni comes out on top in EU vote, strengthens her position")
Far-right gains in EU election deal stunning defeat to Macron, Scholz
In France, President Emmanuel Macron announced he was calling early legislative elections after his party suffered a heavy defeat from the far-right National Rally party
 "Far-right gains in EU election deal stunning defeat to Macron, Scholz")
Israeli Min Benny Gantz quits Netanyahu's cabinet over handling of Gaza war
Gantz's decision comes at a time when the war between Israel and Hamas is in its eighth month, and the situation in West Asia remains fragile
 "Israeli Min Benny Gantz quits Netanyahu's cabinet over handling of Gaza war")