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AO Smith Q1 revenue dips 2% on weak US, China water heater demand
The company, which makes residential and commercial water heaters, boilers, tanks and treatment products, posted a 2 per cent fall in quarterly sales to $963.9 million
 "AO Smith Q1 revenue dips 2% on weak US, China water heater demand")
S&P Global to separate its mobility division from parent to streamline biz
S&P Global's first-quarter profit beat analysts' expectations, as demand for its data and analytics offerings remained robust amid economic turmoil
 "S&P Global to separate its mobility division from parent to streamline biz")
Donald Trump's first 100 days 'disastrous' for human rights, warns Amnesty
US' failures to address inequalities, climate collapse, and tech transformations around the world could imperil future generations, says international non-government organisation Amnesty International
 "Donald Trump's first 100 days 'disastrous' for human rights, warns Amnesty")
Spotify Q2 profit forecast misses estimates as payroll taxes weigh down
It expects monthly active users to rise to 689 million in the second quarter, compared with LSEG-compiled estimates of 684.9 million. Premium subscribers are expected to increase to 273 million
 "Spotify Q2 profit forecast misses estimates as payroll taxes weigh down")
Decoded: Reasons behind massive power outage in Spain and Portugal
The blackout hit major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Seville, and Valencia, disrupting public transport, air travel, mobile networks, and internet services
 "Decoded: Reasons behind massive power outage in Spain and Portugal")
Space made me feel decades younger, says 70-year-old NASA astronaut
NASA's oldest full-time astronaut, Don Pettit, returned to Earth aboard a Russian Soyuz capsule after spending 220 days on the International Space Station
 "Space made me feel decades younger, says 70-year-old NASA astronaut")
Pfizer beats Q1 profit estimates on cost cut, strong sale of heart drug
It reported total revenue of $13.70 billion for the first quarter, compared with analysts' expectations of $13.91 billion, according to LSEG data
 "Pfizer beats Q1 profit estimates on cost cut, strong sale of heart drug")
Musk nears end of 130-day DOGE stint, $113 billion wealth wiped out
Tesla's stock dropped 33% since inauguration. The EV maker's sales plummeted
 "Musk nears end of 130-day DOGE stint, $113 billion wealth wiped out")
22 killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in China's Liaoning province
The fire broke out at 12:25 p.m. (0425 GMT) in a restaurant in a residential area of Liaoning Province's Liaoyang City, state broadcaster CCTV said
 "22 killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in China's Liaoning province")
How Trudeau's retreat gave Carney space to lead Liberals to win in Canada
Canada election 2025: Mark Carney leads Liberals to a fourth term after Justin Trudeau's low-key exit resets the party's fortunes and Conservatives stumble despite early lead
 "How Trudeau's retreat gave Carney space to lead Liberals to win in Canada")
Global stocks, dollar edge up as US signals easing of auto tariffs
Canada's dollar dipped against a broadly-firm US currency as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals retained power in Monday's election
 "Global stocks, dollar edge up as US signals easing of auto tariffs")
Two killed, 56 injured after leaking oil tanker explodes in Pakistan
The explosion happened as firefighters were trying to put out the fire Monday in the Naushki district of Balochistan province, local police officer Atta Ullah said
 "Two killed, 56 injured after leaking oil tanker explodes in Pakistan")
Liberals win Canada election amid Trump trade war, statehood threat
It's still unclear if the liberals will have a majority in the Parliament or whether they will need to look for alliances with other parties
 "Liberals win Canada election amid Trump trade war, statehood threat")
'Our old relationship of integration with US is now over': Canadian PM
In Canada's elections, the Liberals are forecast to win enough seats in the 343-member Parliament to continue governing, though as a minority
 "'Our old relationship of integration with US is now over': Canadian PM")
With millions single, China's youth turn to livestreams to find 'true love'
Young Chinese singles are ditching dating apps and turning to livestreamed matchmaking rooms, where thousands watch as they search for real love in real time
 "With millions single, China's youth turn to livestreams to find 'true love'")
Trade war with US may kill 16 million jobs in China, warns Goldman Sachs
Retail, manufacturing, and coastal economies brace for impact as US-China trade tensions escalate
 "Trade war with US may kill 16 million jobs in China, warns Goldman Sachs")
Canada's NDP leader Jagmeet Singh resigns after crushing election defeat
Jagmeet Singh steps down as New Democratic Party (NDP) leader after losing his seat in Burnaby Central; party reduced to seven seats, losing official status in Canada's House of Commons
 "Canada's NDP leader Jagmeet Singh resigns after crushing election defeat")
Trump orders compulsory English for truckers; Sikh groups voice concerns
The order, called 'Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America's Truck Drivers', reads English should be a non-negotiable safety requirement for professional truck drivers in the US
Vehicle attack in Vancouver devastates vibrant, growing Filipino community
Eleven people, including a 5-year-old girl and her parents, were killed and 32 injured. Seven remain critical and three serious, Vancouver police said Monday
 "Vehicle attack in Vancouver devastates vibrant, growing Filipino community")
Will Hezbollah disarm under pressure as Israel strikes its missile depot?
The disarmament of what has been the region's most powerful non-state armed group has come to look increasingly inevitable
 "Will Hezbollah disarm under pressure as Israel strikes its missile depot?")