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Dubai reinvented itself. Now a war is testing its endurance
New York Times: "Capital can flee, and the people can, too."

A fire on the Spanish island of Mallorca kills 2 people and injures several
MADRID (AP) — A fire that broke out early Thursday at a home in a tourist area on the Spanish island of Mallorca killed two people and injured several others, authorities said.

The top local businesses in your region have just been named
Which business, in your opinion, has made the most lasting impression to be crowned the 2026 Local Business Hero?

A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new far-flung screwworm cases are found
Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including one outside the main cluster in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping a pest that could potentially devastate the nation's cattle industry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday.

Link appoints a new general manager
Adviser training boss takes the helm of Link Financial Group (LFG).

Higher prices, fewer swipes: Retail spending climbs while transaction numbers decline
Total retail spending managed a 1.2% crawl upward last month, but the top-line numbers hide a deeper reality.

A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire
CAIRO (AP) — Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait that were intercepted early Saturday, Bahrain’s government said, and called on Tehran to halt attacks on Gulf neighbors that test a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East conflict.

Bus driver who left route to use toilet at home paid out over $22,000 in employment dispute
Ritchies failed to follow any formal dismissal process when it ceased offering her work, the ERA found.

ANZ CEO to retire
ANZ NZ CEO Antonia Watson to retire; Ben Kelleher to take over.

US households, businesses stung by higher energy prices that have pushed inflation above 4%
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near.

Billionaires’ billions are increasing faster than ever
New York Times: The wealth of the world's 3000 billionaires has increased 40% in 2 years.

Analysis: Chinese President Xi's silence on nuclear arms is a gift to North Korea's Kim Jong Un
The Chinese leader's last trip to North Korea, in 2019, was starkly different — Xi was quoted in Chinese media as saying his nation would play a constructive role in the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.

Mortgage lending dips
The latest Reserve Bank figures show new mortgage lending dropped to $8.3 billion in April from $8.7 billion in March, but up 3.5% from $8 billion in the same month last year.

Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia on Monday began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from having social media accounts, joining a global effort to tighten online safety protections for young users.

From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending money since the Iran war drove up fuel prices, but many shoppers are reassessing what they buy and where, according to company executives and retail analysts.

US stock market suffers worst day of year amid Big Tech sell-off
Analysts have been warning that the tech companies benefiting from interest in artificial intelligence may have become too expensive.

Fidelity exec to become Apex CEO
Fidelity Life has reshaped its leadership team following the departure of an executive.