The Associated Press

June 6, 2023 at 7:43 am

Wheat prices rise following collapse of major dam in southern Ukraine

The collapse of a major dam in southern Ukraine sent global prices of wheat and corn higher amid anxiety about a potential disruption to global... 54 minutes ago

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June 6, 2023 at 7:00 am

Bulgaria gets new government as former rivals enter uneasy alliance

Bulgaria’s parliament has formally approved the new government proposed by two main political rivals — the GERB party of ex-Premier Boyko Borissov, which won the... 1 hour ago

• Business

June 6, 2023 at 6:45 am

Maria Sherman appointed AP’s music writer, based in Los Angeles

Maria Sherman has been named The Associated Press’ music writer, a key position responsible for delivering news on a beat of global significance for the... 1 hour ago

• Business

June 6, 2023 at 5:07 am

Report says 2.3 billion people globally use polluting fuel to cook; 675 million have no electricity

A report by five international organizations says up to 2.3 billion people around the world are still using polluting fuels to cook, and 675 million...

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June 6, 2023 at 2:07 am

German factory orders dipped again as 2nd quarter started

Official figures show that German factory orders, an important indicator for Europe’s biggest economy, dipped in April after a big drop in March.

• Business

June 6, 2023 at 12:13 am

Car bombing in northeast Afghanistan kills local official and his driver, wounds 10 people

A local official says a car bombing in Afghanistan's northeast killed a provincial deputy governor and his driver.

• Nation & World

June 5, 2023 at 11:49 pm

Brother of gay American attacked on Sydney cliff in 1988 says killer deserves no leniency

The brother of American Scott Johnson says the man who attacked Johnson on a cliff top in Sydney in 1988 deserves no leniency.

• Nation & World

June 5, 2023 at 11:46 pm

Hong Kong government seeks court injunction to ban ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ protest song

Hong Kong’s government says it's seeking a court order to prohibit people from broadcasting or disseminating the protest song “Glory to Hong Kong” after it...

• Nation & World

June 5, 2023 at 11:15 pm

Australian central bank boosts cash rate to 4.1% with 12th hike

Australia’s central bank has lifted its benchmark interest rate for a 12th consecutive time to 4.1% and warned further rises could follow.

• Business

June 5, 2023 at 6:35 pm

Speranza Scappucci to become Royal Opera’s principal guest conductor

Speranza Scappucci will become principal guest conductor of London’s Royal Opera starting with the 2025-26 season.

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