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Israel and Iran exchange attacks as ceasefire falters
In effort to contain escalation, US President Donald Trump spoke with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, US media reported.

German Factory Orders Fell More Than Expected in April
German factory orders fell more than expected in April, adding to concerns that Europe’s largest economy could contract in the second quarter due to the Iran war and the surge in energy costs.

Asia Coal Prices Hit 2-Year High on Indonesia Export Rules
A key coal benchmark for Asia rose to the highest level in nearly two years as Indonesia’s new export rules delayed shipments, tightening supplies just as demand for the power-plant fuel rises with the onset of summer.

M&S launches new traineeship for 1,000 young people
The scheme aims to tackle the "growing challenge" of young people not in employment, education, or training. 

Tech stocks plunge in Asia after record rally and renewed Middle East attacks
Markets in South Korea and Japan slid after a rally in tech stocks in recent weeks.

China’s Moonshot AI Seeks $30 Billion Value in New Funding Talks
Moonshot AI is seeking as much as $2 billion in a new funding round that would value the startup at $30 billion, initiating its third financing in six months to keep pace with rivals in China’s intensifying artificial intelligence race.

South Korea Names First Female PM in Decades to Lead AI Push
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is placing his hopes on former Naver Corp. chief executive Han Seong Sook to help better utilize the nation’s tech expertise for future growth and ensure its benefits spread more widely through the economy.