WORLDOil jumps 2% as Israel expands Lebanon offensive, rattling ceasefire hopesOil prices surged on Monday after Israel instructed troops to push deeper into Lebanon amid renewed clashes with the Iran-backed Hezbollah group.CNBC·June 1, 2026
WORLDHow an Act of Vandalism Helped a Dissident Find His VoiceLi Ying, known as Teacher Li to his 2.2 million followers on X, doesn’t live in China but still faces smear campaigns and death threats. He is not letting that stop him.NY Times·June 1, 2026
WORLDPoland's controversial 'Highway to Hel' 666 bus revivedPoland's seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups.BBC News·June 1, 2026
WORLDDaily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patientsThe drug, daraxonrasib, has been hailed as a breakthrough in managing the deadliest of all the major cancers.BBC News·June 1, 2026
WORLDIsrael Captures Crusader Castle That Symbolized Its Long Lebanon OccupationThe seizure of Beaufort in southern Lebanon called up bitter memories in both countries amid a widening Israeli conflict with Hezbollah that seems far from over.NY Times·June 1, 2026
WORLDChina’s factory activity beats forecasts in May, private survey shows, despite softer official dataChina’s manufacturing activity expanded faster than expected in May, according to a private survey released Monday, although growth slowed from April.CNBC·June 1, 2026
WORLD‘Before, the land sustained us’: Who benefits from Guinea’s bauxite wealth?The country has vast reserves of the ore, a source material for aluminium. But citizens still languish in poverty.Al Jazeera·June 1, 2026
WORLDColombia’s outsider candidate defied the pollsFar-right outsider, Abelardo de la Espriella, will face leftist senator, Ivan Cepeda on June 21.Al Jazeera·June 1, 2026
WORLDThe Papers: Cancer pill's 'precious gift of time' and 'I Dua'A pill for patients with pancreatic cancer features on Monday's front pages - as well as Dua Lipa's reported wedding to Callum Turner.BBC News·June 1, 2026
WORLDPut a £5 deposit on vapes to stop fires, say waste companiesThe industry body for waste companies says a refundable deposit would help boost vape recycling, but others disagree.BBC News·June 1, 2026
WORLDA year of grief and waiting: What remains when a plane falls from the skyA mother still speaks about her son who died in the Air India crash in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.BBC News·June 1, 2026
WORLDBerkshire Hathaway makes $6.8 billion housing bet with Taylor Morrison dealThe acquisition marks one of the first major strategic deals under Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel, who took over as CEO in the beginning of 2026.CNBC·June 1, 2026
