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Qualifier Chwalinska defeats Shnaider to reach French Open final

Polish player Maja Chwalinska, ranked 114th in the world, made history at the French Open on Thursday by defeating Diana Shnaider in straight sets, becoming the first qualifier to reach the Roland Garros final in the professional era.

04 Jun 2026-21:56
Man charged after bomb found in carry-on at California airport

Federal prosecutors said a man was arrested after attempting to pass through a security checkpoint at Sacramento International Airport with an explosive device allegedly capable of damaging an aircraft, along with a lighter, knife, zip ties, and other items.

04 Jun 2026-21:12
North Korea opens new plant producing nuclear weapons fuel

North Korea revealed a new nuclear fuel production facility on Thursday, with leader Kim Jong Un stating plans to expand the country’s nuclear forces “at an exponential rate.”

04 Jun 2026-21:03
UK Parliament may vote to ban Israeli soldiers

MPs may consider voting to prohibit soldiers in the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) from entering the UK.

04 Jun 2026-20:36
Pinterest boosts AI efforts with $4B AWS deal

On June 4, 2026, Pinterest announced a $4 billion investment in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to improve its search functionality and modernize its platform through 2031.

04 Jun 2026-20:28
Gold seen reaching new records as Russia cuts reserves

04 Jun 2026-20:15
Robinhood introduces World Cup trading via new prediction markets

On June 4, 2026, Robinhood Markets Inc. announced it would offer trading options for the World Cup, enabling customers to participate in prediction markets on different aspects of the tournament.

04 Jun 2026-20:08
Bangladesh measles outbreak death toll exceeds 600

Bangladesh has recorded almost 600 measles-related deaths amid what officials describe as the country’s worst outbreak of the disease in decades.

04 Jun 2026-19:59
Lufthansa technicians hurt as gear collapses at Frankfurt Airport

Media reports indicate that several Lufthansa employees were injured in an incident involving a Lufthansa aircraft at Frankfurt Airport.

04 Jun 2026-19:34
Romanian president proposes adviser Eugen Tomac for PM role

Romania’s centrist President Nicușor Dan appointed his adviser Eugen Tomac as prime minister on Thursday in an effort to resolve a political crisis that has blocked policymaking, threatened access to European Union funds, and pushed the currency to record lows.

04 Jun 2026-19:30

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