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Nearly 700 students from Leipzig University, in Germany, sat down last month on the square outside the college cafeteria, next to the city’s old, ruined fortifications, to vote. A sea of hands rose, holding yellow cards.The vote was almost unanimous: The student council demanded the university cease all collaboration with Israeli institutions.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“All five [Israeli] partner universities of Leipzig University are an essential component of the Israeli military complex: They develop weapons, surveillance systems and recruit on their campus for military units,” 22-year-old Orlando Becker of Students for Palestine Leipzig told Al Jazeera.“We therefore…

Maine is one of four states with primary voters going to the polls on Tuesday, and it has one of the most closely watched races in the country, as Democrat Graham Platner seeks to lock up the nomination to take on incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins despite his recent string of scandals. There are also primaries in South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota. Here are the major races to watch: Maine Senate raceThe Senate race in Maine has been a priority for Democrats seeking to topple GOP Sen. Susan Collins in their quest to win back the upper chamber. Platner, a 41-year-old military…

Demand for Toronto’s hotels looks set to be “uneven” this month as the city prepares to host six FIFA World Cup matches, with questions still lingering over how many will travel. Toronto’s tourism sector had at one point expected to see a major boost from the global soccer tournament, driven by travelling fans and large-scale bookings made by FIFA itself.The tournament organizer, however, cancelled large blocks of rooms earlier this year and concerns about prices appear to have dampened demand for Toronto’s less high-profile group stage games.“I would expect that the business throughout June will be uneven, stronger on some…

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JAKARTA: Indonesia’s central bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Tuesday (Jun 9) in an unexpected off-cycle rate hike, taking the benchmark rate to 5.50 per cent as it moves to stabilise the rupiah, which has hit a series of record lows.Bank Indonesia (BI) said in a statement posted on its website that the off-cycle rate hike was necessary because “the rupiah exchange rate has weakened more than expected” since its last meeting.The bank was scheduled to meet next week with the rupiah coming under mounting pressure after falling 8 per cent this year and 7 per cent since…

new video loaded: Xi Jinping Makes Rare Trip to North Korea to Court Kim Jong-UnNorth Korean and Chinese state media footage showed China’s leader, Xi Jinping, arriving in Pyongyang, North Korea, for a summit with his counterpart, Kim Jong-un. The visit aimed to strengthen ties between the two nations.By Jiwoong HongJune 9, 2026

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Bella Hadid is soaking up the sun ahead of summer.In a recent Instagram photo dump, the 29-year-old model posted a series of pictures of her enjoying some fun in the sun with her friends on a yacht.The photos all featured Hadid in a one-piece blue bikini as she posed in different positions throughout different areas of the boat.One of the pictures features Hadid sitting cross-legged with dark sunglasses on, as she held her hands up seemingly meditating during her day out at sea. Hadid shared multiple photos of herself on a yacht…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! BANGOR, Maine — It’s judgment day for Graham Platner, the embattled Democratic Senate candidate in left-leaning Maine who is aiming to oust longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a crucial race that’s among a handful that will determine if the GOP holds its slim Senate majority in the midterm elections.Platner, an oyster farmer and military combat veteran who is backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and other top progressive champions, is facing a slew of controversies, which could make his expected Democratic primary victory in Maine much more interesting than originally…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump received a massive reaction from a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.As the national anthem was being sung, Trump was shown on the MSG big screen above the court, and a mixed reaction from the crowd ensued.While there was some cheering, as Trump saluted the crowd from his suite, the boos from those in attendance rang louder before the video panned back to NYPD officers holding flags on the court.…

Summer means fun in the sun for employees on vacation, but it also often means more assignments to juggle for their coworkers back at the office. To compound the stress, those returning from time off frequently face a mountain of catch-up work, instantly undoing the good vibes. Artificial intelligence can help, according to the management consulting firm Korn Ferry. The firm said some companies have started using AI agents, or custom bots, to lighten the summer scheduling load by handling basic correspondence, scheduling meetings and performing other administrative tasks while employees are on break. For employers, that approach also helps them balance their…