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Clive Davis, architect of Columbia and Arista's success, dies at 94
The influential record executive helped build Columbia into a music powerhouse, launched Whitney Houston's career and revived the fortunes of several legendary artists
 "Clive Davis, architect of Columbia and Arista's success, dies at 94")
US, Iran offer conflicting accounts of nuke talks as deal efforts continue
Trump says Iran agreed to inspections; Tehran refutes claims
 "US, Iran offer conflicting accounts of nuke talks as deal efforts continue")
The UK is still counting the cost of Brexit, 10 years after the vote
Ten years after Britons voted to leave the European Union, economists broadly agree Brexit has reduced growth, weakened trade and weighed on business investment
 "The UK is still counting the cost of Brexit, 10 years after the vote")
Trump says Iran agrees to long-term nuclear checks, Hormuz stays open
Trump asserted that the Iranian leadership had conceded significant ground during the ongoing diplomatic talks
 "Trump says Iran agrees to long-term nuclear checks, Hormuz stays open")
US, Iran agree on roadmap for final deal in 60 days: Why India is watching
The breakthrough could ease pressure on oil markets, secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and help shield India from higher import costs and inflation
 "US, Iran agree on roadmap for final deal in 60 days: Why India is watching")
China's 'digital parents': How young Chinese are finding solace online
Digital parents are middle-aged content creators who speak directly to viewers as though they were their children, offering praise, comfort and everyday life advice
 "China's 'digital parents': How young Chinese are finding solace online")
Starmer has resigned, but what can new PM do differently against Reform UK?
When Starmer led Labour into the election in 2024, he was facing down the party's traditional rivals in the Conservatives
 "Starmer has resigned, but what can new PM do differently against Reform UK?")
Intensifying heat wave threatens record-breaking temperatures across Europe
The heat wave is spreading north from mainland Europe, where it's plagued France for nearly a week
 "Intensifying heat wave threatens record-breaking temperatures across Europe")
China beats US with fastest supercomputer, but AI capability gap remains
The LineShine system at the National Supercomputing Centre in Shenzhen, China, uses domestically designed chips and won the top spot on the TOP500
 "China beats US with fastest supercomputer, but AI capability gap remains")
Renault reminds Nissan of its clout with ouster of key director Motoo Nagai
The French carmaker, which holds 15% of voting rights, abstained from voting for Nagai, and he failed to garner enough shareholder support for reappointment at Nissan's annual meeting Tuesday
 "Renault reminds Nissan of its clout with ouster of key director Motoo Nagai")
South Korean stocks tumble 10% from record, triggering trading halt
The Kospi closed down 10%, with losses extending after a 20-minute trading suspension by the Korea Exchange
 "South Korean stocks tumble 10% from record, triggering trading halt")
Iran's 'respect' key to sustaining peace, resolving war, says Trump
The lead negotiator of the Iranian delegation, Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Ghalibaf, insisted on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz will be managed by Iran, but following international laws
Iran rushes to woo Asia's largest oil importers after US sanctions waiver
Sellers including middlemen and representatives from the National Iranian Oil Co. made contact with refiners in India, Japan, South Korea and elsewhere even before the license was officially granted
 "Iran rushes to woo Asia's largest oil importers after US sanctions waiver")
SpaceX shares slip for third day, shedding $600 billion in market value
The stock fell 16% Monday to close at $154.60, the lowest level since the company's first day of trading, pushing its 3-day loss to 23% and erasing over $600 billion in value over that period
 "SpaceX shares slip for third day, shedding $600 billion in market value")
Trump signs orders to speed up US quantum adoption, boost cyber defences
The orders would boost the US 'as the world leader in this very important emerging field,' Trump said at the White House
 "Trump signs orders to speed up US quantum adoption, boost cyber defences")
Hormuz will never go back to its pre-war status: Iran's Parliament Speaker
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran would exercise control over the key maritime passage going forward
 "Hormuz will never go back to its pre-war status: Iran's Parliament Speaker")
US senators flag Pak's history of harbouring terrorists, hiding bin Laden
This came against the backdrop of Vance's "we love Pakistan" remark in Switzerland, where he, along with leaders from Pakistan and Qatar, were negotiating technical details of a peace deal with Iran
 "US senators flag Pak's history of harbouring terrorists, hiding bin Laden")
Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs in 12 months, cites AI-driven workforce changes
The company's global headcount shrank to 141,000 full-time employees as of the May 31 end of the fiscal year, compared with 162,000 a year earlier
 "Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs in 12 months, cites AI-driven workforce changes")
Jaishankar holds key meetings in Mongolia to deepen strategic partnership
Jaishankar said he met the Speaker of the State Great Khural, Sandag Byambatsogt, and welcomed his support for India-Mongolia parliamentary exchanges and friendship
 "Jaishankar holds key meetings in Mongolia to deepen strategic partnership")
Very productive 36 hrs: Vance as he departs after Iran talks in Switzerland
Speaking to reporters ahead of his departure from Switzerland, Vance said significant steps had been taken to establish mechanisms aimed at ensuring stability in the region
 "Very productive 36 hrs: Vance as he departs after Iran talks in Switzerland")