World news, briefly.
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Audi said it will spend $4 billion to build its first U.S. factory in Macon, Georgia, creating 4,500 jobs as Volkswagen faces tariffs, Chinese competition and the costly shift toward electric vehicles.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveAsian shares began cautiously while Brent crude eased from a six-month high ahead of central-bank meetings and major technology earnings. Markets were also watching elevated inflation and expectations for Federal Reserve policy.
marketscreener.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe UK budget is set to allocate £1 billion for social and affordable housing, taking funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40 billion.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveSerbian leader Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in an election against a student-led opposition movement after 14 years of dominant political control, marking a major shift in a country watched for its ties to Russia and its role in the Balkans.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won reelection over Flávio Bolsonaro, securing an unprecedented fourth term and dealing a setback to the right-wing movement associated with Jair Bolsonaro and Donald Trump.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveIran said messages were still being exchanged with the United States amid concerns about a broader regional war. The report also noted the reopening of Riyadh’s international airport and continuing Houthi attacks.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe United States and China are organizing competing AI blocs, forcing other countries to balance access to both technology ecosystems while seeking to avoid strategic dependence on either power.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe Western Australian government said it was seeking reimbursement from Deloitte after errors were found in a feasibility study on merging three universities, including AI-hallucinated references and discrepancies of hundreds of millions of dollars in costs.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe owners of Elvis Presley’s music catalogue sued Anthropic, alleging that the AI company used 274 Presley songs to train its models without permission. The lawsuit was filed on Friday.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe Justice Department is escalating election-related lawsuits, raids and arrests as the 2026 midterm elections approach. The actions are described as part of a broader administration effort targeting alleged election fraud and prominent Democrats.
axios.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe Milwaukee Brewers overcame a four-run deficit to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 in Game 2 of the World Series, taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven championship series.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe Australian MotoGP race at Phillip Island was canceled because persistent rain and poor visibility made racing unsafe, denying Marc Márquez a chance to extend his championship lead. The race is scheduled to move to Adelaide in 2027.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveKylian Mbappé scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Barcelona, a result that opened up the La Liga title race.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveIndia’s Election Commission ordered a statewide review of voter-list entries and deletions in Uttar Pradesh after the special revision, with officials instructed to examine applications, resolve complaints and remove duplicate entries.
hindustantimes.com (English) ↗＋ SaveAn under-construction house collapsed in Harsh Vihar in northeast Delhi, and at least two people were feared trapped under the debris.
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