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Copper falls over 1% as Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's debut press conference sparks rate hike speculation, erasing this week's gains

Copper dropped more than 1%, erasing gains from earlier this week, after US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's comments at his debut press conference sparked speculation about rate hikes.

News and developments across the European continent

UK government in advanced talks with Nissan over financial support for Sunderland plant plans, sources say

UK government is in advanced talks with Nissan about financial support for the carmaker's Sunderland plant plans, sources say.

Military operations, armed conflict, and security events worldwide

Ukrainian drones strike Moscow oil refinery, setting facility ablaze after multiple drones penetrate Russian air defenses.

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Moscow oil refinery this morning, setting the facility ablaze. Russian air defenses shot down several incoming drones, but multiple drones appear to have penetrated defenses and reached their target.

Latest developments in the Ukraine-Russia conflict

Ukrainian drones strike Moscow oil refinery, setting facility ablaze after multiple drones penetrate Russian air defenses.

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Moscow oil refinery this morning, setting the facility ablaze. Russian air defenses shot down several incoming drones, but multiple drones appear to have penetrated defenses and reached their target.

Real-time coverage of developments across the Middle East

Israel releases 3 Palestinian detainees from Gaza via Kerem Abu Salem crossing, handing them to Red Cross teams for medical exams at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah.

Israel released three Palestinian detainees it had taken from Gaza through the Kerem Abu Salem border crossing. The detainees were handed over to teams from the International Committee of the Red Cross before being transferred to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, for medical examinations.

Technology developments, security incidents, and digital policy

Trump says Apple has agreed to partner with Intel for chip design and production in the U.S.

According to Trump, Apple has agreed to partner with Intel for chip design and production in the U.S.

Breaking political developments from the United States

Senate places bipartisan Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (HB3922) on Legislative Calendar, Calendar No. 435, backed by 4 Republican and 3 Democratic sponsors.

HB3922, the Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act, has been read twice and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under Orders as Calendar No. 435, dated 2026-06-15, with 4 Republican and 3 Democratic sponsors.

Model releases, AI policy, chips, research labs, infrastructure, and platform shifts.

France plans €655M in AI investments through 2030, Mistral-powered chatbot for state services, and replacing Palantir with Chapsvision in security service.

France plans €655 million in AI investments through 2030 and a Mistral-powered chatbot for state services; its security service will replace Palantir with Chapsvision.