News Digest

US–Japan talks stalled after Japan rejected a deal keeping Trump’s 25% auto tariff. US negotiators warned that there may be further restrictions. Trump then criticized Japan over rice imports and threatened to end talks.

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The far-right, AfD has gained vocal support from the Trump administration, with Elon Musk urging Germans to vote for the party. Both US Vice President, JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have criticized Germany’s decision to classify the AfD as extremist.

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Mercedes, IWC, Expensify, and other brands spent millions to sponsor a fictional Formula 1 team in Apple’s new F1 movie, blending entertainment with advertising in a way that may influence the future of both industries.

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Australia opened a one-month application window on June 16 for a unique climate-change-related visa program. It will grant permanent residency to 280 randomly selected Tuvaluans, with rights to work and access healthcare and education. Over 4,000 people have applied so far.

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After nearly four decades as the editor-in-chief of American Vogue, Anna Wintour is stepping down and seeking a replacement. Rather than a retirement announcement, Wintour’s shift, is part of a wider global restructuring of the company.

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President Trump announced a cease-fire between Iran and Israel on Monday evening, hours after Iran fired a missile barrage against the largest US-operated military base in the Middle East. 

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If you’ve ever walked up to a cashier or front desk and have been met with a silent stare, you’ve been a victim of the “Gen Z gaze.” This leaves customers feeling awkward or ignored.

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During the pandemic, leaders responded with empathy, flexibility, and understanding—making the “nice boss” the gold standard. Today, that’s shifting toward more direct, results-driven leadership.

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The Trump Organization said it will launch a mobile-phone service called Trump Mobile and plans to offer a US-built smartphone later this summer, looking to take on the likes of Apple and Samsung. 

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Updating the frugality code won’t fix Beijing’s fiscal issues, but it strengthens Xi Jinping’s control and image as an anti-corruption leader amid public economic hardship.

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