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UK reports US bases for Iran strikes

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has authorized continued use of British bases by US forces for defensive strikes against Iran, maintaining the policy set by former PM Keir Starmer and allowing operations from Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford to counter Iranian missiles and protect shipping routes. The move faces criticism from the British left and some lawmakers over potential complicity in war, as Trump issues militant warnings and legal concerns loom.

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US Warns Over Houthi Red Sea Blockade

President Donald Trump said the United States would “take care of it” if Yemen’s Houthis move to block Red Sea shipping, noting past actions against the group and indicating Washington would respond if the threat materializes. The comments come as the Houthis threaten to disrupt one of the world’s key trade routes amid broader U.S.-Iran tensions and regional clashes over Saudi ports and airports.

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Novartis Plans 140 Billion Won RLT Hub in Korea

Novartis will invest about 140 billion won to build Korea’s domestic radioligand therapy ecosystem, including local manufacturing, advanced cold-chain logistics, and a plan to train RLT specialists while expanding treatment sites from 10 to 30 hospitals. In partnership with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the move aims to boost Korea’s RLT research, development, and manufacturing capabilities and improve access for cancer patients.

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UK unemployment holds at 4.9% in May

UK unemployment stayed at 4.9% for the three months to May 2026, even as payroll data showed a drop in company payrolls and vacancies continued to ease, pointing to a mixed jobs picture. Wages remained firm, with regular pay at about 3.4% and total pay higher, while employment rose overall and second jobs increased, underscoring a still-tight but gradually softening labor market.

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Former manager of Park Na-rae arrested for extortion

Park Na-rae’s former manager, identified as A or Shin, has been arrested on charges including attempted extortion and embezzlement, allegedly demanding 10% of 2024 sales and siphoning about 30 million won from the company. The case unfolds amid a prolonged legal feud with Park, who faces separate investigations and counter-suits related to workplace abuse, illegal prescriptions, and other allegations, with two other former managers also being referred to prosecutors.

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Shinsegae OKO plans $500M luxury hotel JV

Shinsegae Group and OKO Group are forming a $500 million joint venture to develop luxury hotels and branded residences under Aman and Janu, expanding hospitality and mixed-use projects across Asia, North America, and South Korea. The collaboration combines Shinsegae Property’s development expertise with OKO’s Aman/Janu brands to pursue global luxury hospitality and related real estate opportunities.

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Nationwide Track & Field Earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors

Several NCAA track and field programs—Georgetown, UNLV, Marshall, Florida State, and Virginia—were honored by the USTFCCCA for All-Academic teams and athletes, underscoring strong GPAs and significant on-track achievements. The honors require a 3.25 cumulative GPA (with at least two semesters) and either top-96 indoor or top-48 outdoor finishes, or participation in NCAA championships, with teams typically posting GPA benchmarks above 3.0.

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