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PRESS DIGEST- Wall Street Journal - June 16
June 16 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- Activist investor Barington Capital Group has built a stake in Victoria’s Secret VSCO.N and believes the lingerie retailer hasn’t lived up ...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Renault boss De Meo quits; report says he will head Gucci-owner Kering
De Meo oversaw post-pandemic turnaround at RenaultLe Figaro reports he will take over from Pinault as Kering CEOPinault has been mulling splitting CEO, chairman roles, source saysKering's Gucci label has been strugglingBy Tassilo Hummel PARIS, June 15 (Reuters) - Renault RENA.PA CEO Luca de M...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Iran executes man for spying for Israel, Fars reports
DUBAI, June 16 (Reuters) - Iran has executed a man who was found guilty of spying for Israel's intelligence agency Mossad, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Monday, identifying the man as Esmail Fekri.The execution is the third in recent weeks related to the conducting of espionage ...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
US pushes Vietnam to decouple from Chinese tech, sources say
Many US tech firms make their goods in VietnamHanoi willing to adapt supply chains, but gradually, source saysThird round of US-Vietnam talks ended last week, more neededVietnam's leader Lam plans US trip, no date set yetBy Francesco Guarascio HANOI, June 16 (Reuters) - The United States is p...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Thai commerce minister confident of negotiating US tariffs as low as 10%
BANGKOK, June 16 (Reuters) - Thailand's commerce minister on Monday said his country would have trade talks with the the United States and expressed confidence both sides could agree good terms on tariffs, possibly as low as 10%. Pichai Naripthaphan told reporters he expected talks would go ...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
British carmaker JLR trims FY26 margin forecast on US tariff concerns
June 16 (Reuters) - British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover lowered its fiscal 2026 earnings before interest and taxes margins forecast to 5%-7% on Monday from 10% earlier, amid uncertainty in the global auto industry as U.S. tariffs loom.Shares in the company's Indian parent Tata Motors TAMO....Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Iranian president says Tehran does not seek nuclear weapons
DUBAI, June 16 (Reuters) - Iran does not intend to develop nuclear weapons but will pursue its right to nuclear energy and research, President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday, reiterating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's religious edict against weapons of mass destruction.Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Soccer-Botafogo hold off late Seattle surge for 2-1 Club World Cup debut win
SEATTLE, June 15 (Reuters) - Brazilian and South American champions Botafogo survived a late onslaught to beat MLS side Seattle Sounders 2-1 in their Group B opener of the Club World Cup at Lumen Field on Sunday. First-half headers from Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus gave the visitors a deserved lead bu...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Soccer-Botafogo edge Seattle Sounders 2-1 at Club World Cup
SEATTLE, June 15 (Reuters) - Brazilian and South American champions Botafogo began their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over MLS side Seattle Sounders in a Group B encounter at Lumen Field on Sunday.First-half headers from Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus gave the visitors a comfortable lead an...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
REFILE-Police arrest Vance Luther Boelter for allegedly shooting Minnesota lawmakers while posing as officer
MINNEAPOLIS, June 15, (Reuters) - Vance Luther Boelter, 57, was arrested on Sunday for allegedly killing a Minnesota Democratic state lawmaker and her husband while posing as a police officer, Governor Tim Walz said. A massive manhunt had been underway following the shooting deaths on Saturda...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Australia's Redcastle Resources jumps on MoU with Terra Mining
** Shares of Redcastle Resources RC1.AX rise as much as 60% to A$0.008, its highest level since May 7** Gold miner signs an MoU with mining services company Terra Mining** Terra Mining will fund and manage contract mining works at Queen Alexandra and Redcastle Reef projects in Western Australia, und...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Suspect in custody after shooting Minnesota lawmakers while posing as officer, ABC News says
Police identify suspect as Vance Luther BoelterSuspect's car, hat other items foundSuspect left target list including Democratic lawmakersBy Tom Polansek and Nathan Layne MINNEAPOLIS, June 15 (Reuters) - Police arrested a man on Sunday who allegedly shot dead a Democratic state lawmaker and h...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Trump to meet with Ukrainian, Mexican presidents at G7, official says
CALGARY, June 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will hold bilateral talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum during the G7 leaders summit in Canada, according to a White House official.Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Golf-Spaun caps rainy US Open with monster putt for first major title
Spaun drains massive birdie putt at the last to win by twoOvernight leader Burns finishes in share of seventhMcIlroy, Rahm card matching 67s for low round of the dayBy Frank PingueOAKMONT, Pennsylvania, June 15 (Reuters) - J.J. Spaun drained an incredible 64-foot birdie putt that snaked across a so...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Teachers union head quits Democratic Party post in leadership dispute
WASHINGTON, June 15 (Reuters) - The head of a prominent U.S. teachers union resigned from her position in the Democratic Party on Sunday, saying she was "out of step" with its leadership. Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers union, told Democratic National Commi...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Australia's Albanese says he will press AUKUS, Indo Pacific security in Trump meeting
Albanese to highlight benefit of US military presence in Australia to TrumpAustralia wants increased security, economic ties with CanadaDefence pact with EU to be discussedBy Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, June 16 (Reuters) - Increasing the number of nuclear powered submarines operated by Australia, Brit...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Golf-Scott's US Open dream gets washed away at rainy Oakmont
By Frank Pingue OAKMONT, Pennsylvania, June 15 (Reuters) - Adam Scott believes he needs another major title to boost his World Golf Hall of Fame credentials and while the Australian was in the hunt during Sunday's final round at the U.S. Open his challenge faded as conditions became tougher ...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
